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MBA with Certifeka

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(12 months)

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(24 months)

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(12 months)

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(24 months)

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Your Path to Success

MBA with Certifeka

Full Time

(12 months)

Part Time

(24 months)

Full Time

(12 months)

Part Time

(24 months)

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Welcome to Certifeka’s MBA program, in partnership with Arden University UK. where your journey to career excellence begins. We offer a comprehensive MBA program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic world of business.

Why you should get your MBA with Certifeka?

Overview

In the current uncertain business climate, there’s never been a better time to add value to your existing qualifications. The MBA is a globally recognised qualification that gives you the opportunity to build on your prior academic qualifications to unlock enhanced career prospects. In just a few months of study, you’ll join the ranks of MBA-level professionals and will have the skills you need to apply for senior management roles in practically any industry.

In fact, on Arden’s MBA degree course, we go far beyond the standard business and management curriculum. While studying with us, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the development and implementation of business strategies, how to manage and sustain large organisations and steer them to success, and how to be an influential and respected leader in your chosen industry.

During this postgraduate top-up degree course, you’ll also study a wide range of management disciplines – with ideas, experiences, and case studies taken from organisations and thought leaders across the world. You’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice from the moment you start studying, creating an immediate impact on your career trajectory and providing lasting value to your organisation.

Arden University Reputation

Offering a combination of distance and blended learning degree courses to students in the UK and globally, Arden University provides access to the skills, knowledge, and opportunities our learners need to further their careers and achieve the success they deserve.

  • Having received degree awarding powers from the UK Government in 2015, today we have more than 27,000 ambitious students learning with us online and at our UK study centres in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, as well as in Berlin, Germany. As a new university, we’ve been able to build our courses from the ground up to reflect the needs of today’s students, with many of our courses being developed hand in hand with UK employers and business organisations.

Future-proof courses, for lasting success

  • Now an established presence in the Higher Education industry, our degree programs are driven by technology, shaped by employers, and built around our learners’ lives.
  • Arden’s cutting-edge digital learning platforms contain all the materials our students need to succeed, and our industry accreditation and partnerships with institutions like the NHS, CMI, and CIPD, provides students with the resources, insight, and opportunities to transform their careers and make a positive contribution to their communities.

Accreditation

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MBA Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
  • For international applicants, degrees must be equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree.
Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is typically required. This can vary, and exceptions may be considered based on individual cases.

English Language Proficiency
  • Proficiency in English is crucial. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency through recognized tests such as IELTS (minimum score of 6.5), TOEFL (minimum score of 90), or equivalent.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Two professional letters of recommendation that attest to your qualifications and potential for success in the MBA program.
Statement of Purpose
  • A well-crafted statement outlining your career goals, reasons for pursuing an MBA, and how the ATHE program aligns with your aspirations
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
  • A detailed CV or resume highlighting your educational and professional background

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Modules & UNITS -(180 credit)

All students must complete the following 8 modules (120 Credit) + MBA TOP - UP  (60 Credit)

Organizational behavior

Module 1
15 Credit
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Research FOR strategic development

Module 2
15 Credit
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
& LEADERSHIP

Module 3
15 Credit
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Corporate Communication Strategy

Module 4
15 Credit
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Finance for Strategic Managers

Module 5
15 Credit
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Strategic
Human Resource Management

Module 6
15 Credit
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Strategic marketing

Module 7
15 Credit
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Strategic planning

Module 8
15 Credit
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Business Transformation Project

MBA TOP - UP
60 Credit
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Fees and Funding

Students usually support themselves through postgraduate loans, private savings, family support, or sponsorship from an employer. For advice and guidance on your funding options, contact the Money Advice team at [email protected] or call 01066610220.

Payment Terms

6 months Installments

$6000

$1000 X 6 months

One Time Payment

17%

$6000

$4980

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Fees and Funding

Students usually support themselves through postgraduate loans, private savings, family support, or sponsorship from an employer. For advice and guidance on your funding options, contact the Money Advice team at [email protected] or call 01066610220.

UoG graduates receive up to 15% off postgraduate tuition fees. Terms apply.

Payment Terms

6 months Installments

$6000

$1000 X 6 months

One Time Payment

17%

$6000

$4980

Interested to apply now to the MBA program with the Arden University ?

Apply Now

IDP provides a wide range of services to support students with their international education journey. International Education Specialists have been doing this for more than 50 years creating a huge network of opportunities with offices in over 30 countries. The extensive network of approachable experts helps you identify and secure the university or college where you can thrive.

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ATHE is a global awarding organization regulated by Ofqual and other UK and international regulators since 2011.

ATHE offers a wide portfolio of vocationally oriented and internationally recognized qualifications.

ATHE qualifications are approved as progression pathways for our learners to relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s top-up degrees by 25 UK and international Universities.

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is the authority in England overseeing qualifications, exams, and assessments. Its key roles include ensuring qualifications accurately reflect students’ knowledge and skills, exams accurately measure student achievement, instilling confidence in regulated qualifications, and providing information on the full range of qualifications it oversees.

Offering a combination of distance and blended learning degree courses to students in the UK and globally, Arden University provides access to the skills, knowledge, and opportunities our learners need to further their careers and achieve the success they deserve.

  • Having received degree awarding powers from the UK Government in 2015, today we have more than 27,000 ambitious students learning with us online and at our UK study centres in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, as well as in Berlin, Germany. As a new university, we’ve been able to build our courses from the ground up to reflect the needs of today’s students, with many of our courses being developed hand in hand with UK employers and business organisations.

 

Future-proof courses, for lasting success
  • Now an established presence in the Higher Education industry, our degree programmes are driven by technology, shaped by employers, and built around our learners’ lives.
  • Arden’s cutting-edge digital learning platforms contain all the materials our students need to succeed, and our industry accreditation and partnerships with institutions like the NHS, CMI, and CIPD, provides students with the resources, insight, and opportunities to transform their careers and make a positive contribution to their communities.

As a chartered body, these ensure we fulfill the aims set out in our Royal Charter. But equally important, they focus us on the activities which will deliver real impact to the lives of millions of learners all over the world.

Chartered Manager Status: CMI is the sole organization authorized to award Chartered Manager status, which is considered the highest recognition for managers and leaders. Achieving Chartered Manager status signifies a high level of competence, expertise, and professionalism in the field of management.

Module Outcomes

1- Gives insight on how employees behave and perform in the workplace
2-Develop a perspective of the aspects that can motivate employees
3- Increase performance efficiency & effectiveness
4- Help organizations establish a strong and trusting relationship with their employees
5- Accomplish goals and help to achieve optimal performance.
6-Assist you in working effectively with managers, colleagues, and subordinates

Module  Units:

Unit 1: Understand Leadership  Behavior Theory and Practice
Unit 2: The Organizational Structures & Culture
Unit 3: Business internal  opportunities
Unit 4: Motivational Theories

Module Outcomes

1. Writing skills
2. Communication skills
3. Persuasion skills
4. Project management
5. Searching skills
6. Critical thinking
7. Investigation skills
8. Rational thinking
9. Logic thinking
10. Punctuality
11. Analytical skills
12. Data management
13. Data visualization
14. Deep Learning
15. Creative thinking
16. Problem solving
17. Detail-oriente
18. Link the studied material with real case study
19. Reflective practice

Module Units:

Unit 1: Research proposal
Unit 2: Research Methodology
Unit 3: Sampling Techniques
Unit 4: Data Analysis
Unit 5 : Reflection and case study

Module Outcomes
  1. Understand what is a vision statement
  2. Learn the definition of a vision statement from both a practical and academic perspectives
  3. Know the difference between vision, mission & goals
  4. Understand the vision importance
  5. Know how to create a vision statement
  6. Know how to create a mission statement
  7. Know how to create goals
  8. Know how to create
  9. values
  10. Know how to link the vision to strategy
  11. Know how to develop a strategy
  12. Understand the traits of high performing teams and how to lead them
  13. Identify your organization’s financial state
  14. How to react when the organization is not financially stable
  15. Organization’s tangible and intangible human capabilities
    Organization’s instability and how to handle it
  16. How to create the sense of stability in your team
  17. Time management and it’s benefits and ways to apply it
  18. Know how to do Prioritization like a pro
  19. Know the traits of an effective strategic manager
  20. Difference between a strategic manager and operations manager
  21. Be able to describe your vision and future to your team clearly

 

Module Units:

Unit 1: Vision & Strategy – The Intro
Unit 2: The Mindset
Unit 3: Understanding Leadership
Unit 3: Understanding Leadership
Unit 4: Leader’s personal contribution

Module Outcomes

1. Avoid Miscommunication
2. Better Services
3. Transparency
4. Brand Awareness
5. Boosting Employee Engagement
6. Sparking Innovation
7. Improving Employee Productivity
8. Attracting Top Talent.

Module Units:

Unit 1:Fundamentals of Corporate Communication Strategy
Unit 2: corporate communication elements
Unit 3: Building Corporate Communications Plan

Module Outcomes
  1. The ability to reflect on your own work as well as the wider consequences of financial decisions.
    Numeracy.
  2. Business acumen and interest.
  3. Organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
  4. Teamworking ability.
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  5. Proficiency in IT.
  6. Analytical ability.
  7. A methodical approach and problem-solving skills.
Module Units:

Unit 1: Financial Data
Unit 2: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
Unit 3: Strategic Financial Decisions
Unit 4 : Time Value of Money
Unit 5: Capital Budgeting Techniques

Module Outcomes
  1. Assessing staffing and skills needs
  2. Managing employee performance
  3. Providing employee training that reinforces a company’s culture
  4. Ensuring competitive pay and benefits
  5. Ensuring competitive pay and benefits
  6. Evaluating the results of HR efforts
  7. Exceptional corporate culture
  8.  Increased productivity
  9. Enhanced customer loyalty
  10. Greater focus on corporate goals
  11. – Better preparation for potential issues
  12. Effective leadership in implementing strategic initiatives
  13. Risk Management
  14. Talent Development
  15. Human Capital Development
  16. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management
  17. Problem-solving
  18. New ways of the Valuation of Assets and Human Capital Measurement
  19. Strategic HR Planning
  20. HR Processes Redesign and Rigor
  21. HR Outsourcing of non-value added processes
  22. Consistent Management of Functions and Skills
  23. Human Resources Development in the organization
Module Units:

Unit 1: Introduction to Strategic Human Resource Management
Unit 2: Strategic Alignment
Unit 3: Market Analysis
Unit 4: Competitive Advantage
Unit 5: Strategic Risks and Opportunities
Unit 6: SHRM Strategies

Module Outcomes

  •  Understand the principles of strategic marketing and recognize its role in organizational success.
  •  Define marketing strategy and its significance in shaping the organization’s direction and goals.
  •  Explain how strategic marketing underpins various aspects, including resource allocation, implementation, monitoring, and control of corporate and marketing strategies.
  •  Establish a link between marketing strategy and the organization’s mission and vision.
  •  Conduct a comprehensive situation audit that aligns with corporate objectives and supports the development of a marketing strategy.
  • Recognize the importance of corporate social responsibility in strategic marketing decision-making.
  •  Define the process of developing a marketing strategy, considering market segmentation, targeting, and positioning.
  •  Identify and implement relationship strategies to foster strong connections with customers.

Module Units:
Unit 1: Principles of Strategic Marketing
Unit 2: The Strategic Marketing Plan
Unit 3: Strategic Analysis Methodology
Unit 4 : Consumer Behavior

Module Outcomes

  •  Understand the foundations for developing organizational strategy effective organizational strategies.
  •  Explain organizational vision, mission, strategy, and business plans
  •  Identify and measure SMARTER objectives.
  •  Define the interference between strategic and business plans align and support each other.
  •  Understand core organizational values and decision-making and strategy formulation.
  •  Define cultural diversity drivers and business growth of cultural diversity on organizational growth, innovation, and strategic decision-making.
  •  Overview profit market share and workforce expectations
  •  Understand stakeholder involvement

Module Units:
Unit1: Foundations of Strategic Management
Unit 2: Strategic Analysis Methodology
Unit 3: Organizational Strategy

How do we assess you?

A big part of your online MBA (Top-Up) work will be the opportunity to create and take ownership of a detailed piece of research relating to a management issue.
To back your development, Arden will provide you with academic support to make sure you have the skills and resources you need to successfully complete the assessments.
Your tutor will also be able to give you suggestions and tips for improvement – and help you learn how to apply your newly-acquired skills to real-life settings. A variety of methods are used to assess your progress, allowing you to demonstrate your strengths as you study. These assessments include:

Case studies

Proposals

Dissertation