MBA Master of Business Administration
Full-time
This course is subject to reapproval
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Business and management
Related subjects • Master of Business Administration – MBA
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Core modules
• critical thinking and research • strategic management in action • managing organisations and people • finance • strategic marketing and planning • innovation in the digital enterprise • leadership and strategies for change • global business • dissertation
Options
One from • operations and performance • consultancy project
Module descriptions
Critical thinking and research
This module allows you to understand and evaluate the issues involved in developing and undertaking assignment research and writing activities. You develop skills in learning, research, communication, reflective practice and analysis. You apply these approaches and techniques in your own assignment work.
Strategic marketing and planning
You focus on the nature and importance of marketing strategy in fast moving markets. You consider how an organisation’s competitive advantage might be developed and exploited in a cost-effective way through the planning process. This equips you with the skills and mindset required to manage marketing strategically in a global context.
Finance
This module equips you with the necessary skills to make financial decisions at a strategic level, and apply appropriate performance measurement systems to the strategic management process.
Strategic management in action
This module introduces you to the nature of the strategic challenges facing organisations in complex and global markets. It provides a thorough grounding in the essential principles and practices for strategy. The module forms a fundamental framework to integrate other elements of the course.
Innovation in the digital enterprise
This module explores the current and emerging technologies, standards and infrastructures that provide the opportunity for new business models which generate revenue and reduce costs.
Global business
Technology, the internet, expanding international trade relations, improved transportation and communication have produced a new global competitive business environment. This module provides you with a thorough understanding of the international business environment and the impact that globalisation is having on organisations and their management.
Managing organisations and people
Organisations are increasingly recognising people as their most important asset. This module provides an essential and critical introduction to organisational theory and its influence on human resource management issues. It will equip you with the skills to improve your organisation’s effectiveness and your own management of people.
Leadership and strategies for change
This module provides a critical perspective of leadership theory and its influence on change management issues. It encourages you to develop a personal approach to leadership and change through a critical understanding of the way organisations are developed and managed.
Consultancy project (optional module)
This module gives you the opportunity to take part in a consultancy project for a client as part of a team and reflect on the consultancy process
Operations management (optional module)
This module looks at how organisations can best manage their resources to produce products and services effectively and efficiently. You gain an overview of the key issues in this area such as quality management, supply chain management and business process management.
Dissertation
Your dissertation is based on analysis and development of an issue associated with management, using suitable research methodology, theory and literature relevant to the issues under investigation. Drawing on knowledge developed throughout your MBA studies and your own experiences of management, the dissertation allows you to explore and analyse business problems through a critical and reflective approach to research.
Recent examples include • a study of employee relations and motivation • an analysis of appropriate strategic planning • a review of the components of service quality – in each case related to a specific organisation, though this is not a requirement. The range of possibilities is enormous. It would be helpful to have an idea in mind from your own experience at the outset of the course.
Full-time – typically 15 months but can be completed in12 months
Starts September and January
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form.
When you apply for this course, include two detailed explanations about your management position. This should include information about your role and the scope of your responsibilities, such managing people, finance and project management experience. Your information should be verified by your employer.
Alternatively, you can send us your letter of appointment or contract of employment confirming your management responsibilities.
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,710 for the course including Chartered Management Institute membership
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2013/14 academic year
Typically £13,500 for the course
2014/15 academic year
Typically £13,650 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
Assessment includes individual • written work • portfolio assessment • group presentations
Sharing ideas and experiences
Michiyo Iitaka
MBA full-time
'Overall, the MBA course at Sheffield Business School is very well-organised. The contents of each subject include both UK and global issues. The seminars are interactive and discussions always occur whenever we want them to. The tutors are all very friendly and supportive.
'The main library, the Adsetts Centre, has sufficient books and journals, it also has state-of-the-art high-tech related facilities. During the week, the library opens for 24 hours, so I often stayed there until late at night. Free wi-fi is available so I could always connect online. SHU space, a web-based intranet, is very useful, not only for academic-related information, but also student life and career-related information.
'All Sheffield Hallam students can access its intranet. Also, we can manage our work there. The library gateway on SHU space is very useful when you are looking for text books and journals, just go to the site and search online. Regarding academic journals, you can access as many journals as you want, I've never have any difficulty when I search for information for my course work.
'Sheffield Hallam has a very friendly atmosphere. The tutors are always friendly and when I see them, we often have a conversation.The tutors and administrators are very helpful. When I have a problem in my student life, academic writing, or many other things, they always support me.
The situation makes me so happy, because they know me and care about me.
'Many of my friends from foreign countries chose Sheffield Hallam due to it being one of the safest cities in the UK. I agree with them.
'The course has taught me the importance of time management. I have also improved my writing in English. I particularly enjoyed the strategic management in action module. The tutors are very impressive and their way of teaching inspires me. The group presentation in this module taught me how to discuss with colleagues from different backgrounds and how to make an effective presentation in front of an audience.
'I am very proud of my time here at Sheffield Hallam. It was worth the time and money, I'd never be able to obtain such an experience back home.'
Priyanka Chinchanekar
Master of Business Administration
`I chose to study for an MBA at Sheffield Hallam because it is a very modern university and the modules are designed to target present and future organisational challenges in the global business environment.
`Every session is interactive and the lecturers hone your skills to the maximum. I benefited from the post module assignment system. This is designed to enable you to understand how each module relates to the business environment. It was truly avant-garde since you are not restricted to any particular literature but can access a wide range via the university’s magnificent Adsetts library. Apart from boosting the wealth of knowledge I gained from reading, it also served as an indication to the tutors whether the required level of understanding had been achieved.
`The modules are delivered throughout the year in a way that encourages incremental learning. Modules such as critical thinking and research, strategic management in action, innovation in digital enterprise and global business prepared me, not only to face challenges in the business environment, but also to derive solutions. I was able to successfully implement this knowledge to improve complex business processes in my role as a business process consultant at Unisys Technologies, Bangalore, India, during my summer internship.
`The MBA residential helped me to understand group dynamics which are of prime importance to any manager. As well as getting to know my colleagues, another important aspect were the activities. These were designed in a way to help nurture your business decision making, time management and analytical and problem solving skills.
`My lecturers have provided excellent support and guidance throughout the course which has helped me to complete my masters. They are very well-equipped with rich experience and knowledge, which is just unbeatable.
`I am now in a challenging role as a consultant with the strategy and change division of IBM Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, where I am implementing the knowledge gained from this course onto ‘real-time’ projects.
`The MBA at Sheffield Hallam has definitely sharpened my thinking, in the end the experience is there for you to carve in whichever way you want.'
Mcleonard Duruiheme
MBA Master of Business Administration
`The MBA course outline and teaching are outstanding! It is all about the students. You are strongly encouraged to be involved in the teaching; there is a lot of case study analysis and group work which can improve your learning. You have access to a portal dedicated to learning and development, which you can access anywhere and at any time to download subject specific journals.
`My lecturers were more than willing to help, explain and provide support, particularly during my dissertation. My supervisor worked closely with me to ensure my research was credible and presentable.
`The MBA residential helped me relax into the course, I was able to talk to staff on a personal as well as an academic basis and develop a rapport with my colleagues. Due to the variety of tasks, I improved my leadership and time management skills which I believe has made me a more effective manager.
`During my course I had the opportunity to undertake a three months internship at Optimum Medical Solutions which helped me to develop my skills and knowledge. This opportunity has been a stepping stone to the job I am currently doing. Immediately after I graduated I got a job as a data analyst at Hygiequip Europe Ltd. Most of the things I learnt during the course I now use in my work place.
`The best part about the MBA learning experience is that it empowers you!'
Hardik Mehta
MBA Master of Business Administration
`During my studies at Sheffield Hallam I especially appreciated being taught by professors with real world experience ready to equip us to confront real situations in our professional careers.
'Sheffield Hallam University is an institution that brings together cultures from all around the world. Coming together from different origins is an extraordinary opportunity. It has a great environment where teamwork is put into practice. What's more the events organised by SHU give students the opportunity to meet each other and create contacts that will go beyond their studies.
'I’m thankful to SHU for providing me with an opportunity to work at Sheffield Business School with English people (who are truly amazing!). The experience has bolstered my confidence, enhanced my analytical and planning skills and made me more competent to face the stiff market competition in India.
'I’m glad to say that within 15 days of completing the MBA I have been offered the challenging role of Business Development Manager in India's leading staffing company, providing a range of temporary and permanent manpower solutions to over 1000 clients. It has also given me a rise of approximately 150% in my salary.
'I made the right decision to study at Sheffield Hallam and I would certainly advise others to do so.'
Bryan Chang
MBA Master of Business Administration
`This course has given me business knowledge, presentation skills, team work experience and improved my English language skills.
`The best and most challenging aspect of the course was the consultancy project which involves working in a group to provide a solution to a real company problem. We researched the problem and then presented our solutions to the company. This gave us the opportunity to work as a team learning how to deal with a real company problem and provide solutions and benefits for the company.'
Profiles
Michiyo Iitaka
MBA full-time
Priyanka Chinchanekar
Master of Business Administration
Mcleonard Duruiheme
MBA Master of Business Administration
Hardik Mehta
MBA Master of Business Administration
Bryan Chang
MBA Master of Business Administration
Course leader
MBA full-time
'Here at Sheffield Business School, we welcome MBA delegates from a wide variety of different backgrounds. Our dedicated and highly experienced course team will provide you with personal support throughout the course, starting from the application stage, through to completion of your dissertation and, finally, graduation. At each step of your journey, we will encourage you to participate fully in the wide range of learning activities, so you can really get the most from the course.
'Our MBA course aims to transform you into an effective manager and business leader. Critical reflection, which is all about improving your future performance, is a core theme throughout the course. This is true, not only in terms of the range of modules studied on the course, but also of our residential event which has been carefully designed to build your executive skills in the key areas of strategic leadership, people management and global business. The residential takes place in the Palace Hotel, located in the beautiful historic city of Buxton. We believe in sharing real-world management experience so that you are fully prepared for the next stage of your career and beyond.
'Studying the MBA in Sheffield is going to be a fantastic experience you will definitely remember for the rest of your life! Sheffield is one of the largest and most student-friendly cities in the UK, having a strong industrial heritage, of which we are immensely proud.
'Sheffield Hallam University is a modern, well resourced campus, based within the city centre. There is a thriving international student community and a wide range of networking opportunities for you to explore. You will also have the option to undertake a consultancy project, as part of your course, where you can fine-tune your project management skills.
'This is just a flavour of the sort of experience you can expect by joining our MBA course.'
Profiles
Course leader
MBA full-time
