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International MBA (T)

Academic Year 2017/18

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Programme Title

International MBA (T)

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Master of Business Administration

Programme Code

MGT-MBA-IN

UCAS Code

JACS Code

N100 (DESCR) 100

Criteria for Admissions

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds so may also consider previous work experience alongside lower academic qualifications Prior experiential learning in business, management or marketing, in lieu of academic qualifications will be considered on an individual basis under the University's RPL Policy.A formal interview, the submission of written work, exam or GMAT test may form part of this procedure.
In addition, international applicants will be required to demonstrate evidence of language proficiency by one of the following:-
An IELTS score of 6.5 with not less than 5.5 in each of the four component elements of listening, reading, speaking and writing taken within the last 2 years
A TOEFL score of 90+ (internet based is the only acceptable form of this test); with at least the following scores in each of the four component parts of listening (17), reading (18), speaking (20) and writing (17) taken within the last 2 years.
A first or good second class honours degree from a university based in the UK, Republic of Ireland or other suitably quality assured location where the medium of instruction is English
A language assessment conducted by Queen’s University Belfast or approved provider
An alternative English Language qualification recognised by Queen’s University Belfast.

ATAS Clearance Required

Health Check Required

Portfolio Required

Interview Required

Mode of Study

Full Time

Type of Programme

Postgraduate

Length of Programme

1 Academic Year(s)

Total Credits for Programme

180

Exit Awards available

INSTITUTE INFORMATION

Awarding Institution/Body

Queen's University Belfast

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Queen's Management School

Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level
www.qaa.ac.uk

Level 7

QAA Benchmark Group
www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

Business and Management (2015)

Accreditations (PSRB)

REGULATION INFORMATION

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

Programme Specific Regulations

The International MBA is based on the University wide modular framework. The class of degree awarded to the student (Fail, Pass, Commendation and Distinction) is based on his or her performance in 8 modules plus the dissertation.

Marking is based on the University agreed marking scale

Candidates will be assessed by a combination of course work, exams and a dissertation.

Candidates must pass all taught modules of the programme and the dissertation to be eligible for the award of a Master’s degree.

Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 105 CATS before proceeding to their dissertation. Candidates with one failed module will proceed to their dissertation ‘with caution’. This module must be passed at the second and final attempt.

The pass mark for each module and the dissertation will be 50%.

Candidates shall be eligible for the award of a Master’s degree where they have an overall average mark of 50% or more.

Candidates who obtain an overall average mark of 60% or more shall be awarded a Master’s degree with Commendation.

Candidates who obtain an overall average mark across the taught modules of 65% or more and obtain a mark of 70% or more in the dissertation and an overall degree average of 70% shall be awarded a Master’s degree with Distinction.

Candidates who obtain an overall mark of 50% or more across the taught modules and who fail to achieve a mark of at least 50% in the dissertation, shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma only.

Candidates who obtain an overall mark of 50% or more across the taught modules and who fail to submit a dissertation, shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma only.

Candidates who fail a module at the first attempt shall be permitted to retake that module at the next available opportunity for a maximum of 50%.

Candidates who fail any module at the second attempt will normally be required to withdraw from the University.

The dissertation must be submitted within a period of no more than two years after completion of the taught modules.

Only one resubmission of the dissertation will be permitted and normally for a maximum of 50%

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME

International MBA mission is to prepare students for leadership and transformational roles in business, equipping them with the knowledge, capabilities, tools and strategies to understand, anticipate and adapt strategically to the global markets. Specifically, the International MBA aims to:

provide students with knowledge of the core management disciplines and how these interrelate and interact to address and problem-solve in complex business administration situations;

provide effective systems of supportive learning, academic guidance and pastoral care to encourage the academic, intellectual and personal and professional development of our students;

provide students with an educational environment that stimulates, supports and prepares them for leadership and transformational roles in the business areas of international accounting and finance, organisational behaviour and professional skills, strategic management, global business environments, marketing in a world economy and global human resource management practice;

develop students’ strategic thinking, innovation and entrepreneurial ability to select and apply relevant business theories and analytical frameworks to address and solve unstructured business problems and challenges at a senior level within and across organisations.

provide students with the opportunity to interact with a wide range of organisation types including export-led enterprises or multinational organisations, offering them the opportunity to develop knowledge of organisations, their management and the work environment they operate;

maintain a supportive working environment in which there is respect for social, interpersonal and cultural differences, and openness, fairness, and equality of opportunity in relation to selection, learning, assessment and support.

enhance and develop students’ knowledge, understanding and relevant experience in business and management in ways which inter alia will enhance their employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, life-long learning and personal development;