Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) (University of Sunderland)
Course Information
Description
Programme Objectives
The Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) provides for the postgraduate study of business activity. This programme is to:
Provide opportunities for students to develop their management knowledge, competence and problem solving ability, in a manner that will significantly enhance their capability to function as managers at a senior level, within a wide range of commercial and not-for-profit organisations and functions.
Provide knowledge of international management and of different cultures; an awareness and understanding of issues that affect organisational effectiveness in different parts of the world and an international perspective on issues of strategic significance.
Develop managers who can improve organisational performance and bring about change within their organisations.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 19 and above and have one of the following academic qualifications:
- A relevant degree. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience.
- An equivalent professional qualification. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience.
- Applications from those in senior roles without a formal academic background will be considered by academic judgment. Applications should be made with a portfolio of evidence demonstrating capability and managerial experience.
Note: This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitably academically qualified candidates who can display that they will benefit from a programme of this type.
English Language Requirement
Applicants must possess one of the following:
- Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level
- IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
- MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
- Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
- Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
- Pass MDIS English Placement Test
- Letter from College / University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
- or Equivalent
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Visit https://www.mdis.edu.sg/student-pass-application for detailed information.
Career Opportunities
The MBA programme will prepare you for senior roles within a wide range of commercial and public sector organisations.
Previous MBA students have gained positions such as, Chief Executive of a regional authority, Business Development Manager for an automotive supplier, Regional Manager for a major building society and Director of major public services.
A number of Sunderland alumni have gone on to work in consultancy practice – for example, PricewaterhouseCoopers in Germany, and international roles in the electronics industry in the Netherlands.
Modules
- Financial Management and Control (15 credits)
- Strategic Management in an International Context (15 credits)
- Professional Management and Leadership Development (30 credits)
- Value Creation in Organisations - Managing Operations and Marketing (30 credits)
- Contemporary International Human Resource Management (30 credits)
- MBA Project (60 credits)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)