Master of Business Administration - MBA Global (with placement year)

University of Derby

Gain an in-depth and applied knowledge of digital platforms, artificial intelligence and sustainable business practices, equipping you to become a responsible, authentic and future-ready business leader. Have the opportunity to work on a six-month social impact project and apply your skills to address live organisational and societal issues, adding real value to a real business. Study alongside peers from around the world and build professional networks across private, public and third sectors through collaborative practice-based learning. Be taught by academics engaged in cutting-edge research and consultancy with top 'blue chip' global organisations, ensuring your learning is current, relevant and industry-informed. Become a business leader of the future with an excellent understanding of digital platforms, AI, new ways of working, the importance of embedding sustainable development and practice, enabling you to become responsible leaders and managers. If you're studying the MBA full time and are an International student, you can choose to apply with a 9-12 month UK based industry placement included as part of your degree. The placement section of the degree takes place and is conditional upon successful completion of your taught modules. You’ll receive support from our Careers and Employment Service as well as the MBA Global programme team to help you apply for placements, including networking events, CV writing workshops and learning and practicing interview techniques. The world of business and commerce is developing at an exponential rate, with the development of new ‘game changing’ technologies and the need for businesses to develop in sustainable and responsible ways. The organisations that will prosper in this new environment will require their leaders and managers to be equipped with the skills, knowledge, traits, behaviours and self-efficacy to navigate, contribute and provide added value as organisations develop to meet new needs.

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