Emergency Planning College

Executive MBA

Availability

Autumn 2008

Introduction

The Leeds MBA is ranked in the top 40 global MBA programmes (Economist Which MBA? 2006). It is rated 'excellent' for learning and teaching (National Quality Assessment Exercise 2001). Leeds is one of only a few business schools in the UK to have accreditation by EQUIS and have its Full Time and EMBA programmes accredited by the Association of MBAs. EQUIS accreditation is granted by the European Foundation for Management Development. This is a distinction earned by 86 business schools worldwide, including only 16 in the UK. The Association of MBAs is widely recognised as the guardian of MBA quality.

The Leeds Executive MBA programme enables executives and managers from business and professional backgrounds to combine part-time study with full-time careers, and can be completed in two and a half years. It is about executive and management development, with the emphasis firmly on business and management knowledge and skills, in a co-operative learning environment. 
The programme is designed to expand knowledge of the fundamental elements of business and management; their integrative nature and relationships. It will refine investigative, analytical and decision-making skills, and will also develop the interpersonal, communication and influencing skills required to achieve results in today's rapidly changing business environment.

Leeds MBA students will benefit from:

• Quality – a prestigious qualification that is valued by employers globally
• Knowledge – exposure to concepts, skills and knowledge which have practical application in the workplace
• Personal Development – programmes that support personal and career development
• Networking – access to a network of managers and business people while on the programme and, after it has finished, through our graduates (alumni)

The programme comprises compulsory core MBA modules and specialist option modules specific to management and civil protection. For those involved in emergency management or aligned areas, the MBA project allows students to apply their learning to a real business or management problem within their organisation or in the wider field of civil contingency.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants should usually have:

• A good first degree or equivalent qualification
• Applicants without a first degree will be considered on the basis of their career to date, management or business experience, and potential for benefiting from the programme
• At least five years’ work experience, including some time in a supervisory, managerial or business capacity
• A pass in an approved test in English, if their first language is not English, please contact us for more information.

Assessment:

Some MBA modules are assessed by examination and others by written submissions.

For further information please look at the MBA website: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/lubs/mba/  

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Programme fees are available upon application.

Acceptance onto accredited programmes will be confirmed in writing from the Work-Based Learning Unit.

Applications from organisations who wish to transfer or substitute students on accredited programmes will be considered subject to University regulations and approval from the Work-Based Learning Unit.

Terms and conditions for accredited programmes are in line with University of Leeds/Leeds University Business School rules and regulations. Full terms and conditions will be available to all students prior registration.

Further information

Initial requests for information sheets can be made to Eleanor Hewitt, Office and Programme Manager, at the Emergency Planning College, +44(0) 1347 825024 eleanor.hewitt@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk or to

Beverley Gandy, Work-Based Learning Unit Office Manager, at the WBL Unit, Leeds University Business School, +44(0) 113 343 1710  bjg@lubs.leeds.ac.uk. .