Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Postgraduate
Advanced business coursework with applied doctoral research, enabling students to connect rigorous research with real-world organisational challenges.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA), offered by AIC Campus in partnership with Plymouth Marjon University, UK, is a one-year postgraduate programme designed for aspiring and current business leaders who want to strengthen their strategic, managerial, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
The programme develops a broad understanding of organisations and their external environment, with emphasis on strategic leadership, ethical decision-making, innovation, sustainable management, finance, entrepreneurship, and the effective use of data and information. Students are encouraged to connect academic learning with real organisational challenges and evidence-based solutions.
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Overview
The MBA provides a professional and forward-looking learning experience for individuals working across SMEs, large organisations, not-for-profit settings, and entrepreneurial ventures. It is structured to help learners interpret complex business situations, evaluate strategic options, communicate effectively, and lead positive organisational change.
Reflective and peer-to-peer learning are central to the programme. The Strategic Management Project allows students to apply research, enquiry, and strategic analysis to a real-world business issue, supporting the development of confident, ethical, and capable leaders who can manage complexity and contribute to sustainable organisational success.
Awarding Body: Plymouth Marjon University (University of St Mark & St John), Plymouth, UK
Final Award: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pathway: General MBA
Duration: 1 Year
Mode: Weekend programme with online live/recorded delivery, monthly face-to-face classes at AIC Campus Colombo, and workshops/seminars
Course Outline
Course Modules
The AIC Campus programme brief specifies the following six core MBA modules, totalling 180 credits:
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits |
| BUAM01 | Strategic Leadership | 30 |
| BUAM02 | Finance and Strategy | 30 |
| BUAM03 | Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation | 30 |
| BUAM04 | Strategic Management of Data and Information | 30 |
| BUAM05 | Management Project Methods | 20 |
| BUAM06 | Strategic Management Project | 40 |
| Total | 180 |
Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet the following general requirements. Final admission is subject to review and approval by AIC Campus and Plymouth Marjon University:
- Applicants should normally hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification appropriate for postgraduate study.
- Relevant professional and managerial experience may be considered as part of the admission decision, subject to AIC Campus and Plymouth Marjon University approval.
- Applicants must demonstrate English-language competency that meets the University’s requirements. Final eligibility should be confirmed by AIC Campus Admissions before enrolment.
Schedule
- Duration: 1 Year
- Mode: Weekend programme with online live/recorded delivery, monthly face-to-face classes at AIC Campus Colombo, and workshops/seminars
Career Prospects
The general MBA pathway supports professionals seeking broader leadership responsibility across business functions. Its combination of strategy, finance, innovation, data-informed management, and applied research can support progression into senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and cross-functional leadership roles.
Potential Career Directions
- General Manager
- Business Unit Manager
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Management Consultant
- Commercial Manager
- Entrepreneur / Business Owner
- Corporate Planning or Transformation Manager
- Progression to doctoral-level study such as a DBA or PhD, subject to the relevant entry requirements
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