MBA Leadership and Sustainability
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Location Distance Learning
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Duration 1, 5 year/s
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Mode of study Distance learning
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Start date September 2012
This course in run in partnership with Robert Kennedy College, applications for the MBA (Leadership and Sustainability) should be made directly to Robert Kennedy College at
https://college.ch/apply/mbals
Why study with us?
Designed for tomorrow’s leader, the MBA in Leadership and Sustainability creates distinctive managers with a unique leadership-oriented career opportunity. A dedicated and experienced teaching team, superb student support, affordable tuition fees with interest free payment plans, and the possibility to fast track and complete the programme in 18 months are among several elements that set this programme apart. The new MBA in Leadership and Sustainability is essentially the MBA for tomorrow’s leader. An MBA can help you consolidate your business knowledge and reach new professional heights. The University of Cumbria has partnered with The Robert Kennedy College, Switzerland, to provide the first MBA in the world in Leadership and Sustainability.
Read an article by the course leader Dr David Costa on the changing face of online delivery of MBAs.
What can this course lead to?
The MBA is the prime management qualification for managers. Research indicates that the MBA is a catalyst for those candidates with strong career aspirations.
Course Summary
The MBA is delivered mostly online via OnlineCampus (an interactive learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration, plus a one-week compulsory summer residency at The University of Cumbria in Ambleside.
For the majority of your studies you enjoy the flexibility of online learning at your own pace from anywhere in the world through the Robert Kennedy College Online Campus state of the art course delivery system. The residency week gives you the opportunity to complement your flexible online learning programme with a learning experience that will leave you with lifetime memories. With students from every continent, it will be a truly international experience and opportunity to network with fellow leaders from all over the world.
Resources and facilities
The expert tutor team which have considerable experience of CEL programmes and the FE sector. Tutors teaching on this programme have been practising managers with a wealth of experience in both academic theory and practical application of those theories. Dr. David Costa, tutor in the "Money Management" module has extensive experience in Investment Management and is a regular guest on international TV networks like CNBC and Bloomberg television as a market strategist.
The residential module "Leadership and Sustainability" held at Cumbria is taught by Dr. John Luffrum Director of Studies.
News
Exploring the triple bottom line
If you are a small business owner concerned about your triple bottom line – or would even be relieved to find out what or where that is – the University of Cumbria is hosting a seminar that can provide the answers.
Entry requirements
See course specific entry requirements listed below.
More about levels and credit
Selection criteria
Applicants for the
MBA (Leadership and Sustainability) must have the following: Either:(minimum entry qualifications)
a) A Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Management from an accredited or approved college or university or the equivalent, and at least three years of business-related experience;
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b) A Bachelor degree in a non-business field and at least five years of business-related experience;
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c) An appropriate professional qualification and 8 to 10 years of suitable business-related experience and a letter of recommendation verifying that the applicant has the necessary ability and motivation to complete the programme within the allotted time span;
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d) A substantial period of suitable business experience, a letter of recommendation verifying that the applicant has the necessary ability and motivation to complete the programme within the allotted time span and successful completion of module MNGT7901 (Organisational Behaviour) or equivalent.
Finance information for this courses -
http://college.ch/mba-leadership.html
Applications can be made via the Robert Kennedy College Admission Office
cumbria@rkc.edu
Request the course catalogue
Contact us at
cumbria@college.ch
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