Executive MBA Course

Students come from a wide range of business backgrounds and many are entrepreneurs building their own businesses. The MBA programme is flexible giving both a good grounding in international business management and the opportunity to tailor your learning to your needs.

• Core management subjects
• Optional modules so you can tailor your MBA
• Business simulation project
• Consultancy project based in a business – this can be your own company or employer
• An individual dissertation on a topic of your choice
• Professional development workshops
• Careers counselling
• Overseas study tours
• Guest lectures and business visits
• The MBA Summer school

The MBA programme is delivered in four stages with a focus on working in small teams alongside individual leaning. You are encouraged to put what you learn into practice and discuss your experiences with academic staff and fellow students.

Induction

Your first weekend gives an intensive introduction to the programme, the Surrey Business School and the MBA team.

Foundation stage

Year one

Gives a grounding in business management and leadership covering core topics such as managing human resources and financial management. Develops your understanding of modern organisations exploring key narratives of the business world such as flexibility, dynamism, risk, technology, sustainability and social responsibility.

Specialist stage

Year two

Allows you to tailor your MBA by studying three modules of your choice from a range of six. Learning is put into practice with a business simulation project and a team based consultancy project for a business. You have the option to base your studies around your own company. Personal and professional skills are developed through workshops covering topics such as change management and decision making.

Dissertation

Your dissertation covers a subject of your choice and is the concluding stage of your studies. You will be supported by an academic supervisor throughout the process.