MBA with Specialisation

This programme is delivered by the International Skill Development Corporation, in Kochi and Bangalore. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by QMU.

 

This programme is delivered by International Skill Development Corporation, with quality assurance from QMU. This means that ISDC’s faculty provide the teaching and student support, but QMU checks the standards of marking to make sure it is in line with UK higher education expectations.

The MBA programmes offered by ISDC aim to ensure knowledge, skills and innovation to develop and grow a new or existing business. Successful completion of the programme allows students to appreciate their knowledge while engaging in practical skills by enhancing essential competencies as decision-making, team work, leadership skills, business potential, negotiation skills, communication and presentation skills to develop unique business leaders.

It further aims to cover knowledge in a full range of business process, skills delivery in marketing, finance, business analytics, research and operations, human resources, strategy, business innovation to ensure that any student is able to master business administration skills required to succeed globally.

Programme details

Title :

  • MBA
  • MBA with International Finance
  • MBA with Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • MBA with Business Analytics

SCQF Level : 11

Mode of delivery : Full time

Duration : 1-3 years

Language of delivery : English

Approval

First approved: May 2023

Most recent approval: n/a

External accreditation or recognition: n/a

Programme structure

General

 

Trimester 1 (4 months)

 

Leadership & Change Management

20 credits

Crisis Management

20 credits

Research Methodologies and Objectives

20 credits

 

 

Trimester 2 (4 months)

 

Entrepreneurial Finance

15 credits

Strategic Marketing

15 credits

Project Management

15 credits

Strategic HRM

15 credits

 

 

 Trimester 3 (4 months)

 

Dissertation

60 credits

Business Analytics

 

Trimester 1 (4 months)

 

Leadership & Change Management

20 credits

Crisis Management

20 credits

Research Methodologies and Objectives

20 credits

 

 

Trimester 2 (4 months)

 

Applications of Machine Learning

15 credits

Ethics in AI and Decision Making

15 credits

Application of Analytics in Modern Business Environments

15 credits

Novel and Emerging Technology

15 credits

 

 

 Trimester 3 (4 months)

 

Dissertation (focused on Business Analytics)

60 credits

 

International Finance

Trimester 1 (4 months)

 

Leadership & Change Management

20 credits

Crisis Management

20 credits

Research Methodologies and Objectives

20 credits

 

 

Trimester 2 (4 months)

 

Business Performance Management

15 credits

International Financial Reporting

15 credits

International Financial Management

15 credits

Audit and Taxation for Business

15 credits

 

 

 Trimester 3 (4 months)

 

Dissertation (focused on International Finance)

60 credits

 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

 

Trimester 1 (4 months)

 

Leadership & Change Management

20 credits

Crisis Management

20 credits

Research Methodologies and Objectives

20 credits

 

 

Trimester 2 (4 months)

 

Managing Risk for LSCM

15 credits

 LSCM Design and Effectiveness

15 credits

Financial Diligence and Performance Evaluation

15 credits

Technology in LSCM

15 credits

 

 

 Trimester 3 (4 months)

 

Dissertation (focused on LSCM)

60 credits

Trimester 1 (4 months)

 

Leadership & Change Management

20 credits

Crisis Management

20 credits

Research Methodologies and Objectives

20 credits

 

 

Trimester 2 (4 months)

 

Entrepreneurial Finance

15 credits

Strategic Marketing

15 credits

Project Management

15 credits

Strategic HRM

15 credits

 

 

 Trimester 3 (4 months)

 

Dissertation

60 credits

Key features

Placements: n/a

Professional registration: n/a

Any other important points: n/a

Admission criteria

The standard entry criteria are:

 

  • Undergraduate Qualifications - students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree from a local University or UK Honours degree equivalent to SCQF level 10.
  • Professional Qualifications - students who have successfully completed a professional qualification equal to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (at SCQF level 10) with evidence of professional membership.
  • CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting – students who have successfully completed CIMA Advanced Diploma are deemed to have the equivalent of RQF 6
  • ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance - students who have successfully completed CIMA Advanced Diploma are deemed to have the equivalent of RQF 6

Executive Diplomas awarded by State Universities in Sri Lanka - students who have successfully completed Executive Diplomas in Business Administration, Marketing or Economics and HR or any other related field awarded by state universities in Sri Lanka which satisfy the requirements of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework for Higher Education SCQF level 10