Full-time MBA
The full-time MBA is designed for graduates who have at least three years, but probably more, of relevant work experience since graduation and who now wish to pursue a challenging programme of study to develop their managerial potential.
MBA classes are dedicated to the active role of participants in the learning experience. The Southampton MBA attracts participants who are international and diverse in their origins and type of experience. Our aim is to challenge all of our MBA particpants to think clearly and critically about the practice and theory of management. The age of participants typically ranges from 25 - 35 and their first degree subjects include science, engineering and humanities as well as business studies.
On the MBA, you must expect to work with ideas and concepts that are complex and that need real intellectual effort to master fully. In return you will receive an education that prepares you for a career as a skilled and reflective manager. Our MBA is neither a crash course in business buzz-words nor a catalogue of quick fix solutions. Your personal learning is enhanced by putting theoretical concepts into the context of your own experience.
The Southampton MBA welcomes participants that are looking for a challenge; are keen to question and debate ideas with other bright and similarily motivated managers; and seek an all round management education and development exercise.
Programme Structure
Full time study on the MBA follows a schedule in which formal instruction takes place on 3 or 4 days per week.The rest of the week is used for group work and individual study.A assessment occurs throughout the course with formal examinations in January. In accordance with AMBA requirements, participants should expect at least 500 hours of formal contact with our academic staff. Satisfactory performance in the course assessements results in permission to continue to work between July and September to prepare and submit an MBA dissertation.
The MBA is divided into 4 parts:
1.Core modules
Key Management Skills and the Effective Leader
Organisations in Global Context
Contemporary Marketing
Quality and Operations Management
Accounting: Measuring and Managing Performance
Corporate Finance
Strategy
Managing People for Performance
Decision Modelling and Analysis
2. Optional modules - choose two
Logistics Management
Supply Management
Project Management
Other modules available from our MSc programmes, featuring risk; entrepreneurship and consultancy
Specialist Group of Options
3. Application of Management Skills for Business Impact
A feature of our MBA is the opportunity to use the core elements previously studied in the context of a leader's role. This element of the course highlights creativity; innovation decision analysis; change; and strategic decision making - all skills sought by employers.
4. Dissertation
How will you learn?
Your understanding of the subjects covered and your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained will be enhanced through a variety of methods and strategies. Some of the key learning approaches that you will experience as a student in the School will include:
- Group work
Group work is recognised as vital in your development when looking forward to, or continuing in, a management role. You will be supported in learning how to form and maintain group cohesiveness to achieve clearly defined outcomes, such as a business report, a group presentation or a combination of both.
- Case-studies
You will be presented with many different business case-studies that reflect the reality of decision-making and problem-solving activities in today's business environment. The case studies are selected to reflect the specific needs of your programme or unit of study.
- Learning alongside other students
Throughout your time with us you will be working alongside fellow students from a wide range of cultural and geographical backgrounds. This is a powerful resource and we are particularly keen to encourage you to set up learning networks with other students that may extend beyond the time of your study at Southampton.
To help with this style of networking you will be expected to learn to communicate with each other as well as your teachers in a variety of contexts. For example, during a large group lecture you may be given the opportunity to discuss a specific problem or complete a task in small groups, often with people who are sitting alongside you. The possible answers would be shared by the large group as guided by your teacher.
The example noted above indicates that you are expected to be an 'active' learner through taking part in small group discussions and offering your views on many occasions.
Examinations and assessment
A range of assessment methods are used including essays, 'case-study' coursework, examinations and the dissertation.
Student Support Service for Learning
The School has a Learning and Teaching Coordinator and a Management librarian who are able to support your learning needs throughout your time of study. For example they provide induction programme of academic skills sessions, including on-line search techniques, as well as individual support in study skills, where appropriate.
You will also be allocated a personal tutor, normally the Programme Director, who is there to support your academic development and other points relating to your programme of study such as option choices.
Programme Specification
To view the programme specification for this MBA programme follow the link.
Further Information
For further information or for an informal conversation about our MBA programmes please contact Helene Glasspool on +44 (0) 23 8059 8612.