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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course Overview
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L27 -
City Campus -
Part-Time -
9 Months -
16 Sep 2024
MBA Project for Senior Leaders module
You’ll conduct a major project on an area of interest in your organisation. Your project will require you to demonstrate complex knowledge, collect data and develop recommendations for improving self and organisation.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Develop expert knowledge, including entrepreneurial approaches, and learn how to deploy it to solve management issues for an organisation
- Understand how to use research and evaluation to identify underperforming areas before providing solutions
- Work with internal teams, suppliers and clients as you synthesise data on organisational performance and drive improvements
- Collaborate with individuals and groups to develop and implement project aims and objectives
- Critically examine the impact of the wider business environment on organisations and propose ways to improve performance based on data and primary research
- Conduct a major project on an area of interest
Study alongside your career
You’ll study part-time to achieve an MBA while you work and advance your career. Your MBA Project for Senior Leaders module will enable you to explore an area of interest in-depth and apply your learning to your professional environment.
Join your academic community
As a Leeds Business School student, you’ll join a community that includes research-active academic staff, industry experts, members of the city’s business networks and fellow students.
Guest lectures
You’ll have access to expert guest lectures by industry figures who will share their professional experience. Past speakers include:
- The CEO of the London Stock Exchange
- Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
- Past Chair and President of the Academy of Marketing
- Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association
- Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank
Why study MBA Executive (Top-Up) at Leeds Beckett University?
- Develop your leadership skillset while you hold a senior position in an organisation
- Work on an organisational problem and find a management solution in an area that interests you
- Build on your existing knowledge, gained from your Senior Leader Apprenticeship qualification or similar
- Focus on your career development and add a master’s qualification to your CV
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have either Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or a Postgraduate Diploma Senior Leader Apprenticeship.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have either Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or a Postgraduate Diploma Senior Leader Apprenticeship.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Fees & Funding hellooo
£4,000
UK
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £4000. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Part-time rates for international students are not automatically displayed as there are specific visa requirements which generally limit students to study in the UK on a full-time basis. Should you wish to query your visa status you can contact Tier4 Compliance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. If you are able to study on a part-time basis please contact fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for further information on course fees.
Fees & Funding
£4,000
For students entering in 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £4000. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Part-time rates for international students are not automatically displayed as there are specific visa requirements which generally limit students to study in the UK on a full-time basis. Should you wish to query your visa status you can contact Tier4 Compliance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. If you are able to study on a part-time basis please contact fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for further information on course fees.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
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Career Prospects
Achieving an MBA (Executive) will open-up a range of senior leadership roles in small, medium and large organisations across the public, private and third sectors. You could work in any area of the economy including health, finance, engineering, manufacturing, business and professional services, education, retail, leisure, technology and construction. As a senior leader, you’ll lead, manage and support the workforce in all types of business.
On this course, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge for senior leadership roles including:
- Associate director
- Chief operating officer
- Chief information officer
- Chief financial officer
Dr Alfred Chinta
Course Director / Leeds Business School
Alfred is an experienced academic adept at handling courses at postgraduate level. He provides consultancy to businesses in the UK and enjoys working with organisations to identify supply chain issues and offer solutions to improve their performance. He guides doctorate, masters and undergraduate students to ensure their research, projects and dissertations are innovative and aligned to the current needs of businesses.
The senior leader apprenticeship route allows you to evaluate various facets of an organisation using theory of management and Leadership. This top-up course allows senior leaders to use their knowledge to develop solutions based on primary research.
Dr Alfred Chinta
Course Director
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