Master Business Leadership (MBL)
Join over 250,000 international students from Europe, USA and the rest of the world.
MDC SA has developed a unique partnership with University of South Africa (UNISA) to offer locally supported distance education programmes specifically for working people.
UNISA – The “MEGA” University
The main partner of MDC SA for this programme is the highly regarded University of South Africa (UNISA) – classed as one of the 11 leading very large universities. Founded in 1873, UNISA gained its University Royal Charter in 1876. It became the world’s first completely Distance Education University in 1946.
We can now offer:
A 3-Year Degree of Master of Business Leadership (MBL)
Managers at senior and top level will enhance their global professional perspective and refine their strategic leadership skills in order to lead and change their organisations.
The MBL provides highly professional management development at postgraduate level with particular emphasis on the theory as well as the practice of management. It also offers an opportunity for the development of leadership qualities.
How it Works
The method of teaching this course is highly innovative. We call it “locally supported distance education” : learning through University supplied materials and MDC SA administration and resource centres. It is based on MDC SA “On-location” method of teaching which is so successful for postgraduate study here in the Middle East.
Locally Supported Distance Education
A specially designed study method based on Unisa’s extensive competence in distance education. This expertise is supplemented locally by MDC SA's considerable experience in supporting over 500 postgraduate students close to their homes but distant from the university.
Advantages of Locally Supported Distance Education
· Flexibility: you study at your own pace · Convenience: you study from home · Local administrative support: through MDC SA’s regional offices · On-line support: through Unisa’s Student on Line (SOL) system · Telephone and email support: from Unisa faculty · On-line library access: for the your all-important research materials (journals, books, papers, etc) · Textbook ordering facility: speedy service at reasonable prices for your books.
What is MBL?The Master of Business Leadership (MBL) is a highly professional, three-year, postgraduate management development programme which is offered on a locally supported distance education platform.
Strategy, Leadership, Financial Management and the Value Chain are the main fields of study which are integrated into the MBL. The first two years of study deliver a broad spectrum of both theory and practice which covers aspects of management from the operational level through general management and culminate in strategic management concepts relating to all of the major areas covered.
During the final year the participant will have the opportunity to integrate the learning experience through a compulsory executive project management and a field study module and a research report. In addition, during the final year, advanced studies in certain subjects are presented as electives.
On completion of the programme the successful participant will have developed strong leadership skills through the combination of theory and practice. During the programme the participants will have had the opportunity to apply learning experiences both personally and within their work environment.
The resulting Master’s degree equips the participant for a meaningful top management role in business, public and private sectors and other organisations.
Course Structure
The first and second years consist of core modules which must be taken by all participants. Students must register for all modules at the beginning of the year. An elective is offered in the third year in conjunction with the research projects.
First year · Human resource managements and employment relations (MBL911K) · Operations and management (MBL912L) · Marketing management (MBL913M) · Financial and management accounting (MBL914N) · Strategic management (MBL915P) · Economics and the global business environment (MBL916Q)
Second year · Leadership and organisational dynamics (MBL921M) · Strategic financial management (MBL922N) · Strategy dynamics and international business (MBL923P) · Information resource management (MBL924Q) · Business research (MBL925R) · Business Ethics (MBL926S)
Third year · A compulsory year module: Executive Project Management and a field study · A research report (MBLREP-P) · One specialisation module
NB. (1) All the specialisation modules will not necessarily be offered each year. (2) The student’s choice is subject to the approval of the Director and Executive Officer, SBL.
The current specialisation modules of the third year must be chosen from the following list:
· Organisational change · Services marketing · Project planning, scheduling and control · Mergers and acquisition strategies · Investment analysis and portfolio management · Advanced financial management · International financial markets · Corporate and business strategy · Managing electronic commerce
Study Schools
First and second year All participants must attend the compulsory study schools and centre visits in their first and second year of study. One five day full-time study school is held at the School of Business Leadership (SBL) at the University of South Africa in Midrand for all participants during the first half of the year.
Third year During the last year of study a one-week full-time study school will be held at the SBL, Midrand. The study school will be structured as a conference with a formal programme and will cover those elective subjects where there are sufficient students to warrant inclusion within the formal programme.
Interactive Study Groups Each participant is allocated to a study group comprising five or more members in a specific geographical area. In exceptional cases a group of less than five members may be allowed. Group members meet on a weekly basis for interactive study and the preparation of group assignments. These sessions usually last a few hours. Participants will be allowed to form “virtual groups” which will function largely by using electronic media such as the Eds, e-mail, Internet, fax and telephone.
Centre Meetings In the second half of the first two years compulsory centre meetings between participant groups and lecturers are held at Midrand and, if there are enough students, also in the main study centres. This five day meeting supplement the learning experience, increase participant/lecturer contact, and networking with each other.
Assignments and Tests Assignments contribute 24% towards the final mark per module. The tests are written at approved Unisa examination centres and contribute 16% towards the final mark.
Examinations There will be a one four-hour open-book examination per module. It contributes 60% per module towards the final mark. Examinations will be held at centres designated by Unisa. Examination eligibility will be according to the rules and procedures applicable to the MBL.
Electronic Delivery System (Eds) Course material and contact with the SBL, lecturers and fellow students are provided through the Electronic Delivery System. The Eds is on-line 24 hours a day and connects students and staff through the Internet. Study guides and other material supplied by the SBL are available through the Eds. Assignments are submitted through the Eds. Students can use the Eds to interact with their own group and also with other students, groups and lecturers. Using the Eds means that distance between participants, members of their group and the SBL becomes less important. The electronic delivery system improves access to the MBL programme, and makes course delivery efficient .
Fees
Year 1-US$4605 Year 2-US$4605 Year 3-US$4300
The fees do not include costs of visits (including travel and accommodation) by the student to the main campus, if required by the University. The fees are subject to change from one academic year to the next.
Entry Requirements In order to be considered for admission to the first year of study, students must: · hold a Bachelors degree · have at least three years work experience to ensure that participants can contribute meaningfully in group discussions, assignments and at study schools. · have access to a computer and the Internet.
Enquires can be addressed to: Management Development Centre SA P.O. Box 26305 Manama, Bahrain
Tel 00973 17216002 Fax 00973 17216007 e-mail: mdcsa@batelco.com.bh MDC SA is delighted to work with UNISA in the development of this programme, and has an excellent reputation for the delivery of distance education to busy individuals. |
