MBA with Leadership
Enhance Your Leadership Skills in 2024
Award
MBA
Duration
1 year full-time
Study mode
Full time
Start date
January, May, September
School
School of Business & Creative Industries
Why study for an MBA with Leadership at UWS London?
Learn from experts
Our inspiring team and esteemed guest lecturers bring a wealth of knowledge and global experience garnered from their extensive careers in both UK-based enterprises and across international markets.
Immerse yourself in the world’s capital
Live and study in London; one of the leading cultural, financial and cosmopolitan capitals of the world.
Build your network
Our alumni network spans across more than 100 nationalities, offering a dynamic platform for connections that can drive your career forward.
Exceptional career prospects
London is a global economic hub, which means there are abundant opportunities for professionals with various skill sets and backgrounds. UWS London careers department will help you to navigate the graduate job market during your studies and up to 2 years after you graduate.
The MBA Pathways program has a number of core modules, which will enable students to lead from within through innovation and creative thinking, shaping them into a leader for the ever changing context of Business. The modules are interdisciplinary in nature enabling students to critically demonstrate and understand the integration of key business functions enhancing their ability to design and deliver effective organisation wide strategies across sectors.
Students are required to complete the following three core modules:
- Fundamentals of Senior Management (40 Credits)
- The Strategic Manager (20 Credits)
- Professional Management and Research Skills (20 Credits)
Students undertaking the Leadership Pathway will complete the following modules:
- Ethical Leadership Responsible Organisations (20 Credits)
- Theories of Leadership (20 Credits)
At the dissertation stage there is an option of either the Strategic Business project or the Developing Professional Practice module which will enable students to work with an employer on a project related to Leadership
- Strategic Business Project (60 credits)
or
- Developing Professional Practice (60 credits)
The Business project is theory based and can include the gathering of primary data. It challenges students to integrate their past learning from the previous stages of the MBA in a rigorous research project, which will be of value in better understanding a key business issue. In so doing, students will develop their knowledge and confidence in designing, developing , compiling and delivering strategic business projects.
The Developing Professional Practice module is designed to put theory into practice within a real world setting across and within Sectors: local, national and global. The module will enable students to develop skills and knowledge, both specialist and transferrable, enhancing their employability. It will enable students to build networks by connecting and working with professionals in industry.
A recognised innovative feature of our MBA programme is the fact it is supported by its own virtual learning environment – Aula which provides access to MBA core materials and allows students to study and interact online with their peers.
You will be taught through a combination of:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical workshops
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 48 hours
- Independent study: 152 hours
Assessment
- Coursework assessment 100%
Assessment methods will include:
- Oral presentation
- Written reports
- Coursework
- Essays
- Case studies
- Posters
- Portfolios
Delivery methods for a 20 credit module
- Lectures: 1.5 hours
- Tutorials: 2 hours
What is an MBA with Leadership all about?
The world of business is constantly evolving year on year. Each development brings new challenges, for which businesses need to adapt efficiently to remain competitive. This requires leaders that can inspire innovation, and get the best from their employees.
This MBA is designed specifically for graduates who have already taken their first steps in their business career, who are ready to move into leadership roles with more responsibility. During this programme, you’ll gain the knowledge and expertise that you need to progress into management positions, and will be ready to lead businesses of all sizes, whether your next role is with a start-up, SME or a multinational corporation.
As part of this course, you’ll learn about different leadership styles, identifying sources of development and growth, and how to influence people in the best possible way, while inspiring team members in the pursuit of a collective goal. Upon graduation, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognised and respected qualification that proves you have the resilience, talent, and capability to take on positions of leadership and to build business success.
There are many definitions of leadership that you’ll learn about on this course, and many types of leadership styles. In many cases, social influence and having the trust of your team, rather than authority or power are the key to successful leadership. Accordingly to Forbes, leadership is as ‘a process of social influence, which maximises the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal’.
- Becoming a good leader isn’t just about achieving a fantastic salary. Great leaders need to be able to:
- Communicate honestly, and openly with all members of the organisation
- Connect with team members, receiving and assessing new ideas respectfully
- Encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally
- Maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity
- Empower and inspire employees, trusting them to do their jobs rather than giving orders
- Give positive and accurate feedback about performance
- Accept feedback gracefully and understand your own strengths and weaknesses, while continuing to evolve
If you have the potential to be a great leader and to take businesses to the next level, studying for the MBA in Leadership with UWS London can help you to take the next step.
Where will this programme take me?
This MBA Leadership course will help your career progress quickly, whether you choose to become a successful entrepreneur, or you want to lead within high-grossing multinational corporations. The ideas, skills and experience that you’ll gain from this course will help you gain access to some of the most sought-after jobs in the industry.
Graduates with an MBA with Leadership in the UK have the potential to be offered some of the best employment opportunities, whether that is with SMEs or roles within international conglomerates such as Siemens, BAE Systems, The Virgin Group, Facebook and Apple. MBA graduates are highly motivated and progress quickly in their roles, gaining promotions and taking on more responsibilities that lead to greater salaries and reward packages.
What roles could I get with this degree?
The MBA in Leadership equips you with essential skills in areas like strategic thinking, decision-making, team building, change management, and leadership development. The type of role a graduate may be suited for depends on their prior experience.
Graduates with less experience might apply for first line manager positions, through to middle management positions such as department head or director. Those with more experience may look for executive, or C-suite positions such as Chief Operations Officer (OOO) or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
This degree can open doors to various industries, whether in small businesses or in international roles, here are some examples:
- Project Management: Overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects while effectively leading teams, aligning resources, managing risks, and achieving objectives to drive organisational success and innovation.
- Department Manager: In charge of the day-to-day operations, setting goals, developing strategies, managing resources, fostering collaboration, and empowering team members to achieve organisational objectives.
- General Manager: Supervising all aspects of business operations, setting strategic direction, allocating resources, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring organisational efficiency and effectiveness, and providing visionary leadership to drive growth and success across the entire organisation.
- Entrepreneur: Developing innovative business ideas, creating and implementing strategic plans, securing resources, leading teams, managing risks, and driving growth with vision, resilience, and effective leadership to build successful ventures.
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Who is this programme aimed at?
This course is for you if…
- You want to become a successful business leader
- You are already in a management role, and are aiming for a C-suite position in the near future
- You have an entrepreneurial mindset and have a successful start-up in mind
- You already have an undergraduate degree or another professional qualification
- You have relevant work experience that you can reference during the course
Our facilities
Our modern London Campus is located in London Docklands, a one minute walk from East India DLR station. The campus is well connected and only a few stops away from the exciting city centre.
Our technology-rich campus with light and airy study spaces is the optimal place for learning, making international friends, and taking one closer step to your future career.
Learn more about our London Campus, the history behind it and what areas are nearby for you to explore as a student at UWS London.
Programme leader profile
Dr Melissa Kerr is the Programme Leader of the Masters of Business Administration (with pathways) within the School of Business and Creative Industries. She has worked as a lecturer in Higher Education on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK and Australia. Her areas of research and teaching include Change Management, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Strategic Management and Labour History. Her research examined the impact of public employment services on labour market outcomes. Melissa completed her PhD at the University of Sydney in 2012.
Further information
To study a post graduate programme with UWS London, applicants are expected to hold at least an ordinary degree from a UK institution, or an equivalent qualification if the applicant has studied outside of the UK.
Applications are also welcome from individuals who do not meet the academic requirements for each programme but can demonstrate significant professional experience in a relevant field.
You will normally be expected to have at least one of the following:
- A degree awarded by an appropriate institution
- A postgraduate award (passed at an appropriate level)
- An appropriate professional qualification such as those from ACCA or CIMA
- Passed a Pre Master’s programme at relevant level
- Relevant work or professional experience
For further details, please contact one of our Admissions Officers.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.
| General English language requirements at UWS | International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) |
| Test Minimum Requirement IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | IELTS Indicator Overall score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 for each component |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | Grade C |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | Grade C |
| Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Int’l | Overall score 170 with no element below 163 |
| Cambridge AS and A Levels | Grade C or above |
| Trinity College London ISEII | Reading: Pass; Listening: Pass |
| ibTOEFL | 78; no sub-test less than 17: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE Overall score of 59 with no element less than 59 |
| Password English Language test | Grades equivalent to CEFR B2 for entry at L9 entry and above. Password scores of 6.0 or higher |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B2 Communicator pass/Communicator High Pass (postgraduate applicants at 6.0) |
| Oxford International English Language Level Test (ELLT) | Overall 6, minimum 5.5 in all skills. Must be at a minimum of B2 and equivalent to IELTs of 6. |
| Skills for English (SELT) | Overall 6, minimum 5.5 in all skills. Must be at a minimum of B2 and equivalent to IELTs of 6 |
UWS London provides a comprehensive range of student services dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your academic journey, ensuring your success and well-being throughout your studies.
- Careers & Placement
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- Counseling & Wellbeing
- Student Union
- Free trips and events with TEG Club
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MBA with Leadership
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