Programme summary for MBA Islamic Finance

About the programme

• UEL has a long record of delivering postgraduate programmes at a local, regional, national and international level.
• The MBA benefits from the perspective and experience given through the successful operation of MBA programmes both in the UK and overseas, especially in Malaysia and in Europe.
• The MBA provides a flexible credit based programme leading towards a higher degree in business and management with a strong focus on the application of theory to practice.
• Provides an opportunity for managers to become familiar with current academic discourse and business and management research.
• Previous experience shows that the UEL MBA significantly contributes to career prospects, including promotion, pay and increased job satisfaction.
• The UEL MBA enhances understanding of business life.
• The programme is based within a purpose built postgraduate campus in Docklands where there is dedicated post graduate study and break out area, ‘The Molex Suite’. The centre aims to provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment in which management education is developed.
• The MBA exploits the industrial links generated by through our Knowledge Dock within the Docklands and zone 2 regeneration area.
• The programme can be delivered on a fulltime or part time mode of study to suit the needs of busy managers.

Programme structure

The MBA is a 180 Level M credit programme and is offered in a full time and part time mode of study. Entry is at 2 points per year, in September and February. All full time cohorts are provided with 12 months tuition and 3 months self directed study. Those who commence their programmes in September can complete in 12 calendar months. Given the exigencies of university vacations those who commence in February can complete in 15 calendar months. For those students taking advantage of the extra semesters study in Washington DC, they would be expected to take this opportunity between semester A and semester B thus extending their programme of study. They would recommence their semester B studies in the following September. Students wishing to take advantage of this option must advise admissions at the time of application.

Part time study on campus at UEL is available in daytime only mode. In line with the current University framework for the delivery of post graduate degrees the programme consists of four, 30 L eve l M credit, core modules and one 60 credit Level M, dissertation module. All students would be expected to follow the programme of study shown below;
Overall Structure
MBA 30 M level credit modules

• International Marketing and Operational Product/Service Delivery.
• Islamic Banking & Finance.
• International Human Resource Management.
• International Business Strategy.

MBA  60 M Level credit dissertation module;
Here there is a choice between participation in a business simulation or completion of a management dissertation. The business simulation will act as a vehicle for further research for the writing of the managemet dissertation. The dissertation MUST be written in the area of Islamic Finance. The reason for this choice is that the university recognises that due to the large full time over-seas  cohorts, access to relevant company data for the management report might be limited to their home countries only. The business simulation will act as a vehicle for further research. The business simulation will act as a vehicle for further research for the writing of the managemet dissertation. The dissertation MUST be written in the area of Islamic Finance. There will be a research-planning component to this module, which will take place in the second semester.
Each module will be delivered in one semester and will be one semester in duration. Students will be expected to have successfully completed all other modules before attempting the Management Dissertation (unless AEL conditions apply). The dissertation module will be offered in each semester.

Career opportunities

The MBA is a recognised qualification of managerial competence at a strategic level and as such exemptions are granted by numerous professional organisations.. It also opens the way for continuing personal and professional development. Many of our graduates have gained significant promotion upon completion of the programme.

Support

The programme aims to provide consistent and continuing support for students through staff involved in teaching, administration and programme management. The MBA (Islamic Finance) Programme Director will act as overall tutor to all students on the programme.

A pivotal role is played by the Student Support Centre, This Centre is staffed by a team of professional administrators, and offers a range of services, support and advice in key areas. An example would include: enrolment and accommodation queries; requests for letters to the Home Office; reference letters for work and for bank accounts, and general assessment queries. Most student support needs can be met directly by Support Centre staff, who work closely with the academic tutors. They are also able to refer students for more specialist support and guidance on counseling, careers etc.

In general support is provided through,

• Accessible and supportive module tutors.
• Student support centre with dedicated staff.
• Induction process that aims to develop key skills for UK study.
• An ongoing parallel support programme of English language and study skills.
• An on-line facility for learning skills.
• Large learning resource facility with on-line database.
• Lecture notes and handouts available on UEL Plus
• On-line textbook resources.
• Self-study areas.
• Access to large on-site restaurant facilities.

Admission

For admission to postgraduate business and management programmes, applicants normally need to have either:

• An undergraduate honours degree from a recognised/accredited university with a minimum 2.2 classification, or equivalent
• Pass in a recognised Premaster’s or Master’s Qualifying Programme

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education postgraduate programmes.
Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. Therefore such applicants must be able to demonstrate and evidence that they have the required learning outcomes as listed in the modules for which they are seeking exemption.
Postgraduate applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.
Candidates are also recommended to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.

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