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MA/Diploma Banking & Finance
MBA Banking & Finance
MBA General Management
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CONTENTS
  1. Introduction to the MBA General Management
  2. Programme Structure
  3. Entry Requirements
  4. Application Procedure

 

 

MBA General Management

This exciting new development at the Bangor Business School is now accepting applications for study commencing in late September. The School has an international reputation for research, and was awarded a 5 in the recent Research Assessment Exercise. It has strong business links with the private
and public sectors, and has developed specialisms in the following areas - entrepreneurship, financial studies, leisure & tourism, countryside & heritage management, community development. The MBA emphasises professional and vocational development and understanding of higher level managerial skills and concepts, and their application in practical situations. Students will be taught and will learn through a balanced curriculum, including theory, workshops, and case studies taken from the world stage. The structure of the degree is 12 taught modules (9 compulsory & 3 options) accounting for 120 credits and a dissertation weighted at 60 credits involving original research on an aspect of management.


1. Programme Structure

CORE (9 modules)

Management & Organisational Behaviour

Marketing Strategy

Finance for Non-financial managers

Human Resource Management

Corporate Strategy

e-Business Value Chain

Quantitative & Qualitative Methods

International Business

New Venture Creation

OPTIONS (3 modules)
Modules currently available include Business Planning, Corporate Risk Management, Financial Analysis, International Financial Management, Events Management, Arts Administration,
Community Development.

MBA DISSERTATION - equivalent to 6 modules.


3.Entry Requirements
Entry requires a good first degree, with two years relevant work experience. Alternatively, possession of a suitable professional qualification and practical experience may also be accepted. If English is not your native language, then satisfactory evidence of written and spoken English must be provided, for example IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 560.

4. Application Procedure
To apply for a Masters Programme you should complete a University of Wales, Bangor Postgraduate application form. Together with your application form for admission, two reference forms should be sent to your two referees as instructed. You may submit an application form at any time during the year, but for admission in October, applications must be submitted before 31st August of that year.

The completed Application Form and accompanying documents should be returned to the Postgraduate Admissions Office, Academic Registry, University of Wales Bangor, BANGOR, Gwynedd LL57 2DG


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