MASTER

YOUR
FUTURE
 ISDC GLOBAL BUSINESS
SCHOOL, UAE
ISDC Global Business School is an
offshoot of International Skill
Development Corporation, a company
started to impart skill development for
tomorrow. Today, ISDC operates in 120
countries through a network of partners
that facilitate professional and
vocational education with higher
education institutions.
Our range of education portfolio includes
programs and services catering to the
demand of all age groups and industries.
We work with schools, colleges,
universities, and governments across the
globe to promote our suite of
professional and academic qualifications
that foster sustainable growth for
inculcating future skills.
IGBS is a proud transnational education
partner of the University of the West of
Scotland to award bachelor’s and
master’s degree programs with
high-quality standards.
UNIVERSITY OF THE
WEST OF SCOTLAND
University of the West of Scotland
(UWS) is one of the UK’s largest
modern universities, and aims to have
a transformational influence on the
economic, social and the cultural
development, both in the West of
Scotland, and beyond. The University
occupies an integral position within
Scotland's proud tradition of
excellence in education.
Offering career - focused and
vocationally-relevant qualifications,
UWS graduates are equipped with the
vital skills to make an immediate
contribution to industry, business,
public, and third - sector Organizations.
The University provides relevant, high
quality, inclusive higher education and
innovative and useful research. UWS
offers Bachelors, Masters and
Research degree options.
MBA
(MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION)

Our internationally respected Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree reflects

the evolving nature of business and the global challenges facing business leaders. Our
MBA will develop your:

Strategic Business Enquiring and

Analytical Skills Intuition Adaptive Thinking

Essential core business knowledge and understanding is provided, alongside a strong

emphasis on developing the applied managerial skills vital for effective business leaders.
The selection of option modules offers one of three specialist areas: International
Business, International Business and Finance or Supply Chain Management & Logistics.

UWS MBA produces high calibre graduates who can effectively respond to unpredictable
challenges in globally competitive business environments. It provides essential core
business knowledge and understanding with a strong emphasis on developing the applied
managerial skills vital for effective business leaders.

Graduating from the MBA will enhance your professional network and open doors to the
world of better opportunities.
THE
UWS MBA
Students Graduate With Internationally
Recognised Qualification,
Ready To Succeed in The Job Market!
MBA IN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MBA in International Business programme gives students an opportunity to enhance
their pre-existing skills and take their career to new heights. It qualifies them to take up a
controlling position in the ever-changing global market. Throughout the programme’s
course, students will learn to adjust to different international business situations and
develop new skills.

The programme covers topics like global & international business operations,
leadership, business economics, management analysis, and financial
management. Successfully graduating from MBA entitles students to become
an active member of the Chartered Management Institute, which plays an
instrumental role in enhancing the standards of management and leadership.

MBA in International Business from University of the West of Scotland produces

high caliber graduates who can effectively respond to unpredictable challenges
in globally competitive business environments. It provides essential core business
knowledge and understanding with a strong emphasis on developing the applied
managerial skills vital for the effective business leaders. Your communication,
negotiation and facilitating skills will be nurtured and enhanced.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Credits
Managing People in Digital Organisations 20
Marketing Management 20
Managing Global & International Business Operations 20
Business Economics & Analysis 20
Strategic Financial Management 20
Strategic Management and Innovations 20
Master Dissertation or Business Development Project 60
MBA IN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & FINANCE
The MBA in International Business & Finance is being developed to cater to the
large demand for a qualification that focuses on Accounting and Finance within
the international business environment. The shortage of qualified professionals in
the region possessing a qualification that encompasses both business and finance

knowledge and skills has created a

vacuum in the market. This
internationally recognized degree has
been designed to reflect the evolving
nature of business and the global
challenges facing business leaders. It
focuses on developing strategic
analytical skills, business intuition,
enquiring and adaptive thinking.

Market research has demonstrated

crucial demand for students to be
able to achieve both an academic
qualification and gain professional
exemptions. The MBA International
Business and Finance will qualify
students for exemptions in ACCA and
CIMA, allow them to qualify
professional qualifications along with
the course.

The program leads to 9 paper (F1-F9)

exemptions towards ACCA and
exemptions up to Advanced Diploma
in Management Accounting except
Management Case Study towards
CIMA.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Credits

Business Integration 10
Strategic Management Accounting 10
Maximizing Business Wealth 20
Financial Reporting in Business 10
Project & Relationship Management 10
Corporate Performance Management 20
Managing Risks in Business 10
Advanced Performance Management 10
Financial Strategy 10
Managing Mergers & Acquisitions 10
Strategic Project 60
1 DEGREE
Professional
Organizations
11 GLOBAL ACCREDITATION
AND MEMBERSHIPS

Accreditation Exams to Qualify

9 Paper Exemptions 4 Examinations to Qualify

11 Paper Exemptions 5 Examinations to Qualify

6 Examinations to Qualify
Direct Entry to the
for Professional
Associate Membership
Membership

8 Paper Exemptions 7 Examinations to Qualify

Direct Entry to the

Associate Membership NA

Direct Entry to the NA

Associate Membership

Direct Entry to the NA

Associate Membership

Direct Entry to the

NA
Associate Membership

8 Paper Exemptions 4 Examinations to Qualify

10 Paper Exemptions 6 Examinations to Qualify

Direct Entry to the

NA
CMA Membership
MBA IN
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS
The MBA Supply Chain Management & Logistics will equip you with specialized
knowledge and training to design and manage effective logistics and supply chain
systems, creating managerial opportunities in the public and private sectors.

You will study all aspects of Supply Chain Management & Logistics, covering
the range of activities associated with the efficient flow and storage of goods,
services and related information from the point of origin to the point of
consumption in response to consumer requirements. You will acquire cross
functional knowledge, gaining the sound technical and managerial skills that are
essential to meet the challenges of consumers' demands for greater choice
and improved value, the globalization of operations, intensified competition,
environmental issues and increasingly turbulent and expanding markets.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Credits

Strategic Management 20
Strategic Leadership 20
Strategic Human Resource Management 20
Supply Chain and Operations Management 20
Strategic Marketing 20
Advanced Business Research Methods 20
Master Dissertation or Business Development Project 60
UWS ADVANTAGE

UWS is ranked by Time Higher Education in their 2020 World

University Rankings as one of the Top 600 of Universities Worldwide,
and features in the Top 150 of their Young University World Rankings
2020 Top 600

OUR STRENGTHS
EXPOSURE TO INDUSTRY- EXCEPTIONAL
RENOWNED STUDENT
REAL-WORLD FACULTY SPECIFIC
EXPERIENCES PEDAGOGY SUPPORT

OUR GLOBAL ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

AT A GLANCE

ROLLING 6 SUBJECTS
INTAKE AND
DISSERTATION*

PROGRAMME
BLENDED
TAUGHT IN
DELIVERY
ENGLISH

PAY AS GRADUATE
YOU GO IN 1 YEAR*

*Limited to MBA in International Business

LEARN IN A DYNAMIC
ENVIORNMENT
Study in a dynamic, multicultural environment
that fully prepares you for the global
economy. Students come from multitude of
background, cutting across industries and
geographies.
AFTER
GRADUATION 97%
of UWS postgraduates in work or further
study within 6 months of graduation (DLHE
2016/17)
The University’s career advice service is
free to graduates for two years after
graduation. It includes:

ADMISSIONS PROCESS • CV checking

• Face-to-face or telephone guidance with
Our rolling intake guarantees you a quick our experienced career advisers
response to your application and • Assist in preparing for selection interviews
immediate start to your MBA journey.

WHO WE ARE SEEKING

Candidates with minimum
21 years of age, completed
Degree or equivalent &
proficiency in English.
Candidates with 120 UK
credits are eligible for
advanced entry into
Dissertation or Business
Development Project via
Top-Up MBA pathway*.
Candidates with prior MBA
from a recognized
university are eligible for
direct entry into
Dissertation or Business
Development Project via
Dual MBA pathway.

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