MBA with Specialisation in Marketing Management

The MBA with Specialisation in Marketing is a flexible and accessible postgraduate programme designed to build advanced expertise in marketing strategy, consumer behaviour, brand management, digital marketing, and market research. It combines a strong foundation in core business administration with specialised knowledge in modern marketing practices, enabling professionals to develop, implement, and manage effective marketing strategies in competitive global markets. Ideal for marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring business leaders, the programme equips learners with the strategic, analytical, and creative skills needed to drive organisational growth and customer engagement.
Traditionally, MBA programmes have been expensive and limited by the constraints of conventional learning systems. In response to the growing need for affordable and flexible marketing education across the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) developed this specialised MBA to enhance professional capacity and promote inclusive access to business education. Delivered through an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) model, the programme removes barriers such as time, location, and cost, allowing working professionals to pursue advanced studies without interrupting their careers. COL, in collaboration with a consortium of partner institutions, ensures that the programme maintains high academic standards, industry relevance, and international recognition—preparing graduates to become innovative marketing leaders capable of shaping strategic business success in an ever-evolving global marketplace.

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Entry Requirements

 An undergraduate degree with
At least a Second Class or 50% whichever is applicable
or
A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognized Higher Education Institution

Intake
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open University of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum: 2 years Maximum: 4 years
Year 1

Year 1 Semester 1

  • Operations Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Enterprise Information Systems & Digital Strategy
  • Economic Environment of Business

 

Year 1 Semester 2

  • New Public Management & Governance (Elective) 
  • Management in Organisations (Elective)
  • People and Talent Management
  • Data Analysis for Decision Making (Elective)
  • Accounting Issues & Financial Management for Business (Elective)

 

    Year 2

    Year 2 Semester 1

    • Strategic Human Resource Management
    • Human Resource Development
    • Research Methods
    • Electronic Commerce and Business Strategies (Elective)
    • Project Management (Elective)
    • Managerial Economics (Elective) 
    • Policy Analysis and Implementation (Elective)
    • Business for Sustainable Development (Elective) 

     

    Year 2 Semester 2

    • Dissertation Project
    • Contemporary Administrative Systems (Elective)
    • Disaster Management (Elective)
    • Corporate Finance (Elective)
    • International Marketing (Elective)
    • Business Ethics (Elective)
    Payment Facilities
    Instalments Facilities upon request
    Number of Modules
    15 (6 credits per module)
    Fee Structure

    Mauritian

    Total: Rs 130,875

    SADC

    Total:

     US$ 4,365

    International (Non-SADC)

    Total: US$ 6,845

     

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