MA/MSc Business Entrepreneurship (WBIS) (24/26)
What is the Course About?
Course Title: MA/MSc Business Entrepreneurship (WBIS)
Faculty: Digital Enterprise
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This innovative MA/MSc Business Entrepreneurship is designed for recent graduates who are keen to begin their career whilst continuing their studies at Masters Level. It is an eighteen-month work placement based, action-learning programme that combines advanced business practice and theory development. Students spend the first twelve months either in lectures or on two 20 week placements, followed by six months which are available for students to write up their thesis.
What subjects will I study?
Participants will collaborate with the WBIS Programme Leader to identify, secure and undertake an internship or work placement within a suitable host organisation. This, and the intensive periods of academic and professional study, will enhance relevant knowledge and the development of advanced business techniques, and the analytical, evaluative and consultative skills that will significantly improve their employability.
Period 1: January
Four weeks taught block period covering three 20-credit modules, including information presentation and project management skills, and study of the business environment.
Period 2: February to June
Twenty weeks work placement conducting a major consultancy project – assessed through a 40-credit module.
Period 3: July to November
Additional taught block covering one 20-credit modules with twenty weeks work placement conducting a major consultancy project – assessed through a 60 credit-module.
Period 4: December to June
Six months available for students to complete their thesis.
What are my progression and career options?
This Programme is aimed at recent graduates seeking to develop advanced professional workplace skills whilst they continue to study. Whilst graduates will typically seek career advancement in their current, or a closely related profession, the opportunity is available for students to use this programme to change their projectory.
How will I be assessed?
All WBIS assignments must demonstrate achievement of the module learning outcomes. Methods include reports, critical reflection, essays, presentations, portfolios of evidence and professional dialogues. Assignments are marked against the Assessment Criteria of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (QAA) in the UK, as is the case with more traditional degrees.
Entry requirements
The entry requirement is a 2:1 or first class honours degree (not necessarily in a business related discipline).
The fees for this full-time course are split; two-thirds for the first year and one third for the second year This compromises of six 20-credit modules in the first year and three 20-credit modules in the second year. You may qualify for a grant from Student Awards if you meet their residency criteria. For more information please visit https://www.gov.im/student-grants.
Non-Resident and International applicants are expected to pay the “Non-Resident Fee” upon enrolment on the progamme. The Fees, Regulations & Policies can be found here.