The Bradford MBA in Manila
MBA and school overview
Target audience for executive modular MBA
MBA ranking and accreditation
- 9th Business School in the UK (Financial Times 2010)
- 1st Business School in the North of England (Financial Times 2010)
- One of the top 25 MBAs in Europe (Financial Times 2010)
- One of the top 100 MBAs in the World (Financial Times 2010)
- EQUIS accredited (European Quality Improvement System)
- AMBA accredited (Association of MBAs)
- Currently seeking AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. If the school gains this accreditation it will become part of an elite group of 'triple crown' business schools.
Starting dates for executive modular MBA
Duration
Attendance requirements for executive modular MBA
Each module is accompanied by approximately 30 hours of classroom based lectures and tutorials at the AIS facility in Makati city. 10 of the 14 modules will be taught by Bradford School of Management faculty. For these modules students will be expected to attend an intensive block of teaching (typically running over 2 evenings then all day Saturday and Sunday - or - 3 full days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)). Following the intensive block teaching students will be required to attend 4 tutorial sessions run by local faculty, putting into practice the lessons learnt during the intensive study period.
4 of the 14 modules will be taught by local faculty. In this case students are expected to attend 9 three - four hour lecture and tutorial sessions over the course of 9 weeks.
Students can chose to study up to 3 modules (each running over 3-5 days) at the School of Management or at any one of our partner institutions in the Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai all for no extra cost (other than travel and subsistence costs).
Compulsory Cycle 1 modules for the executive modular MBA
At the start of your studies you will be required to attend an induction programme at the AIS facility in Makati city. The induction programme will typically run over 2 evenings or on a single Saturday afternoon.
Following on from the induction, in order to provide you with a solid foundation you will study 10 compulsory modules covering key business and managerial disciplines:
Business Economics
Business Accounting
Operations Management
Marketing Management
Managing People
Managerial and Professional Development
Business Research
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Corporate Finance
Strategic Management
Elective Cycle 2 modules for the executive modular MBA
Once you have gained the required managerial skills and knowledge during Cycle 1 of your studies you will then be required to complete 4 Cycle 2 modules.
Project Management
International Financial Management
Entrepreneurship
Managing International Business in Emerging Economies
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
Entry requirements for the executive modular 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 (e.g. ACCA).
GMAT of 600+. If you do not have a GMAT of 600+ you will be asked to take the Bradford Test - a short online exercise to assess your numerical and verbal reasoning.
At least 3 years' relevant postgraduate work experience
Given that the MBA requires you to convey complex theories and ideas we may request evidence of proficiency in English. This evidence is usually in the form of 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. We may also consider alternative evidence demonstrating proficiency in English.
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 still be eligible for the MBA and as such you are encouraged to proceed with your application.
Executive modular MBA fees
The Bradford University School executive modular 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 executive modular MBA is £14,000 and is paid in sterling to Bradford University via 8 equal instalments over the first 2 years of study.
The fees cover: module lectures and tutorials, module specific study books, access to the AIS facilities and textbook collection, 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 and 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), general administrative expenses (e.g. stationary, telephone calls, internet access, additional books).
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About the Schools
Bradford University School of Management
Bradford University School of Management is one of the UK's oldest university based business schools, with an international reputation in management education, training and research. We offer a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level degrees in business, management and law subjects to 1,000 undergraduate, 500 postgraduate and 100 doctoral students in Bradford and a further 4,500 across the world.
Accredited by both EQUIS and AMBA, the School is ranked within the top 10 Business Schools in the UK and higher than any other in the north of England (FT European Business School rankings Dec 2010). We pride ourselves on our focus on sustainability and business engagement, with strong links to business and industry providing valuable student, graduate and management development opportunities. More than a third of our academic staff are from outside Britain or have non-UK qualifications.
In addition, over 70 nations are represented among the students at our Bradford campus. Our international faculty and students bring diverse perspectives on current business and management issues and help to create a stimulating atmosphere for teaching, learning and research.
We also run an extensive range of programmes around the world. On our overseas programmes there are, at any one time, over 4,000 students registered for various awards. We have activities in the Netherlands and Germany with Tias Nimbas Business School, links with universities in France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Oman, India, Hong Kong and Singapore.
For further information about Bradford University School of Management please view our profile.
AIS
AIS, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary educational institution with campuses in Makati, Taguig and Alabang. The organisation focuses on bringing the best practices within nternational education to the Philippines. All the programmes AIS offers lead to an internationally recognised degree, diploma or certificate qualifications. AIS's international education partners and programmes offered include:
University of Bradford: Master of Business Administration (MBA), UK
Curriculum Council of Western Australia: Grades 11 and 12 Certificate of Education, Australia
Imperial College of Technology and Management: Certificate III in Telecommunications Engineering, Australia
Contact
AIS
Ground Floor
Makati Stock Exchange Building
Ayala Avenue Metro
Makati City, Metro Manila
Tel. (+632) 501.9347
(+632) 759.4091
contact@bradfordmanila.com