Global Edulink

The aim of the Arden MBA Top-Up is to allow students who can demonstrate the attainment of 120 credits at level 7, within the field of business, the opportunity to move forward to a full Masters qualification.  The prospect of studying a cross cutting ‘strategic’ module which includes academic currency in terms of CSR, Corporate Governance and Ethics ensures that students will gain an appreciation of Arden University values and their importance to contemporary business practices.

In addition students will be required to complete a ‘Research Project’ which will allow them to demonstrate expertise within a  specific subject area and also to exercise transferable skills, for example time management, planning, research and communication.

Online teaching materials are derived from established academic research in order to develop critical powers of analysis, reflection and the further development of interpersonal skills in preparation for key positions in industry, commerce and the public sector.

Programme participants will build on their existing understanding of management and organisations within a framework that enables them to relate their experience to contemporary ideas and practice within a global context. This is achieved through critical thinking, creativity and personal development.

In particular, the purpose of the programme is to provide participants with:

• ♦A critical and detailed understanding of the role of ethical and innovative management within organisations.

• ♦A critical understanding of issues pertaining to business ethics.

• ♦An ability to critically analyse and apply knowledge of management theory and models to complex issues to improve ethical business and management practices;

• ♦A stimulating online academic environment, which is based upon the values of academic openness and critical appraisal.

The opportunity to study an issue of their own choosing within the research project phase and to demonstrate excellent self-management skills in the achievement of this.