MBA University of Bradford

The University of Bradford MBA 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 "Introduction: The Bradford University School of Management has been providing students with an opportunity to study for an MBA via distance learning since 1998. At Bradford they appreciate that many of their students have to juggle work and family commitments alongside their studies. As such they allow their students to develop their managerial skills and knowledge at a pace which suits their individual needs.

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.

Once you start the distance learning MBA programme you become part of the Bradford University School of Management student community. Bradford has a great pride in this sense of community and throughout your studies they ensure that you have every opportunity to develop your professional network while also learning from the experiences of other students. This is achieved through the use of small faculty led tutor groups, weekly online discussions, live face-to-face on line tutorial sessions and a distance learner on line social space called ‘The Atrium’. Further to this while you do not have to attend any on-site teaching you will have an opportunity to take part in face-to-face teaching sessions with academics from the School of Management in Bradford and at its partner institutions in the Netherlands, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai (subject to availability). 

Title:  Master of Business Administration 

Awarding Body: University of Bradford 

Mode:  Blended distance learning 

Duration: 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. 

Fees: 
The Bradford MBA is competitively priced at 11,500. Please contact us for further information regarding instalment plans.