MBA by flexible learning

The Henley MBA by Flexible Learning is a part-time programme delivered through a blend of face-to-face workshops, peer group learning team activities, on-line and off-line individual and group self-study methods. Over the 3 years of the programme, individuals study and share experiences with similar experienced professionals from a wide variety of managerial backgrounds.

From the very first day, you will learn to apply familiar management competences in business environments and to think and apply the tools from each stage and numerous projects into your organisation. This important part of the programme ensures you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in your working environment and business context.

The programme has a number of aims for its programme members, including:

• Developing a strategic, holistic and integrated perspective of business, organisations and management
• Integrating theory and practice through an approach that combines academic rigour with practitioner relevance
• Providing personal development opportunities to support individuals’ development of management capability and capacity to work in and lead teams in different situations

Content

Stage one - You will gain a better understanding of the changing reality of management and leadership in the 21st Century and the role you play as a manager. There are three workshops which cover all the core modules in the first stage AND a compulsory MBA Starter Workshop.

• Managing People and Performance (2 days)
• Managing Processes, Systems and Projects (2 days)
• Managing Financial Resources and Personal Development development plans and personality. (3 days in total)

Stage two - You will gain insight and knowledge into the strategic aspects of modern business. There are three workshop which cover all three core modules:

• Strategic and International Business (2 days)
• Corporate Finance and Governance and Personal Development Building career/building competence (3 days in total)
• Strategic Marketing (2 days)

Stage three - You will complete three workshops which cover the core modules and prepare you for the final project

• Leadership and Change. This workshop includes a 1 day session on research methods Manager as Investigator (3 days in total)
• Reputation and Responsibility (2 days)
• Management Challenge (2 days)

At the end of stage one and two, there are optional one-day workshops which help you prepare for the examinations.

Entry Requirements

Our MBA by Flexible Learning programme is designed for experienced practicing managers. Most already have 9 years postgraduate work experience. Sharing your experience with fellow programme members enriches your learning.

To join a Henley MBA programme you will need:

• Three year's management experience (PDF-53 KB)
• Good first degree or equivalent professional or international qualification
• Evidence of competence in English -English language requirements (PDF-66 KB)
• For the Flexible Learning/Executive programmes you must be able to gain access to company data for assignment purposes

Structure
At Henley you won't study a series of seemingly unrelated disciplines but three completely integrated stages, representing major business challenges, that build towards your final MBA qualification.

Together they cover business management from every practical and theoretical angle, giving you powerful tools and decision-making techniques for your career.

• Stage 1 - Managing the organisation (Year One)
  You will start your MBA with a compulsory 3 day MBA Starter Workshop which takes place on our Greenlands campus. In Stage One, there are an additional four workshops, each lasting two or three days. You can choose to stay on at Greenlands after the Starter Workshop and complete all four additional modules OR by joining your peers for workshops spread throughout the academic year and which are held at the Greenlands campus.
• Stage 2 - Making business choices (Year Two)
  There are four workshops at Greenlands each lasting two or three days
• Stage 3 - Making a difference (Year Three)
  There are three workshops at Greenlands each lasting two or three days

The Personal Development module runs through all stages of the Henley MBA and enables you to take control of your learning and career goals, becoming a more effective manager to the benefit of your organisation.