Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A joint postgraduate program co-designed with OCU partners, delivered by the Open Christian University and awarded by Ballsbridge University.
Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a joint degree program (see joint degree) developed and delivered in cooperation with different partnership institutions for a global context. Students taking this program get their degree certificates from our collaborating partnership institutions with a degree awarding power. The list of collaborating institutions will continually be updated to reflect our cooperation.
What about the course?
This program aims to develop students' knowledge and skills to become a successful strategic business leader. It is built on a strong ethic of helping managers solve real problems and is designed for professionals who will make a strategic difference to the organizations in which they operate. Whether you work in a public or private sector organization, you will learn how to integrate cutting-edge research and practice across all key business areas to achieve business transformation. During the MBA, you will develop key leadership skills such as creativity, innovation, collaboration and problem solving and will be introduced to innovative business theory in a practical context.
Teaching
Taught sessions are delivered through self-guided studies, lectures, seminars, case studies and exercises. You will have the opportunity to strategically analyze organizations, make presentations or publish relevant articles, prepare marketing plans as well as research or consultancy plans. Alongside your MBA studies, you are also encouraged to organize or attend the many guest lectures to broaden your understanding of important subject areas.
Assessment
The MBA module assessments consist of written assignments, presentations and project work. The MBA involves the completion of a business research or consultancy project which will develop your research, communication and consulting skills.