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The Cambridge Executive MBA is a 20-month programme delivered over 16 weekends and four week-long sessions. It is designed so that you can continue working while earning a Cambridge degree. Between study periods in Cambridge, participants are fully supported and engaged in the programme through the virtual learning environment. To accommodate all learning styles we have a range of approaches including lectures, workshops, seminars, case study discussions, interactive classes and team and individual projects.
The key elements of the programme are as follows.
Core Courses
The Cambridge Executive MBA provides a thorough overview of the principal functional areas of an organisation. We ensure participants understand the role of different business departments, are familiar with their key tools and methodologies, appreciate the way in which they operate in the wider organisational context and are fully conversant with the language and terminology they use.
Electives
Our electives provide you with the opportunity to broaden your experience, focus on subjects of particular interest and tailor the programme to your needs. We consult with the class to offer electives best suited to your requirements.
International Business Study Trip
The trip centres around the core course of International Business and lectures for this course are delivered during the trip. The class meets local business leaders and government officials, and visits leading domestic and international organisations to understand at first hand the varied responses to globalisation.
Team Consulting Project
Our live projects reflect our belief in "learning by doing". You will work closely with global blue-chip companies and international organisations to ensure you tackle projects which have real impact. Many companies go on to implement the recommendations and strategies developed during these projects.
Personal & Professional Development
The Cambridge Executive MBA emphasises the development of "soft" personal skills, such as cultural intelligence, diplomatic skills and reflexivity, which we believe are critical for effective management and leadership. The PPD course aims to develop participants' effectiveness as leaders by focusing on individual skills, attitudes and capabilities – in dimensions that build on, yet go beyond the expertise, good practice and techniques provided in the rest of the programme.
Individual Projects
The Executive MBA Individual Projects can be about any practical aspect of business or management. They give participants the opportunity to explore an area of particular interest, and allow for a deeper, more critical and more reflective exploration of their chosen topic.
One to one supervision | All students receive six sessions of individual executive coaching. Individual Projects are supervised by members of faculty. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. |
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Seminars & classes | 300 hours over a 20-month period |
Small group teaching | 30 hours over a period of 20 months |
Feedback
Students receive qualitative and quantitative feedback on their assignments. For written examinations they receive quantitative feedback in line with Cambridge University regulations.
Assessment
Thesis
Students undertake an individual project, focusing on a practical aspect of business or management.
Essays
Assessment consists of a number of written papers, essays, coursework, presentations, group projects, individual projects or another mode of assessment agreed by the Faculty Board.
Written examination
Each candidate will have to complete a minimum of three written examination papers.