This MBA is an innovative, part time distance e-learning Masters degree ‘top-up’ programme. The programme begins with ‘taught’ e-learning chapters within the module covering Advanced Techniques in Research Methods, Project Management and Leadership and Statistics. This includes evaluation of literature, data analysis, statistical and modelling techniques; along with planning, writing and presenting a complex research project. The e-learning course materials for these lectures are delivered through MLA’s Total Learning Package (TLP), which can be downloaded to computers. Using cutting-edge technology, the TLP is fully functional whether the device is connected to the internet or not, which enables students to study successfully in any location across the globe. The TLP adds considerable value to lecture material with formative testing, transcripts and learning support materials.
The MBA work based research project provides an exciting opportunity for students to undertake a specific 60 credit dissertation module combining practical and academic research work in which they demonstrate the acquisition of the knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities appropriate to the award of the MBA degree – namely the QAA subject benchmarks and SEEC level descriptors. Students are actively encouraged to, identify a suitable project topic and explore ideas with the MBA supervisory team and then plan the work programme as early as possible.
This programme is a flexible, fully tutor supported, distance e-learning programme and normally submission is scheduled within a 12-month period from starting. However, the flexible delivery allows students to study at their own pace, meaning that it may be possible to submit within a short or longer timeframe.
Named pathways are available for students submitting dissertations in a range of subject areas. Pathway titles have been informed by consideration of the global recruitment market. This will also allow an extensive network of Associate Tutors, from academia and industry, to contribute to the programme. Typically, all students have the support of an Academic from MLA College and an external subject expert, combining industrial relevance and current practice with academic rigour.
The programme offers one core MBA award with the option of subject specialism
pathways, resulting in the following pathway titles being available
Likely to be a postgraduate qualification such as PG Diploma but will depend on the applicant’s existing qualifications and professional experience. Flexibility exists to be considered by the Admissions Tutor.
The entire learning package that you get is extremely relevant to today’s business context, and how you’re actually going to grow in your career
Your MLA College Student Experience team, Abigail White and Charlie Vosper, are the first point of contact for enrolled students who are in need of pastoral support, including requests under the Extenuating Circumstances policy for matters related to their academic studies. Abigail and Charlie are also responsible for monitoring student engagement and academic progression and will contact students directly to offer assistance should they feel that intervention is needed.
