Cardiff MBA

The Cardiff MBA: Turning theory in practice

A truly international programme with practical outputs, the Cardiff MBA will give you the insight into business practice that you need for your future in a changing global environment.

A thorough grounding in business theory

The programme will provide you with detailed knowledge of the theories at the core of business management. You can choose one of five specialist pathways or select your own combination of electives for a general MBA that reflects your particular interests and strengths.

Practical experience of business processes

As part of the MBA programme you will complete an integrated business plan, with input from experienced external business practitioners. Rather than complete a traditional dissertation, the course concludes with a business project. This gives you the chance to showcase your theoretical knowledge in
a simulated, practical environment.

An education for life

As well as equipping you with the knowledge foundation you need to excel in the business world, the MBA will develop your interpersonal skills, your business intuition, your sense of entrepreneurship and your ability to tackle everyday challenges, within a supportive environment of friendly competition and collaboration.

The MBA will provide you with:

• The competence and the confidence to apply new knowledge to key areas of business and management
• The ability to solve practical management problems by turning theory into practice
• An understanding of working in an international, global, multi-cultural, diverse environment
• Developed communication, self-management and time management skills

The Cardiff MBA: Facts and figures

• 350 students in a cohort
• A 12 month programme, running from September to September
• 4 stages of study: Foundation, Application, Specialisation and the Business Project
• 16 elective modules in the specialisation stage, covering 5 key management functions
• 6 pathways to choose from: Marketing & Strategy, Human Resource Management, Accounting & Finance, Operations Management & Logistics, International Management and General.