Bradford MBA Ranking and Accreditation
• 9th Business School in the UK (Financial Times 2010) • 1st Business School in the North of England (Financial Times 2010) • One of the top 25 MBAs in Europe (Financial Times 2010) • One of the top 100 MBAs in the World (Financial Times 2010) • EQUIS accredited (European Quality Improvement System) • AMBA accredited (Association of MBAs) • Currently seeking AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. If the school gains this accreditation it will become part of an elite group of ‘triple crown’ business schools.
Studying By Distance Learning
Undertaking a distance learning MBA at the Bradford University School of Management is a highly rewarding experience:
• You will learn new skills which you can use straight away in the work place • You will be able to use the knowledge gained to advance your career • You will be able to develop an international business network, learning from the experiences of your fellow students.
Students are expected to take 2 subjects (modules) every three months.
Each module contains 9 study units. Students typically progress by studying 1 unit from each module per week. This equates to approximately 14-16 hours of study per week. If you don’t think that you have enough time to study 2 modules over the three month period you can always chose to study just one module, lightening your workload considerably.
If work or family life is particularly busy then you can even suspend your studies and restart at a later date. This flexibility means that students can complete the MBA in 2 to 6 years. We do, however, strongly advise that students study 2 modules every 3 months.
The Bradford MBA Learning Experience
Each module has been designed so that your understanding and knowledge is developed through using a variety of materials from textbooks and academic journal papers through to video clips, podcasts, online discussions and live on line tutorials.
Printed Materials For each module you will receive a textbook and a high quality study book containing essential study notes, case studies and short exercises to develop your understanding. The study books are written by academics from the Bradford School of Management many of whom are world leading authorities in their subject area. Each study book contains: • 9 study units, each unit is designed to develop your understanding of a particular subject area.
• 2 optional assignments which you submit to your tutor for feedback. These assignments enable you to track your progress ensuring that you understand key subject areas.
• A series of short case studies and exercises reinforcing key principles and ideas and demonstrating how academic theory can be put into practice.
• Clear guidance on accessing additional learning materials that will help reinforce your understanding and knowledge.
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Tutorial Groups While distance learning allows you to study at a time, place and pace to suit your needs Bradford ensure that you will never feel like you are studying alone. When studying a module you will be part of a small tutor group. As a tutor group member you are expected to take part in weekly online discussions and a series of live on line tutorials. You can also discuss issues with other distance learning students and academics through the Bradford School of Management social networking site – The Atrium.
The Virtual Learning Environment Bradford University School of Management uses a virtual learning environment called Blackboard. Each module you study will have a dedicated Blackboard site containing: • A copy of the module study book • Guidance on the assessment used for the module • Power point slides and audio recordings (where available) taken from Bradford based full time or part time MBA lectures
• Film from 3 key on-site lectures (where available) • Key readings selected by Bradford academics from leading academic journals, trade publications and broadsheet newspapers
• Selected audio and video clips helping to underline your knowledge and understanding of particular subject areas
• Additional non-compulsory readings enabling you to further engage with a subject and advance your understanding
• A comprehensive bank of multiple choice/short answer questions allowing you to monitor your understanding and get instant feedback on your progression
Bradford School of Management Library As a distance learning student you will have access to the University’s online library resources. This means that wherever you are in the world you can access thousands of academic journals, market reports and textbooks all from your computer.
Distance learning students also have their own dedicated librarian who can provide students with photocopies of various materials including journal papers, book chapters and company reports.
Effective Learning Service It may be some time since you last studied for a formal qualification and so some of your key learning skills such as essay writing, critical analysis and revision may require some attention. The School of Management Effective Learning department can provide you with all the help you need to overcome such obstacles. ‘Quick read’ leaflets are available with titles such as ‘How to Improve Your Marks’ and ‘5 Stage Report Writing Structure’. A variety of additional information is available and you can even have a one-to-one consultation with Bradford’s effective learning advisor.
International Study Opportunities
You may decide that you want to accelerate your studies, learn about a particular subject area, study alongside other Bradford University School of Management students or simply broaden your horizons and spend some time studying overseas. You can do this by studying a module over 3-5 days at the School of Management or at any one of its partner institutions in the Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, the Philippines and Italy. Examples of block modules taught at these locations include Corporate Marketing, International Business Studies and Mergers and Acquisitions. Access to modules running is subject to availability.
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