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
The driving force behind ULTIMEKA Academy’s Executive MBA is to help experienced managers like you disrupt conventional ways of thinking to lead business transformations. The programme equips you with the key skills needed for modern global business management, helping you gain a competitive edge in your industry. Rooted in a learning-by-doing methodology, the degree emphasises directly applying what you learn to your day-to-day role, allowing you to demonstrate immediate impact in your organisation. This, combined with ULTIMEKA’s flexible learning, means your degree will complement your career, not get in the way of it.
With industries transforming faster than ever, organisations will require jobholders to be agile and tech-savvy. That’s why we’ve ensured our Executive MBA takes a digital-first, global, and contemporary approach to your learning, ensuring you gain the modern strategic, financial, and people skills you need to meet the current and future demands of a constantly evolving sector. Our esteemed lecturers bring a wealth of experience from senior roles in both the private and public sectors, along with significant academic expertise. They have designed the course in consultation with leading UK employers and our international alumni, so you can be confident your studies will provide you with the advanced skill set to become a future leader of tomorrow.
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The course is ideal for experienced managers who are looking to take their careers to the next level.Â
Course details and modules
Make your organisation the focal point of your Executive MBA
Combining management theory with real-world business application is at the heart of what we do. That’s why we offer the valuable opportunity to follow a single narrative throughout your studies: your organisation. At each stage, you’ll be able to apply your current work environment to your assessments, examining your organisation from a fresh perspective and adding to your management expertise and credentials with every module.
Become a confident leader in today’s business landscape
Our course is carefully curated to incorporate real-life case studies, offering content that mirrors the challenges and dynamics of today’s business world. These case studies are drawn from various industries and workplaces so that all students have the opportunity to apply their learning and leverage their understanding in context. We also ensure our module content remains relevant and aligned with industry standards to keep you at the forefront of current developments.
- Competitive Strategy
- Leading Global Teams and Organisations
- Financial Management
- Contemporary Marketing Communications Planning
- Managing Digital Transformation and InnovationÂ
- Project AnalyticsÂ
- Business Transformation Project
How do we assess you?
No exams in sight! Instead, we’ve designed innovative assessments to allow you to demonstrate your strengths and put your new knowledge into practice in real-world scenarios. This includes live projects and client briefs, virtual internships, writing case studies and reports, delivering presentations, and creating proposals. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply both assignments and an original research project relating to a management issue relevant to your role and organisation.
Experience a collaborative learning environment
Connect with peers at similar career stages, share ideas, and expand your global network.
Our Executive MBA emphasises community-driven learning and reflection. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded individuals at the same stage of their careers, providing an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and collaborate. The international cohort on the programme adds another exciting dimension, bringing diverse perspectives and enriching your course content through personal and cultural experiences.Â
Industry guest speakers from around the world
Throughout our Executive MBA course, we introduce industry guest speakers who bring their valuable experiences to the table through engaging lectures and talks. You’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world management insights directly from these skilled professionals, leveraging their expertise to supplement your studies. You can then apply these insights to enrich your learning journey.Â
Pathways
We provide the opportunity to focus on a specialised degree in finance or data analytics.
Executive MBA Finance: Develop your skills in financial decision-making with the ‘Analysing Business and Financial Performance’ and ‘Managing Strategic Finance and Risk’ modules.
Executive MBA Data Anlytics: Develop deeper insights into the data that drives business success and disrupt conventional ways of thinking with the ‘Analysing Big Data’ and ‘Managing Cloud Based Business Solutions’ modules.
MBA Global: If you don’t meet the entry requirements for our Executive MBA degree because of limited work experience, take a look at our MBA course, which has been designed for those with limited or no previous work or managerial experience.Â
Study options
The course is also available to students via our platform This gives you the convenience of being able to study worldwide, providing you with the same high standards of teaching but with lower tuition fees.
Online learning
How does it work?
Studying this course online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with ULTIMEKA Academy from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location. Â
Our online students study their degree through a platform which provides everything you need to study at the Academy. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and access to our Library Portal. The portal includes an extensive digital library including thousands of journal titles, eBooks, and academic and industry databases which you can use to research your assignments and projects.Â
ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.Â
Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Academy community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.Â
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.
Standard entry requirements
To be eligible for the Masters in Business Administration, we need to see that you have:
- A UK bachelor’s degree at second class level (2.2) or an equivalent international qualification
- 2 years of work experience in a management role.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element); or equivalent
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English; 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 an English Proficiency letter.Â
Don’t have prior work experience?
For those without prior work experience, we have an MBA programme that could be the perfect fit.Our Global MBAÂ has been designed to help students like you not only complete a full MBA, but also use their qualification as an entryway into a management position.
Non-standard entry requirements
We’re happy to receive an application from you if you have substantial management experience (typically 5 years) and can show us that you have the motivation to study this programme.Â
We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study this course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experience.
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
Ready to upskill and join the elite ranks of business management? A Master of Business Administration degree is the gold standard for employers looking for leadership potential. Our modern, international learning approach means your accredited Executive MBA will give you the edge in the eyes of employers worldwide. Whether you want to progress with your current organisation or to take on a new challenge, the ULTIMEKA Academy Executive MBA provides the tools you need to unlock your full potential.
What can the Executive MBA degree do for me?
During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to build on your existing skills and experiences using the latest developments in business, helping you become a better manager and upskill to a more senior-level role. Because you’ll focus on adopting modern perspectives and taking a wider view of business issues, you’ll find the skills you develop are transferable to a range of industries and roles. Whilst studying, you will:
- Become equipped with leading-edge skills, knowledge, and experience to meet the requirements of Industry 4.0.Â
- Learn the latest industry developments and apply your experience to global and contemporary business theories and practices.
- Demonstrate you can apply your knowledge and skills at a strategic level.
- Complete projects or tasks that directly improve your organisation’s success.
- Develop communication and interpersonal skills required for key positions in the industry.
- Use problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions to modern business challenges.
What can I do after Graduation?
A comprehensive survey by Accenture in 2020 revealed that 74% of jobs were likely to change significantly over the next five years. Â In a post-pandemic world, industries are rapidly transforming, with 95% of positions requiring jobholders to be upskilled in digital technology.
Because we’ve aligned our Executive MBA with the latest developments in business management , graduates of this degree will be ready to lead these transformations and take on senior-level roles within national and international organisations across the public and private sectors.
