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Course Information Form
This Course Information Form provides the definitive record of the designated course
Section A: General Course Information
Course Title Master in Business Administration
Final Award MBA
Route Code MBAGEAAF
Intermediate
Qualification(s)
FHEQ Level 7
Location of Delivery University Square Campus, Luton
Mode(s) and length of
Full-time over 12 months
study
Standard intake points
Block delivery (6 intakes per year) October, November, February, April, June, August
(months)
External Reference QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education 2014 Part A, October 2014
Points as applicable
QAA Subject Benchmark Statement, Master’s Degrees in Business and Management, June 2015
including Subject
Benchmark QAA Characteristics Statement for Master’s Degrees, September 2015
Professional, Statutory
or Regulatory Body
(PSRB) accreditation or
endorsement
HECoS code(s) 100078
UCAS Course Code
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The MBA is a flagship generalist management qualification designed to meet the needs of early career individuals and is
structured to support your aspirations for fast track career progression through the development of leadership and strategic
management skills and a contemporary understanding of business.
The course adopts a practice-led curriculum and aims to develop an advanced knowledge of organisations and their effective
management in the dynamic competitive global context, and the ability to creatively apply this knowledge and understanding to
complex issues to systematically and innovatively enhance strategic business and management practice.
This offers a challenging learning opportunity to encourage the integration of theory and practice supported by experienced
academics with substantial management experience. Through practice events you will work with academics and professors of
practice on live consultancy projects with leading employers in organisations across private, public and not-for-profit sectors to
support your personal and professional development as a creative and innovative leader with the knowledge and skills needed in
Course Aims the global, knowledge-based economy.
You will develop the attributes and skills expected of post-graduates, as recognised by professional and industry bodies such as
the Chartered Management Institute and the Confederation of British Industry, including team-working, negotiation skills,
leadership, confidence and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems to develop innovative
solutions.
This degree aims to enhance your professional prospects by developing your capability to apply the latest thinking relating to
organisational development and change in the competitive global context. Successful completion of the MBA highlights your
potential to have a real impact on the transformation of the organisation you join.
For the unit BSS063-6 Management Practice you will engage in a business simulation for which you will need to pay a fee to the
commercial provider (currently US$39.95).
Upon successful completion of your course you should meet the appropriate learning outcomes for your award shown in the table
below
Outcome Award
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of and critically assess the
external context in which modern organisations operate including
1 economic, political, social and environmental change and the MBA
regulatory and governance trends impacting on different
organisations.
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Assess and apply relevant knowledge to a range of complex
situations taking account of the development and progression of the
2 MBA
relationship and expectations between markets and customers and
other stakeholders.
Understand and synthesise the financing of the business enterprise,
3 the sources, uses and management of finance and the use of MBA
accounting for managerial and financial reporting applications
Demonstrate critical understanding of the range of theory related to
4 MBA
the development of people in organisations
Course Learning
Outcomes Demonstrate sensitivity to the complexity of implementing plans and
of achieving change in organisations both because of individual and
5 MBA
organisational obstacles and critically appraise the methods
available to managers to handle this complexity.
Effectively manage relevant communication and information
6 technologies for application in business and management in a global MBA
knowledge-based economy.
Demonstrate independent planning, initiative and enterprise in order
to meet the demands of a Master’s degree in Business
7 MBA
Administration, while taking responsibility for personal learning and
continuous professional development.
Critically reflect on an understanding of appropriate research
techniques sufficient to allow detailed investigation integrating
relevant business and management issues and to show expertise in
the interpretation of such material. Acquire and analyse data,
evaluate relevance and validity, and synthesise a range of
8 information. Deal with a range of complex and pervasive issues in a MBA
systematic and creative manner appropriate to a Master’s degree in
Business Administration, in so doing form sound judgements in the
absence of complete data in the context of new situations and
communicate conclusions and recommendations appropriate to both
a specialist and non-specialist audience.
Learning and Teaching
The MBA adopts a block teaching and guided learning approach using latest approaches including flipped classroom to support
the practice-led curriculum for early career leaders and managers, aspiring to develop as global citizens and with an emphasis on
internationalisation and employability. Units are delivered in 6-week blocks with a focus on the impact of management education
on your career through the application of research to management practice. This energetic and active approach to learning will
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enhance your confidence and self-esteem and support your development as an autonomous learner and innovative business
practitioner.
The teaching team includes staff with a specialist research base and the influential contributions of experts with a depth of
practical experience in management and leadership. We treat our MBA students as colleagues in the enterprise of learning and
expect you to engage with this approach in a way which reflects your professional aspirations.
You will participate in a Welcome week before the start of your course so that you are fully prepared, and will engage in
Advancing Professional Practice between teaching blocks to actively support your development and progression towards your
aspirations and to support your transition into your first post-MBA work role.
Assessment
The underpinning philosophy of all assessments is to develop both your knowledge and skills to enter employment as a confident
manager with a strong base from which to meet your own aspirations. This requires consideration of your own personal
Teaching, learning and capabilities as well as looking outward at the business world. The aim is for you to become an independent and self-directed
assessment strategies lifelong learner. Apart from the formal assessments there will be an emphasis on self, peer and group assessment. Tutors will
provide feedback on formative assessments to support your development of good academic practice.
All assessments are rooted in authentic and practical workplace scenarios to enable the integration of theory and practice in
dynamic ‘real world’ work contexts. Exams are kept to a minimum. To facilitate learning for all students a range of assessment
methods are used throughout the course, including:
• Business Reports to demonstrate contextual insight and professional practice;
• Project Plans to demonstrate project planning skills;
• Seminar Papers to develop critical analysis skills;
• In-class tests of your knowledge of core concepts in context;
• Project Report integrates learning throughout the course independently applied in practice;
• Business simulation where you demonstrate the impact of your strategic decision making.
The focus is on the impact of management education to management practice and later assessments require greater complexity
and integration through independent study to support your successful transition into work. This is exemplified by two units at the
dissertation stage: Management Practice and the Theory into Practice Project. These help you to consider your personal and
professional development and the complexity of applying management education in practice once in employment.
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The course team will be your first point of contact while you are studying and you will also be allocated to a student self-study
support group, which will also act as both a learning and motivational help to you. You can meet up face-to-face apart from the
times you are at the University or can contact via email.
Students are supported through a comprehensive Welcome process in the week prior to the start of your first teaching block.
During this week you will be supported in good academic practice, the use of formative assessment, personal and professional
development and allocation of a Personal Academic Tutor. Students are supported in a number of ways.
• The Student Information Desk (SID) http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/student-support/sid/services provides a range of
support services and an interface to the University Student Engagement and Mitigation Team for extenuating circumstances
http://www.beds.ac.uk/studentlife/student-support/academic/extenuating
Learning support
• A Student Advisory Service is provided within the Business School to assist with general academic advice.
• Subject Librarians can assist with advanced information retrieval for assignments and the dissertation in particular
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/ALLs/Subjects
• Study Hub provides advice and guidance on developing academic skills http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/studyhub
Support provided during Welcome week is further reinforced through the Advancing Professional Practice process prior to the
start of all subsequent teaching blocks.
At the start of the final block you will receive guidance on career development and employability to support your transition into the
work environment.
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Approved Variations and Additions to Standard Admission
Admissions Criteria
N/A
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Note: Be aware that our regulations change every year
Assessment
Regulations Approved Variations and Additions to Standard Assessment Regulations’
N/A
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Section B: Course Structure
The Units which make up the course are listed below. Each unit contributes to the achievement of the course learning outcomes either through
teaching (T), general development of skills and knowledge (D) or in your assessments (A).
Core or
Unit Unit Name Level Credits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Option
A1 A1 A1 A1
BSS056-6 Theory into Practice Project 7 30 Core A12 A12 A12 A12
2 2 2 2
TA TA1 TA1 TA TA
BSS057-6 Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship 7 30 Core T2
12 2 2 12 12
TA TA1 TA1 TA TA TA
BSS058-6 Strategy and the Global Competitive Environment 7 30 Core T1
12 2 2 12 12 12
TA1 TA1 TA TA
BSS060-6 Project Management 7 30 Core T1 T1 T2
2 2 12 12
TA TA1 TA1 TA1 TA1 TA TA TA
BSS063-6 Management Practice 7 30 Core
12 2 2 2 2 12 12 12
TA TA1 TA TA
BSS064-6 Leading and Managing Organisational Resources 7 30 Core T2 T2 T2 T2
12 2 12 12
TA
BSS070-6 Advancing Professional Practice 7 0 Core
1
Core or
Unit Unit Name Level Credits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Option
A1 A1 A1 A1
BSS056-6 Theory into Practice Project 7 30 Core A12 A12 A12 A12
2 2 2 2
TA TA1 TA1 TA TA TA
BSS058-6 Strategy and the Global Competitive Environment 7 30 Core T1
12 2 2 12 12 12
TA TA1 TA TA TA
BSS059-6 Digital Technology Management 7 30 Core T2
12 2 12 12 12
TA TA1 TA1 TA1 TA1 TA TA TA
BSS063-6 Management Practice 7 30 Core
12 2 2 2 2 12 12 12
TA TA1 TA TA
BSS064-6 Leading and Managing Organisational Resources 7 30 Core T2 T2 T2 T2
12 2 12 12
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TA
BSS070-6 Advancing Professional Practice 7 0 Core
1
TA TA1 TA1 TA1 TA TA TA
MAR046-6 Digital Marketing and Communications 7 30 Core
12 2 2 2 12 12 12
Core or
Unit Unit Name Level Credits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Option
TA TA1 TA TA
AAF045-6 Business Economics 7 30 Core T2 T2
12 2 12 12
A1 A1 A1 A1
BSS056-6 Theory into Practice Project 7 30 Core A12 A12 A12 A12
2 2 2 2
TA TA1 TA1 TA TA TA
BSS058-6 Strategy and the Global Competitive Environment 7 30 Core T1
12 2 2 12 12 12
TA TA1 TA1 TA1 TA1 TA TA TA
BSS063-6 Management Practice 7 30 Core
12 2 2 2 2 12 12 12
TA TA1 TA TA
BSS064-6 Leading and Managing Organisational Resources 7 30 Core T2 T2 T2 T2
12 2 12 12
TA
BSS070-6 Advancing Professional Practice 7 0 Core
1
International and Comparative Human Resource TA TA1 TA TA
SHR081-6 7 30 Core T2 T2
Management 12 2 12 12
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Section C: Assessment Plan
The course is assessed as follows :
MBAGEAAF- MBA Option Route 1
Ass 1 Type Ass 1 Submit Ass 2 Type Ass 2 Submit Ass 3 Type Ass 3 Submit Ass 4 Type Ass 4 Submit
Unit Code Level Period Core/Option
code wk code wk code wk code wk
BLKS
BSS070-6 0 Core CW-RW 46
1-6
BSS064-6 7 BLK1 Core CW-EPO 3 CW-EPO 6
BSS060-6 7 BLK2 Core WR-I 3 PR-ORAL 6
BSS058-6 7 BLK3 Core PJ-ART 3 WR-BUS 6
BSS057-6 7 BLK4 Core CW-OT 3 CW-EPO 6
BLKS
BSS056-6 7 5 AND Core PR-ORAL 6 PJ-PRO 12
6
BLKS
BSS063-6 7 5 AND Core WR-I 3
6
MBAGEAAF- MBA Option Route 2
Ass 1 Type Ass 1 Submit Ass 2 Type Ass 2 Submit Ass 3 Type Ass 3 Submit Ass 4 Type Ass 4 Submit
Unit Code Level Period Core/Option
code wk code wk code wk code wk
BLKS
BSS070-6 0 Core CW-RW 46
1-6
BSS064-6 7 BLK1 Core CW-EPO 3 CW-EPO 6
MAR046-6 7 BLK2 Core WR-I 3 EX-OT 6
BSS058-6 7 BLK3 Core PJ-ART 3 WR-BUS 6
BSS059-6 7 BLK4 Core CW-CS 3 PJ-ART 6
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BLKS
BSS056-6 7 5 AND Core PR-ORAL 6 PJ-PRO 12
6
BLKS
BSS063-6 7 5 AND Core WR-I 3
6
MBAGEAAF- MBA Option Route 3
Ass 1 Type Ass 1 Submit Ass 2 Type Ass 2 Submit Ass 3 Type Ass 3 Submit Ass 4 Type Ass 4 Submit
Unit Code Level Period Core/Option
code wk code wk code wk code wk
BSS064-6 7 BLK1 Core CW-EPO 3 CW-EPO 6
BLK1-
BSS070-6 7 Core CW-RW 46
6
SHR081-6 7 BLK2 Core CW-LR 3 WR-I 6
BSS058-6 7 BLK3 Core PJ-ART 3 WR-BUS 6
AAF045-6 7 BLK4 Core EX-PT 3 WR-I 6
BLKS
BSS056-6 7 5 AND Core PR-ORAL 6 PJ-PRO 12
6
BLKS
BSS063-6 7 5 AND Core WR-I 3
6
Glossary of Terms for Assessment Type Codes
CW-CS Coursework - Case Study
CW-EPO Coursework - e-Portfolio
CW-LR Coursework - Literature Review
CW-OT Coursework Other
CW-RW Coursework - Reflective Writing
EX-OT Invigilated Exam-Other including open book
PJ-ART Coursework - Artefact
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PJ-PRO Coursework - Project Report
WR-BUS Coursework - Business Report
WR-I Coursework - Individual Report
Administrative Information
Faculty University of Bedfordshire Business School
School Department of Strategy and Management
Head of School/Department Dr Alexander Kofinas (interim)
Course Coordinator Eliot Lloyd
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