Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy MBA
Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy MBA
Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
Time investment
2.5 years part time
Language
English
Location
Online
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Course Overview
- Develop a critical understanding of contemporary management and current business challenges.
- Gain a strong grasp of business administration concepts, frameworks, and decision-making tools.
- Take responsibility for solving complex business problems with limited or uncertain data.
- Demonstrate adaptability, collaboration, and ethical leadership across various business contexts.
- Design effective data collection strategies to support business decisions and case presentations.
- Understand the relationship between circular economy principles and sustainable development.
- Reflect on and plan your professional development in circular economy, innovation, and enterprise.
Course Details
Developed in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the University of Bradford’s Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy MBA combines core MBA fundamentals with cutting-edge circular economy concepts.
On this fully online degree, you’ll benefit from the expertise of the University of Bradford’s renowned School of Management faculty, complemented by industry leaders and circular economy pioneers. Expand your network and gain global perspectives on sustainable business practices.
Begin your learning journey by mastering essential MBA disciplines such as accounting, economics, marketing, and leadership.
These fundamental skills will lay the groundwork for your development as a well-rounded business leader, preparing you to navigate the complexities of modern enterprises.
From there, you’ll transition into circular economy concepts, exploring innovative ideas like regenerative product design, new circular business models, and strategies for implementing circular practices within organisations.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of key topics such as reverse logistics and supply chain management, which are essential to driving positive change in sustainable enterprises.
Through this comprehensive approach, you’ll learn to integrate circular economy principles into your overall business strategy and operations.
By applying these principles, you’ll be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to create a meaningful, lasting impact in any industry, while helping organisations transition to a more sustainable future.
As you progress through the MBA, you’ll cultivate the leadership skills needed to champion sustainability in any business.
You’ll learn to embed circular economy principles across all aspects of business operations, from strategic planning to marketing, empowering you to make a lasting environmental and economic impact.
You’ll also gain the expertise to lead the transition towards a more sustainable future, driving change in your organisation and the wider business community.
The University of Bradford’s School of Management is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide, holding the prestigious Triple Crown of accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.
This rare distinction recognises the university’s commitment to the highest standards in business education, ensuring that your MBA qualification will be globally recognised and highly valued by employers around the world.
With over 25 years of experience in delivering Distance Learning MBA programmes, the University of Bradford has developed a robust, flexible, and highly effective online learning environment tailored to meet the needs of working professionals.
Its blended learning approach combines self-paced study, live online sessions, and interactive collaborative discussions. This structure ensures you receive support at every step, helping you stay engaged and on track as you progress through the programme.
Additional information
Work experience:
You must have at least three years of management or leadership work experience, which can be from any industry, including both private and public sectors, and charitable organisations.
Academic and professional achievements:
You should have a good first degree awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification.
If you don’t have a first degree or professional qualifications you’ll need to demonstrate significant management or business leadership experience (normally at least eight years).
We will also consider an academic recommendation based on interview.
Numeracy and literacy competencies:
You’ll be require evidence of numeracy and literacy competencies. You may also be required to complete an authorised online aptitude test such as the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or school equivalent (The Bradford Test).
If English is not your first language, we may need evidence of your proficiency in English through a recognised test (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE-A). You’ll be required to achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5, or equivalent.
If you have not taken an English test, but have extensive experience of working and being taught in English, then we may be able to waive the requirement for a formal test.
This MBA programme is a part-time, distance learning degree that can be completed in two to three years.
Assessment methods vary by module and include individual and group assignments, online quizzes, presentations, and a final management project.
Graduates of this unique MBA are well-positioned for cross-industry leadership roles, including:
- Sustainability Director
- Circular Economy Consultant
- Innovation Manager
- Supply Chain Strategist
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Circular Business Model Designer
- Sustainable Product Development Lead
Your Questions
It couldn’t be easier!
Step 1.
Select the course you would like to enrol on and pay online via our online secure payment system.
Step 2.
You will then receive an email containing a registration link and password
Step 3.
Using that login, complete and return the registration paperwork along with your proof of ID and send it through to [email protected]
Step 4.
Within 72 hours you will then receive another email containing your login details to our e-learning platform Moodle, all your tutor details and learner support information.
Step 5.
Your tutor will then arrange your full induction to discuss your support needs and course study details.
You’re now on your way to completing your next qualification!
All our online courses come with the offer of a payment plan if the value is over £199. With an initial deposit of only £199, why not take advantage of our interest-free payment today? You will find the payment plan breakdown for each individual course on the course page itself. Our public or open courses are required to be paid upfront.
• 121 Tutor support for all online courses
• Access to fully interactive online digital resources (including CMI’s management Direct)
• Flexible course start dates to suit you
• Learning and development that fits in with your lifestyle and work commitments
• Interest-free payment plans are available for all courses
• Nationally accredited, locally delivered.
• Excellent awarding body audit reports
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That all depends on what route you decide to take. Our clients that join our public courses or dedicated blended programs will gain their qualification at the end of the course. With online distance learning, it depends on the qualification being undertaken. Please click here for a guide of how long each of our courses should take.
The E-Learning portal is a web-based learning platform that we have invested in to give our learners the best possible experience. Fully customised for BBE, its based on the award-winning Moodle software.
Learners can complete and upload or download and complete offline before uploading to their login area. All work is marked and assessed from within the learning platform with allowing tutors and learners to automatically notify each other when a process has been completed. It stores all communication centrally and is the system that allows learners to be able to work on any device by downloading the App.
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Who are the awarding body?
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is an accredited professional institution for management based in the UK. Their corporate strategy is to create the better led and managed organisations by increasing the number and standard of professionally qualified managers. A CMI qualification will help managers who want to sharpen their professional edge and enhance their effectiveness, membership offers access to qualifications, courses & mentoring. You can also achieve the ultimate management accolade, Chartered Manager status. Uniquely we provide unrivalled leaner support as every customer gains access to CMI Management Direct.
