WHAT MAKES ULTIMEKA SPECIAL?
Education for everyone, everywhere
Whether you're constrained by location, cost, time, or other life commitments, we're passionate about giving you access to higher education that fits into your busy, modern life.
You decide how and where to study
We offer a wide range of flexible undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in both our online and blended study modes.
Full support both online and on-site
We're also proud to offer non-standard entry, meaning your work experience and previous qualifications are taken into account when assessing your application.
Strong focus on employability
You will gain in-depth subject knowledge and transferable skills that employers from a huge range of industries will value. Many of our courses at ULTIMEKA Academy are also accredited by leading professional bodies in the UK.
Course Overview
Our new MBA course has been specifically developed to provide you with a gateway to management and leadership roles. Whether you already have management experience, or preparing for your first role in business, this MBA qualification will provide you with the skills and competence you need to excel in your career.
The ideal option if you’re fresh out of your undergraduate degree or have limited work experience, this course gives you the unique opportunity to use your MBA qualification as a gateway into a managerial role. You’ll develop in-depth industry knowledge of contemporary business operations and the ability to apply emerging trends and innovations to leverage strategic business transformations. Through its focus on the most up-to-date, practice-based learning, the course will help you gain the specialised skills required to start a successful career in today’s dynamic business environment.Â
You’ll also be introduced to state-of-the-art virtual business simulations, helping you in responding to the many opportunities and challenges you might face in your future management role. By placing professional development at its core, you’ll graduate from the MBA with the workplace readiness to enter the business world with confidence.
That means that by the end of the course, you’ll have developed the real-world skills needed to lead and manage in today’s agile working environment. This, combined with your knowledge of how to  drive positive business change will give you a powerful, modern skillset sought after by leading employers in a range of exciting industries.
Course details and modules
This MBA will engage and inspire you through course modules that have been devised by our experienced business and management practitioners to give your studies a ‘real world’ focus. Our use of live client case studies and practice-based learning will build your confidence in making strategic managerial decisions and provide you with in-demand skills for your future career.
Throughout the course you’ll be encouraged to work closely with your peers, exchanging your professional experiences to learn and grow as a group. This will help you establish an international network of fellow professionals with whom you can continue to build inspiring relationships long after your degree comes to a close you complete your studies with us.
You’ll also be taught by an expert and skilled academic team with a diverse mix of business practitioner, consultancy, and research experience, and with some having published in leading-edge academic journals.
- Professional Practice in Business & Management (20 credits)
- Competitive Strategy (20 credits)
- Financial Management (20 credits)
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
- Leading People (20 credits)
- Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
- Business Project (60 credits)
How do we assess you?
Assessments
Unlike on more traditional business degrees, you won’t be sitting any exams on this course. Assessments on this MBA have been designed to help you apply your learning to real-word scenarios by engaging in live client case studies and business simulations. This means you’ll have the opportunity to align your studies to how you can help transform your future organisation’s operations and functions once you have completed the course.Â
Practice-driven
Your course assessments will be practice-driven, drawing from your learning material , while also encouraging discussion and collaboration with your international peers. This modern approach will encourage you to apply your knowledge to new organisational challenges within both local and global contexts.
Virtual simulations
During your studies you’ll have the opportunity to use virtual simulations to predict, model, and scenario build for future business decisions and operations, enabling you to respond to real life opportunities and challenges that may appear in your future managerial or leadership roles. Through these virtual simulations, you’ll have the freedom to try out different solutions within a safe environment, without the potential consequences that could arise from ‘trial and error’ in the real world. This will help you build up confidence in decision-making, preparing you for the hands-on experience of real-world business practice.Â
Other assessment methods
Throughout the course you’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning through additional assessments. Designed with industry feedback to meet the needs of today’s employers, each assessment will impart both subject knowledge and desirable workplace skills. These include:Â
- Transformation plan
- Group workÂ
- Negotiated assessmentÂ
- Personal audit
- Presentation
- Critical reflection
- Portfolio
- Podcasts/Vodcasts
- Marketing plan and social media campaign
- Project/consultancy report
Study options
The course is also available to students via our platform. This gives you the convenience of being able to study from anywhere in the UK or worldwide, providing you with the same high standards of teaching but with lower tuition fees.Â
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Part-time online learning
How does it work?
Studying your degree online with ULTIMEKA Academy means you can earn your degree from anywhere in the world without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location. Our online students study their degree through our platform.
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Entry requirements
At ULTIMEKA Academy we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn’t a clear pathway to this degree – we are more than happy to discuss your application.
What do you need to study with us?
Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can join us, wherever you are.
That’s why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection. With this one tool, you’ll be able to access information, advice, support, learning materials and our online library, as well as create assignments, keep notes, and collaborate with other students effectively.Â
Eligibility
To be eligible for our MBA, you should normally have:
A bachelor’s degree at 2.2 or above, or international equivalent. If your degree was completed over 5 years ago, you will be required to submit a CV with your application.
Applicants who hold professional qualifications and have 2 years relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply.Â
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent.
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide the above evidence of English proficiency.
Before you start studying
Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.
Career prospects
The skills you gain on this course will be transferable to the public and private sector, so the opportunities are endless. By providing you with the same competencies as a traditional MBA, this MBA degree  will give you the portfolio you need to demonstrate senior-level leadership, enhancing your CV for current and future employers.
What will the MBA do for me?
You’ll graduate from the course with a full MBA and hands-on managerial and technical experience, giving you the tools you need to power successful business management. You’ll also have expanded your knowledge of contemporary business fundamentals and practices , all within a real-world context. Due to this focus on the practical application of your syllabus, you’ll find that the knowledge and expertise you’ve gained is valuable across diverse professional roles.
This course provides you with the valuable opportunity to:
- Understand and apply the management and leadership skills required to succeed in the contemporary business environment. Â
- Explore the analytical challenges presented by Big Data sets.Â
- Evaluate the contribution of technology to inform the development of innovative strategic plans and competitive advantage.Â
- Analyse the effectiveness of technology relevant to contemporary business management and transformations.Â
- Develop your managerial and leadership skills
What can I do after Graduation ?
The MBA will help you develop the right skills and knowledge to accelerate your career to a senior leadership role in business management, change, and transformation. Whether you want to join or continue working for an already established business, start your own company, or become a consultant, the course will give you everything you need to explore multiple career paths. Some roles you may want to consider after graduation include:Â
- Marketing Manager
- HR Manager
- Business Consultant
- Management Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Product Manager
Our MBA students have gone onto earn up to £82,600 within 2 years of graduation*
* Source: 2020/21 Graduate Outcomes Survey
