Since 1998 the Bradford University School of management is providing the privilege of studying MBA via distance learning. Juggling studies along with other family commitments is a common situation among many of the students which is considered at Bradford. Here, the students get the chance to enhance their managerial skills and other knowledge in such a pace which compliments their individual requirements.

The programme is especially made for the bright and highly enthused managers who wish to acquire skills of essential management and business fundamentals which is required in the ever-growing divers, competitive, and also dynamic business environment.

You become a part of the Bradford University School of management student community just after you register with the distance learning MBA programme. Community is what you get from Bradford, which ensures you to grow your professional network along with learning from other experience candidates. It is achieved by: the small faculty led tutor groups, online discussions which is held weekly, online live tutorial sessions, face-to-face conversations, ‘The Atrium’ which is the online distance learning social space. Bradford offers you to enjoy face-to-face teaching sessions in case you don’t attend online classes in the school campus or at its partner institutions situated in Germany, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai (depends on availability).

Title :
Master of Business Administration

Awarding Body:
University of Bradford

Mode:
Blended distance learning

Duration:
The distance learning MBA offered by the Bradford School of Management allows the students to vary their progression speed through the programme as per their individual requirements. Like, you can go for a short period of time, there you can just pursue a module in a quarter or you can defer your studies altogether.

Most of the time distance learning candidates studies 2 modules in every 3 months. Modules are split into 9 units (1 revision unit and 8 learning units). Every week students are expected to work over 1 unit per module. This format is prepared to ensure that the students can get a number of weeks at the end of the modules for preparing themselves for the examination, assignment works and general retrieval.

Finishing 2 modules within every 3 months the students will be able to complete 8 modules by the end of 1 year. In second year, progressing rate remains same. The student can take the left 2 compulsory modules which are to be finished in 4 cycles. This completion takes 9 months. Last 3 months are allotted for the management projects. It is considered as the most integral part by many of the students where they showcase the skills they have learnt in the past two years. The facility you get here is that you can register at the time you feel convenient for finishing up the project. After registering for the project the student will enjoy a grace period of 12 months to finish it.

General guide:
The programme can be studied over a period of 2-6 years. On average students take 3 years to finish it up.

Entry Requirements :
• From an accredited university a degree: for UK degree minimum 2:2 (honours); European degree GPA or Gross percentile average should be 2.5 out of 4.0, 6.5 out of 10 or over all an average of 70% out of 100% or an professional qualification is accepted for the admission.
• A relevant postgraduate professional experience of 3 years’ (minimum).
• English proficiency-
For the non-native speakers:
6.5 in IELTS test of English
580 in written TOEFL
240 in computer-based TOEFL
94 or better in the internet based TOEFL
Under other circumstances alternative evidences which can prove English proficiency will be accepted.
• After your acceptance in the programme and involvement with the studies you will be required to finish a short online exercise which can help accessing your numerical reasoning and critical thinking. This is called the Bradford Test. Applicants who have scored 600+ in GMAT in the last 2 years won’t be required to sit in the Bradford Test

If the student couldn’t satisfy the required criteria of academic qualification but has high motivation students which can be proved with a track record and a wealth of relevant professional experience will be accepted and is encouraged to submit their application.

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