MBA (Master of Business Administration)

This MBA programme will set you on a great career at senior managerial level. This degree will develop your understanding of the factors contributing to business success and enable you to build analytical skills in business problem-solving. In addition, it will provide you with a broad-based knowledge of other management subject areas and the theory and practice of management skills.

All MBA programmes at Global Business University-Europe are made up of three compulsory modules. On top of these, students are required to study and successfully complete between four and seven electives, allocated to each student by a committee that takes into account each student’s existing academic credentials. In the vast majority of cases, students are assigned 5 additional courses.

What is an MBA?

The MBA programme was developed originally in the United States and soon afterwards was introduced in the UK. It is currently expanding rapidly in continental Europe and the rest of the world. With the growing internationalisation of the world economy, an increasing number of companies and organisations require top managers to have an MBA Degree. The degree covers not only Business Administration per se, but also a variety of subjects, all of which are of vital importance to managers in business and the public sector.

Why have an MBA?

The MBA programme is action-oriented and is designed to accelerate the managerial and leadership development process of candidates. Gaining an MBA from Global Business University-Europe will make you a great deal more competitive in the market place, as your knowledge of management skills and operating techniques will be significantly improved. Management in both the private and public sectors requires the highest level of relevant training, as well as vision, analytical skills and the ability to implement far-reaching decisions; our MBA programme stimulates students to look beyond narrow boundaries and horizons, preparing them for higher-level career-planning.

Our MBA is designed for practising managers with previous relevant education, training and work experience who are required to make a major contribution to the policy of their organisations. The specific focus of the programme is on enabling managers to operate at a strategic level and manage their organisations effectively in the complex and uncertain business environment of today. Close links have been established with industry, commerce and the public sector, all of whom have contributed to the development and design of the programme.

Aims
– Enable students to gain a broad understanding of the Managerial techniques regarding decision-making;
– Provide a global view of organisations and their environment so as to enable students to face the challenges of the 21st Century;
– Underline the importance and significance of the increased managerial effectiveness and competence, and understand the various strategic approaches;
– Enrich students’ development and managerial prospects by encouraging learning through their own past experience and their current and future needs and the needs of their market and society.

At the end of the programme you will be able to:
– Comprehend and appreciate the concepts and theories of Management and see to what extent these theories are applicable in the real and changing world;
– Understand and evaluate the objectives and importance of formulating strategies in a local and global context;
– Be able to diagnose and analyse intricate situations and deal with unforeseen exogenous factors affecting the internal environment of their organisation;
– Deal effectively with the human deficiencies and be able to tackle human friction and lead their teams through tough decisions and times;
– Face the challenges of career requirements more confidently and increase their advancement prospects for acquiring a senior managerial position