Description
Our Master of Business Administration programme will provide you with the strategic, financial and people skills you’ll need to progress and perform effectively at senior levels.

The programme combines management theory with real business application. From day one you’ll be able to apply new knowledge and skills in your workplace. You will develop a broad foundation of knowledge in core modules, and focus your studies around a particular sector or discipline in elective modules.

The flexibility of the Distance Learning MBA allows you to study at your own convenience with our new Virtual Learning Environment, and we provide live online sessions with tutors that help you contextualise your learning.

Our refreshed MBA has been designed with your future employability in mind, and we continue to work with major employers on our MBA Advisory Board and International Advisory Board to ensure our syllabus deals with contemporary issues.

Established over 50 years ago, the University of Bradford School of Management has a rich heritage and an international reputation as one of the innovators in business education.

Curriculum
The Bradford Distance Learning MBA is ranked by the Financial Times as one of the world’s best online MBA programmes. It is ranked number one in the world for value for money, fourth in the world for career progress, third overall in the UK and 10th overall in the world in the 2019 Online MBA Rankings. The Distance Learning MBA is also ranked tenth in the world in the CEO Magazine 2019 Global MBA rankings.

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.

As with all our MBAs, we offer students the flexibility to switch between modes of study. Distance learning students can choose to take certain modules alongside executive part-time students in Bradford or Dubai. There is also flexibility in terms of how intensively you study. We advise that you study two modules every three months, tackling one unit per week – approximately 14-16 hours of study. However, if you are restricted on time, you can choose to just study one module at a time or even suspend your studies altogether and restart at a later date.

While distance learning allows you to study at a time, place and pace to suit your needs we ensure that you will never feel like you are studying alone. Distance Learning MBA students have access to our Virtual Learning Environment and are provided with a variety of materials from e-books and academic journal papers through to video clips and podcasts for each module. You are also expected to contribute to online discussion forums and tutorials with your tutor group and can network with staff and students on our online social networking site – The Atrium.

Although studying largely independently, Distance Learning MBA students get all the benefits of being at a leading international business school and gaining a globally recognised qualification. You will also get access to all of our learning, careers and support services as well as our online library and academic expertise.

Learning and assessment
All activities are digitally enabled. This includes access to materials, textbook(s) and discussion boards. This is complemented by synchronous online tutorials with tutor(s).

Assessment is mainly by a 4,000-word assignment for the core and a 2,000-word assignment for the electives. The Management Project is 15,000 words. Additionally, there are formative assignments and Multiple-Choice Questionnaires that help develop your confidence and familiarity with the subject matter, without contributing a mark towards your final mark.

Career support
An online career development programme is available to you which covers:

Understanding and identifying your skills
Leveraging your MBA
Selling yourself in a CV
How to use LinkedIn to get a job
How to get a job you love?
Networking for career success
Presenting a professional image
Success at interviews
We also conduct individualised online coaching sessions.

Career prospects
An MBA is an opportunity to either change career direction or to consolidate experience then return and progress in a previous industry or role. The Financial Times Global MBA rankings show that, on average, 20% of alumni achieve board-level positions within three years of graduation.

On completion of the programme participants go into a wide variety of functions and sectors, with IT/Telecoms, Finance & Banking and Industry being amongst the most popular.

Study abroad
You may decide that you want to accelerate your studies, learn about a particular subject area, study alongside other University of Bradford School of Management students or simply broaden your horizons and spend some time studying overseas. You can do this by undertaking up to 3 block modules (i.e. 3-5 days of intensive study) at no extra cost (other than travel, accommodation and subsistence) at the School of Management or at our partner institution in Dubai.

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (UK)
From May to June each year a series of elective block modules are taught at the School of Management in Bradford. Circular Economy students are welcome to attend these blocks having the opportunity to: “study business in your own little village and gaze out on stunning views stretching to the Yorkshire Dales and Haworth, the Bronte home” (The Independent Newspaper, A-Z of Business Schools). A typical class size for a block elective is around 20-30 students. With all of the students coming from varying backgrounds attendance at these block sessions gives you a real opportunity to learn not only from some world-renowned academics but also from your classmates.

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (DUBAI)
Our Dubai MBA programme has now been running for more than a decade. Circular Economy students can attend elective blocks at our study centre in Dubai’s Knowledge Village. These block modules run over a three-day period. Please note that access to these modules is subject to availability.

Study support
All the material is available online. This includes a study book, lecture slides, audio and video.

In addition to the face-to-face teaching, four online tutorials are available after the weekend module. These will normally be led by the lecturer who conducted the module.

Additionally, we have an Effective Learning Service that will assist you in areas such as critical thinking and referencing.

Research
The material is research-led with contemporary material for current managerial and business issues. The rationale for the redesigned MBA is that it maps on to the four research centres of the School of Management.

Arden University and Bradford: how our partnership works
Arden have partnered with the University of Bradford for more than 15 years. As experts in distance learning, Arden’s role is to help students enrol on to the Bradford Distance Learning MBA. This means Arden support you all the way through the application process, from your initial enquiry to enrolling on the course.

Once enrolled, you will become a student of the University of Bradford who will support you through all aspects of your study. On graduation your certificate will be issued by University of Bradford.

Program Structure
The programme provides you with the skills of responsible value generation. The aim, therefore, is to create strategic leaders capable of sustainable and transformative change in a global business environment.

Modules
CORE (20 CREDIT MODULES)
Competitiveness through Technology and Innovation
Leadership for Transformational Change
Digital Marketing, Branding and Strategy
Accounting and Economics for Decision Making
OPTION (10 CREDIT MODULES WHICH CAN BE STUDIED ONLINE, OR IN BRADFORD, DUBAI OR TOULOUSE)
Corporate Finance and Crowdfunding (available in Bradford and online)
Entrepreneurship and Creativity (available in Bradford, Dubai and online)
International Financial Management (available online)
Financial Risk Management in European Banking (available in Toulouse)
International Business in Emerging Economies (available online)
International Business Strategy (available in Bradford, Dubai and online)
Management of Change (available in Bradford, Dubai and online)
Corporate Marketing (available in Bradford and online)
Marketing Communications (available in Bradford, Dubai and online)
Global Supply Chain Management (available in Bradford)
Management Consulting (available in Bradford)
Digital Health and Informatics (available online)
Materials, Resources, Energy and Competitiveness (available online)
Business Models for a Circular Economy (available online)
Diversity, Scale and Development (available online)
Enterprise and Innovation (available online)
MANAGEMENT PROJECT (60 CREDITS)
The Management Project is a work-based project that will have a positive impact on your organisation. This will be a significant problem, issue, challenge or opportunity that requires addressing where you effectively work as an internal consultant for your organisation. You will be allocated an academic mentor who will guide you with the process of producing a 15,000-word piece of evidence-based management.

We are leaders in the provision of material for the Management Project; we have developed material that is unique to us and will guide you through this most important part of MBA the process. We put a great deal of emphasis on the project because, as the final part of the award, it demonstrates self-determination and autonomy in dealing in a complex organisation issue.

Entry Requirements
If you’d like a quick view on your suitability and eligibility for The Bradford MBA before you complete a full application, simply send us your CV and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Please email it to bradfordadmissions@arden.ac.uk

All applications are considered on their individual merits and will be assessed using a collective approach, which takes into account professional status and work experience as well as academic achievement.

Manchester Metropolitan University Mba

With our Global Online MBA, you will combine expert teaching from our triple accredited business school with the flexibility you need to succeed.

Join a 25-year legacy of graduates who are shaping the global business landscape, with the help of the skills they have honed during Manchester Metropolitan University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA)..
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Whether you are looking to progress to a more senior level or grow your own business, our Global Online MBA has been designed to help sharpen your leadership acumen and give you the practical skills, applied theory and confidence you need to grow your career and boost your earning potential.

Over the course of your MBA you will explore a host of key areas of business – from operations to finance, marketing to change management. You will use real-world case studies and the latest academic research to identify and investigate issues that could help drive better corporate strategies and practices, with the opportunity to tailor what you learn to your current role as you study.

No matter where you live or work, you will learn from academics and experienced business professionals from Manchester Metropolitan University Business School – part of an elite group of business schools worldwide to achieve the prestigious trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. And best of all, with flexibility at its heart, this part-time, online course will give you the freedom to balance study with your existing commitments.

Entry requirements
To enrol in the course, you will need the following:

A UK honours degree (2:2 or above) or an international equivalent PLUS a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
OR significant management experience (10 years or more) and a record of achievement in business and leadership
ALL applicants must be a minimum of 25 years of age
If you’re applying with non-UK qualifications, you can find further information for international students on our international website

These typical entry requirements apply to the 2021/22 academic year (1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022) of entry and may be subject to change for the 2022/23 academic year (1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023). Please check back on the website for further details or contact an enrolment advisor on +44 (0)161 880 4721.

English language requirements:

Applicants whose first language is not English (and whose first degree was not taught in English) are required to produce evidence of English language proficiency. We provide a FREE Pearson English test to all applicants, if required, which can be requested from your enrolment advisor during the application process. Read more about our English requirements.

Applications
Applying for the course:

All applications are taken through our online applications portal. To get access to the portal please fill in the form on the applications page and we shall send you an email with login details. Once you have access you will be able to upload the following documents and submit your application:

Certificate and/or transcripts evidencing your academic and/or professional qualifications eg degree certificate
Evidence of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers eg IELTS or free Pearson English test results
Your CV
A passport photo of yourself
A personal statement detailing your motivations for studying your chosen course with Manchester Metropolitan University Global Online.

Once submitted we will assess your application and make a decision on whether we can offer you a place on the course. This is usually within five working days of all required documents being uploaded.

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Studying online
Our online masters is designed to work around your work and life commitments. It can be completed in two years with a recommended study week of up to 15 hours.

Study wherever and whenever – all you need is a laptop and an internet connection.

Using our Virtual Learning Environment you will enjoy a programme of highly interactive live online seminars and presentations and have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of group tasks with your fellow students across the globe.

Continued support will be provided by your dedicated Student Success Advisor who’ll be there to help you to get the most from your time with us from the moment you enroll to the time you graduate.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) comprises 180 credits. Students are normally expected to study 90 credits per year.

The programme is delivered on a continuous basis and units are scheduled sequentially. The order that units are delivered varies depending on the intake start date, although students will normally start with the Critical Reading, Writing and Literature Research unit. Methodological Approaches to Research and Professional Project will normally be the final units studied. All units are 15-credits with the exception of the 30-credit Professional Project.

Each 15-credit unit will normally be delivered over a 7-week teaching period. Weeks 1 to 6 comprise taught input. Week 7 provides students with an opportunity to consolidate learning before undertaking assessment towards the end of the week. The Professional Project unit is normally 14 weeks. There is normally a one-week Study Break between every unit.