MBA Global Energy Management

Boost your potential and prepare yourself for the challenge of contemporary strategic managementin the global energy industry with Middlesex University Business School and IBC Academy. From energyoptions and policies to climate change, and from politics and regulation to management and leadership.

The MBA in Global Energy Management is a Middlesex University programme and qualification, with enrolment administered by IBC Academy.The course is delivered, assessed, quality assured and awarded by Middlesex University.

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Master of Business AdministrationPart-Time Distance Learning over 24 months

Enrolment Deadline: 14th August 2015 | Start Date: 21st September 2015

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An MBA is widely seen as the most prestigious qualification for business and management throughout the world – the MBA Global Energy Management is ideal for those wanting to get ahead in a leadership role in the fast growing and dynamic energy sector

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Title: MBA Global Energy ManagementDelivery Method: Online Distance LearningMode: Part-timeAttendance: 100% onlineDuration: 24 monthsStructure: Choice of six or seven modules

delivered online with associated multimedia resources, discussion forums, chatrooms, team collaboration and tutorial support plus Business Transformation Project or Applied Project

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Enrolment Opens: 16th April 2015Application Deadline: 14th August 2015Course Induction Commences: 21st September 2015

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The MBA Global Energy Management combines the academic excellence of Middlesex University Business School with the industry expertise of IBC Academy. The course is delivered and supported over two years via a sophisticated online learning management system (LMS) providing an immersive educational experience across essential management skills and knowledge, plus specialist content for the energy industry. Being delivered by distance learning, you can study wherever you have access to the internet and without taking time out from the workforce.

ContentsWelcome 4Why study the MBA Global Energy Management? 7Global Energy focus 8Who are you? 8Programme overview 9Learning outcomes 9Programme structure and content 12Programme delivery 18Supported learning 20Faculty 21Middlesex University 22IBC Academy 23Join us – admissions requirements 24FAQs 25

Note: There is a strict application deadline of 14th August 2015, when all applications and supporting documents must have been received.

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Welcome to The Middlesex University MBA Global Energy Management

I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and thank you for your interest in this important course. The MBA Global Energy Management is a 100% online academic programme that is offered in partnership between Middlesex University Business School and IBC Academy – an effective collaboration between academia and specialist industry training that delivers benefits and results for our graduates. With so much change in the global energy landscape, this course is a compelling choice as it brings together energy professionals from diverse backgrounds from across the globe onto one advanced educational programme and prepares them to tackle the broad ranging challenges of supply and demand, coupled with critical environmental constraints, whilst also studying for an advanced management qualification.

The distinctive advantage of this programme lies in developing and combining your industry experience with established management theory in a practical and accessible personal development framework via part-time study as you continue to work.

With the global energy industry facing numerous challenges, such as obtaining a reliable and secure energy supply for the needs of a local population, national and international issues, as well as an increased focus on renewable energy, how these challenges are met in the energy business environment is a matter for global and national policy makers and the market itself. The energy industry needs personnel who are knowledgeable of all the technical, economic and commercial concepts within the industry, as well as being business leaders, to meet these challenges, foresee future issues, and direct business as the industry develops. These leaders are personnel who have been nurtured and developed by training and development – which is crucial for the success of the global energy industry as it moves into a new marketplace with evolving energy regulations and policies taking into account national and international environments.

This specialist MBA has been carefully developed to stimulate your thinking, formalise your experience and equip you with the latest knowledge related to business, management and leadership skills. The knowledge of and access to a global network of accomplished business and energy professionals will act as a catalyst and accelerate your career growth. Moreover, by undertaking this course via our sophisticated distance-learning approach, you will be able to accomplish this without taking a break from your work or relocating to another place!

With regard to our distance learning approach, we were especially pleased that at our last inspection, the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) highlighted the excellence of the care we give to the design and validation of our distance education programmes at Middlesex University. In addition we have recently been placed in the top 10 universities in the UK for adding value to students as well as being listed in the Top 200 global business school MBAs around the world.

As you exercise your critical thinking and decision making skills during your MBA studies, you can apply what you are learning to your current situation, leading to immediate workplace and career benefits. Personal and professional development is assured through dynamic online interaction, allowing you to build networks which will support your growth long after your degree is gained.

In completing the MBA in Global Energy Management you will achieve more than a Master’s qualification. You will gain a depth of knowledge and insight that formalises your experience and inspires confidence in those around you. This is your passport to life-long goal achievement.

I am proud to head the team that helps shape the global energy industry leaders of the future, and invite you to learn more about this unique programme by studying this prospectus.

I hope to welcome you as a student to study the challenging and rewarding MBA Global Energy Management.

Middlesex is a modern global university delivering outstanding higher education. With origins dating back to 1878, today the University is one of the most popular with international students and has developed a global approach to business education, revelling in the diverse and unique mix of cultures studying on our courses. Through the partnership with IBC Academy few, if any, can match the combined academic and industry focus offered by the MBA Global Energy Management. If you are looking to fulfil your potential and prepare for the challenge of senior management in the energy industry, then this is the programme for you.

Anna KyprianouDean and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University Business School

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Achieving academic quality and excellence, innovative delivery and professional focus whilst meeting the highest standards is all important for Middlesex University.

Middlesex University has offered cutting edge business courses since the 1950s and was the first institution in the UK to offer a business studies qualification in 1965, launching an MBA programme in the 1980s

Dedicated to unlocking your potential

The MBA by distance learning is an internationally recognised qualification of the highest standard and is recognised by Governments around the world,as well as many industry and professional bodies.

Middlesex University is an acknowledged leader in developing and delivering courses of the highest standard. The quality of the MBA is monitored and assured by the academic course validation and review process at Middlesex University plus the UK Government Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

The key strength of this MBA is that it combines high quality business education with 100% distance delivery. Middlesex University is proud of its excellent reputation and the recognition it receives for this innovative approach. By unlocking access to a quality Master of Business Administration for executives around the world, this programme is at the forefront of the latest educational approaches to postgraduate study.

At Middlesex University, our passion for education and research underpins all that we do. Offering cutting-edge research and a well-established tradition of promoting professional practice, our wide range of postgraduate degrees caters to those who wish to deepen their subject knowledge whilst gaining practical work experience. The excellence of our existing teaching, our purpose built facilities and the individual support systems for distance learning students that can be tailored to each student all combine to make Middlesex University a first choice destination. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our vibrant postgraduate community.

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• Energy value chains

• Key players in the global energy industry

• Global energy policy development

• Geopolitical challenges in the energy industry

• Energy competition and deregulation

• Key energy economic drivers

• Energy supply and energy efficiency

• Energy trading and volatility

• Risk management

• Stakeholder management

• Entrepreneurialism and innovation

• Business Ethics/CSR

• Licensing and contractual arrangements

• Supply chain management

• International marketing

• Operations management

• Executive leadership

Middlesex is an innovative university, recognised globally for education, research and industry collaboration

The global strategic management qualification with a special global energy focus

Programme overviewThe programme curriculum will equip both established and future industry leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to manage themselves as well as their operation successfully. The programme consists of six or seven modules and the choice of a Business Transformation Project or Applied Project, delivered over two years.

Online delivery means you can study without having to travel or compromise your employment status. The online student learning management system provides access to online written materials, complemented by audio visual content, group interaction, networking opportunities and a variety of e-learning tools.

The Business Transformation Project is a popular option as it allows you to integrate all the topics covered in the course and to analyse a current issue affecting your company or organisation, using real world data and presenting realistic action points. Alternatively, the Applied Project allows a wider investigation of an organisational issue or problem.

The project is not only integral to the achievement of the programme outcomes but will prove invaluable to your company or industry sector.

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Valuable learning

A life-changing investment in your future

What is an MBA all about?

• Maximising management potential

• Preparation for an international career as a business leader

• Professional and personal development

• Formalising existing experience and stepping up to a more senior role

• For talented people with career aspirations

Why study by distance learning?

Balancing professional, study, family and other commitments can be a struggle, particularly in times of high pressure. Our MBA is delivered solely by distance learning and online, offering you the opportunity to learn from wherever you are in the world.

Integrated curriculum of theory, knowledge, practice and soft skills

A motivated and diversified student body to share and enrich your educational journey

Why study for the MBA Global Energy Management?

The course engages students with current business theory, strategic leadership skills plus practical industry knowledge. The Business Transformation Project and Applied Project allows in-depth analysis of an issue affecting your organisation or sector of the industry, applying skills gained throughout the programme to deliver valuable results.

The MBA Global Energy Management can significantly advance your career by giving you:• The confidence to operate across all areas of the industry• Enhanced capabilities to lead, think and act more strategically• Awareness of personal strengths and opportunities for improvement• The ability to apply knowledge as you learn it in real time and the

real world• An understanding of the challenges in other areas of the industry• A demonstrable ability to meet the challenges of a senior

management role• The academic skills and intellectual habits to continue personal

development after completing the MBA• Networking and support opportunities through lifelong alumni

membership

The MBA Global Energy Management can benefit your employer by:• Significantly enhancing your capabilities across a range of areas

such as business management, people management, project management, strategic thinking, innovation and change

• Improving your ability to operate at a more strategic level and contribute beyond your own functional specialism

• Providing an opportunity for a cost-effective management development programme

• Allowing the flexibility to study and participate without absence from the workplace

• Presenting the opportunity to gain value for your organisation through your Business Transformation Project, providing significant research into a relevant business issue

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Targeted Learning

Global energy focus

The global energy industry is seeing a radical change in its composition. Geopolitical and environmental concerns have led to an increase in regulations as well as a movement towards an accelerated supply of renewable energy models. But there is still a need for a proven conventional energy supply, and its associated policies, investment and regulation. This dynamism has led to calls for enhanced strategic leadership capabilities for managers who understand the global energy challenges both now and in the future.

A fast-moving and essential sector of global business which is addressing urgent needs and therefore requires professionals with the best management skills

Industry leaders must develop themselves to adapt to the demands of the future

Who are you?

An MBA is a “post experience” course and the MBA Global Energy Management is no different. This programme is for industry professionals wishing to deepen their understanding of both the industry and management disciplines, and to contextualise their experience using the knowledge, frameworks and theories presented for discussion. This is why all our MBA students must have relevant professional experience before joining the course.

Whatever your motivation, the rigorous academic approach, experienced faculty, internationally engaged peers and proven online learning environment of the MBA Global Energy Management will help you realise your leadership potential and fast-track your career.

Your fellow MBA Global Energy Management students will include professionals from a diverse range of countries and roles, creating a rich network of knowledge to enhance your learning. Imagine the benefits of learning alongside peers such as:

• Professionals from financial institutions (researchers, analysts) or government bodies (energy departments, ministries of energy, trade bodies, associations)

• Technical specialists and middle managers from energy companies looking to move to senior managerial positions

• Executives from governmental and non-governmental organisations

• Professionals from global organisations (IEA, OPEC, etc)• Financial and legal professionals seeking to establish their

knowledge of the energy industry

• Perhaps you want to become more effective in your current management role, or engage at a higher level.

• Maybe you wish to broaden your technical or engineering skill set and add new business and management skills.

• There might be challenging projects and complex new ventures on the horizon for which you’d like to prepare.

• Possibly you are one of the many professionals looking to formalise years of industry experience and management knowledge gained on the job.

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Programme overviewThe overarching aim of the programme is to prepare you for senior management in the global energy industry and related organisations.

The programme provides a recognised qualification through a challenging and engaging academic process encouraging the analysis and application of key management theories in the practical arena of the energy industry.

The MBA Global Energy Management develops the individual to manage successfully and professionally in a global, diverse and dynamic business environment. On completing the programme you will:

Middlesex University has over 30 years’ of experience in delivering MBA programmes, and a key emphasis of the MBA Global Energy Management is on practice. Our aim is to provide you with as broad a range of learning experiences as possible to maximise your learning and development on the course and, in particular, your ability to apply theory to practice.

Learning outcomesThe MBA Global Energy Management does not merely hand you a toolbox of skills: it arms you with a high level of critical thinking that will assist you in every endeavour for the rest of your life. You will learn both advanced general management and strategy skills in conjunction with a unique theoretical and practical knowledge of the energy sector.

On successfully completing the degree you will achieve the following learning outcomes:• Enhance and extend previous experience in business and management• Apply existing and newly acquired knowledge and experience to complex business issues• Prepare for leadership and transformational roles in business• Improve strategic thinking and innovation skills• Encourage lifelong learning and personal development• Develop advanced knowledge of your organisation, its management and the environment in which it operates and apply this to the global

energy industry and related fields• Demonstrate a broad perspective on organisational management and its wider impact on society and the environment• Operate and manage in a global and multicultural environment• Acquire improved communication, writing and time management techniques• Develop interpersonal, networking, virtual teamwork and group management skills• Gain higher levels of self-confidence and awareness of unique strengths and abilities

GAIN a thorough and integrated understanding of the disciplines that contribute to management

APPLY these management disciplines to scenarios within the energy sector

ENHANCE your personal and professional skills for management and executive leadership

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Middlesex University and IBC Academy successfully deliver a unique collaboration combining academic excellence with industry training expertise

Middle East and Africa

Asia and Oceania

Americas

UK and Europe

46 Countries represented

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Our MBA students experience cultural diversity and gain global industry awareness through the international mix of students attracted to the courses

Join more than360 students studying specialist MBAs by distance education with Middlesex University

Learn without borders and achieve an integrated, globally recognised University qualification from a leading global university

• A.Hak International • ABB• AGR• Aladdin Middle East• ARAMCO• ARPEL• ATNY LLC• Australian National Petro-Consultants• Bahar Energy OPCO• Baker Hughes• BG Group• BHP Billiton• BP• BPZ• Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation

Company Ltd• Bureau Veritas Congo• CAMIN CARGO CONTROL• CGG Veritas• Chevron Nigeria• Civicon

• EMGS• Eni E&P• Ensco• ExxonMobil Development Company• Ghana National Gas Company• Globestar Engineering Co. • Halliburton• Helix • IHS• J Ray McDermott Canada• KCA Deutag• KCB Bank Uganda• Kinross Gold Corporation• KW Subsea / Petrofac Engineering• Lloyd’s Register Energy Drilling• Lukoil Overseas Baltic• Maersk Oil Angola• MEEZA• Mermaid Marine Asia• MODEC Management Services• Motor Oil Corinth Refineries

• Mott MacDonald• Nabors Drilling International• Namibia Financial Institutions

Supervisory Authority• National Oilwell Varco• Niger Delta Development Commission• Nigerian LNG• Nigerian National Petroleum

Corporation (NNPC)• Niksam• Noble Drilling Canada• Occidental Oil & Gas• Oceaneering International Pte• Oil City• Oil Search (PNG)• Oil States Industries UK• Orion Engineering• Oryx GTL• OSG Ship Management• Panalpina World Transports• PETROFAC

• RasGas• RITZOIL• Royal Oilfield Logistics• Saipem• Sakhalin Energy Investment Company• SC Petrosantander Romania• Schneider Electric• SeaRiver Maritime• Shaleem Petroleum Company• Shell Exploration & Production

International• Statoil• Thome Shipmanagement (Singapore)• TIDEWATER• Total• Trafigura Beheer• Tuin Engineering and Consulting• V.Ships• Whitman Consulting Organization• Zakum Development Company

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Why study for the MBA Global Energy Management?

Self-improvement

Higher qualification

Fulfilling my potential

Career change

Manage more effectively

Enhanced career prospects

Improve skillsCredibility

Business perspective

Problem solving

Big picture

New skills

Increased salary

Networking

Better job

Add management skills to technical knowledge

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Management Perspectives*

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Information Management*

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Research Methods

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Applied Project

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Programme structureThe programme balances management theories with their practical industry and business specific applications. The course is the result of on-going extensive research and development in consultation with industry leaders, energy executives, respected academics and the next generation of managers and leaders.

The course will develop your subject knowledge, communication, negotiation and report writing skills, strategic principles and decision making skills, as well as helping you learn about yourself and how to develop into the kind of business leader you want to be. The MBA Global Energy Management comprises a two-week distance learning induction, followed by a choice of six or seven study modules and culminates with the submission of the Business Transformation Project or Applied Project, studied over two years. The structure combines core general business management with specialist energy-focussed modules and draws in wide geographical, commercial and personal best practice to ensure maximum learning and development.

Programme Induction

The MBA begins with an induction module so that you rapidly familiarise yourself with the learning management system and the learning resources available. The module includes essential exercises to assist in introducing you to the subject, the faculty and your fellow MBA students. This also serves as a re-introduction to the world of academic study and prepares those that have been away from university courses for some time by setting out the standards expected for study at MBA level.

• Introductions to faculty and resources• Instructions for use of online learning management system• Networking with fellow MBA students

Module content

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Programme Induction

Energy Industry Management

20 credits

Global Energy Industry

20 credits

Business Strategy

20 credits

Executive Leadership

20 credits

Advanced International

Marketing

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Energy Industry Economics, Finance

and Risk Analysis

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• History, current market position and future outlook

• How has the energy industry developed? • What is its current state of play? • What does the future look like and how will

renewables affect the market?• The Energy value chain • The Oil & Gas (Conventional and

Unconventional) industry • The Electricity industry • The Coal industry • The Nuclear industry • The Renewables industry• Global market structure • How has global trade impacted on the global

energy industry, past and present? • What influence will the emerging markets

have on the industry?

The Global Energy Industry

Aims:

• Identify the value chain of the different aspects of the energy industry• Understand the past, current and future role of energy in the global market and discuss the possible future role of the renewables industry• Analyse the key challenges in the global energy industry, such as energy poverty, geopolitical issues and environmental concerns• Understand who the key players in the industry are and their role in advancing the industry, including governments, major energy organisations, service

providers and major regulators • Analyse how energy policies are designed, developed and implemented and why they are used

Topics include:

• Key players in the industry • Who are the key players in the industry and

how do they interact? • The role of the major integrated energy

companies • The role of Government/state enterprises • The role of major global service providers • The role of regulators• Key energy challenges • What are the key challenges to the energy

industry today? • Societal challenges (energy poverty/

urbanisation) • Environmental issues (increased emissions) • Geopolitical issues (energy security)

Business Strategy

Aims:

• Investigate core theory and application of business strategy• Inform students of the key developments in, and thinking derived from, the study of strategy• Explore models and theories of strategy and their application by practising managers• Critically appraise where and when such models are useful• Provide examples and exercises that illustrate these concepts with the intent of building capability in strategic thinking and practice

Topics include:

• What is strategy?• An appreciation of strategy• Making a start: purpose and goals• External analysis • PESTEL and future thinking • Industry lifecycle, competitiveness and

profitability

• SBU Strategy: from a market/customer perspective

• Internal audit: resources and capabilities• Generic strategies and value chain analysis• Organisational culture • Influence on strategy formulation and

implementation • Managing strategic change

• Making strategy happen • Measuring performance• International strategy• Putting it all together

• Energy competition and deregulation • How does the government deal with

ownership of resources • Regulation versus deregulation • Competition versus State-owned enterprise• Global energy regulations • What are the major global energy regulations

and how are they applied and enforced? • What future regulations are on the table?• National and international energy policies • Why are different policies applied throughout

the world? • How energy policies are developed

regarding renewable energy and climate change and what tools are used (emissions trading schemes, low-carbon economy)

• What policies are used to encourage international energy development?

Energy Industry Management

Aims:

• Assess the role of entrepreneurialism in the energy industry and innovation• Explain the increased need for ethics and compliance within the global business context• Analyse the impact of licensing on a global scale and the move towards a more global sales and marketing process• Justify the need for a more efficient and transparent supply chain in the industry • Explore the key industry challenges to organisations in the energy industry

Topics include:

• Industry challenges • Alternative energy • Low-carbon economy • Reducing impact of current source• Regulation and politics • Approach in different countries • Government and private sector partnerships• Stakeholder management

• Entrepreneurialism and innovation • Risk-taking in the energy industry • New entrants in the industry • Commercialisation• Business Ethics/CSR • Compliance • Internal audits • Employees

• Licensing and contractual arrangements • Key relevant principles of international law• Capital investment and asset finance• Supply chain management • Procurement/contracting • Production/construction/engineering • Logistics /distribution• Quality Management • Monitoring/control

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Energy Industry Economics, Finance and Risk Analysis

Aims:

• Contextualise the energy industry’s role in the global economy and global economic development• Appraise the key economic drivers and examine the role of supply and demand in the energy industry • Criticise the concept of energy pricing with relation to its influence on the commodity market• Explain the impact of energy trading in the industry, the reason for trading, and its impact on prices• Identity the major risks in energy management and mitigate and manage them effectively using various tools

Topics include:

• Energy industries’ historic role in the global economy

• How has the energy industry influenced the global economy?

• How is energy interlinked with economic development?

• Key economic drivers • Supply and Demand in the global energy

industry • Is energy an essential good? • What does the price elasticity for demand

mean for the industry? • What are the essential economics of

depletable resources? • What does energy efficiency and ease of

storage mean for the supply of energy?

• Pricing, assets, commodities and resources • Price and fluctuation and its causes/effects • Energy markets in context: asset or

commodity? • Commodity pricing and markets • The importance of the distinction between

renewables, depletables, storables and non-storables for understanding resource pricing

• Financial climate for the energy industry • The role of the government on energy

pricing: taxation/State subsidies • The role of global institutions on pricing: EU,

etc.• Managing and mitigating risk in energy • Risk versus reward • Understanding risk in the energy market

• Energy trading and volatility • Fundamental analysis • Liquidity’s role in energy trading • Understanding volatility in the energy market

(historical and implied)• Use of instruments to manage energy

volatility • Different instruments available • Using hedging instruments • Options

Advanced International Marketing

Aims:

• Introduce the theory of marketing• Explore marketing and communication strategies generally plus in the context of the energy industry• Equip students to analyse marketing environments and strategies to apply appropriate techniques• Develop students’ abilities to identify actions that help organisations achieve superior results through marketing related activities including branding,

communication and innovation

Topics include:

• The local and international marketing environment

• Marketing management, strategies and plans

• Research, analysis and interpretation

• Target markets, segments and customers • Brands, branding and marketing

communication and campaigns• Innovation: new product, service and

market development

• Delivering customer value• Managing and measuring marketing

performance

Executive Leadership

Aims:

• Provide an understanding of core leadership issues• Illustrate how the processes of contemporary human resource management support organisational performance• Explore the key elements of the ‘HR cycle’ (resourcing, managing performance, developing and rewarding)• Identify areas of overlap between management and leadership and to investigate the competencies and behaviours associated with management and leadership• Develop leadership behaviours that will enable students to manage performance as well as lead change to improve organisational performance

Topics include:

• Strategic HR management • HR and organisational strategy • Changing role of HR • Organisational and international culture and

diversity • The energy industry context• The HR cycle and HR planning • Recruitment and selection • Motivation and performance management • KPIs and the balanced scorecard • Learning and development • Reward and the psychological contract

• Management and leadership • Evolution of perspectives on management

and leadership • Management/leadership styles • Key areas of difference • Managing teams • Relevance to, and implications for, the

energy industry • Remote and e-leadership• Leadership and change • The change process • Obstacles to change

• Politics and influence • Managing structural change • Leading change • Relevance to and implications for the

energy industry• Leadership development • The ‘war for talent’ • The learning process • Emotional intelligence • Reflection and the development process • Coaching and mentoring

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Management Perspectives *

One of the central features of modern management is that theories and practices continue to evolve and this creates new understandings of the management task. This module deals primarily with values and the contextual subjectivity of management practices. Issues such as ethics, social responsibility, managing with diversity, and managing across cultures are therefore the prime areas of the module. This module is designed to provide students with the critical tools and mindset to analyse and identify responses to such challenges, regardless of their nature or of the imperatives and fashions that drive them.

Topics include:

• Management contexts and fundamentals: management knowledge; defining organisations; understanding work and leadership; managing diversity; managing in for-profit and not-for-profit organisations; managing co-operative workers; public service cultures; managing voluntary organisations; managing within organisational networks; knowledge workers and the management of professionals

• Ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and governance: defining business ethics, stakeholder management and CSR; ethical theories and their application to ethical issues in business; managing individual and organisational values; comparative governance

• Cross cultural perspectives: working and managing across cultures, international strategies and knowledge transfer; cultural differences in key management behaviours such as decision making, negotiation and leading; how to manage using a culturally intelligent approach

Aims:

Research Methods

This module provides students with a means of further developing their skills in research. It presents the key elements and issues of research design, of processes of collecting evidence and analysing this, and of drawing conclusions. The module also introduces some of the key controversies of management research, so that the participant not only comes to understand the processes and problems of producing research outcomes, but also becomes a more sophisticated consumer of these in their various forms of dissemination.

Success in producing the key output of this module, the project proposal, is a requirement for commencing the final project.

Topics include:

• Types of organisational research – exploratory, investigative, case based etc.• Kinds of knowledge – issues relating to the qualitative-quantitative distinction• Implications for research of positivism, realism, critical management and other perspectives on management• Participatory and action research• The logic and organisational pragmatics of selecting an organisational research topic• Research designs• Sources and methods of collecting information: surveys, databases, observational data• Analysing information, including statistical methods, discourse analysis, cognitive mapping• Summarising research and drawing conclusions

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Information Management *

Knowledge and understanding of information technologies and systems used in organisations to manage information and decision making, are critical to work place success. This module provides you with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the information technology and systems minefield.

Topics include:

• ERP, CRM, e-Procurement, business intelligence and e-Business systems; their functionalities and roles in organisational decision making• Information as an asset• Challenges faced by organisations and CIOs due to ‘big data’ – data centres, mobile technologies, cloud computing, social media technologies• Information requirements of managers and the sources within the organisation• Information storage and protecting digital information• Information quality• Competing with analytics and business intelligence• An enterprise vision for information management

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This is the important culmination of a student’s studies and pulls prior learning and experience together, into a major piece of personal research. It enables students to demonstrate proficiency in relation to scoping the issue(s)/problems, consideration of appropriate literature, collection and analysis of data, assessing the financial implications, including any cost/benefit analysis for justifying specific recommendations and consideration of implementation issues. Although final submission of the Project is at the end of the course, throughout your study of each module you will undertake preparatory work to ensure that the Project is integrated into your learning. Students are supported to produce a high-quality report which often proves very valuable to individual students and also employers.

To prepare the student to undertake the project, the following research method topics are initially addressed: before the project is undertaken:• Project profiling • Using quantitative data collection and analysis techniques• Business writing and presentations • Entrepreneurship• Reviewing the literature • Developing business plans• Developing interviewing and observation skills • Doing consulting projects

The project is guided by a supervisor and can take several forms such as:• Project for a host/client organisation• The solution to a practical managerial or organisational problem, where practical recommendations arise out of a mix of theory and data collection• A work-based issue within the student’s own place of employment• An empirical investigation of a management or organisational practice, strongly supported by the relevant theory and concepts

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Applied Project (60 credits)


Business Transformation Project (30 credits)

A challenging high level strategic dissertation undertaken with your sponsor company or with a focus of your choice if you are self-funding. This is one of the most exciting parts of the course for many students as you apply your learning to your particular interests. The Project is all about the transition from theory to real-life execution.

Under the guidance of senior members of the Middlesex University Business School, participants will analyse key contemporary global energy related business challenges and be expected to develop innovative and effective solutions.

The project will incorporate many of the management lessons learnt during the course with key real life challenges and lay a thorough foundation for your future career progression. Although final submission of the Project is at the end of the course, throughout your study of each module you will undertake preparatory work to ensure that the Project is integrated into your learning.

Whilst there is no set syllabus, the applied Business Transformation Project is your opportunity to study and research a specific organisation area or topic in-depth. The main focus of this is as a piece of ‘action research’ where the organisation or industry could directly benefit from your planned intervention, using appropriate methods of research and change management.

Tuition is tailored to your specific needs as agreed with the academic supervisor on the basis of your proposal. You will be expected to be familiar with the theory and empirical research in your chosen area of study, and to demonstrate your ability to review and apply the concepts and techniques critically.

You will also be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the selection and application of the appropriate methods to investigate and progress the Business Transformation Project.

Investigation may involve case study analysis, comparative study relative to sector norms, and/or questionnaire or interview-based study.

The research may take one of several forms, for example:

• An investigation of a management or organisational practice, strongly supported by reference to the relevant theory and concepts• The research and design of a solution of a practical managerial or organisational problem, where practical recommendations arise out of the mix of

theory and data collection• A project for a host/client organisation• A work-based issue within the individual’s own place of employment

By becoming an expert in your chosen dissertation topic, you will have also enhanced your future career path. With a carefully chosen and thoroughly researched project, the specialist insight gained becomes the catalyst for your next step after completing the MBA and a solid basis for your career advancement.

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Flexible learning

How do you study the MBA Global Energy Management?When you study the MBA Global Energy Management, you will work in the same way as a senior manager - at times working individually whilst at others collaborating with a team of your fellow MBA participants. Each learning group is monitored by a member of the course faculty to ensure syndicates perform at a high level whilst focused on typical realistic issues facing today’s manager. Participation in group activities is compulsory and a valuable element of the learning process.

Programme deliveryThe programme is delivered using the Middlesex University learning management system. This is a sophisticated 24-hour online portal which gives you the flexibility to work on a high quality MBA while still meeting your work and other commitments. Blending a variety of resources and interaction methods, the programme can be successfully completed from home, work or even whilst travelling.

The MBA Global Energy Management does not require you to leave work for a week, a month, or every second Friday - it allows you to study from any time zone, in any part of the world and at any time of day or night. You control your study hours, working at the time and place that’s right for you as you participate in asynchronous discussions, work on group projects, and complete individual assignments. You should expect to be challenged, and to spend up to 18–20 hours per week on reading, discussions and assessments.

A range of resourcesEach module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive and educational programme with both core and additional resources.

Resources include:• Traditional textbooks

• Detailed study guides

• Online audio and video content

• Discussion groups

• Multi-media resources

• Industry case studies

• Individual access to tutors

• Interactive tutor-led discussion groups

• Small group-directed idea generation and assessment

• Webinars, available real-time or as an archive

• Online lectures, available real-time or as an archive

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Facilitating the learning processThe course modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but to keep in sequence with the learning and assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units, which generally will take about a week each to complete. The format of each unit is based on a conceptual structure, known by the acronym SCATE (Scope, Content, Activities, Thinking, Extra):

Scope – The overall range of the material covered in the unit. This sets out the learning outcomes for the unit, and therefore assists in planning how you tackle the material. It is always useful to refer back to the learning outcomes at the end of each unit’s work to evaluate progression. This also helps link together material from different units and modules.

Content – The detailed content of the material to be learnt in the unit. In many cases the study guide helps you navigate through material provided in a set text.

Activities – Exercises and application activities that consolidate comprehension of the content, and help you to evaluate and synthesise connections with the realities of professional managerial experience. Some of these will be collaborative.

Thinking – Helps develop the depth that is required for Masters level learning. There are online discussions and related collaborative and reflective work to encourage you to think about your own development, and how you can absorb what you have learnt so that it allows you be more effective as a manager. This is a personal aspect of learning and therefore will vary from individual to individual.

Extra – Additional exercises and learning materials, some based on additional packages provided with set text, will be available for you to continue to reinforce and extend your understanding and application of the content you encounter in each unit.

Putting your learning into a personal perspectiveAn MBA is more than an educational programme – it is also a management development programme. As the course progresses you will find that your perspective on your role, on your managerial challenges, and on your career will be ever more contextualised. This will inevitably change the way you work as a professional manager.

AssessmentTo successfully complete the programme you must pass each module and the Business Transformation Project or Applied Project. Individual module assessment will incorporate written coursework, online assessment and individual and group projects. Participation through the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students is compulsory and assessed in order to encourage regular contributions by all students.

There will not be any examinations requiring physical attendance at a venue. We will, however, have certain online tests in some modules. Assessments are carefully designed to reflect business management and industry issues and assist in applying your learning to your company or individual focus.

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Comprehensive supportWe take your academic support and pastoral care seriously. You will be helped throughout your studies by an array of individuals and services.

Your personal support team includes an online tutor for each module who will be available for direct real-time help or on a non-simultaneous communication basis. This tutor will facilitate discussions, answer queries on any of the content, and give advice on assessments. Additional motivation will be provided by the module leaders, who oversee your educational engagement as you progress through the programme.

Contact with your module tutor and the e-learning team adviser is facilitated via email and the online learning portal. You can also communicate with academic staff and your programme colleagues in the virtual common room.

General educational guidance, clarification of university regulations and help with planning your programme is available from the university’s MBA distance learning administrators. Your dedicated IBC Academy MBA programme manager is also on hand to answer questions about fees, admission, or registration. You will also have access to the university’s e-learning and library teams who will be able to help you with any technical difficulties should these arise.

Middlesex University also offers a range of services to further enhance your learning experience, including careers advice, counselling and international student support.

Connected collaborationYour fellow MBA students will come from many different organisational backgrounds, from diverse locations around the world. Our online learning system encourages discussion and collaboration across industry sectors and time zones, capitalising on the diversity of our students and faculty to challenge traditional assumptions, stimulate new ideas and introduce innovative business practices.

The experience you will gain working in such ‘virtual teams’ reflects the reality of today’s global energy industry and will prepare you for management in an increasingly international workforce.

Close collaboration generates ideas, questions and challenges as you explore your own and others’ organisational issues. Academic tutors facilitate group dynamics, link theory to practice, support critical thinking and add value to your learning through their knowledge and experience. A high level of interaction among academics and students allows you to benefit from broad perspectives and insights.

In this environment, you will gain invaluable experience in the international arena and form excellent working relationships within a network of global connections.

The MBA provides more than prestige - it’s a vital step on the path to a senior strategic management position

In addition to gaining an internationally recognised Master of Business Administration qualification, you will benefit from:

• Access to business and management experts and academics• Access to global energy industry experts and academics• Entry into an exclusive network of current and future industry leaders• Guidance from the expert faculty of Middlesex University Business School and cutting-edge management research• Learning material provided through a dependable and engaging online platform, with the ability to create hard copy study notes• Eligibility for memberships of certain professional institutes, such as the Chartered Institute of Management• Upon successful completion you will be eligible and encouraged to study for a qualification towards either a DProf or a PhD• Lifetime membership of the Middlesex University Alumni Association

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Middlesex University is a large London based university with a history in higher education dating from 1878. In 1992 we were granted the Royal Charter allowing us to use the title university. We offer a broad range of courses through our four academic schools of Arts and Education; Business; Engineering and Information Sciences; Health and Social Sciences and our Institute for Work Based Learning.

We have over 40,000 students studying on Middlesex courses worldwide, both at our own campuses and also with partner institutions, making us one of the largest providers of British university education to international students.

The university is a major provider of business and management education, with an impressive track record of working in partnership with the public and the private sector, as well as international organisations

For other courses at Middlesex University, including the full-time MBA,visit: www.mdx.ac.uk

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InternationalMiddlesex University Business School is a major international business school based in London with overseas campuses in Dubai, Malta and Mauritius and a global portfolio of partnerships delivering high quality accredited programmes in business and management.

Staff and students come from a wide spectrum of cultures and backgrounds with a common interest in executive education that is world class, modern and applicable. Middlesex University Business School is proud of its dedicated lecturers and its rich range of learning resources including distance learning and virtual learning environments. Our alumni are represented at the highest levels of organisations in business, the arts, healthcare and education.

HeritageThe Business School’s heritage is based on strong partnerships with industry and the professions. The roots of the Business School lie in Hendon Technical College, one of the founding component colleges of Middlesex University, that opened in 1939. Middlesex introduced one of the UK’s first personnel management courses in the 1950s. The College’s Department of Management Studies introduced the BA Business Studies degree in 1965. This was the first course in the UK launched under a government blueprint for business programmes. Within two years, the Middlesex course had become the largest Business Studies degree in the UK. Our research output in business and management is thriving – the Business School had the second highest number of staff among the modern universities, to submit to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

QualityThe Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) visited Middlesex in the Spring of 2009 and noted in its report that its auditors had confidence in the University’s current and likely future management of its academic standards and of the learning opportunities available to students. In 2011 the QAA commended the design and care given to the distance learning programmes.

ExcellenceMBA students studying at Middlesex will know that they will be taught in areas where internationally renowned research is being undertaken. With a reputation for teaching and research excellence and superb student support, the Business School provides an extremely stimulating environment.

Alumni - A network to support your future developmentAs a graduate of the MBA Global Energy Management you will gain lifelong membership of the Middlesex University Alumni Association, a fast growing organisation of former students from all over the world. The Alumni Association allows you to easily maintain close contact with the University and each other. Membership is also your gateway to a range of benefits we have negotiated for you.

The University is proud of, and grateful to, all its alumni, who are living proof of an outstanding, modern university.

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What are the admissions requirements?We consider applications on their individual merits and circumstances. However as a guide the elements we consider when assessing the suitability of an applicant are:• A Bachelors Degree or an equivalent qualification normally at second class honours

or above - or equivalent international academic qualification. • A minimum of two years’ relevant managerial or professional work experience

since undergraduate graduation. Managerial experience means having responsibility for people and/or functions and/or relevant technical expertise.

• At least two years’ experience working in the energy industry or related sector.• Candidates without an undergraduate honours degree must demonstrate at least

five years’ senior managerial experience and may be required to submit a GMAT test result of 550 or higher. A full description of your experience is essential to show clearly your successful career path and the contribution you can make to the MBA programme.

• Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement for entry to the programme. This can be by English being your mother tongue or you have previously successfully completed an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at a recognised institution where the medium of tuition and assessment was entirely in English (proof must be provided). Where this is not the case, an unconditional offer cannot be given until you provide satisfactory evidence of your English language ability by:

• A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components). You can take this test in any of the centres in British Council offices overseas. Applications should be made direct to the local office. If no office is available, enquire at the British Consular Offices.

• A minimum TOEFL score of 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL iBT of 90 (with no less than 19 in each component).

• Or equivalent qualification.

Our admissions staff are happy to help you with any questions you may have. Just email [email protected] at any time or call one of the following numbers: +44 (0)20 3377 3209/+1 (646) 957 8929.

What other supporting documents do I need to submit with my application?• Two references, usually from your current employer and someone who can

comment on your academic ability. A form for your referees to complete can be download from www.ibc-academy.com/mba-gem

• Copies of any of your qualifications stated on your application form (scanned copies are accepted)

• A copy of your passport page showing the photo (a scanned copy is accepted)• A passport photo (this can be a digital photo or a scan of a hard copy)

When to apply?It is possible to apply for the course now and we recommend that you plan your enrolment and apply early. It may take time to get all your documentation together so the sooner you start completing your application the better.

The deadline for applications to be received is Friday 14th August 2015. Applications must be received by this date to secure enrolment (subject to acceptance) in time for the start of the programme.

Note that the programme starts on Monday 21st September 2015 with a compulsory two week induction module. This provides you with the opportunity to access and familiarise yourself with the online learning management system and the resources available to you throughout the programme. There will be short exercises during this period to introduce you to the programme, the faculty and your colleagues on the MBA.

How to apply?When you apply, you will need to complete an application form and submit it along with required references, proof of your prior qualifications and the application fee. Visit www.ibc-academy.com/mba-gem and click on “How to Apply” for detailed application information and to download the necessary forms. Your application form and accompanying documents are submitted online, along with payment of your application fee by credit card, cheque or bank transfer.

If your company is sponsoring you for the course fees, confirmation from the employer to this effect is required with your application. If you are self-financing your study, evidence of your ability to pay the fees will be required.

You must submit all the necessary documents and, provided all your documentation is in order and the application fee paid, you will normally receive confirmation of receipt within 3 working days of applying. Your application is then sent to the MBA admissions team for review.

Admissions evaluationThe MBA admissions team will take a holistic review of your response to application form questions, academic record, work experience, references and GMAT test score (if available), etc. The admissions team may feel a telephone or online interview is required to confirm details.

What is the applications committee looking for?They want to see:• A proven academic ability• Existing sector experience• Motivation to undertake and complete the course• Language ability• Career potential• That you will benefit from the MBA

InterviewIf there is any uncertainty over your application and the details supplied, you may be requested to undertake a telephone or online interview. Please ensure your preferred telephone number or Skype details are provided on the application form for this purpose.

FeesFinancing your studyThere are many funding options ranging from educational loans and career development loans to scholarships and corporate sponsorship that may be open to you. Many part-time MBA students are sponsored by their companies, whilst others decide to self-finance the course as they prefer to keep their future options open. By far the most popular MBA financing method is an education or career loan available from grant awarding organisations or commercial banks.

It is strongly advised that potential applicants research all available financing options well in advance of submitting their application as many funding sources have strict deadlines for seeking funding. Countries often have their own grant or scholarship awarding bodies which may either be government, commercial or charitable in nature.

Application feeWith your application for enrolment you will need to pay an application fee of £400/US$640. If your application is successful, this fee will be deducted from the full tuition fee. Should your application for admission to the course be unsuccessful, your application fee will be refunded.

Tuition feeThe tuition fee for the two year programme is £14,000/US$21,700. This fee includes online learning materials and electronic versions of compulsory texts required over the duration of the programme.

The fees can be paid in instalments over the first 18 months of the programme. Full details of the instalment options are available from the “How to Apply” section of the programme website or by contacting us at [email protected].

Students may need to purchase additional text e-books to support their study during the course. If you are being financially supported by an employer, you may suggest to them that an allowance of up to £400/US$640 is made to cover such texts.

Full details of the application process, the application form and payment details are on the website at www.ibc-academy.com/mba-gem

After the interviewIf an interview is required, we will take a few days to consider your application. The decision will be communicated to you soon afterwards.

Confirming your placeYou will be contacted with the result of your application within a maximum of 30 days (and usually much quicker). If unsuccessful you will be given a full explanation and a refund of the application fee. Successful applicants will be advised of their approval and an invoice for the course fees sent. Once payment is received against the invoice you will be sent full enrolment details by the University in due course.

Supporting you through the application processIf you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to [email protected] or call one of the following numbers: +44 (0)20 3377 3209/+1 (646) 957 8929.

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What are the benefits of studying for an MBA with Middlesex?A Middlesex MBA:• Is built on over 30 years’ experience of running MBA programmes• Is project based and practical• Offers networking opportunities during and after the course• Provides exceptional teaching staff• Gives experience of working in virtual teams• Delivers applied learning experiences• Combines academic rigour with individual support

What should I say to my employer to get sponsorship?Employers tend to look favourably upon those employees who are interested in developing themselves and investing in their career. Many of our students have received employer sponsorship on the basis of making clear to their employers the advantages that they will be able to offer them both during and after their MBA.

How is the course accredited?This programme is validated and awarded by Middlesex University. After successfully completing your studies you will receive a degree from Middlesex University which is duly accredited by the British Government by means of a Royal Charter. Middlesex University degrees are recognised worldwide.

How much time will I need to study?The MBA Global Energy Management as a postgraduate qualification requires a significant time commitment. The approximate time required for you to successfully study the learning materials, complete further reading and submit assessments is up to 75 hours per month, with gaps over holiday periods and between modules. Whilst initially this may sound a lot, experience shows that students who are established, mature professionals reduce this time by utilising skills and knowledge already gleaned through their working lives. It is likely that you will be familiar with some subject areas allowing you to pass quickly through the materials; others will take longer.

The nature of distance education requires you to adopt a disciplined and independent approach to your studies and you will need good time management skills to effectively manage your time commitments.

What are my computing requirements?You will need to have a PC or Mac that has a good internet reception and a capacity to access and download substantial content, with an up-to-date internet browser, standard desktop office packages such as Open Office or MS Office, video facility (webcam), microphone and earphones for audio recording and playback. Operating platform should be Windows 97 or higher for PCs, or OS 10.4 or higher for Macs.

How frequently does the MBA start?The MBA has one new intake each year.

I don’t have an academic qualification. Will I be able to apply?Yes. As long as you can demonstrate significantly successful industry and/or managerial experience, your application will be considered. You may be required to complete a GMAT test obtaining a minimum score of 550 to support your application.

How can I be assured that the MBA at Middlesex University is a high quality course?To ensure the high standards and quality of the MBA Global Energy Management, it is subject to the University’s academic quality assurance procedures (which include those procedures related to programme approval, monitoring and review). A key feature of these processes is the input from external subject experts who ensure that awards of Middlesex are comparable to those of other UK universities, and that the programme curriculum, teaching, assessment and resources are appropriate.

Middlesex University, and its programmes, are subject to periodic audit or review by external quality agencies such as the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). These audits and reviews place confidence in the quality and standards of provision as operated at Middlesex University. The most recent QAA audit of quality and standards of Middlesex University awards was of those programmes delivered with collaborative partners. The University was awarded the highest level judgement that can be awarded. QAA review and audit reports can be viewed on the QAA website at: www.qaa.ac.uk.

Can I pay by instalments?Yes, there is an interest-free instalment plan. Full details of the instalment options are available in the Application Guide which can be downloaded from the “How to Apply” section of the programme website.

What level of English will I need?Where English is a second language, you will be required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components). Alternatively a minimum TOEFL score of 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL iBT of 90 (with no less than 19 in each component) is also accepted. Please see the entry requirements on the previous page for full details.

Will I have to be online at specific times?Communication with your support team and fellow students can be conducted asynchronously, meaning there is no component which requires you to be online at a specific time. Of course, you may choose to interact with tutors, syndicate members and module leaders at any time using the online communication systems, and you will be encouraged to do so regularly.

Will there be any on-campus seminars or residential workshops?No. The MBA Global Energy Management is unique in that it requires absolutely no travel or attendance at on-site seminars or residential workshops. All the course content, syndicate discussions, networking and assessment is managed online.

Will I be guaranteed a job when I graduate?Guarantees are unrealistic. However you will certainly be in a more advantageous position as an MBA graduate is often viewed far more favourably by employers. Middlesex MBA graduates are very successful in progressing to higher achieving careers. Additionally, as this MBA is delivered by part-time distance learning, you will not have had to take time out from your current job in order to undertake your study, thus allowing you to gain valuable experience as you learn. Promotion after graduation is fairly common.

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