1. WORKING
TOGETHER
TO DRIVE
SUSTAINABLE
BUSINESS
TRANSFORMATION
2011/12

2. Contents
3 Introduction
4 Meeting business needs
7 A unique Business School
8 Our partnership with WWF
11 Our environmental credentials
12 Why an MBA?
15 How is the One Planet MBA unique?
19 Our students
22 The One Planet MBA journey
37 Our teaching approach
38 Career development
41 The One Planet MBA Challenge
42 Full time and modular delivery
45 Entry requirements
45 Fees and scholarships
46 A stunning environment
46 Accommodation
48 Who to contact
49 How to find us
Front cover image:
© Klein & Hubert / WWF
see page 25

3. The One Planet MBA | 1
Businesses that fail to recognise today that the planet’s
resources are finite will be the failed businesses of
tomorrow. The ground-breaking One Planet MBA will
equip the coming generation of business leaders to
confront this reality by extending the boundaries of
traditional business education in a way that is truly
relevant to the challenges of tomorrow.
Sir Brian Burridge KCB CBE
VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGIC MARKETING, FINMECCANICA UK LTD
CHAIR OF THE ADVISORY BOARD, UNIVERSITY OF EXETER BUSINESS SCHOOL
93% of CEOs say that
sustainability will be critical
to the future success of
their companies.
UN Global Compact – Accenture CEO Study 2010
Welcome to the future of MBAs

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A unique MBA
There is an urgent need to reshape the way we do business.
Environmental, financial and social changes are challenging
traditional business models and we need a new generation of
managers and leaders who are capable of developing more
sustainable business approaches. We have joined forces with
WWF – one of the world’s largest and most respected conservation
organisations – to provide a unique MBA to meet this need.
Our One Planet MBA is designed to deliver the knowledge,
understanding and skills required to run a successful and
sustainable business in a rapidly changing natural, financial, social
and global market environment. Our MBA will develop ‘planet-
minded’ individuals who have a deep understanding of the
challenges we face. Our MBA is global in outlook and you will
learn alongside managers from many different countries. We will
develop your ability to innovate, to think and act strategically
and to lead others and organisations through change. We place
an emphasis on tools, techniques and practical application and
we will inspire you to become masters of business action.
Many MBA programmes offer modules in corporate responsibility
and ethical management. Where the One Planet MBA differs is
that the core values of responsible management and sustainable
business run through the very heart of the programme, from the
topics covered to the learning and teaching style we adopt.
Join us and be the first of a new generation of business leaders.
Professor Richard Lamming
DEAN OF THE BUSINESS SCHOOL

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The One Planet MBA:
meeting business needs
Exeter has an excellent reputation for
the quality of its teaching – particularly
in finance, accounting, entreprenureship,
leadership, economics and operations.
The new One Planet MBA is a great
example of how Exeter is leading at the
cutting edge of business education.
Barry Bateman
VICE-CHAIRMAN, FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL
Hines is one of the world's leading
developers of sustainable real estate.
We need managers who are focused
on business success but who also
understand the importance of energy
efficiency, sustainable materials and
green technology. The One Planet
MBA at Exeter will be well ahead of
the game in developing managers
with such a mindset.
Michael Topham
CEO EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST REGION, HINES

7. Business is now global
– the commercial centre
of Hong Kong.

8. Business survival and growth is about adapting dynamically to realities. Resources
are finite, though the opposite assumption is embedded in much traditional business
thinking. The Institute of Directors enjoys a long-term partnership with the University
of Exeter and is delighted that the One Planet MBA is putting the resource issue
where it belongs. Change brings opportunity and entrepreneurs, and many will
benefit from the enlightened thinking that will flow from this programme.
Richard Ayre INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS

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A unique Business School
Business has been one of the satisfaction. In the Times Good
cornerstones of the University of University Guide 2011, we were
Exeter since it was founded. We offer ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for
a wide range of business programmes every subject we teach.
for undergraduate, postgraduate
and executive students and clients In addition to our top-flight faculty,
from all over the world. Our business the Business School maintains
teaching is regarded as world-class exceptional links with industry,
and we are also recognised commerce and the professions.
internationally for our research, We are able to draw on an extensive
which informs both our programmes network of business leaders,
and our consultancy with industry. management trainers and freelance
Our reputation as a leading business specialists who contribute regularly
school means we attract a very high to our teaching and coaching
calibre of student – high achieving, programmes and who provide
highly focused individuals, looking a continuous source of ideas,
for the highest quality of business information and resources.
education. With students from 82
countries, and staff from 18, we Now is a particularly exciting time
are a truly international business to be joining us. We are enjoying
school. a period of significant growth and
investment in new facilities. This
We offer an unrivalled student year we are investing £24m in
experience with exceptional facilities, new teaching, research and social
a stunning campus environment and interaction space, including
a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. world-class Harvard style lecture
For the past five years the University theatres and conference rooms.
of Exeter has been rated one of the
UK’s top business schools for student

10. 8 | The One Planet MBA
WORKING
TOGETHER
TO DRIVE
Our partnership SUSTAINABLE
BUSINESS
TRANSFORMATION
with WWF
The University of Exeter has Lafarge, Marks & Spencer, Nokia
collaborated with WWF on and SABMiller. Our students will
sustainability training for business become part of a global network
leaders since 2007, when the of like-minded business leaders
University began accrediting WWF's and benefit directly from WWF’s
One Planet Leaders programme resources and relationships.
for top international executives.
The partnership with WWF offers WWF is the most far-reaching
important benefits when studying and effective environmental
for an MBA. It helps to ensure the organisation in the world.
programme content is focused, Founded in 1961, it is currently
relevant and informed by global spending nearly €370 million
challenges. WWF works closely on conservation activities across
with many large corporations the globe. It has five million
around the world, including the supporters and 5,000 staff,
Coca-Cola Company, HSBC, IKEA, running more than 1,300
projects in over 100 countries.
We are really excited about this opportunity to
work with a new generation of business leaders
who are ready to meet the global challenges
head-on and help to create a world with a future.
© Jürgen Freund / WWF-Canon
Jean-Paul Jeanrenaud
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS, WWF INTERNATIONAL

11. Great Barrier Reef and
Coral Sea, Australia
In the face of massive, unprecedented
threats to the natural world – especially
climate change and unsustainable
resource management – WWF will
focus on truly global priorities which
can achieve real and lasting change.
James P Leape, Director General, WWF International

12. e South West Moorings Test
Facility buoy is part of a suite of
equipment helping to develop our
understanding of the dynamics
of wave energy devices.

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Our environmental credentials
For those who know the University of world’s top geosciences research
Exeter, it should be no surprise that centre by the Times Higher Education.
the Business School is launching the Due to be published in 2014, AR5 will
One Planet MBA. Exeter has a review and assess the latest climate
growing reputation as a centre of science to give authoritative guidance
excellence for cross-disciplinary on the science of climate change, the
research on energy policy, climate impact of changes to our climate, and
change, sustainable futures, ecology, how we can adapt to or reduce the
conservation and renewable energy. impact. The document will guide
governments and decision-makers
We have particular expertise in across the globe on policies to tackle
climate change research. Over the climate change.
next three years, experts from the
University will play a high profile role We also endeavour to practice what
in creating what is set to be the we preach. As a university, in 2009
world’s most comprehensive report we were awarded a First Class Award
on climate change. Seven experts for environmental performance for
from the University have been the second year running in the People
selected to take part in writing the & Planet Green League Table. We are
5th Assessment Report (AR5) of the one of the Top 10 UK universities to
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate be awarded the Carbon Trust
Change (IPCC). The University’s Standard, and in 2010 we were
involvement in AR5 is second only in shortlisted for the Green Gown
the UK to the Met Office Hadley Award for achievements in carbon
Centre (also based in Exeter), which management.
was this year recognised as the
I am delighted to see this new MBA programme being launched by one
of the UK's top Universities. All organisations, from all sectors and from
SMEs to the major corporates urgently need to develop more sustainable
business models and strategies. The One Planet MBA is the first of its kind –
delivering contemporary core business skills alongside the latest thinking
on how to adapt, innovate and prosper within a low carbon economy.
Dr Martin A Blake
HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY, ROYAL MAIL, UK

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Why an MBA?
An MBA is a qualification recognised A complete change of role or
by employers all over the world. It sector. Some of our participants have
provides the essential training for come to a cross-road in their career
business leadership. Whether studied and are looking for a complete change.
intensively over one year or via They may be in a technical role (IT or
modular learning, an MBA will help Project Management for example) and
develop managers into more wish to progress to a more strategic
confident, strategic, critical and position, or they may be working in
global thinkers with the potential the public sector and looking to
to lead change in a wide range of transfer to a more commercial role.
organisations. An MBA will involve An MBA is an excellent, and safe,
training in a broad range of business environment in which to explore new
subjects – including finance, business and employment opportunities.
accounting, economics, strategy,
marketing, operations, human A time to consolidate, reflect and
resources, information management change. For others, an MBA is an
and entrepreneurship. Your MBA opportunity to take time out, reflect
colleagues will all have at least and update business knowledge or
three years managerial experience skills before pushing ahead with a new
and will come from many different career. An MBA will certainly stretch
industry sectors and backgrounds. most participants and it is an
This provides a rich learning opportunity to immerse yourself in a
experience. stimulating learning environment with
like-minded colleagues and explore new
There are a number of specific benefits ways of thinking, managing and leading.
of studying for an MBA:
Networking. By mixing with students
Enhanced promotion and career from many different industry sectors
prospects. An MBA will provide you and countries you will also make
with the knowledge and skills needed excellent business contacts and
to compete successfully for more discover many new opportunities.
senior management and leadership After your MBA you will join an
roles. Employers recognise the value of international alumni network and you
an MBA and promotion can bring will also be able to make use of the
significant rewards. Business School’s excellent contacts
with the corporate world.

15. The Exeter MBA has broadened my knowledge
allowing me to see each project in the context
of the business, bringing with it new ideas
and best practices from various industries.
Importantly, the Exeter MBA challenges
business conventions and hones the skills
that enable candidates to question the status
quo, in order to find better, more innovative
solutions to business challenges.
Martin Bailey, MBA 2008

16. The role of insurers is to quantify and price
risk effectively. In the face of new challenges
such as climate change, sickness epidemics
and environmental liability, we are taking
sustainability issues increasingly seriously.
Within our own business, and indeed in
all businesses, we need managers who
really understand the sustainability
issues and can respond accordingly.
Richard Ward, CEO, Lloyd’s of London

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How is the One Planet
MBA unique?
One Planet means a very specific The One Planet MBA will deliver an
kind of education. Business planning education in core business disciplines,
and strategy in the future must but it will go beyond the traditional
recognise that we are rapidly functional orientation of an MBA.
exhausting the resources of our It will be global in outlook and
planet. The combination of very focused on developing managers
significant and asymmetric population and leaders capable of running
growth over the next thirty years and organisations in a culturally diverse
the increased consumption of natural and resource-constrained world.
resources make it essential that It will be influenced by the values of
business people be educated in a responsible business and responsible
manner, and with a curriculum, leadership.
different to that of the past.
A One Planet perspective impels leaders to be
inclusive and imaginative in their vision, to be
realistic about their responsibilities, and mindful of
their legacy. On a worldwide scale, we have to make
substantial changes to the ways we do business,
in contexts of great uncertainty and complexity.
Professor Jonathan Gosling
DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP STUDIES
AND JOINT FOUNDER OF THE ONE PLANET MBA

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The One Planet MBA’s unique features such as project management,
include: facilitation, conflict resolution and
communication to enhance your
• An emphasis on sustainability ability to become change agents
throughout the curriculum.
in business.
We will explore the science of
sustainability, the business case and • An emphasis on collaboration.
the importance of environmental Sustainability is not a ‘function’ in
protection, social responsibility and business, it is an orientation, a
economic development. We will philosophy and a way of thinking
show that conserving resources is and acting. We therefore draw on
entirely compatible with winning expertise from beyond traditional
and maintaining customer and business departments.
shareholder value and confidence.
• A global perspective.
• An emphasis on leadership. The problems facing our planet
To deliver sustainable business require global as well as local
strategies requires transformation in responses. The UK does not hold all
many businesses. Transformation the answers and it is important that
requires strong leadership. We focus we learn from best practice wherever
on developing the skills and mindset it can be found around the globe.
required to be a One Planet leader – We provide opportunities for our
reflective, analytical, global-minded, students to travel to overseas
action-oriented and ethical. universities and businesses to
broaden their global perspective.
• An emphasis on ‘application’
and experiential learning. • Our collaboration with WWF.
Indeed, we refer to our MBA as a Our students will be able to benefit
Masters of Business Action. You from WWF’s global connections and
will engage in a range of practical projects, with opportunities for
challenges and undertake consultancy exposure and involvement in front-
projects for external organisations. line sustainability intiatives around
We will develop your skills in areas the world.
Our programme will immerse, excite and challenge you. You will be
joining a global network of new leaders – leaders who view the planet
differently and have the skills and motivation to make a difference.
Professor Malcolm Kirkup DIRECTOR OF THE ONE PLANET MBA

20. I manage resources, just like many managers, but
mine are physical, tangible, environmental resources.
I joined the One Planet MBA to find out more about business.
My organisation has an important role to play in promoting
sustainability, and I needed to understand how businesses
operate and make their decisions. I am genuinely excited to be
part of this new programme and what I believe it can achieve.
Chris Davis
MBA 2010, SENIOR SPECIALIST,
MARINE POLICY – NATURAL ENGLAND

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Our students
In 2010/2011 we had 40 students The Executive MBA programme
on the full-time programme and consists mainly of students from
20 on our Executive MBA. On our the UK and Europe, although the
full-time programme the students mode of delivery (short intensive
come from all around the world: periods of study) does also
USA, Pakistan, Sweden, Romania, encourage students from further
Taiwan, Russia, Azerbaijan, Burkina afield to fly in to take the
Faso, Australia, St Vincent, Malaysia, programme. The average age
China, Ghana, India, Nigeria, the for the Executive MBA is 37.
Philippines, Brazil, Colombia,
France and South Africa.
Quite exceptionally, relative to other
MBA programmes, just over half of
the full-time cohort are female. The
average age is 30.

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Before the MBA I worked for Ripcurl Europe. The One Planet MBA
is a pioneering programme and a great experience. My next career
step is to really help businesses understand how dynamic and
successful they can be if they give more attention to sustainability.
Eric Dargent (FRANCE), MBA 2010
I came to Exeter from Ghana. I can’t quite believe the mix of
students I have joined. I have colleagues from 22 different countries
and everyone is incredibly supportive. It’s hard work but the
classes and the practical emphasis is stimulating and so topical.
Keren Asante (GHANA), MBA 2010
My previous work experience was quite specialised and I needed
an MBA to broaden my horizons and business skills. At Exeter the
programme has just the right mix and is so forward-thinking.
Bijoy Sasi (INDIA), MBA 2010
I joined the MBA from Unilever. The programme is ideal
for me. It is helping me understand both the commercial
aspects of running a business but also how companies
like Unilever can innovate to be more sustainable.
Tatiana Avila Viana de Silva (BRAZIL), MBA 2010

23. I joined the One Planet MBA to broaden my business
knowledge and also to build on my current role as
the Brend Hotel’s Environmental Resource Manager.
The One Planet MBA provides the tools to
demonstrate that business can embrace
sustainability and still be profitable.
Amanda Brend (UK) MBA 2010

24. The world needs business managers and
leaders who understand the pressures on
global resources and can proactively deliver
innovative solutions – in product development,
sourcing, the supply chain, production,
marketing, financing, reporting and, indeed,
every facet of business. Equally importantly,
business needs them too. In my sessions
with the Exeter MBA students we explore
how businesses can innovate and thrive
through sustainable approaches.
Professor Alan Knight OBE
INDEPENDENT ADVISOR TO BUSINESSES
INCLUDING THE VIRGIN GROUP

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The One Planet MBA journey
Our MBA will take you on a journey of project, which would typically be a
personal discovery and transformation – practical assignment working with an
broadening and deepening your external organisation. Sustainability is
understanding of business and embedded throughout the curriculum,
exploring how innovative sustainable allowing you to readily appreciate
strategies can be developed. Alongside how managers and businesses can
the study of theory and management improve their stewardship of natural,
practice, we will develop your social and financial resources.
leadership skills so that you can resume
your career at a more senior level. Stage 1
One Planet Mind
After the programme induction, the
MBA journey begins with an exploration
of the environmental, social and
political challenges facing business and
management. We then focus on the
business fundamentals associated with Stage 2
finance, accounting, marketing, Business fundamentals
operations, and talent management for sustainability
but from a sustainable perspective.
You will then progress to examining
business from a more strategic
perspective before specialising in a
particular management specialism of
your choice. The programme concludes Stage 3
with a major consultancy or research Strategic thinking
Stage 4
Advanced business specialisms
Stage 5
Consultancy or research project
leading in sustainable business

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Stage 1
One Planet Mind
We believe that future business leaders We will examine the implications of
should understand the science behind climate change, the depletion of natural
sustainability, the business case for resources, pollution and trends in
sustainable strategies and also the consumption. We will consider the
personal and professional challenges importance of ecosystems and
that will arise when leading change biodiversity. We will examine the impact
in organisations. We call this the One of environmental and social regulation
Planet Mind. on business. We will explore the actions
businesses can take to manage these
A rich mix of guest lecturers from a challenges, including new approaches
variety of disciplines will lead debates to reporting, operations, sourcing,
on the challenges facing business and energy use, waste, recycling and water
the potential solutions. We will explore management. We will encourage you
the role and responsibility of business to develop and defend your own views
in society and the impact of business on the issues and to refine your ability
actions on the environment. to argue, persuade and inspire
colleagues on the planetary challenges
that businesses face.

27. Solar Power Station at
White Cliffs, New South
Wales, Australia
© Mark Edwards / WWF-Canon

28. If businesses want to develop sustainable
strategies they need to be good at innovating.
On the One Planet MBA we explore and
apply the latest thinking on innovation
and the key tools and techniques. The
students also directly apply these skills
through management consultancy
projects with external companies.
John Bessant
PROFESSOR OF INNOVATION

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Stage 2
Business Fundamentals
Effective business decisions require • Global and Environmental
an understanding of business Economics
fundamentals. We will explore these
• Business, Social and
concepts, tools and techniques, but
Environmental Accounting
will look to challenge how they need
to be adapted in the new economic, • Finance and Responsible
ecological and social climate. Investment
• Managing Resources and
Operations
• Talent and Organisations
• Sustainable Marketing

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Stage 3
Integration
Sustainability does not fit neatly into any The programme incorporates a unique
one particular management discipline. module based on the internationally-
It is a way of thinking and acting and acclaimed One Planet Leaders executive
every facet of an organisation needs to programme delivered by WWF and
embrace sustainability for productive IMD (International Institute for
change to occur. For this reason in Management Development) in
Stage 3 of the programme we take Switzerland. This is an intensive change
a more strategic perspective. programme which will develop your
understanding and ability to respond
• Global Strategic Analysis to the sustainability challenge. It is an
and Management innovative module which challenges
business as usual and promotes new
• Strategic Innovation
ways of thinking. The module focuses
• Consulting particularly on transforming business
practice and achieving competitive
• One Planet Leaders
advantage. In WWF’s view, a strategic
approach to sustainability will not only
lead to business innovation and value
creation, but is vital to protect the
natural capital on which all business
depends. We explore how to leverage
sustainability to build competitive
advantage and long-term loyalty.
This is an innovative module which
challenges business as usual and
promotes transformation and new
ways of thinking.
In the Innovation and Consulting
modules you will work on an exciting
consulting project with an external client.
We work with the European Centre
for Environment and Human Health
(ECEHH) to identify client organisations
that wish to improve their approach
to innovation and sustainability.

31. We chose the University of Exeter
Business School because of its
ambitions to revolutionise how
we think and teach business.
Carolina Moeller
HEAD OF BUSINESS EDUCATION,
WWF INTERNATIONAL

32. James Jobling-Purser – graduate of
the University of Exeter and Managing
Director of 3D MSI – describes the
story of his success to MBA Students
during a session in 2010.

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Leadership Skills
We aim to develop leaders capable Leaders in the new global market
of running organisations in a rapidly place need to be able to operate and
changing, complex and global collaborate effectively with managers
business environment. Effective in very different types of organisations.
leadership in such circumstances We will develop your sensitivity to
requires a particular mind-set and different stakeholder perspectives and
range of skills. We will explore explore the practical implications for
the competencies required for decision-making and leading change.
effective leadership and will work Leaders also need to be strategic and
with you to build on your strengths critical thinkers, challenging the status
and help overcome weaknesses. quo and thinking creatively to achieve
responsible business growth. We will help
Effective leaders require exceptional develop your ability to think outside of
communication skills, and we will the box and in ways that can achieve
help develop your listening, report- transformational business change.
writing, presenting, debating and
public speaking skills. Uniquely,
we will introduce you to the skills
of communicating effectively
with the press and TV media in
crisis situations.
As an agent of change in organisations
you will also need to be skilled in
negotiation, facilitation and conflict
management. We will use role-play,
simulation and consultancy
assignments to enhance your
capabilities in these areas.

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Stage 4
Specialisations
This stage provides an opportunity for As part of the One Planet MBA we are
MBA participants to specialise in areas able to offer students the opportunity to
of personal interest. This is the chance join the well-established and acclaimed
to dig deeper into the challenges of Roundtables for Practicing Managers
particular aspects of business, leadership module. This is an intensive one-week
and sustainability. The number of programme which takes place in a
electives you will be required to take different country each year. Joining the
will depend on your mode of study programme will be participants on
and the number of credits you need Executive MBAs from the UK, Canada,
to accumulate. Ukraine, Russia, Finland, Iceland,
Slovenia and Mexico. The module aims
• Managing Sustainable Supply to probe, reflect on and share
Chains experiences and study critically how
management takes place in different
• Collaborating and Partnering
parts of the world. Faculty teaching this
• Building New Enterprises programme include Professors Jonathon
Gosling (Exeter) and Henry Mintzberg
• Leadership
(McGill University, Canada).
• Developing Global Markets
• International Finance and
Investment
• Governing Responsibly and
Ethically
• Roundtables for Practising
Managers
• Ecoliteracy

35. The One Planet MBA
delivers the core business
knowledge but also
engages at the cutting
edge. In 2010, as part of
the MBA programme the
Business School organised
a major event in London,
exploring the sustainability
challenges for business.
Rachel Crossley from
Broadwaters investment
Management led a session
on the challenges of
sustainable finance and
responsible investment.

36. The One Planet MBA is an exciting opportunity to develop your business
acumen within the context of the growing challenges businesses face in
trying to grow at the same time as ensuring we conserve resources for
future generations. As an investment banker with an MBA I appreciate
the value of the management tools and techniques taught at Exeter
and I use them regularly. I am also enjoying applying my MBA skills in
a not-for-profit context and the world of animal conservation – I have
recently launched the Giraffe Conservation Foundation in Africa.
Greg Edwards
DIRECTOR, HEAD OF ELECTRONIC FX CORPORATE SALES EUROPE, DEUTSCHE BANK AG

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Stage 5
The One Planet Project
This stage represents the culmination Case Study: A report exploring the
of learning and will allow you the approach a particular organisation has
opportunity to individually apply the taken to address a business problem or
knowledge and skills you have exploit a business opportunity.
developed and mastered to a practical
problem. This is also your opportunity Research Dissertation: An exploration
to customise your MBA and pursue of a particular issue or topic of personal
a project that will make you more interest.
attractive to a future employer. Uniquely,
our MBA offers students a range of Placement: Working for two to three
options for this final part of the MBA: months in an organisation in the UK or
overseas, focusing on a project which is
Consultancy: A consultancy assignment then evaluated for a dissertation.
for an organisation wishing to solve a
business problem.
I have been in my new job for just over a month. I have
no doubt that the MBA was pivotal in my career change.
The company director and the board recruited me not
just for my experience, but because of the real world
value the Exeter MBA offers. I have applied many aspects
of my studies in my job role already, and every day I
discover that my new found knowledge can be applied
to develop the business.
Gerry Jones
GROUP SERVICE DIRECTOR, VOSPERS,

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Our teaching approach
Our approach is built around the Our teaching approach includes
latest thinking and techniques from conventional lectures and case study
a wide range of management seminars but the programme also
disciplines. We will provide the has unique experiential elements.
frameworks and tools to help you You will have the opportunity to
manage more effectively. The work on a consultancy assignment
teaching will be interactive and with a local or international business
stimulating, and alongside our own or to travel abroad to research or
teaching faculty you will also learn manage a project in association
from leading practitioners – a wide with WWF or one of our corporate
range of guest speakers and partners.
trainers will contribute throughout
the programme. We have a varied approach to
assessment. You will find conventional
A significant amount of learning assignments and exams, but we will
takes place as a result of debate complement these with more practical
and interaction between group and applied assessments. These will
members. Study groups foster include assessed presentations, a
mutual motivation and support, simulated press conference, reflective
as well as developing teamwork diaries, negotiation exercises, peer
and leadership skills. review and client feedback.
An Exeter MBA provides an overview of business activities,
a focus on decision making and a portfolio of managerial
tools. It also provides the opportunity to share ideas and
experiences with international managers.
Dr Kirsten Dale
PART-TIME MBA, THE MET OFFICE

40. e Exeter MBA team
win the Cranfield
Regatta 2010.

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The One Planet MBA
Challenge
On any MBA programme you will be You will find many other
personally challenged in many ways – opportunities for physical and mental
including your ability to deliver challenges at Exeter. Our MBA
incisive academic reports, to deliver students in the past have achieved
high-impact presentations, to great success in the annual MBA
manage team-based activities and to Regatta. This is an event initiated by
manage an intensive workload. On Cranfield University MBA students
the One Planet MBA we go one step but it attracts participants from MBA
further. We will encourage you to set programmes all over the world. In
your own additional challenge and to 2010 a team of Exeter MBA students
test and demonstrate your ability to powered to an impressively dominant
initiate and lead by example. To victory – winning three races out of
achieve transformational change in five. This opportunity will again be
business requires managers and available in 2011 and we encourage
leaders who are proactive and will you to take on the challenge.
rise to a challenge. More specifically,
we will provide space in the
timetable for you to propose, plan
and deliver a project that advances
sustainability in the local community.
We set no particular boundaries but
it should be a focused activity
designed to promote sustainability
and to demonstrate the leadership
skills of our unique One Planet MBA
students.

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Career coaching
Our programme is personal. It is about sector or a not-for-profit organisation.
developing your capability to progress You will be equipped with a mindset
into a senior management or and the knowledge and skills to be a
leadership position. Throughout the catalyst for change in the organisation
programme you will have a mentor you join. We would naturally hope that
who will coach, challenge and advise you will make your own significant
on how your management and contribution to developing sustainable
leadership skills can best be developed. business models for the future.
Our dedicated MBA career coach can
also advise on opportunities for job When you graduate you will not be
shadowing, placements and suitable working alone. You will join the Exeter
dissertation topics to maximise your MBA alumni community that stretches
chances of success. across the globe. You will join the wider
Exeter University alumni community
We will also support you in your which extends to over 10,000 in 120
search for the next position in your countries. You will also be a part of
career. We will help you articulate the One Planet Leaders Community
your personal brand proposition, plan – a growing network of students and
your career strategy, refine your CV executives who have benefited from
and prepare for interviews. We will WWF, IMD and Exeter programmes.
also introduce you to our extensive We hope you will engage and
network of employer contacts, now contribute to these communities and
further enhanced by our association share your experiences for everyone’s
with WWF. benefit. We also hope you will return
to Exeter to participate in the growing
After your MBA we hope you will range of executive programmes
secure your dream role in industry, we offer.
commerce, the professions, the public

43. As a direct result of the Exeter
MBA I have now made that
career change so many of us
aspire to and have my ‘dream
job’ as Managing Director of
a rapidly growing renewable
energy company.
,
Brian Kennelly, Managing Diretor, Earth Energy Ltd

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Full time and modular
delivery
The One Planet MBA is delivered in modules plus the project (depending
two modes – full time and modular. on the credit weighting of the
modules you choose). Each module
Full time will be delivered intensively over a
The year is divided into three periods: period of 4–5 days. You will take 6–7
• September 2011 to January 2012 modules in the first year and 6–7 in
for the core fundamentals the second year, with a gap of around
• January to May 2012 for integration 6–8 weeks between each module.
and elective modules Your MBA project can be started at
• June to September 2012 for the any time in the second year and can
MBA project. be submitted after the completion of
your final taught module.
Some modules are taught on a
weekly basis, eg three hours per The Executive MBA is designed
week, whilst others are taught in a with flexibility in mind, to the extent
compressed block, 4–5 days, and that it may also be possible to study
shared with Executive MBA students. some modules on a weekly basis,
eg every Tuesday, where such
Executive modules are available in the full time
The Executive MBA is designed for programme. In due course, we will
those who wish to remain working also be offering a number of
while completing their MBA. Delivered modules that can be completed
over a period of just over two years, through a mix of face-to-face
the programme also starts in contact and e-learning.
September. You will take 12 or 13
The new One Planet MBA is an incredibly refreshing approach
to developing and equipping our business leaders of the
future with a genuine focus on long-term sustainability.
Nigel Fenn
ORGANISATIONAL AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, SOUTH WEST WATER

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Entry requirements
Academic qualifications English
and work experience International students must show
Admission to the MBA programme is proficiency in the English language and
usually dependent upon a good first degree have an appropriate qualification. You must
and a minimum of three years' managerial therefore be able to provide evidence of the
experience. following at the level stated.
• Certificate of Proficiency in English of the
Some applicants have extensive work Cambridge Local Examinations Grade B
experience but no formal degree. If this or above
applies to you, we may consider your • IELTS 7.00
application if you can demonstrate • TOEFL 250
evidence of professional training or • iBT TOEFL 100 +
professional qualifications of an equivalent
standing to a degree. In very exceptional Additional requirements
circumstances we may consider applicants We also require two references (ideally
without qualifications although this will be including one from your last university)
subject to a test to establish your suitability together with a personal statement
and potential for Masters study. explaining why you are interested in the
One Planet MBA.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition Fees Other Sources of Funding
The tuition fee for the One Planet MBA Alumni of the University are automatically
is £19,000. Fees can either be paid in full entitled to an Alumni Scholarship of £1,000.
at the start of the programme, or in In addition, the University offers a range of
instalments. scholarships and bursaries. You can find
more information on these on the
MBA Scholarships Scholarships, Bursaries and Studentships
Scholarships will be awarded on a pages of the University’s website, which
discretionary basis, with eligibility assessed includes a searchable funding database.
using information provided in the application
form and the personal statement. For more information on scholarships and
other sources of funding, please visit our
In 2011, the Business School will be website www.oneplanetmba.org
offering a number of Scholarships up to a
maximum of £5,000 towards tuition fees.

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A stunning environment
If you choose to study at Exeter you will the facilities you could wish for. It is a
have the benefit of one of the most vibrant and friendly place with a real
spacious and attractive campuses of any sense of history and an exciting arts and
UK university. Devon really is a beautiful social scene.
place to be. We are perfectly located:
minutes from the coast in one direction So, when you need to unwind from your
and minutes from the rugged wilderness MBA studies, you couldn’t find a more
of Dartmoor in the other. We are on a varied environment in which to relax.
mainline railway and motorway direct to Whether it’s cycling, surfing, antique
Bristol and London. browsing, theatre, live music, hiking,
sailing, coasteering or bird-watching that
Exeter is the major business city of interests you, they are all readily available
the South West of England, and has all on the doorstep.
Accommodation
The University of Exeter guarantees from EU and UK postgraduates are
an offer of a place in University owned, considered. More information on
managed or approved accommodation University accommodation can be found
for all international* students in their at www.exeter.ac.uk/accommodation
first year of study, so long as you apply
by the stated deadline. Once The Accommodation Office also
international students have been maintains a database of privately-
housed – and if there is any further owned rental property at
accommodation available – applications www.exeterstudentpad.co.uk
*international students are defined as those
paying international fees (see your academic
offer letter for further clarification)

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Who to contact
For general enquiries, please
contact Julie Hargreaves at:
The MBA Office
University of Exeter Business School
Streatham Court
Rennes Drive
Exeter
EX4 4PU
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel +44 (0)1392 724494
Email mba@exeter.ac.uk
Applications
Details of how to apply and the
qualifications you need can be
found at
www.business-school.exeter.ac.uk/
mba/apply

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How to find us
By rail By car
Exeter has two railway stations – The M4/M5 links Exeter directly to
Exeter St David's (main station) London, the Midlands, South Wales
and Central Station. Exeter St David's and the North. The average journey
Station is approximately 10 minutes time from either London or the
walk from the Streatham Campus Midlands is 3 hours.
and taxis are available. The average
journey time from London Paddington By plane
is 2 hours 30 minutes to Exeter. Use Direct flights operate into Exeter
National Rail Enquiries to plan your from Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam,
route. For passenger information Geneva and airports in the United
telephone 08457 484950. Kingdom including Aberdeen,
Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow,
By coach Guernsey, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford,
National Express coaches (08705 Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich
808080) call at Exeter Coach Station. and St Marys.
The local D bus connects the coach
station to Streatham campus. Get
off the bus at the top of The Queen's
Drive.

52. University of Exeter Business School
Streatham Court
Rennes Drive
Exeter
UK EX4 4PU
tel: +44 (0)1392 724494
email: mba@exeter.ac.uk
www.oneplanetmba.org
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