MBA Business Administration

You are about to engage on an MBA programme that will promote your professional and personal growth by advancing your understanding of contemporary business and leadership thinking.

Suggested reading

There is no specific preparatory reading for this degree. You will be given more information about which textbooks to read and introduced to the University Library, as well as the many ebooks and journals we have for you to access, when you begin your studies.

In the meantime, you may want to prepare with the following suggested reading list:

• Biggam, J., 2021. Succeeding With Your Master’s Dissertation: A Step-By-Step Handbook. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).
• Iszatt-White, M. and Saunders, C., 2017. Leadership. Oxford University Press (UK).
• Rumelt R., 2011. Good Strategy/Bad Strategy: the Difference and Why it Matters. Random House (USA).
• Wallace, M and Wray, A., 2021. Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates (Student Success). Fourth edition. Sage. (UK).

Useful websites

Depending on your areas of interest, you might want to visit the following websites:

• McKinsey: Featured Insights
• Forbes
• Financial Times
• BBC Business
• BBC Academic Writing
• Support for Mature Students
• Students with parenting responsibilities
• NHS Every mind matter – Looking after your mental health
• Student Minds – a charity supporting UK’s student mental health
• National Union of Students

Things to do now

To help you prepare for your studies, you may find it useful to try the following activities:

• Get ahead with reading (see suggested reading list above)
• Immerse yourself in your subject
• Build your CV
• Set goals for your PG study
• Learn time management

And for part-time students:

• Negotiate with employer and family on your availability
• Read mature students’ resources in the reading list
• Block out study and revision time each week
• Be realistic with your time

Your programme lead