StudyQA — MBA: Global and Islamic Finance — School of Business and Finance

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Wherever you are in the world you can now benefit from a first-class experience: at LSBF we provide a wide range of study resources that will become available to you at the click of a button, including HD quality studio recorded lectures, just as if you were attending in person.

A key factor in the ever increasing popularity of online study is the flexibility it offers. Students no longer have to miss work or balance family commitments with rushing to lectures through the pioneering InterActive online study platform, the classroom comes to you at a time that really suits you.

The Online Global MBA is an innovative and highly relevant course, structured to respond to the needs of the modern international marketplace with the perfect blend of academic and practical skills. In addition, thanks to 16 highly demanded specialisations, you will be able to tailor your MBA to your career aspirations, focusing on the areas that are of real interest to you, without spending time on subjects that you may never need. The Global MBA has been designed by London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) and is validated and awarded by the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO.

The Online Global MBA provides a carefully developed syllabus that reflects the international marketplace, combining the latest in management theory with the practical skills that modern employers want. It is a challenging and intensive programme that examines fundamentals like finance, strategic marketing, operations management and human resources, with emphasis on building the tangible skills that will easily translate into the workplace.

The Online Global MBA programme is made up of two parts:

4 core modules and 2 elective modules
Integrative Research and Consultancy Project

After completing the enrolment process you will gain an access to the InterActive platform and its vast array of learning tools. Your MBA studies will progress according to the timetable of your intake and the syllabus of the courses included in your programme. You will begin your studies of either one or two modules simultaneously, at a defined date during the intake period.

Part 1

To study the core and elective modules, you can choose an accelerated mode of study (12 15 months) or the standard mode (anywhere between 1 and 5 years). The accelerated mode involves 8 weeks of study for each module, with the formative assessment in the last week of the 8. Alternatively, the standard mode of study will be completed over 12 weeks for each module, with the assessment in the last week.

Part 2

After finishing the core and elective modules, you will move on to the Integrative Research and Consultancy Project. This will take 20 weeks with a number of Formative Assessments throughout. The research proposal will be concluded in the 5th week and will count as 20% of the final mark. The dissertation (80% of final mark) will be completed at the end of the 20 weeks a senior member of the academic staff will act as your supervisor and provide guidance throughout the project.

Each module will be delivered to you via:

Case studies contained in HD quality video lectures with lecture notes
Comprehensive text book for your self-study
Quick tests for testing your knowledge on key concepts and theories
Revision kit for your quick back reference at the end of the module or the programme
Self-assessed mock assignment to improve your skills in report writing and answering questions, and give you tips on how to approach specific types of assessment questions
Live chat session for revision, assignment preparation and direct interaction with the tutor
Online libraries containing useful resources for your assignments and dissertation research

UK undergraduate degree or equivalent any subject areaEnglish levels 5.5 IELTS (5.5 in all bands) or equivalentRelevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is requiredStudents who fail to meet academic requirements can be assessed on their relevant work experience (5 years management experience minimum for mature study route) English Language Requirements IELTS band: 5.5