Teaching and assessment
for International Mineral Resources Management (distance learning) MBA
Teaching
Your modules and reading materials are available online, and you will receive a study guide and a core reading book.
A team of distance learning academic staff and tutors will support you in:
- using the full range of learning guides and tools
- questions relating to particular issues in the field of study
- preparation of assessments and research papers
- feedback on assessments and research papers
Assessment
Each module will be assessed by either:
- a written exam and research paper (most modules are assessed in this way). The exam and research paper are each worth 50% of your total mark.
or
- a written exam and case studies. The exam is worth either 60% or 70% and the case studies are worth either 40% or 30% of your total mark respectively.
Your compulsory choice module will be assessed by either:
- an internship report - where you find an organisation willing to offer you a work placement (for 1 month), that is approved by your academic supervisor. You will also have to write an intellectual report of minimum 5,000 words.
or
- a project report of minimum 8,000 words on a topic approved by your academic supervisor.
We're testing a new way of showing modules on the website
This list should give you a good idea of which modules you can take, however it may change before you begin your course, and may not show all available modules.
Module list
Core modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
CP50014 - Mineral Resources Policy and Economics by distance learning
CP50042 - Foundation Financial Accounting by distance learning
CP50043 - Strategic Management and Organisational Analysis by distance learning
CP50044 - Introduction to Finance by distance learning
CP50045 - Management in Energy and Natural Resources Industries by distance learning
Optional modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
CP50006 - Mineral and Petroleum Taxation by distance learning
CP50008 - Risk Analysis for Energy and Mining Investment Decision Making by distance learning
CP50040 - International and Comparative Mineral Law by distance learning
CP50041 - Financial and Project Analysis for Natural Resources and Energy Ventures by distance learning
CP50046 - Human Resources Management by distance learning
CP50051 - Project Report
CP51012 - Internship Report
Questions? Need help?
Contact our applicant enquiry team