The secret to gaining a competitive advantage
How sponsoring your employee to undertake an MBA will give your company the edge
In an ultra-competitive and ever-changing world, how do you ensure you stay ahead of your competitors? By equipping your in-house talent with the advanced business acumen, practical skills and expert insight delivered by an MBA from a world-class business school.
The Executive MBA (EMBA) at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) is ranked 6th in the UK and 53rd in the world (Financial Times Executive MBA ranking 2024).
Taught by world-leading academics, industry practitioners and global thought-leaders the curriculum expertly blends cutting edge research, theory and practical application. With Bayes’ renowned strengths in Strategy, Finance, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, participants graduate with advanced knowledge of all the business areas which drive success.
Why sponsor an employee to do an MBA?
Current EMBA student Ramila Guliyeva is Head of Operational Excellence Centre of Expertise, at PASHA Life insurance.
Ramila’s employer says the decision to sponsor her “aligns with our commitment to talent development as a strategic driver for organisational success. This investment in high-potential leadership equips our workforce with critical skills in strategy, change management, and innovation, enabling them to tackle business challenges and drive growth. It also reinforces our employer brand, highlighting our dedication to career development and helping us attract and retain top talent.”
For Ramila, the support of her employer has enabled her to make an immediate impact on the company’s performance:
“My company’s support for my MBA has helped me apply what I’ve learned to real-life problems, making a positive impact on the organisation. I gained practical skills to solve challenges, find effective solutions, and develop strategies that address both short-term needs and long-term goals. The programme also gave me valuable insights into international business and cross-cultural management, which expanded my understanding of global markets. This mix of hands-on learning and international experience has improved my decision-making and leadership, allowing me to contribute more effectively to the company’s success.”
Benefits for the employer
For the sponsoring company, there are many benefits to supporting an employee to undertake an Executive MBA at Bayes.
A strategic investment in talent development
Help your staff move from functional expertise and an operational outlook, towards a more strategic approach. Use the Executive MBA to address critical skills gaps, talent shortages, combat retention issues, and develop curious leaders prepared to tackle new challenges.
Bayes offers a comprehensive approach to professional development that will enhance and add value to both the employee and employer. Participants on the Executive MBA undergo rigorous and structured training in negotiation, communication, strategic thinking, relationship building and management. These skills can be deployed immediately within your organisation to transform your bottom line.
Participants on the MBA advance the critical skills which enable leaders to have impact and influence, and develop the versatility required to work across functions and quickly adapt to new responsibilities.
World-leading knowledge with a focus on practical application
Bayes is home to some of the world’s foremost academics in areas including Corporate Finance, Strategic Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship and Private Equity. Many have extensive backgrounds in industry, combining research-led academic theory with practical real-world application, which can be used to enhance your competitiveness.
The immersive International Consultancy Week adds a global dimension, where participants undertake real-world consulting projects, drawing together learnings from core modules and apply them in often unfamiliar industry and cultural environments.
Gain insights on emerging trends and challenges
In a fast-moving and unpredictable world, gain knowledge and insights on the issues which will greatly impact business. Understand the changing geopolitical nature of business and anticipate any regulatory or legislative changes which may affect your organisation. Bayes offers modules on subjects including ESG, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation.
Unrivalled networking and business development opportunities
Students on the Executive MBA represent a diverse range of professional backgrounds, industries and countries – more than 15 nationalities are represented in the cohort. Practical group work is embedded throughout the programme, meaning there’s a continual input of new ideas and approaches, helping your company to innovate.
The MBA provides extensive networking events and activities which enable participants to significantly expand their networks and open doors to new commercial opportunities. As a graduate from Bayes, participants join an alumni network more than 50,000 strong, across 170 countries.
Continuous knowledge and insight
Graduates from Bayes’ MBA programmes are entitled to one free elective module per year, meaning your business can continually gain new knowledge from our industry-leading academics and practitioners, who regularly update their teaching to respond to the latest research and sector developments.
Learn more
Based in London, Bayes Business School’s EMBA is delivered part-time in two formats, where participants can choose between the weekly evening, and monthly long weekend formats. It enables them to study flexibly while working, and to practice and embed learning with immediate effect within their organisations.
Interested in learning more about sponsoring an employee? Contact us and the MBA team will be in touch to discuss your options.