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Why MBA?
In an increasingly competitive global market a reputable MBA is surely the most sought after qualification. Thousands of managers around the world vie for such a coveted qualification every year. An MBA arms you with a 360 degree perspective of the world of business and forms a firm foundation for many a successful corporate career.
London College of Management Studies (LCMS) hosts an MBA course which is offered and awarded by the Ashcroft International Business School (AIBS), Anglia Ruskin University, and is designed to provide the practical and theoretical knowledge, skills and understanding required to become an effective manager in evolving organisational settings under changing conditions. AIBS is a proud to be a centre of innovation and academic excellence. The School has a range of exciting, demanding and flexible courses which address the present and future needs of organisations. By studying for such an exacting qualification you are better placed to face and tackle the challenges of business and management in whatever field of endeavour you choose to pursue.
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Programme Objectives
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To develop the critical knowledge and skills needed to manage today’s organisations in an evolving, competitive global environment.
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To acquire a keen sense for controlling dynamic business functions, and the ability to assess, monitor and evaluate an organisational business environment.
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To empower graduates to be effective and competent in the workplace and to exert significant and beneficial influence on future management practices.
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To develop the overall personality and capability of graduates through input on concepts, skills, tools, techniques and practical knowledge and to prepare them to serve as intelligent, innovative, creative and highly rational managers.
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Programme Structure
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There will be three intakes for the course, which will be executed over a total period of 8-10 months, and will include lecture-based course work, assignments and a dissertation of 25,000 words. The lectures will be managed and delivered on LCMS (subject to UKBA approval) premises by Anglia Ruskin University academic staff. Each student will receive an offer letter from Anglia Ruskin University and will have access to the full complement of learning resources, including library at the Chelmsford campus. Students will also be invited to attend seminars and other events at the University and will be expected to undertake research supervision meetings on campus.
As part of the course requirements the students will need to complete two modules in:
- Either Global Fitness, Leadership or Strategy,
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- Research Methods.
This is to be followed by a dissertation of 25,000 words, which will be supervised by a dissertation team, with the lead supervisor from Anglia Ruskin University. In addition to coursework students are expected to do approximately 100 + hours of self study per module.
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Module Assessment
There is no examination. However the course will be assessed by assignments and 25,000 words of final dissertation.
Duration Of The Programme
8-10 months, including dissertation
Programme commencement
January, May and September
Mode Of Delivery
Full-time classroom-based study. It is expected that students will be required to undertake a significant amount of self study through additional readings to complete their assignments and dissertation.
Awarding Body Anglia Ruskin University
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Entry requirements
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Must have completed the PGDMS programme at LCMS awarded by ABE/ABP.
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Those who have undertaken a postgraduate diploma, or equivalent, at other institutions will be considered subject to evaluation.
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Two years work experience at managerial or supervisory level.
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English Requirements
Candidates must also satisfy at least one of following requirements for English proficiency:
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Tertiary studies were undertaken in English;
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An Anglia Ruskin University language test
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A TOFEL score of 625, or higher;
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An IELTS score 6.5, or higher;
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GCE, O or A Level English, or equivalent, at grade A, or higher; or
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Any other evidence of proficiency in English acceptable to the Institute Registrar.
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| Quick Facts |
| Course Commencement: |
| January, May & September |
| Duration: |
| 8-10 months, including dissertation |
| Fees: |
Home & EU:
ARU Tuition Fees £3150
LCMS Administrative Charge £1350 |
Overseas:
ARU Tuition Fees £3150LCMS Administrative Charge £1350 |
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| Out-center Course Co-ordinator |
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R. Krishnan
MBA |
| Dean of Postgraduate Programmes |
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Julie Peters
BSc (Hons), PgDVS, MCMI, MIDM |
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| Downloads |
| Anglia Ruskin Application Form |
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