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Distance Learning MBA at Bradford University School of Management

Target audience for the distance-learning MBA

The programme is aimed at intelligent, highly motivated managers who wish to equip themselves with the essential business and management skills required in the increasingly competitive, diverse and dynamic business environment.

Starting dates for distance-learning MBA

September, January, April, and July each year - apply now

Duration

The distance learning MBA can be completed in 2-6 years. On average students take 3 years to complete the programme.

Attendance requirements for distance learning MBA

DistancelearningstudentsarenotrequiredtoattendanysessionsattheBradfordUniversitySchoolofManagement. Howeverstudentsarewelcometoattenda2dayon-siteMBAinductionsessionineitherSeptemberorJanuary. Furthertothisstudentscanchosetostudyupto3modules(eachrunningover3-5days) attheSchoolofManagementoratanyoneofourpartnerinstitutionsintheNetherlands, Germany, Singapore, HongKongandDubaifornoextracost(otherthantravelandsubsistencecosts) .

Intake

Approximately 100 distance-learning MBA students every year at Bradford, plus intakes from administrative hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore

Average age

Average business experience

10 years

Gender

Male 76 per cent
Female 24 per cent

Distance-learning MBA accreditation

EQUIS
AMBA
The Bradford Distance Learning MBA also features in the Financial Times and Economist Distance Learning MBA listings

Compulsory Cycle 1 modules for the distance-learning MBA

Completion of an on site induction (September and January) or on line induction. Following on from the induction, in order to provide you with a solid foundation you will study ten compulsory modules covering key business and managerial disciplines:

Business Economics
Business Accounting
Operations Management
Marketing
Managing People
Managerial and Professional Development
Business Research
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Corporate Finance
Strategic Management

Elective Cycle 2 modules for the distance-learning MBA

Once you have gained the required managerial skills and knowledge during Cycle 1 of your studies you will then be required to complete four Cycle 2 modules. There are a total of nine Cycle 2 modules to choose from for those studying purely by distance learning, these are:

Marketing Communications
International Business Strategy
Project Management
International Financial Management
Management of Change
Entrepreneurship
Managing International Business in Emerging Economies
Management Leadership
E-Business

If you decide to study a Cycle 2 module(s) at Bradford or at a partner institute a number of alternative modules will be available (e.g. Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Marketing)

Assessment

Your knowledge and understanding of each subject area studied will be assessed by the most appropriate means. This will typically involve the completion of a written assignment, an exam or in some cases an assignment and an exam. If you need to sit an exam we have approved examination centres worldwide, making it highly likely that there is an exam centre near you. Please note, if you do not sit the exam at the Bradford School of Management or RDI Coventry you will have to pay an extra fee to your chosen examination centre.

Job destinations for distance learning MBA graduates

Marketing and sales
28 per cent
Public sector
20 per cent
Production and operations
20 per cent
Finance
12 per cent
Human resource management
12 per cent
Engineering
8 per cent

Entry requirements for the distance-learning MBA

A degree from an approved university: UK degree minimum 2:2 (honours); European degree gross percentile average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 4.0 or 6.5 out of 10, or overall average of 70 from 100 per cent or an acceptable professional qualification.

At least three years' relevant postgraduate work experience

Proficiency in English - a 6.5 score on IELTS test of English, 580 in written TOEFL, 240 in computer-based TOEFL or 94 or better in the internet-based TOEFL are needed from non-native speakers. Under exceptional circumstances alternative evidence demonstrating proficiency in English will be accepted.

Onceyouhavebeenacceptedontotheprogrammeandhavestartedyourstudiesyouwillberequiredtocompleteaashortonlineexercisetohelpassesscriticalthinkingandnumericalreasoning(theBradfordTest). ApplicantswithaGMATof600+ attainedinthelasttwoyearsdonothavetotaketheBradfordTest.

It may be the case that you are a highly motivated applicant with a proven track record and a wealth of highly relevant work experience but you do not have the required academic qualifications. If this is the case you may well still be eligible for the MBA and as such you are encouraged to proceed with your application.

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Distance-learning MBA fees

The Bradford University School of Management distance learning MBA is accredited by The Associations of MBAs (AMBA) and The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and it is in the Financial Times list of the world's top 100 MBAs. Given the programme's high quality and outstanding reputation the fee represents real value for money.

The fee for the distance learning MBA in the 2010/2011 academic year is £11,500 and is paid via instalments. For the academic year 2011/12 the fee is £12,950.

The fees cover: module specific study books, module textbooks, module tutor support, complete access to all on-line resources, effective learning support, careers support, attendance at up to 3 block electives at the School of Management or a partner institution, project supervision.

The fees do not include: travel and subsistence expenses (e.g. accommodation and meals) incurred if you travel to the School of Management or any of our partner institutes for a block module (or for other reasons), overseas examination arrangements, general administrative expenses (e.g. stationary, telephone calls, internet access, additional books).

Strategic partner

Bradford University School of Management administers its distance learning MBA alongside a partner organization called RDI (Resource Development International). RDI are responsible for the initial stages of student application and admission onto the Bradford Distance- learning MBA in some territories, namely Europe, Russia and CIS states, USA, Canada, the Caribbean (excluding Trinidad), Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda and Mauritius. APPLY NOW

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