Newcastle University, the United Kingdom
Newcastle University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA, Executive Master | Part-time | 24 months | October | find out | find out |
The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is designed for senior leaders who want to shape their organisation’s future and their own career. You will explore and pioneer solutions to global challenges in relation to yourself, your organisation and wider society.
The EMBA is a part-time, flexible, work-based programme. It is delivered using a blended learning model with monthly two day study blocks on campus during teaching time. In advance of study block attendance, you will engage individually and collectively with the programme and module specific blended learning materials and resources. This will still allow you to study flexibly around your work and personal commitments.
The group intake will be small. You will benefit from:
individualised personal development
group action learning
developing relationships in a trusted peer group who will become a powerful support network beyond the life of the EMBA
The curriculum is dynamic and relevant. It combines world-leading research, thought leaders from the world of policy and practice and real time projects. The EMBA is also work-based and experiential. It has been designed to enable you to learn through working on real organisational challenges. You will reflect on your own professional practice.
Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship
The EMBA is available as a progression route when studying the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies.
International accreditation
Newcastle University Business School is part of an elite group of business schools who hold triple-accreditation from:
This accolade is a huge endorsement which reflects the investments we make for our students through providing:
In 2018 we celebrated 30 years of AMBA accreditation.
Nurture Your Responsible Leadership
You will study contemporary leadership theory relevant for today’s volatile, uncertain and complex future. During the EMBA you will:
Create a Sustainable Impact
Sustainable business sits at the heart of the curriculum. We will provide you with a unique in-depth experience to explore and deliver material actions against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
You will engage in these real-world challenges. This brings a rich learning environment and the opportunity to have immediate impact on individual and organisational performance.
You will design and undertake a research project. This will challenge individual, organisational and global business practices.
Experience Transformational Professional Development
We offer you a transformational personal and professional learning experience. This will develop your critical thinking and reflexivity alongside mastery in practice.
You will benefit from Newcastle University’s award-winning career service which will support you with your career journey. You will also have an individually assigned academic coach and a personal tutor.
We support you to develop a comprehensive professional portfolio to capture your insights, impact and experience. This resource offers you an evidence base for future employment opportunities. It will enable you to apply for Chartered Manager Status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Enjoy flexible learning approach
The EMBA is a part-time, flexible, work-based programme. It is delivered using a blended learning model with monthly two day study blocks on campus during teaching time. In advance of study block attendance, you will engage individually and collectively with the programme and module specific blended learning materials and resources
In line with the Government guidance and University response to COVID-19 in 2020, we modified the design to facilitate the programme primarily through our Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. Our delivery plan enables us to respond quickly to any changes in Government guidance and restrictions.
Skills are assessed through a range of assessments such as:
Your engagement with the learning activities will be supported and enhanced by our modern and intuitive virtual learning environment, Canvas. Canvas is a web-based system that does not need to be installed on your computer. Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser.
Join a Diverse Professional Network
Newcastle University Business School is situated at the gateway to the Newcastle Helix. Here we play a key role in the ecosystem of research, collaboration and innovation.
You will learn alongside a diverse peer group of professionals and fellow students from our portfolio of lifelong learning programmes.
We encourage you to make meaningful connections through informal and guided networking opportunities, as well as joining the ever-growing network of MBA alumni.
See our course fees and funding webpage - https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/executive-master-of-business-administration-emba/#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.
Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may also be considered.
You are expected to have a minimum of 3 years, and ideally at least 5 years’, leadership/management experience
In your CV and personal statement, you will be expected to demonstrate that you have at least three years’ experience, including managerial responsibilities AND the opportunity to apply your learning within your organisation in a strategic role.
If you are successful you will be interviewed before being accepted onto this programme.
International Students
Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall or equivalent (with a minimum of 6.0 in listening and reading and 6.5 in writing and speaking).
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
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