Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Lincoln University
Programme Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered by Lincoln University is a prestigious postgraduate qualification designed for ambitious professionals seeking to accelerate their careers to the highest levels of leadership and strategic management. The programme combines rigorous academic study with applied research, focusing on the development of the self-reflective mindset, the analytic mindset, the collaborative mindset, the worldly mindset and the action mindset of graduates.
The MBA is structured to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of core business functions, advanced strategic thinking, and the research skills necessary to solve complex organisational problems. The programme consists of two distinct parts:
The Professional Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA) – which builds your foundational and strategic business knowledge.
The MBA Degree from Lincoln University – which serves as the capstone of your MBA, allowing you to undertake an original, independent research project on a significant business issue.
This dual-stage approach offers flexibility, allowing you to achieve a recognised postgraduate diploma before progressing to the full MBA, making it an ideal choice for working professionals.
The MBA course is designed for mid-career professionals whose careers and management responsibilities transcend a single functional specialty and require a broad array of specialised knowledge and skills. The emphasis of this interdisciplinary, integrated and applied programme is on the significant organisational as well as management processes of public or private institutions doing business on a global scale.
Programme Aims
Professional Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA)
To enable the advanced study of organisations, their management, and the changing external context in which they operate.
To equip individuals for a career in business and management by developing professional-level skills for senior managerial and leadership positions.
To develop the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve business leadership and practice.
To enhance lifelong learning and personal development, enabling you to work with self-direction and originality.
Lincoln University MBA Degree
To prepare students for senior management and executive-level positions by helping them acquire managerial competencies including critical thinking skills, systems thinking skills, team building skills, decision-making skills and ethical leadership skills.
To enable learners to undertake a substantial, self-directed piece of research that demonstrates mastery of advanced knowledge, critical evaluation, and original application in a chosen area of business, management, or leadership.
To develop the ability to identify complex management issues, design rigorous investigations, and synthesise theory with practice to produce actionable insights for professional practice or organisational improvement.
To foster high-level intellectual autonomy, ethical research conduct, and effective communication of findings at a level appropriate for senior strategic roles or further doctoral study.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Professional Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA)
On successful completion of the PDBA, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of management theories, current issues, and the development of conceptual frameworks to guide their application within organisations.
Acquire a strong foundation in key functional areas of business management to succeed as effective managers and leaders in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.
Acquire and use a range of concepts, tools, and techniques for problem-solving and decision-making when analysing complex and inter-related business scenarios.
Demonstrate and apply independent research and critical skills enabling the investigation and evaluation of valid and relevant management issues and practices.
Demonstrate initiative, insight, attitudes of responsibility, and ethical leadership in the development of the strategic management agenda.
Lincoln University MBA Degree
On completion of the MBA degree, students will be able to:
Research Design and Scholarly Independence: Design and execute a well-defined, independent empirical research project demonstrating originality, methodological coherence, and effective engagement with supervisory support.
Advanced Analytical Competence: Critically analyse complex business problems using appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods, ensuring methodological validity and reliability.
Critical Literature Engagement: Conduct a systematic and critical review of contemporary academic literature to identify research gaps and construct a robust conceptual framework.
Ethical and Responsible Research Practice: Demonstrate adherence to research ethics, governance standards, academic integrity, and data protection regulations.
Evidence-Based Decision Making: Generate well-substantiated findings and develop actionable, strategically relevant recommendations grounded in empirical evidence.
Scholarly Communication and Defence: Communicate research processes and outcomes effectively through written submission and viva voce examinations.
Programme & Curriculum Structure
This is a two-part programme. You must successfully complete Part 1 to be eligible to progress to Part 2.
Professional Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA)
The PDBA is comprised of 8 Common Core Modules, each carrying 15 credits.
| Module | Module Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 15 |
| Module 2 | Managing Business Strategy | 15 |
| Module 3 | Managing Human Capital | 15 |
| Module 4 | Marketing Management | 15 |
| Module 5 | Managing Operations | 15 |
| Module 6 | Leading Organisations | 15 |
| Module 7 | Financial Management | 15 |
| Module 8 | Business Research Methodology | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Lincoln University MBA Degree
Upon successful completion of the PDBA, you will progress to the MBA Degree from Lincoln University. The MBA programme consists of taught course modules and a project paper, totalling 48 credits.
The modules for the MBA Degree are as follows:
| No. | Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACC501 | Business Accounting & Finance | 3 |
| 2 | ECO501 | Business Economics | 3 |
| 3 | HRM501 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 4 | ORG501 | Organisational Behaviour | 3 |
| 5 | MGT501 | International Business | 3 |
| 6 | MGT504 | Entrepreneurship Management | 3 |
| 7 | MGT503 | Business Ethics & Governance | 3 |
| 8 | MGT506 | Operations Management | 3 |
| 9 | MKT501 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| 10 | MGT505 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| 11 | MGT508 | Project Paper | 6 |
| 12 | MGT507 | Research Methodology | 4 |
| Total Credits | 48 |
Delivery Mode:
The MBA degree is delivered through flexible modes designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals, including blended learning and fully online options.
Duration:
Full-Time: 1 – 2 Years
Part-Time options are also available
Entry Requirements
Admission to the MBA programme is a two-stage process.
Admission to the Professional Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA)
An applicant may be admitted based on evidence to suggest they will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the programme.
Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree qualification in any subject from an institution recognised by the relevant awarding body.
Professional Qualification: A professional qualification equivalent to a degree with a minimum of two years of working experience.
Mature Entry (without a degree):
Hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma with more than six years of work experience, of which at least two years are at a supervisory/managerial level.
Without a Diploma qualification but with more than eight years of work experience, of which at least three years are at a supervisory/managerial level.
English Language Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in English to participate in the programme, which is taught in English.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): Consideration may be given for prior certificated or experiential learning.
Admission to the Lincoln University MBA Degree
To be admitted to the MBA Degree, you must:
Have successfully completed the Professional Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA) or an equivalent qualification.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the Lincoln University Senate; or
Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a CGPA below 2.50, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field; or
Hold other qualifications recognised by the relevant authorities.
Demonstrate a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 500, or other equivalent qualifications.
Why Choose This MBA Programme?
Flexible Two-Stage Structure: Allows you to achieve a recognised postgraduate diploma before committing to the full MBA degree.
Career Advancement: Equips you with the senior-level strategic and leadership skills demanded by employers.
Applied Research Focus: The project paper allows you to tackle a real-world business problem, demonstrating your analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Global Recognition: The programme is benchmarked against international quality standards.
Flexible Delivery: Blended and fully online options allow you to balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments.
Diverse Career Opportunities: An MBA degree is considered one of the most valuable postgraduate degrees, offering exciting and diverse job opportunities and helping graduates acquire senior positions in organisations.
Ready to Achieve Your MBA?
This programme offers a prestigious and flexible pathway to one of the most respected qualifications in business. Enrol today and take the next step in your leadership journey.