MBA Structure

STAGE 1

Managing the organisation

High-level learning outcomes:

Mastery of functional and operational management (core business) functions
Understanding operations, systems, processes, financial management and people management
Understanding of interdependence and variables in roles and business
Mastery of case study exam techniques and assignment writing

STAGE 2

Making choices – context and stakeholders

High-level learning outcomes:

Mastery of strategic management functions and a broader worldview
Understanding strategic functions and ethical business sustainability
Elevating levels of critical thinking, sense-making, decision making and action taking
Managing the interface between the operational and strategic domains of business
Mastery of assignment writing techniques and argument formation

STAGE 3

Making an impact

High-level learning outcomes:

Mastery of higher levels of thinking and doing around ambiguity, complexity and change
Understanding moral and reputational (normative) issues
Mastery of academic writing techniques, argument formation and research methodologies
Bringing all learning together through academic and applied thinking approaches in the Management Research Challenge

ELECTIVES

Online electives (students to choose one from the list below):