MBA Distance Learning
University of Bradford
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OverviewOur Masters in Business Administration (MBA) 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 ...Read more

OverviewOur Master's in Business Administration (MBA) 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 from anywhere in the world, with our new Virtual Learning Environment. We provide live online sessions with tutors that help you contextualise your learning.Our MBA programmes integrate responsible business practices, social inclusion, sustainability and the '3 Ps' profit, people and planet, into the curriculum. This reflects our ethos of 'doing well by doing good'. You will be equipped to make strategic decisions that consider the impact of all stakeholders. This unique focus sets the Bradford MBA apart from traditional programmes and prepares you to become a future-focused business leader capable of driving positive change.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 60 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. The Distance Learning MBA has been delivered for 25 years and is one of the longest running and most respected global online MBA courses in the world.Career prospectsThe MBA is designed to enhance future employability and help you to progress in your career.The Financial Times Global MBA Rankings show that MBA alumni continue to operate in a wide range of sectors with, on average, 20% of them being in board level positions within three years of graduation. Our graduates are ranked 8th in the world for career progression three years after completing our online MBA.Often students use the MBA as an opportunity to develop the skills to consolidate experience, progress in their current job or industry, or even change career direction.Career opportunitiesThe University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies.

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62nd
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107th
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02 Feb 15

Very good university, city is nice, affordable, easy access to everything! Other than educational side it is great lots to do! Lots of extra curricular activities like sports..Read more

Entry requirements

You should have a good first degree awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification. If you do not have a first degree or professional qualifications you will need to demonstrate significant management or business leadership experience (normally at least eight years). We will also consider an academic recommendation based on interview.

Candidates must have at least three years postgraduate work experience, which can be from any industry, including both private and public sectors, and charitable organisations.

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Well, I am from China, I always heard from my friends from China complaining about the accent of India Pa people, they said that they can't learn a really good skill by always...
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University of Bradford
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