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Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration Programme Overview

  • Degree: Master of Business Administration – MBA (Awarded by Staffordshire University)
  • Duration: 19 months (Part-time)
  • Intake: October

WHY MBA?

Managers and leaders must possess the required competencies or the ability to apply their skillset together with an understanding of contemporary business issues and risks to succeed. Designed to offer those either in or embarking on careers in management or leadership the opportunity to succeed, the MBA aims for you to develop five key management and leadership competencies including strategic agility, organisational agility, customer focus, drive for results, and career ambition.

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    Systematise and perfect your management and leadership skills

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    Create outstanding advantages for career advancement

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    Broaden your horizons and improve your mindset for global business

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    Build professional and business networks

ACCELERATE YOUR PASSION TO LEAD WITH THE MBA AT BUV

The MBA offered by BUV provides a roadmap for developing your leadership skills, renewing your mindset and improving your ability in management. It is a qualification that will help you accelerate your passion and broaden your horizons through practical learning strategies and discussions on real-world business issues, ensuring that you will learn how to quickly adapt to the current fast-paced economy, and the development of the 4IR (The Fourth Industrial Revolution).

Our programme will allow you to learn from one another as well as from experienced faculty members, exposing you to unique insights from every corner of the globe. The underpinning approach and philosophy of this course is problem-based learning which refers to contemporary business issues and challenges.

This part-time MBA is designed for senior professionals and middle-level managers, requiring regular attendance at weekends and on weekday evenings.

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    Authentic British MBA degree, globally recognised

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    The MBA degree at BUV is provided by a highly ranked UK university – Staffordshire University and is accepted globally. The programme strictly follows the standards set by the UK Government and adheres to the framework specified by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, ensuring that its quality is of the highest level.

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    World-class quality education with 100% international faculty

    Master of Business Administration

    Our 100% international faculty brings together academics with extensive teaching experience as well as practical leadership experience to ensure all students are equipped with up-to-date management skills, leadership abilities and a solid mindset to enhance their career prospects or actualise their business plan.

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    360-degree perspective on business

    Master of Business Administration

    The MBA offered by BUV aims to help students improve core knowledge as well as develop comprehensive managerial skills to operate effectively in all aspects of business.

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    Top professional networking activities

    Master of Business Administration

    Extend your social network by meeting with a diverse range of talented business leaders from multiple industries - share and learn from the best.

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    State-of-the-art campus with support from advanced technology

    Master of Business Administration

    BUV’s state-of-the-art international campus environment with advanced learning technologies, including 100% digital learning materials, an online library with useful bibliography and support from our Learning Management System will provide world-class learning experiences.

Master of Business Administration

The MBA degree at BUV is provided by a highly ranked UK university – Staffordshire University and is accepted globally. The programme strictly follows the standards set by the UK Government and adheres to the framework specified by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, ensuring that its quality is of the highest level.

Master of Business Administration

Our 100% international faculty brings together academics with extensive teaching experience as well as practical leadership experience to ensure all students are equipped with up-to-date management skills, leadership abilities and a solid mindset to enhance their career prospects or actualise their business plan.

Master of Business Administration

The MBA offered by BUV aims to help students improve core knowledge as well as develop comprehensive managerial skills to operate effectively in all aspects of business.

Master of Business Administration

Extend your social network by meeting with a diverse range of talented business leaders from multiple industries - share and learn from the best.

Master of Business Administration

BUV’s state-of-the-art international campus environment with advanced learning technologies, including 100% digital learning materials, an online library with useful bibliography and support from our Learning Management System will provide world-class learning experiences.

Master of Business Administration

Course structure

The order of modules is subject to change depending on circumstance.

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurship and innovation are activities of utmost importance for firms and economies. This module will explore the role of entrepreneurship and innovation and how they occur within firms and economies. Additionally, the module will critically and practically appraise the developments in entrepreneurship and innovation studies and explore entrepreneurship and innovation in practice.

  • Financial Analysis in a Global Context  

    This module commences with an introduction to the subject including concepts and a discussion of relevant applications. This leads onto an overview of a contemporary financial reporting and analysis framework in a global context (including the international accounting standard) and aspects of the international regulatory system. Students will also study income and asset value measurement systems and underlying systems of preparing consolidated financial statements (comprehensive income, Statement of financial position, changes in equity and cash flows). Contemporary issues such as sustainability and the need for environment and social reporting will enhance the students’ ability to relate their learning to the global context.

  • Cross Cultural Management & Leadership

    This module focuses on how HRM and management strategies can be used effectively to improve organizational performance. The module examines approaches to cross-cultural management and leadership and critically evaluates the strategies used.

  • Risk Management for Sustainable Business

    An innovative module that covers the core principles of risk and uncertainty in a business context. These concepts are applied to the main ways to manage risk such as insurance and hedging within financial markets. The aim of the module is to provide clear strategies for decision-makers to deal with risk and uncertainty despite a rapidly changing and unpredictable external environment.

  • Strategy for Value Creation

    This module is focused on Strategic Management and involves understanding how organisations strategise both in a local and international context followed by the implementation and practice of strategy towards value creation and sustained competitive advantage.

  • Fintech & Data Analytics 

    This module commences with an introduction to the subject including concepts and a discussion of relevant applications. This leads onto an overview of a contemporary financial reporting and analysis framework in a global context (including the international accounting standard) and aspects of the international regulatory system. Students will also study income and asset value measurement systems and underlying systems of preparing consolidated financial statements (comprehensive income, Statement of financial position, changes in equity and cash flows). Contemporary issues such as sustainability and the need for environment and social reporting will enhance the students’ ability to relate their learning to the global context.

  • Final Project

    The purpose of this module is to equip participants with critical knowledge, theory and tools in support of leading and contributing to successful undertaking of an individual final Project. Apply all you have learned throughout the MBA alongside literature review and research to propose your solution to real-world problems, including those of your current organisations.

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Programme Outcomes

The key learning outcomes of the MBA course which flow down into all individual Module learning outcomes are:

  • Demonstrate a systematic awareness, understanding and knowledge of contemporary management and leadership issues in both a local and global context. (Knowledge and Understanding)
  • Demonstrate intellectual and entrepreneurial skills in the problem/practice-based application of management and leadership, together with a practical understanding of how established management and leadership techniques are applied in contemporary business applications. (Application)
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn and to take responsibility for continuing career Contextualise, analyse and learn from experience or simulated environments taking both local and global perspective on contemporary developments and research in management and leadership. (Learning)
  • Generate innovative and enterprising approaches and solutions to management and leadership challenges which inform decision making in effective business risk management. (Problem Solving)
  • Devise and apply valid problem/practice-based evaluation and investigative techniques to interpret complex business challenges and propose solutions. Demonstrate understanding of selected investigative techniques within contemporary business paradigms. (Enquiry)
  • Demonstrate a conceptual understanding and critical awareness of contemporary developments in management and leadership. Evaluate the rigour and validity of evaluation and relevance to contemporary issues in management and leadership. (Analysis)
  • Articulate complex business information, situations and scenarios based on critical awareness and knowledge, adapting to different audiences, circumstances and feedback using a variety of communication tools and approaches. (Communication)
  • Reflect on and demonstrate development of the underpinning management and leadership competencies to enhance employability and/or career advancement in positions of management and leadership. (Reflection)
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Lecturers

Assoc. Professor Jason MacVaugh

Born in the United States but raised and educated in the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom, Jason completed a BSc in Business Management from N.C. State University. Following graduation in 2000 he was employed in both in the UK and the USA banking sectors. In 2002, he completed an MSc in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations from Brunel, and subsequently in 2003, won a studentship for a PhD in Knowledge Management. In 2007, Jason took a position at the University of Gloucestershire where he completed his PhD thesis in 2009. Jason’s career includes teaching and research activities across international locations including: Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA, Italy and Tunisia.

Dr. Joao Fialho
MBA Programme Leader

Joao Fialho is Programme Leader of the MBA and Graduate Programmes at BUV. He holds a PhD in Mathematics of the University of Évora, Portugal. He has diverse practical working experience and teaching experience, in the areas of actuarial sciences, pricing, finance and data analysis, accumulated at the service of several multinational companies. Currently he also is partner and Chief Scientific Officer in 1 company in the sector of data analytics. In the last 9 years he has accumulated experience in Higher Education, having already taught in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia, accumulating positions of Department Director and research coordination.

Dr. Fialho is an active researcher in the field of differential equations, mathematical modelling, big data and data analytics, with proven experience by a wide range of international publications, books, and various communications at international conferences, in the area of mathematics and applications.

Dr. Shashi Chaudhary
Lecturer

Shashi has 7 years’ experience of teaching courses of Finance and Economics to Graduate and Undergraduate students in the top management institutes of Nepal.

He also has 5 years’ experience working closely with policy makers in the capacity of Deputy Director of the Central Bank of Nepal. He is very active in research activities and has credits for 9 research articles published in reputed journals.

“I always enjoy being with learners. For me, classroom is a workshop, where we interact, share and understand the things that help to transform knowledge into know-how.”

Dr. Jyotsna Bijalwan

Dr. Jyotsna Ghildiyal Bijalwan is an academic, an author and researcher with a diverse international work experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. She holds Graduation and Master degrees in Commerce from University of Mumbai, India. She is also a Master of Business Administration (Finance) and MPhil. She got her doctoral degree in Management from Uttarakhand Technical University, India.

Prof. Mark Spence
Visiting lecturer

Professor Mark Spence is Professor of Marketing at Bond University (Australia), where he has been dedicated to teaching and research for over 20 years with expertise in Consumer Behavior, Marketing Strategy, and Market Research.

Professor Spence boasts an impressive academic and working experience background:
– Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration. Major in Marketing, with a minor in Management/ MIS. at University of Arizona, USA.
– Master of Arts, Economics at San Jose State University, USA.
– Marketing Consultant at Ozone1 Pty Ltd, an Australian manufacturer and distributor of ozonation systems for water purification.
– Program Manager at Gnostic Concepts, Inc., a market research firm in the Silicon Valley.

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, Professor Mark Spence also conducts training sessions for international Senior Executives. With his extensive academic and practical experience in Marketing, Professor Mark Spence’s classes promisingly provide students with marketing knowledge and practical skills that meet the high demands of the future job market.

Andree Mangels
Visiting lecturer

With over 16 years of experience in management and human resources (HR) fields, Mr. Mangels has contributed to the success of numerous multinational companies in providing HR solutions, especially in Vietnam and Singapore. Currently, he holds the position of General Manager at ManpowerGroup Vietnam – The leading recruitment and HR consulting firm in the world.

Mr. Mangels possessed valuable degrees from prestigious universities around the world, including:
- Double-Masters in Business Administration & Economics – Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany

– Bachelor of Arts (Honours Degree), International Business – University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), UK

– Bachelor of Business, Marketing and Sales – Business Academy Bremen, Hamburg, Germany

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Master of Business Administration

Employability

The MBA offered by BUV is designed to develop you into business leaders of the future. Not only does it hone the critical skills you need, but it also gives your career plans the direction and momentum to get where you want to be. We help you succeed in your career by preparing you to enter blue-chip businesses at an advanced level or equipping them with the knowledge they need to start their own successful business. 

Our MBA graduates are well prepared with the ability to solve complex business problems, adapt to changes and manage diverse workforces.

  • Increase your edge: Our MBA provides you with the skills, real-life experience and industry acknowledged qualification you will need to stand out from the crowd in a competitive world.
  • Networking: Our MBA allows you to build contacts outside your own alumni group, and benefit from the expertise of high-quality industry speakers, respected faculty and staff, and – most importantly – potential employers.
  • Career-focused personal tutors: Helps you channel your new-found skills and experience, through one-to-one support, into a complete employability package, support you to develop an outstanding CV, extensive interview training and career planning skills.
  • Corporate partnerships: Our national and regional renowned partners play a crucial role in framing our MBA strategy, ensuring a real-world focus to our activity, as well as establishing a formal link between our students and the leaders of industry.
  • 360-degree perspective on business: Our MBA focus is on providing our students a 360-degree perspective on business and operations. The target for an MBA student is to achieve managerial positions, having core knowledge on Finance, Marketing and Risk will provide our students with sufficient knowledge to embrace the business in its full dimension.
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Admission Requirements

  1. Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution

For candidates who hold a Degree from UK institutions/ other international institutions/Vietnamese reputable institutions:

  •      First Class Degree or Second Class – First Division Degree:, no working experience required.
  •      Second Class – Second Division Degree: At least 2 years of full-time work experience after undergraduate degree.
  1. IELTS 6.5 (no sub-score less than 6.0) or equivalent English qualifications (For students who have achieved a 1st or 2.1 from a British degree this is not required.)
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Reference Letters from appropriate sources
  4. Admission interview

For more information, please contact your admission advisor.

Essay questions to be considered:

  • How do you feel an MBA will help your career and why? How has your work experience shaped this belief?
  • Discuss the greatest opportunities and threats that are affecting your business sector globally and specifically related to Vietnam.
  • Please give an example of when you have demonstrated leadership skills and/or a significant contribution to a team. Specifically highlight what your role was in the situation.
  • Looking at your particular skill set which areas do you feel need to be developed to support your career development?
  • Describe one occurrence that has exemplified you as an individual.
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WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY?

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Dang Le Huy
HongKong Land Vietnam

The MBA programme at BUV has allowed me to discuss theory as well as business with students from over 20 countries, allowing me to broaden my intercultural awareness and mindset.

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Nguyen Bich Diep
Clickable Impact Consulting Group

The MBA has not only given me knowledge of areas of management which I have not had direct experience of previously, it has given me the chance to develop the skills that I need to become a senior manager, the ability to ask the right questions, to lead diverse teams and understand the big picture, as well as allowing me to operate at the same level as those senior managers that I come into contact with.

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Trinh Thi Kim Chung
The United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS)

The faculty at BUV as well as visiting professors have given me a global view of areas of business as well as how business happens in other cultures and environments. Their experience and examples have allowed me to compare and contrast what I am doing in my organisation and what I can do for my future. It has provided insight into how we can be more competitive and successful.

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Nguyen Hong Ha
Grant Thornton Vietnam

I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet and interact with executives and leaders of International and Vietnamese companies, as well as political and diplomatic communities.

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Fees & Financial Aids

Fees

Tuition fee information for students enrolling from January 2024:

Tuition fee Other fees*  Total
VND 440,400,000  VND 121,128,000  VND 561,528,000 
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Application fee: 2,000,000 VND (The application fee is required in order to process your application and it is non-refundable.)
Registration fee: 1,500,000 VND

*Other Fees include Educational Resource Fee and Student Affairs Fee, and excludes international study trips. Education Resource Fee includes library, textbooks, handouts, examination fees, academic’s equipment, online studying accounts. Student Affairs Fee includes alumni, student clubs, societies, careers, skills activities, bus service and local trips.

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Scholarships and Financial Aids

These are the bursaries and scholarships applied to our MBA programme:

  • Early Bird bursaries: 10-20% discount on tuition fee*
  • Group discount: additional 5% tuition fee discount for groups of 2 students and above*
  • 100,000,000 VND scholarship for alumni of British University Vietnam
  • Vice Chancellor’s scholarship valued at 50% tuition fee for best student for each intake

* Number of sets is limited, please check with your Admission Advisor.

Bursaries and scholarships cannot be combined, except for Group discounts.

The British University Vietnam (BUV) scholarship fund was established in 2018 with the goal of giving students the opportunity to study UK undergraduate and graduate programs in an international standard educational environment in the country’s capital. With an aim to improve and increase accessibility to high-quality education, BUV has officially raised the fund’s value to 87 billion VND in the school year 2024 with hundreds of scholarships and financial aid made available.

You can visit our Scholarship page to find out more and check your eligibility.

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