MBA Pathway encompasses the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (SML) (Level 7) is a UK-accredited programme delivered in hybrid format by the International Business School in Manchester. The programme will run over two semesters (16 teaching weeks in total).
Upon completion of 120 credits in this programme, students will be able to enrol at one of the partner universities (e.g. Anglia Ruskin University or the University of Central Lancashire) to write a dissertation and earn a British MBA degree.
Total Credits to be completed: 120
+ 120 Credits – Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
This hybrid programme delivered online and in person in Manchester (Semester I and II, 8 weeks each)
To complete the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, students complete 6 core units (90 credits) and 2 optional units (30 credits) over 2 semesters.
| Core Units | Level | Credits UK [ECTS] | |
| 7.1 | Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| 7.2 | Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| 7.3 | Leading a Strategic Management Project | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| 7.4 | Strategic Direction | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| 7.5 | Strategic Planning | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| 7.6 | Development as a Strategic Manager | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| Optional Units | Level | Credit | |
| E.1 | Finance for Managers | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| E.2 | Strategic Marketing | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| E.3 | Organisational Change Strategies | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
| E.4 | Human Resource Planning | 7 | 15 [7.5] |
Assessments:
There are individual and group assignments for all units in this programme.
Requirements:
Students need to have completed at least a university degree at undergraduate level (e.g. BA, BSc, etc.) or equivalent. If the medium of instruction is not English, students need to provide evidence of English language competence (IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent).
Progression Options:
Students completing this programme may find work in the government and private sectors or continue their studies.
MBA degree option: They can also enrol and write a dissertation with one of the partner universities (e.g. Anglia Ruskin University or University of Central Lancashire) to gain a MBA degree. This typically takes up to 4 months and supervision is provided online.
Alternatively, you can pursue a Doctoral degree.
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Scholarships: Students admitted to this programme can apply for competitive IBS Excellence Scholarships.