MBA - Strategic & Sustainable Leadership
Postgraduate
Develops the ability to think strategically, evaluate complex organisational challenges, make ethical decisions, and lead people and resources toward sustainable goals.
The MBA – Strategic & Sustainable Leadership pathway is designed for professionals who want to lead organisations through change while balancing performance, long-term value creation, responsible governance, and sustainability considerations.
The pathway develops the ability to think strategically, evaluate complex organisational challenges, make ethical decisions, and lead people and resources toward sustainable goals. It is especially relevant for managers moving into broader leadership, transformation, governance, and strategic planning responsibilities.
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Overview
Students build a strong foundation across leadership, finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, data-informed management, and applied research. The programme encourages learners to examine how strategic choices affect employees, stakeholders, organisational resilience, competitive position, and long-term sustainability.
The Strategic Management Project provides an opportunity to investigate a real organisational challenge and develop evidence-based recommendations. This supports the development of leaders who can connect strategic vision with practical implementation, change management, responsible decision-making, and measurable organisational outcomes.
Awarding Body: Plymouth Marjon University (University of St Mark & St John), Plymouth, UK
Final Award: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specialisation: Strategic & Sustainable Leadership
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 pathway supports professionals aiming to take on senior roles involving strategy, organisational development, governance, sustainability, and transformation. Career directions will vary by sector and prior professional experience.
Potential Career Directions
- Strategic Planning Manager
- Corporate Strategy Manager
- Sustainability Manager
- Organisational Development Manager
- Transformation Manager
- Operations Director
- Governance or Corporate Affairs Manager
- Business Improvement Manager
- Leadership and Strategy Consultant
- Progression to doctoral-level study in business, leadership, sustainability, or related fields, subject to entry requirements
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