About

Henley's new-generation Full-time MBA for the next generation of business professionals

At Henley, we passionately believe that tomorrow's outstanding leaders and great business professionals not only need to acquire practical skills and business acumen - they also need to be immersed in an environment that is dedicated to making them the very best they can be. At Henley we create a learning environment that is focused on you. The Henley MBA will harness your business intuition and empower you to apply it intelligently. We will help you reflect on the knowledge you acquire and gain a bigger picture of business and the wider world. Our MBA is a personal one, we will get to know you and be with you on every step of your journey. It is unique - and that is why we are proud to call it the Henley MBA.

Download our 1 page introduction to the Full-Time MBA (PDF-200KB)

Your outcomes

• A globally-recognised MBA from the world-famous Henley Business School
• Career acceleration
• A deeper understanding of global business best-practice
• The confidence to take on new challenges - and succeed
• Access to a top-tier worldwide network of 30,000 alumni.

Get where you want to be, faster

• Unique, collaborative and personal applied learning approach
• Focus on international business, leadership and corporate reputation
• Leading international faculty at the top of their game
• International study visit option (at additional cost)
• Applied business project or an in-company project
• Emphasis on personal development
• Career-focused with dedicated support and advice
• Based at Whiteknights campus, University of Reading.

Read about our 2012 MBA scholarship winners

Entry requirements

Our 12 month full time MBA programme is designed for high potential individuals who are eager to advance their careers and develop longer term leadership capabilities.

To join the Full-time Henley MBA programme you will need work experience (PDF-39 KB)

• A minimum of three years relevant post-graduate work experience
• A good first degree or equivalent professional or international qualification
• A well balanced GMAT (average score to be approximately 640)
• Evidence of competence in English - if English is not your first language we require IELTS (overall 7.0). Candidates who have an IELTS score of 6.5 must complete the pre-sessional programme (6 weeks) English language requirements (PDF-66 KB).

Structure

The Full-time MBA programme is structured in three consecutive stages. The programme is based on a modular format consisting of at least nine core modules and an elective. Examples of elective areas could include: corporate finance and governance, international business, brand management, international real estate management, international human resource management, enterprise information management.

Each module will comprise of a number of teaching sessions alongside group work and individual study. Modules in stages 1 and 2 will have an assignment and an examination. Two core modules in stage 3 will be assessed by assignment. Elective modules will have a variety of assessment methods.

At the end of stage 3 you will have the opportunity to attend a week-long study visit to an overseas location, where Henley has a developed network and strong footprint. You will also have a choice between completing a dissertation or carrying out an applied business project. Students who opt for the project will take an additional elective in stage 2.

• Full-time MBA structure and diagram (PDF-266 KB)
• The Full-Time MBA Study Schedule (PDF-140 KB)

Content

Stage 1: Managing the organisation

• Managing human resources
• Operations management
• Financial management
• Marketing management
• Personal Development
• Study skills for managers
  

Stage 2: Making choices

• Management in an international context
• Strategy
• Elective module
• Personal Development
• Study skills for managers
  

Stage 3: Making a difference

• Leadership and change
• Reputation and responsibility
• International study visit
• Business project or dissertation
• Personal Development
• Study skills for managers

Careers

Henley Business School understands that your key motivation for doing a full-time MBA is to develop yourself as an individual and accelerate your career. We have placed your personal and career development at the heart of your MBA. We start planning your career from day one. You will follow a dedicated programme to prepare you for the international job market. Personal development is weaved throughout all stages of your MBA.

Our integrated approach to careers includes:

• Workshops to develop the skills needed to promote yourself during and after the MBA.
  
• Career advice
  
• Access to an exclusive internet based tool MBA Networker aimed at raising your profile with international recruiters and major employers.
  
• Networking and mentoring with MBAs from our Executive MBA programme.