Bradford University - MBA Degree Online UK

The Bradford MBA Program

Pathways Understanding the need for flexible study programmes, Bradford University offer three pathways through the MBA programme - full-time, executive part-time, distance-learning (MBA degree online program).

Recognising that your personal circumstances can change during the programme, we allow you to move between the pathways

Duration You may take between one and six years to complete the Bradford University MBA.

Ranking Our one-year full-time MBA is ranked among the top 20 in Europe and the top 100 in the world by the Financial Times. Students on our full-time MBA programme, on average, more than double their salary four years on from beginning the programme.
See the UK rankings table

The FT executive part-time MBA table places us among the world's top 50 programmes. We are among the top 20 European business schools on the strength of our executive part-time MBA. Part-time students, on average, enjoy a 81 per cent increase in salary, earning in excess of £55,000 per annum three years after graduation.

Accreditation The UK Treasury has included us on its list of the 50 top business schools in the world. The ranking means that Bradford MBAs from outside the EU enjoy "fast track" status if they apply to work in Britain under the UK Government's highly-skilled migrant programme up to 12 months after graduating.

Now, more than ever, your career success can be determined by where you choose to study. The accreditation of our MBA programmes by EQUIS and AMBA assures you of our international reputation.

MBA Degree Online Program, Distance learning MBA at Bradford University

Target audience People seeking maximum flexibility to combine MBA study with work, home and family life

Entry requirements First degree from an approved university, or an acceptable professional qualification. Usual entry requirement is: 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.

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.

GMAT score of 550, if we ask you to take this test

Alternatively, applicants may be invited to take the Bradford Test to assist evaluation of the application.

Related link: Pre-Masters English language course - for international students wishing to improve their English.

Starting date Apply now for September 2007 and January 2008 intakes
Duration 2 to 6 years
Attendance requirements Three-day induction programme that starts the course
Intake 30 a year at Bradford (plus intakes from administrative hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore)
Fees £10,000 paid over three years
Average age 33
Average business experience 10 years
Gender Male 76 per cent
Female 24 per cent
Accreditation EQUIS
AMBA
Financial Times ranking Distance learning MBA programmes are not ranked by the Financial Times.
Our full-time version of this programme is ranked 11th in UK, 19th in EU and 65th in world.
Our part-time version of this programme is ranked top 10 in UK, top 15 in EU and top 50 in world.
It is the only FT-ranked part-time MBA programme in UK north of Warwick

Compulsory modules Induction
Business Economics and Accounting
People in Organisations
Operations Management and Marketing
Strategic Management
Business Research

Personal Development Planning
Management Project
Elective modules Five from a range
Assessment Written examinations and assignments. You may, on payment of an extra fee, arrange to take the examinations at a centre closer to your home.
Employment background of participants 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

Director of studies Dr Damian Ward
Tel: +44 (0)1274 233194
E-mail D.R.Ward@bradford.ac.uk
Strategic partner RDI is a strategic partner of the University who will answer any questions you may have about distance learning programmes and assist you with the application process. More details are available at www.rdi.co.uk

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