You will study contemporary leadership theory relevant for today’s volatile, uncertain and complex future. During the EMBA you will:

• develop inclusive, relational leadership practices essential for responsible business
• learn skills of strategic planning and analysis across core business functions
• recognise the role of collaboration in tackling challenges and exploring possibilities

Sustainable business sits at the heart of the curriculum. We will provide you with a unique in-depth experience to explore and deliver material actions against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

You will engage in these real-world challenges. This brings a rich learning environment and the opportunity to have immediate impact on individual and organisational performance.

You will design and undertake a research project. This will challenge individual, organisational and global business practices.

We offer you a transformational personal and professional learning experience. This will develop your critical thinking and reflexivity alongside mastery in practice.

You will benefit from Newcastle University’s award-winning career service which will support you with your career journey. You will also have an individually assigned academic coach and a personal tutor.

We support you to develop a comprehensive professional portfolio to capture your insights, impact and experience. This resource offers you an evidence base for future employment opportunities. It will enable you to apply for Chartered Manager Status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

The EMBA is a part-time, flexible, work-based programme. Under normal circumstances, it is delivered online and in face-to-face blocks. In line with the Government guidance and University response to COVID-19 however, we have modified the design for Semester One to facilitate the programme primarily through our Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. If safe to do so, there will be with limited on-campus meetings.

To keep everyone connected and on track through this period we have moved to a weekly schedule of activities. You can expect to be involved in regular scheduled face-to-face online seminars/discussions (around 4hrs per week) along with directed activities to help you prepare for these sessions and to develop learning afterwards.

We will provide you with the ‘timetable’ for face to face online seminars as soon as possible so that you can put them in your diaries.

Skills are assessed through a range of assessments such as:

• reflective logs
• e-portfolio evidence
• individual practice-based assessment reports
• practice-focused plans
• essays
• presentations
• case study analyses
• research proposal and research project

Your engagement with the learning activities will be supported and enhanced by our modern and intuitive virtual learning environment, Canvas. Canvas is a web-based system that does not need to be installed on your computer. Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser.

Newcastle University Business School is situated at the gateway to the Newcastle Helix. Here we play a key role in the ecosystem of research, collaboration and innovation.

You will learn alongside a diverse peer group of professionals and fellow students from our portfolio of lifelong learning programmes.

We encourage you to make meaningful connections through informal and guided networking opportunities, as well as joining the ever-growing network of MBA alumni.

Understanding Organisational Performance (Explore) - Phase 1

You will take four compulsory modules (80 credits) in Year 1 (semesters 1 and 2).

• NBS8974 Strategic Relational Leadership
• NBS8975 Financial Analysis, Decisions and Markets
• NBS8976 Strategic Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain
• NBS8981 Digital and Data

Shaping and Leading the Future of work (Challenge) - Phase 2

You will take two compulsory modules (40 credits) in Year 2 (semesters 1 and 2).

• NBS8982 Sustainability
• NBS8983 Innovation and Enterprise

These modules build on the core understanding developed in Phase 1. Each module is linked to Newcastle University Business School and Newcastle University research strengths. You will integrate knowledge, skills and experience through multidisciplinary projects to tackle grand challenges.

A choice of projects is available within each module. This will enable you to explore possibilities for the future of work in the context of your own career development plans or global challenges.

Demonstrating Impact (Apply) - Phase 3

You will take one compulsory modules (60 credits) in Year 2 (semesters 2 and 3).

• NBS8991 Challenge Research Project

In this phase you will apply your learning and development from Phases 1 and 2. You will demonstrate impact by undertaking a practice-based research project.

The Challenge Research Project will:

• develop your research methods and skills
• enable you to identify, analyse and evaluate appropriate qualitative and quantitative data for decision making in a global context
• enhance your current and future employability
• produce outputs that challenge and develop individual, organisational and global practices

Developing as a leader involves reflecting on:

• the strengths and attributes that you bring to the role
• how best to apply your talents within any work context

You will be encouraged to develop a deeper awareness of yourself. This will lead to the articulation of a compelling professional identity.

The programme supports you in this process through:

• self-assessment activities
• compelling work based assignments
• peer feedback
• group action learning
• coaching

The learning journey enables you to gain clarity about where you want your career to take you and the contributions you can make. We support you to articulate your knowledge and skills impact through work-based challenges during the course of the EMBA.

The programme offers you the opportunity to demonstrate high levels of competence through a professional portfolio. This resource offers you an evidence base for future employment opportunities. It will also enable you to apply for Chartered Manager Status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

We encourage and facilitate growth of your professional network, stimulating new connections and possible directions that your career can take you.

The fees displayed here are per year.

EMBA 

Home and International

Part time: £12,300 (year 1)
Part time: £12,300 (year 2)*

*These fees are indicative only and may be subject to an annual inflationary increase.