Part-Time Executive MBA

University of Southampton School of Management
Southampton, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The Part-time Executive MBA stream is aimed at candidates who have at least five years of significant managerial experience who wish to further develop their understanding of, and effectiveness in, their organisational and business context. The majority of the participants are part-time students, although the programme is scheduled so that it can be completed within one academic year if desired.

Entry to the programme is in late September. The overall period of study is typically between two and three years, depending upon the time of entry and the amount of time that can be devoted to attending units and to private study. Students must complete the seven core units and any six option units within a three year period. A further six months is allowed for the dissertation.

The average age of participants is about thirty five years. It is unlikely that anyone much under the age of thirty would be deemed to have sufficient managerial experience to obtain maximum benefit from this stream of the MBA programme.

Programme structure
During each academic year, half of the core units will be scheduled during day-time ( 9am-5pm), normally Fridays, and the remainder in weekday evenings ( 6pm-9pm), Monday to Thursday. Core units delivered in day-time during one year will normally be delivered in evenings during the following year, and vice-versa. In this way, students are able to choose whether they undertake mainly day-time or evening study, or simply choose whatever pattern of attendance happens to suit them from time to time. Optional units may be delivered during day-time or evenings.

Core Units

The Effective Manager
Key Skills
The Strategic Organisation in the Marketplace
Managing Financial Resources
Managing Human Resources
Managing Operations
Managing Strategy
Optional Units

Business Ethics
Consultancy Project
Consultancy Skills
Corporate Risk Management
Creating Entrepreneurial Venture
Information Systems Management and Development
Market Research
Project Risk Management
Risk Taking and Decision Making
Strategy in Entrepreneurial Ventures
Specialist Group of Options

Higher Education Management
Workload
Clearly, a student’s workload at any point in time will depend upon the overall duration of study (anything between one and three years) and the number of units studied in any Semester.

Over three years, the total attendance time averages out at one core unit and one option unit per Semester, which equates on average to eight days (or sixteen evenings) spread across approximately twelve teaching weeks. Private study for reading and work on assignments would add approximately eight hours per week.

Spread over two years, attendance time would average about one day or two evenings per week, or some equivalent combination, plus about ten to twelve hours of private study.

Completing the degree within one year would be equivalent to full-time attendance, but with a different schedule to the full-time stream. It would not be realistic to study the programme in one year and to have significant other work commitments.

How will you learn?
Your understanding of the subjects covered and your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained will be enhanced through a variety of methods and strategies. Some of the key learning approaches that you will experience as a student in the School will include:

Group work
Group work is recognised as vital in your development when looking forward to, or continuing in, a management role. You will be supported in learning how to form and maintain group cohesiveness to achieve clearly defined outcomes, such as a business report, a group presentation or a combination of both.

Case-studies
You will be presented with many different business case-studies that reflect the reality of decision-making and problem-solving activities in today’s business environment. The case studies are selected to reflect the specific needs of your programme or unit of study.

Learning alongside other students
Throughout your time with us you will be working alongside fellow students from a wide range of cultural and geographical backgrounds. This is a powerful resource and we are particularly keen to encourage you to set up learning networks with other students that may extend beyond the time of your study at Southampton.

To help with this style of networking you will be expected to learn to communicate with each other as well as your teachers in a variety of contexts. For example, during a large group lecture you may be given the opportunity to discuss a specific problem or complete a task in small groups, often with people who are sitting alongside you. The possible answers would be shared by the large group as guided by your teacher.

The example noted above indicates that you are expected to be an ’active’ learner through taking part in small group discussions and offering your views on many occasions.
Examinations and assessment
A range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and the dissertation.

Student Support Service for Learning
The School has a Learning and Teaching Coordinator and a Management librarian who are able to support your learning needs throughout your time of study. For example they provide induction programme of academic skills sessions, including on-line search techniques, as well as individual support in study skills, where appropriate.

You will also be allocated a personal tutor, normally the Programme Director, who is there to support your academic development and other points relating to your programme of study such as option choices.

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Phone:+44 (0) 23 8059 3076

School Address:

School of Management
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom


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