THE HENLEY MBA Great Leaders See the Bigger Picture
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THE HENLEY MBA Worth it for the Great leaders see the bigger picture. They perform better because they are able to understand the context of each decision. Context, along with confidence, choice, curiosity and community, is one of the 5 Cs that sets you apart as a Henley graduate. Us and to you the past and the We began in 1945, as the Administrative Staff College, with the mission to retrain demobilised officers as business leaders and rebuild the British economy after the future war. In tranquil riverside surroundings, leaders from business, military and the As you explore your options, you will quickly church came together to bring business to discover that not all MBAs or business schools are life. An institution and an ideology was born. the same. Henley is proud to be different. We create Henley was founded on the belief that richer opportunities for learning, development and success in business takes an understanding sharing knowledge. It’s what makes the Henley of more than just business. It requires a wider experience rewarding and helps build a spirit and perspective and an ability to see the bigger sense of community that is distinctive to Henley. picture; to not just improve business but to improve society itself. Henley is “Where business comes to life”. Check out our video “The Henley MBA” The Henley MBA is designed to develop outstanding business leaders, who are strong, responsible, adaptable and able to identify the different perspectives in a situation in order to reach the appropriate course of action. They appreciate that business is complex and there is no one-size-fits-all response. They are confident working with complexity and remain calm and assured under pressure. Context Choice Henley alumni members have a unique They recognise the need for context When they make a choice, they consider quality that sets them apart from the in leadership and understand the subtle their obligations to society and the crowd, distinguished by a group of values instinctive changes in approach required business’ future, as much as short-term we call the 5 Cs. in different situations. financial gain. Flexible Executive MBA or Executive MBA Listen to our podcast – Global? See the course page to start series, ‘The unexpected reading about the differences between world of business’. the two. Curious Confidence Community Apply now They’re curious, continuously exploring They have the confidence that They’re conscious of the need for new possibilities and applying this thirst for comes from self-awareness, community. They network, and make knowledge to the achievement of personal knowledge, reflection and an effort to develop their peers, and organisational success. applied intellect – so they as well as themselves. feel empowered to make Check out our community for alumni brave decisions. and supporters live.henley.ac.uk Once at Henley’s Greenlands location, I did not only fall in love with the campus. Have you ever been “there? Location Location But it was also Henley’s people – I considered Location!it to be the right place where I could fill my smarts gaps. Sabine Jones Executive MBA Our Greenlands campus enjoys a stunning location on the banks of the River Thames, close to Henley-on-Thames. A former stately home with a history stretching back to medieval times, the historic buildings and 134 acres of beautiful parkland inspire a special sense of community as well as a calm, Take a virtual contemplative environment for learning. tour of our Greenlands campus at hly.ac/ greenlands-tour Dr Elena Beleska-Spasova Elena is Associate Professor in International Business. Elena’s research provides insight into the strategic issues and challenges faced by managers of both multinational corporations and SMEs in the international Meet environment. Elena collaborates with Henley partners in the UK and globally, developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning. our henley.ac.uk/Elena-Beleska-Spasova Dr Chris Dalton Chris is Associate Professor of Management Learning and expert in Personal Development. Personal Development is at the very core of the Henley MBA, with Chris at the forefront of research in this area. Chris has over 24 years Henley Business School has an enviable breadth of expertise with over of experience in management education and training. 150 academics, many of whom are widely published experts in their fields. experts henley.ac.uk/Chris-Dalton Each one brings specialist insight to the business challenges they teach – complementing each other’s work and organising teaching and research around current business issues. They share a great passion for learning; creating a study environment that enable students to develop, apply and practice new knowledge, skills and abilities. Dr Anne Dibley Anne is Associate Professor in Marketing and Programme Director of the Henley MBA programmes, ensuring optimum student experience. Anne enjoys researching and analysing both business-to-business and Our academic staff offer global business-to-consumer marketing issues, to help companies face today’s expertise in commercial, public complex challenges. and voluntary sectors. henley.ac.uk/Anne-Dibley Many continue with private business consultancy so our programmes provide practical and experiential learning “alongside academic research. Professor Kevin Money Kevin is Director of the John Madejski Centre for Reputation and Director Dr Elena Beleska-Spasova, for Research in Marketing and Reputation. Kevin has chaired the MBA Associate Professor in International study visit to South Africa for the last 10 years, in which students have Business and Head of Post-experience the opportunity for personal reflection through immersion, and make Postgraduate Programmes a genuine contribution to NGOs dealing with very important social issues. henley.ac.uk/Kevin-Money A world of As one of the UK’s first business schools, Henley has been differencedeveloping leaders for over 70 years. We are also among an elite group of business schools to be triple-accredited – which ensures you get a high quality, internationally-recognised qualification. Making a difference 5 benefits to your world in the world If you embark on the Henley MBA you’ll get an enriching experience As part of the programme, our students that will connect you to global business and a worldwide network. get the chance to tackle real-world You’ll find it one of the most worthwhile investments in yourself. international business challenges You will: with our global immersion study visits. 1. Think differently, developing new knowledge and skills Check out 2. Enhance your internal and external networks our blog ‘A life-affirming 3. Take control of your career experience 4. Become a better leader with more international awareness in South Africa’ 5. Gain confidence and enhance your personal brand. The global immersion study visits are compulsory at Stage 2 of the Executive MBA – Global. There is To find out more, an elective international study visit visit henley.ac.uk/MBA at Stage 3 for both Flexible and Executive MBA - Global programmes. Please note the international study visits are not available as part of the Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship. Where tuition meets intuition Careers and Professional Development Driven by you and your needs Undertaking an MBA can stimulate personal change on a number of levels and many Our aim at Henley is to empower and enable you to leave the Business School people choose to navigate this transition with the support and guidance provided by one confident in being able to progress your career. of our dedicated career coaches. Whether you would like to discuss your career prospects, Make it at Henley improve your interview technique, or engage in Personal Development, you’ll have access to a career coach throughout your time with us and beyond. We are committed to enabling you to take a strong leadership approach to your career planning. We are here to work with you to help you understand yourself better, as well as recognise the obstacles and opportunities around you. With you on your journey We do this through a combination of personal one-to-one coaching, timetabled All Henley alumni receive 4 years’ career support after graduating.* workshops and networking events. Make it personal Research suggests that people who are self-reliant and are ‘career-activists’ For more about our careers service, check out henley.ac.uk/MBA-Careers usually achieve higher levels of success. Personal Development is the heart of what we do. We enable, engage and empower each individual student to make challenging career decisions in order to reach career goals. Watch Naeema Pasha, Director of the Careers Service, talk about how we enable people to be the best they can be and get the jobs they want. Built in 1786, the beautiful Grade 1 listed Henley Bridge where Oxfordshire meets Berkshire. * Our careers service is not included with Levy funding. Our alumni, your network The benefits of studying at Henley Business School continue after you graduate. You become part of our powerful alumni network with access to a vibrant, truly Whoever said global community of more than 76,000 business professionals, in 150 countries. The strength of our network gives you the opportunity to forge connections across professions, sectors, industries and countries – a unique resource to help build and support your career path. Henley Business School actively supports its Alumni Members’ Network through it’s lonely at learning and social events, specialist interest groups and international associations. The Network, in turn, helps us to provide events, mentoring programmes, careers advice, industry contacts and information which could become the most valuable the top didn’t network throughout your career. Your community You become a member of the Henley community from day one of your programme. Community and collaboration is in everything we do – it is even present in our style of teaching and learning – most notably our use of the syndicate method as a study go to Henley tool throughout the MBA.