Application deadline for January 2012 intake: 30 October 2011
University of Bradford School of Management
As one of the world’s leading business schools the Bradford University School of Management is recognised for the quality and flexibility of its MBA programme as well as the future earning power of its graduates.
Bradford School of Management is ranked 9th in the UK by the Financial Times (European Business Schools 2010) out of 112 Business Schools in the UK
The Bradford School of Management MBA features in the Financial Times top 100 MBAs in the world. The School holds the coveted EQUIS and AMBA accreditations and is in the process of seeking accreditation from the AACSB
It is one of the oldest university-based business schools and has been delivering world-class management education for over 40 years
The Bradford School of Management distance learning MBA allows students to vary the speed of their progression through the programme to suit their own individual needs. As such, you can choose to take just one module in a quarter or defer your studies altogether, for a short period of time.
Distance learning students usually however study 2 modules every 3 months. Each module is split into 9 units (8 learning units and 1 revision unit). Students are expected to work through 1 unit per module per week. This format ensures that students have a number of weeks at the end of the module for examination revision (if the module is assessed by an exam) assignment work and general recuperation.
Through completing 2 modules every 3 months by the end of year 1 students will have studied 8 modules. In year 2, progressing at the same rate, students take the remaining 2 compulsory modules and 4 cycle 2 modules. The completion of these remaining modules takes 9 months. In the final 3 months students start (and can complete) the management project. Many students see the management project as a key part of the MBA experience, putting the skills they have learnt into practice. To facilitate this learning experience we allow students to register for the management project at a time that is convenient to them. Once a student has registered for the management project Bradford will allow the student up to 12 months to complete the project.
As a general guide the programme can be completed in 2-6 years. On average students take 3 years to complete the programme.
Entry Requirements:
The standard entry criteria for the distance learning MBA is :
A first 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.
In addition, all applicants will be required to take a short on line test to assess critical thinking and numerical reasoning (the Bradford Test). Applicants with a GMAT of 600+ attained in the last two years do not have to take the Bradford Test.
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 Bradford MBA and as such you are encouraged to submit application.
