ROYAUME UNI

University of Aberdeen
Department of Management Studies
Edward Wright Building
Dunbar Street
Aberdeen
AB24 3QY
Tel: +44 (0)1224 272712
Fax: +44 (0)1224 273843
Email: deptmgmt@abdn.ac.uk

MBA

Students wishing to register for the MBA programme will need to complete an application form and attend the
Department of Management Studies for an interview. Course registration and payment is scheduled to take
place on September 20, 1999 in the early evening. Students registered on our MBA programme are required to
undertake six core modules (24 credits) and a combination of electives (totalling 8 credits) and finally, a
dissertation in their final year of candidature. A minimum of 30 months part-time is required to complete the
degree and attain the required 36 credits (the maximum period of part-time study permitted by University
regulations is 60 months to complete the degree).

BRIGHTON

University of Brighton
email: postgrad.business@brighton.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 642987
Fax: +44 (0) 1273 642980
Brighton Business School - Postgraduate & Postexperience
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT
England

Business Administration, MBA
The MBA is the highest level taught degree in management and the most widely recognised management
qualification in the world. Gaining the MBA qualification demonstrates that you have achieved a high degree of
managerial competence
Key elements
• Emphasis on small group learning
• Significant learning experiences come from interaction between course members
• Mix of participants from different national and functional backgrounds contributes to the learning experience

European Business, MBA
The MBA is the highest level taught degree in management and the most widely recognised management
qualification in the world. Gaining the MBA qualification demonstrates that you have achieved a high degree of
managerial competence

Key elements
• Emphasis on small group learning
• Significant learning experiences come from interaction between course members
• Mix of participants from different national and functional backgrounds contributes to the learning experience

Introductory session
Two weeks on computing, accountancy, mathematics and a residential workshop
Semester 1
• Background in business economics and law
• Introduction to marketing, financial and management accounting, and the management of
information systems
• Study visit to a mainland European country
• Training in business research methods.
Semester 2
• Focus on financial and operations management, strategic management and creating effective
organisations
• Programme of elective studies
• Dissertation research work continues through the summer vacation.
Term abroad
Content varies slightly according to which partner business school is selected - the choice of countries are France,
Germany, Italy and Spain. It normally includes either accountancy or marketing combined with project work. All
teaching is conducted in the local language and participation depends on attainment of satisfactory fluency.

CANTERBURY

University of Kent at Canterbury
Enquiries to Canterbury Business School, University of Kent at Canterbury,
Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PE, UK.
Tel +44 (0)1227 764000 ext 7726
Fax +44 (0)1227 761187
E-mail CBS_Admissions@ukc.ac.uk
General admissions
Tel 01227 827726

Business Administration – MBA

The MBA programme is intended for anyone aiming to develop their business and management career.
Students on the programme come from the UK, other countries in the European Union and from further afield.
In this way we are able to provide a global perspective on business affairs.
You will normally need to have a good degree or equivalent professional qualification and either at least twelve
months’ work experience of management, or compensating strengths in academic ability, general experience or
potential and a determination to succeed in a management career. These conditions encourage students to share
and learn from their peers as well as from faculty. There are no age limits for entry onto the programme.
The Canterbury Business School MBA comprises three elements. The first is a compulsory element of 10
modules:
Financial Reporting, Human Resource Management, Marketing Analysis, Managing Information, Management
Economics, Management Accounting, Organisational Behaviour, Operations Management, Strategic
Management, Research Methods.
The compulsory element is followed by the elective element where you select three modules from a set of topics
on offer which reflect current business and management issues.
Following the satisfactory completion of the taught part of the programme there is a dissertation or project of
10-15,000 words based on research into a management issue and which synthesises management practice and
theory.

COVENTRY

University of Warwick
Warwick Business School,
University of Warwick,
Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
tel: +44 1203 524306
fax: +44 1203 523719
email: enquiries@wbs.warwick.ac.uk

MBA

The programme is aimed at those seeking high-level careers in management. It provides broad coverage of the
key areas of management and the opportunity to specialise in at least one functional area. It is particularly
suitable for candidates seeking to broaden their career base or switch from a narrow technical area.
The programme has been designed to attract graduate students from either an arts or science/technology
background, as well as those who are professionally qualified. Applicants should also have had significant relevant
experience in commerce, industry or the public sector.
Applicants who have not been educated predominately in the English language will need to provide evidence that
their ability to express themselves in written and spoken English is sufficiently high to enable them to derive full
benefit from attending their chosen course. Candidates will therefore normally be expected to have obtained one
of the following recognised English Language qualifications by the time they are admitted:
British Council International Testing System (IELTS) with a score of at least 7.0;
Cambridge Proficiency in English with a score of at least B;
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 620;
Warwick English Language Test (WELT) with a score of BBB.

Postgraduate Admissions Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0)2476 524585
Fax: +44 (0)2476 524586
E-mail: pgadmissions@admin.warwick.ac.uk

DUNDEE

University of Abertay Dundee
University of Abertay Dundee
Scotland
United Kingdom
DD1 1HG

Master of Business Administration MBA

Unique features: The MBA course focuses on the management of strategic change in a modern business
environment. The key subjects studied throughout the course are managing strategic change, research methods,
human resource management, managing finance, information technology, marketing management, operations
management and the business environment. Students will also choose two options from a wide range of subjects,
such as financial management, European languages, international marketing, managing teams, marketing
services, public sector finance, small business management, quality management and from many other areas. An
integral part of the course is the dissertation completed in the summer months of the course. This major project
enables concentration on an area in which individuals have a particular interest.

MBA Marketing
Unique features: The MBA Marketing course covers strategic marketing management, international marketing,
buying behaviour, marketing research, promotional management and marketing services. Students will also
complete a dissertation which enables concentration on an area of particular interest

European MBA

Unique features: The European MBA course is operated in conjunction with the EGC Angoulême in France and
the University of Karlskrona/Ronneby in Sweden. During the year students will spend 15 weeks in Dundee, 12
weeks in Angoulême and 12 weeks in Ronneby. They will then return to their home country to complete a
dissertation.
Students will study two European languages and have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the
business and culture of three European countries.

University of Dundee
Dept of Accountancy and Business Finance
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Tel - 01382 344193
FAX - 01382 224419

The School of Management and Consumer Studies has two undergraduate honours programmes – the MA in Food
and Welfare Studies and the MA in Hotel and Catering Management. At postgraduate/post-experience level, the
School also offers an MBA programme and provides opportunities for research degree supervision primarily
through its Centre for Applied Nutrition Research.

The teaching and office accommodation is high quality and there is the usual range of computing facilities on site.
Additionally the School has excellent specialist facilities for food product development and food photography.
Courses Offered:
MBA (General)
MBA in Public Services
MBA in Oil and Gas Management
MBA in Mineral Resources Management
MBA in Water Management

All MBA programmes
Method of Study: Full-time/Part-time
Full-time minimum 1 year; maximum 2 years
Part-time minimum 2 years; maximum 4 years
Entry requirements: Normally a degree or an equivalent professional qualification and at least three years
management experience.
Aims of the programme: To provide an opportunity for professional and personal development as well as an
understanding of business through practical applications underpinned by relevant academic theory.

Programme content: Each programme consists of nine core modules which are relevant to any
business plus three elective courses which enable students to concentrate on their principal area or areas of interest.
A dissertation of 15,000 words allows in-depth study into an area of the student’s choice.
Method of Assessment: Assessment varies from module to module but is normally a mix of coursework and
examination.

Course Director:
Moira B. Calder
Telephone: 01382 344737
Fax: 01382 228890
E-mail: m.b.calder@dundee.ac.uk or

DURHAM

University of Durham
The University of Durham Business School
Mill Hill Lane
Durham City
DH1 3LB UK
+ 44 (0)191 374 2211
+ 44 (0)191 374 3748
Dubs.Reception@durham.ac.uk

MBA

The Durham MBA is delivered in three modes: Full-Time, Part-Time and Distance Learning. All programmes
are fully accredited by the UK's leading quality assurance body, AMBA (The Association of MBAs) and are
recognised in both academic and commercial environments as providing a high quality post-experience
qualification. There are over 1000 managers studying for the Durham MBA.
Why do an MBA?
If you are considering becoming an MBA student for a year, you will want to know the difference it will make
to you.
Your focus on your future job prospects means that you are likely to be concerned about the value of your
qualification as well as the relevance of the content of the course.
What does Business want?
In today's highly competitive job market the well qualified, intelligent, decision makers are the people who will
achieve the top jobs. Recruiting the right people has become a major issue for many organisations and they go to
great lengths to make their choices as objective as possible. Businesses need to feel confident that the senior
managers they recruit have skills as well as a good knowledge base. They want applicants to have a
demonstrable track record which validates their business knowledge and managerial skills. Recruiting
organisations also want to know that the specific MBA held by the potential senior manager has credibility and
currency in the business world.
It is no longer sufficient to hold an MBA : it must be a demonstrably good MBA Programme

EDINBURGH

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh Business School
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
Telephone: 0131-451 3090
Facsimile: 0131-451 3002
E-mail: enquiries@ebs.hw.ac.uk

MBA

Classes for the full-time and part-time MBA Programme are taught on Heriot-Watt's state-of-the-art campus on
the outskirts of Edinburgh. MBA students therefore have access to the full range of facilities available within the
University.
Classes are kept small to maximise the opportunity for student participation and to facilitate the School's
innovative teaching techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on student-centred activities, case studies and
computer-based learning - most notably, the School's own high-quality software and management simulations.
Electives
A range of elective courses is available on the full-time/part-time Programme. The elective programme varies
each year and all electives are offered subject to demand.

Elective courses offered previously include:
Small Business Management
International Business
Operations Management
Economics of the European Union
Making Strategies Work
Total Quality Management
Human Resource Management

Full-time and part-time students may also opt to take electives from the Distance Learning MBA Programme if
this better suits their needs or interests:
Major Project/Dissertation
Students studying on the full-time/part-time Programme may opt to complete a project in place of one elective.
This maybe of a problem-solving nature or may bea piece of applied research. The project gives students the
opportunity to usethe knowledge and skills learned onthe programme to study a specific issue. Students are
encouraged to choose atopic of direct relevance to theirown organisation.
Assessment
The Programme is assessed by a combination of examination and continuous assessment. Each individual course
is assessed by a final examination, which counts for at least 70% of the overall mark. The form of continuous
assessment will vary depending on the subject and may include, for example, projects, essays, case-studies or
presentations.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for admission to the full-time and part-time Programme are:
a degree with First or Second Class Honours from a recognised university, or other qualification deemed by the
University to be acceptable or significant managerial experience gained at a senior level or successful
completion of two core courses from the Distance Learning MBA Programme and at least 2 years responsible
work experience
In addition, applicants may be required to complete all or some of the following:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or equivalent aptitude test
TOEFL or other evidence of English language proficiency (for candidates whose first language is not English)
An entrance interview
Admissions Procedure
The Programme commences in late September of each year. While there is no formal closing date for
applications, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as the number of applications greatly
exceeds the number of places available.

GLASGOW

University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow G1 1XQ
Tel: 0141 548 2747
Fax: 0141 552 0775

MBA

" ... to develop the potential of today's talented middle-senior managers and professionals to be the corporate
leaders of tomorrow."
If you have found these pages you must be trying to decide which business school to choose for your MBA. We
will try to inform you, then convince you, that Strathclyde is the right choice.
Flexibility is the key difference between Strathclyde and all the others. We offer you a variety of study
programmes all leading to the same degree. All programmes have the same:
entry criteria course content and teaching materials assessments degree parchment
The full-time MBA is a stimulating experience. You'll have opportunities to stretch yourself to the limit and
make lasting friendships across the world.
The current class has about 90 students from 44 countries; allowing you enormous opportunities to gain an
international perspective as you learn.
Studying the full-time MBA allows you to focus on the course without having to juggle study, work and other
responsibilities.
We require a minimum of three year's experience (the average is over 9) and you will find your fellow students
provide an invaluable resource from their wealth of experience. Your own prior experience will help you relate
what you are learning back to a real working context.
At the end of your year you will emerge as a different person, confident in the knowledge that you have gained
the skills and abilities necessary to realise your career aspirations

GUILDFORD

University of Surrey
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 5XH
UK
Tel: +44 (01483) 259347
Fax: +44 (01483) 259511
e-mail: sems@surrey.ac.uk

Master of Business Administration
The MBA is widely recognised as the most appropriate educational qualification for future senior managers and
executives. In keeping with the ethos of the University, the Sems MBA aims to provide a programme which is both
educationally sound and directly relevant to those areas of industry, commerce, the professions and public-service
which MBA graduates tend to enter.

The overall objective of the Sems MBA is to develop analytical abilities using concepts derived from a wide range
of academic disciplines, directed towards business problem solving in an international environment. This aim is
achieved through the provision of six core modules, two focus modules and a dissertation.

Programme Outline
Core Modules
Focus Modules*
Corporate Strategy
Financial
Management
Marketing
Decision Making in Business
Human Resource
Management Transforming
Organisations through information services
Financial Strategy
International Business
Operations Mgmt
Direct Marketing
Total Quality Mgmt
Project Management
Decision Making in the EU
Strategy & Information Management
Employment Law
Human Resource Development.
Industrial Relations
International Marketing
Logistics Management
Marketing Communication
Marketing Research
Export Strategy
Direct Marketing

* Every effort is made to ensure the availability of the broadest range of focus modules although from time to
time availability may be restricted due to demand. Please note that some focus modules may only be available
subject to there being a minimum number of students wishing to follow them.

HATFIELD

University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
Hertford Campus
Mangrove Road, Hertford
Herts, SG13 8QF

MBA

You will study the key functional areas of human resource management, marketing, finance and operations, as
well as gaining skills in analysing business problems, interpreting the business environment, using information
technology , managing people, leadership and teamwork. You study twelve taught modules of which nine are
compulsory and three are chosen from a range of options. The MBA is intended for recent graduates, to enable
students from a variety of disciplines to gain a management qualification. It is normally studied full-time over
one year.
Executive MBA
The Executive MBA is intended for experienced managers, with part-time study available on an
evening only basis at the St Albans Campus and on Saturday mornings at the Hatfield Campus. It is also possible
to study full-time.
You study the same taught programme as the MBA but are expected to demonstrate in your dissertation an
ability to draw upon your learning during the course to analyse your organisation and make appropriate
recommendations of strategic relevance.

International MBA
While all MBA programmes address the increasing internationalisation of business, the International MBA
provides the opportunity to study the functional areas from an explicitly international perspective. Some modules
may be shared with other MBA and postgraduate students, for example strategic management and group behaviour.
This programme is intended for those with a first degree in business or a related subject, with the aim of expanding
this knowledge into an international field. Part-time study routes are available, but it is anticipated that most
students will study for the International MBA full-time over one year.

HUDDERSFIELD

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield University Business School,
Queensgate,
Huddersfield,
HD1 3DH.
Tel: 01484 422288.
Fax: 01484 472753.
Email: hubs@hud.ac.uk

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Recognised world-wide as the premier management qualification, the Master of Business Administration is the
most advanced taught management programme available in the UK. The MBA at Huddersfield recognises the
importance of a clear international perspective and the highest level of appropriate management education and
training.
The programme is designed to provide:
an academically rigorous management education.
a sound foundation for developing managerial ability.
increasing effectiveness in future managerial roles.
The course analyses key business issues likely to face managers today and in the future, Particularly the
‘internationalisation’ of business.
It covers the latest concepts and techniques influencing the relationship between functional and strategic areas
of management. There is also some scope for individually tailored programmes.
The course offers:
A common management foundation programme in the first semester with opportunities in Semester Two to
pursue options to suit interests and career needs. An emphasis on international management and global trading.
The development of practical and intellectual skills of immediate and long-term benefit. Experienced tutors with
an established reputation for teaching UK and international students.

HULL

University of Hull

MBA in Financial Management

The School of Accounting, Business and Finance offers a very successful one-year, full-time taught MBA,
Postgraduate Certificate, and Postgraduate Diploma, in Financial Management. These programmes include
general management subjects as well as more specialist subjects such as management control systems, stock
market theory and practice, portfolio theory, financial analysis, international financial management and financial
modelling. Around 60 students are attracted to the programme each year.
Structure
The programme has two main objectives: the first is to promote the development of accountants, financial
managers, financial planners and decision makers, by providing an introduction to contemporary developments
in the area of financial management; the second is to reinforce accounting and finance specialisms with an
understanding of the broader (though still vital) aspects of general management.
The first semester provides a core of management subjects comprising six topics; Financial Management,
Systems Approaches to Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial
Decision Making and Strategic Management. In the second semester students concentrate on specialist
subjects in the field of finance, while the third semester contains two case study modules focusing on up-to-date
issues both in Corporate Finance and also in Corporate Strategy.
This MBA programme offers an education in all the important aspects of modern-day financial management. It is
designed to produce well-informed business people who can combine the fundamentals of financial management
and training covered on the programme with their own practical experience. The range of business opportunities
is therefore very wide. Prospective students may come from many varied business and management activities,
and job prospects for our MBA graduates are extensive.
Admission
The programme is intended for specialists in accounting or finance who are graduates (or equivalent) in
accounting, finance, or a relevant discipline such as economics.
An equivalent qualification might be a postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification. Applicants who
possess a non-relevant degree, postgraduate diploma or professional qualification, should normally have five
years' appropriate experience. Indeed, we welcome applications from successful business people who do not
hold the usual academic qualifications.
Overseas candidates should have equivalent credentials, but candidates whose mother tongue is not English
must also provide evidence of their proficiency in the English language.

Further Information
Any enquiries regarding the MBA in Financial Management should be addressed to

Denis Scanlan
School of Accounting, Business & Finance
The University of Hull
Hull, HU6 7RX, UK.
Tel 44 (0)1482 466300
Fax 44 (0)1482 466377
Freephone 0800 256200
email d.m.scanlan@accfin.hull.ac.uk

Executive MBA

The main objectives of this flexible, two-year, part-time programme are to enhance the job performance of
participants in their present positions and to prepare them for further, substantial career progression. The
Executive MBA therefore has a strong strategic and general management focus and is tailored for mid-career
managers who have good support from their employing organisations.
The wide range of options will appeal to managers from a variety of functional areas by giving them access to
processes outside their normal sphere of operation. A practical appreciation of the application of theory is our
aim, coupled with extensive participation from delegates with personal experience drawn from a wide variety of
backgrounds.
The Executive MBA operates a modular system with teaching weekends (Friday to Sunday) normally held on
eight ,occasions through the year. Assessment of each module is by written assignment. During each teaching
weekend there is a choice of module options available.
This not only minimises disruption of participants' normal workload at their employing organisations, but also
gives them the greatest degree of flexibility in building a programme tailored to their needs and interests.
Participants choose 12 modules from a range of 17 and attend a Project Methodology workshop which results in
a 15-30,000 word within-organisation project or dissertation.
The course is thus designed to allow the two-year programme to be completed with minimum disruption to normal
workload. We devise individual programmes to match circumstances and aspirations, so participants are able to
start the course at any preferred time during the year. Moreover, administration of the course allows for
maximum flexibility in putting all these features into effect, for it recognises the constantly changing demands
imposed on participants by their employing organisations.
Admission
The prime requirement for admission to this programme is practical working experience at managerial level.
Applicants should normally hold a first degree, a postgraduate diploma, or a suitable professional qualification,
but we welcome applications for successful business people who do not hold the normal academic qualifications.
Each application is considered on its merits, not only from the point of view of what the participant will gain from
the programme but also what the programme and the other course participants will gain from the applicant's
involvement.

Any enquiries regarding the Executive MBA should be addressed to
Denis Scanlan
School of Accounting, Business & Finance
The University of Hull
Hull, HU6 7RX, UK.
Tel 44 (0)1482 466300
Fax 44 (0)1482 466377
Freephone 0800 256200
email d.m.scanlan@accfin.hull.ac.uk

University of Lincolnshire and Humberside

MBA Environmental Management

There is a need for managers who have the appropriate and relevant skills to understand environmental matters
and the consequent implications for the management of organisations. In particular postgraduates who are
capable of participating in and contributing to the development of environmental strategies, which satisfy the
needs of the organisation, but respond to the agendas of internal and external stakeholders are essential.

Units
Organisational Behaviour
Systems Thinking
Marketing Management
International Business
Corporate Finance
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Audit
Policy & Legislation
Corporate Environmental Strategy
Research Skills

Key features

The MBA in Environmental Management is designed for a wide range of professionals, primarily industrial and
land managers as well as those in Local Authorities (e.g. planners) who have responsibility for, or are involved
in, environmental management.
Entry requirements
Either a degree (any subject), other qualifications + experience or exceptionally, substantial relevant experience.
Assessment
All Units are assessed by a written management report of around 4,000 words. There is also a dissertation of
15,000- 20,000 words.
Contact Name: Denis Edgar-Nevill
Telephone No: 01522 886117
Email: deneville@lincoln.ac.uk
Duration: 1 year Full-time, 2 years Part-time
Mode of study: Full-time entry October, Part-time entry October and May
Location: Lincoln (back to table)

MBA Finance

The MBA Finance develops an understanding of the management of finance in organisations key skill applicable
to the majority of management roles. The award provides the necessary skill set together with a greater
understanding of the operation of financial markets and the details of portfolio management.

Units
Organisational Behaviour
Systems Thinking
Marketing Management
International Business
Corporate Finance
Financial Markets
Applied Portfolio Management
Issues in Financial Reporting
Strategic Management
Research Skills

Key features
The course contains most of the general business skills and philosophy one might expect in any MBA with the
back-drop of the holistic systems approach and the specialist study of finance in different business environments.

Entry requirements
Either a degree (any subject), other qualifications + experience or exceptionally, substantial relevant experience.

Assessment

All Units are assessed by a written management report of around 4,000 words. There is also a dissertation of
15,000- 20,000 words.

Contact Name: Denis Edgar-Nevill
Telephone No: 01522 882000 ext 6117
Email: deneville@lincoln.ac.uk
Duration: 1 year Full-time, 2 years Part-time
Mode of study: Full-time entry October, Part-time entry October and May
Location: Lincoln (back to table)

MBA (General Management)

The MBA is designed for business managers who require a wider view of business activities. As part of their
studies students are required to travel to centres overseas for a short intensive course on the business
environment which exists in that country - to draw comparisons and learn different perspectives on business wich
may provide new insights into the way they carry out their roles. This feature is integrated in exciting programme
wich covers traditional management staff and all the latest contemporary management ideas.

Units
Organisational Behaviour
Systems Thinking
Marketing Management
International Business
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurship
TQM & Business Re-engineering
The Learning Organisation
Strategic Management
Research Skills

Entry requirements
Either a degree (any subject), other qualifications + experience or exceptionally, substantial relevant experience.

Assessment

All Units are assessed by a written management report of around 4,000 words. There is also a dissertation is
15,000- 20,000 words.

MBA Information Management

The MBA Information Management is designed for senior business managers to give them a wider view of
business information management activities in an international context. As part of their studies students are
required to travel to a centre overseas for a short intensive course on the business environment which exists in
that country - to draw comparisons and learn different perspectives on business which may provide new insights
into the way they carry out their roles.

Units
Organisational Behaviour
Systems Thinking
Marketing Management
International Business
Corporate Finance
Information Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Relational Database Management Systems
Strategic Management
Research Skills

Entry requirements
Either a degree (any subject), other qualifications + experience or exceptionally, substantial relevant experience.

Tourism MBA

The increasing attention paid to tourism by regional and national governments requires those participating in the
industry to have an understanding of the policy-making context, strategic and developmental activities and
priorities. Governments are operating in open and competitive global markets and are pursuing policies
prioritising tourism but in a sustainable development framework. The tourism manager of the 21st century must
be sensitive to economic, political, social and cultural changes in society in order to operate efficiently and
effectively.

Units
Organisational Behaviour
Systems Thinking
Marketing Management
International Business
Corporate Finance
International Tourism
Heritage, Culture & Arts
Tourism Policy, Planning & Development
Strategic Management
Research Skills

Key features

The course analyses trends and patterns in global tourism and assesses their implications for the international
travel industry. A key element in understanding the demand for tourism is the motivation and needs of the tourist
and how tourist behaviour has changed over time. The relationship between the economic and cultural is
explored through the rise of mass tourism to a more differentiated market reflecting the greater volatility of
consumer preferences.
At the tourist destinations tourism can have a wide range of effects including economic, environmental and socio-
cultural. These are examined in the course and their implications for managing the tourist experience are
assessed.
It is now widely recognised that tourism development needs to be planned. The effects of mass tourism on fragile
environments are examined. Governments see the planning of sustainable tourism as the answer to managing
tourism. The course critically examines the concept of 'sustainability' using the example of eco-tourism.

Entry requirements
Either a degree (any subject), other qualifications + experience orexceptionally, substantial relevant experience.

Assessment
All Units are assessed by a written management report of round 4,000 words. There is also a dissertation of 15,000 - 20,000 words.

MBA International Water Management
An understanding of the water industry is provided through an overview, a review of managing within the water
industry, a technical appreciation and an insight into the role of the water industry within society. The focus will be
how a manager can develop a world-class water industry based on these four core elements. Business and
management issues are addressed in terms of both their conceptual foundations and practical implementation. The
programme emphasises the sensitivity of business and managerial concerns in the context of both technical and
international perspectives.

Units
Organisational Behaviour
Systems Thinking
Marketing Management
International Business
Corporate Finance
Overview of Water Industry
Managing in the Water Industry
Technical Appreciation
Strategic Management
Research Skills

Key features

The International Water Management MBA is designed for a wide variety of applicants wishing to develop their
careers within the international water industry. Previous knowledge of the water industry is desirable as
participants will draw upon the wide-ranging experiences of fellow students.

Entry requirements
Either a degree (any subject), other qualifications + experience or exceptionally, substantial relevant experience.

Assessment

All Units are assessed by a written management report of around 4,000 words. There is also a dissertation of
15,000- 20,000 words.

MBA Management in Education

This MBA seeks to develop the strategic vision of the participants to manage their educational organisations in
the late 1990s and beyond. It focuses on the development of creative thinking and proactive management. The
course recognises that all educational institutions are constantly changing and it seeks to play a role in ensuring
that leaders in education have the knowledge and competencies to effect changes which will fundamentally
improve their schools' educational processes and outputs.

Units
Organisational Behaviour
Systems Thinking
Marketing Management
International Business
Corporate Finance
School Development Planning
Managing Educational Change
International Perspectives
Strategic Management
Research Skills

Key features
Prepares middle and senior managers in the school and wider education sector. Participants should be employed
already in the education sector and be preparing for promotion.

Entry requirements
Either a degree (any subject), other qualifications + experience or exceptionally, substantial relevant experience.

Assessment

All Units are assessed by a written management report of around 4,000 words. There is also a dissertation of
15,000- 20,000 words.

KEELE
Keele University
MBA Suite
Darwin Building
Department of Management
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG

MBA

The full-time MBA programme is an intensive, intellectually challenging introduction to the advanced study of
management. It has a distinctive approach, underpinned by an integrated orientation within a strategic
framework. Students study management in an international context.
Entry Requirements
Students will normally be aged between 25 and 45, have a first degree at first or second class honours level, or
an equivalent academic degree, or recognised professional qualification. Some mature managers may be
admitted on the strength of their managerial experience and all students will be expected to have a minimum of
two years' work experience. Consideration may be given to admitting a few new graduates with above average
results.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide proof of competence in the English
Language (minimum scores: IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL 575, or GMAT 575).
Course Structure and Content
The full-time course lasts for twelve months from September in one year until September in the following year.
Admission takes place only at the start of the academic year. There are three main elements taught over two
semesters: core modules, elective modules, and a dissertation project, totalling 180 credits.

Six Core modules of 15 credits each:
Strategic and Business Information
International Business
Operations and Marketing
People and Organisations
Finance, Economics and Accounting
Business Analysis and Research Methods

Three Elective modules of 15 credits each.
The precise list of modules on offer will vary from year to year but will usually include:
Creativity in Business
International Business
Personal Financial Markets
Business Ethics
Quality Management
Consumer Behavior
Individual Development in Organisations
Managing Information Systems
Organisational Psychology
Managers' Strategy and Accounting

Students who fail to reach the required standard in coursework and examinations may be awarded the Diploma
in Business Administration, and do not proceed to write the dissertation. Students whose dissertation is not of the
required standard may be awarded the Diploma in Business Administration.

Funding
There are no bursaries but British students may qualify for Career Development Loans from the Co-operative,
Clydesdale or Barclays Bank.

Further details on the full-time and part-time MBAs are available from:
MBA Programmes Coordinator: Linda Bromage
Tel: 01782 583425
Email: mna09@keele.ac.uk

KINGSTON
Kingston University
Kingston Business School
Kingston Hill
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7LB
Tel: 0181-547 2000
Fax: 0181-547 7026
Contact:
M.Beard@kingston.ac.uk

The Kingston MBA

Established in 1984, the MBA at Kingston is internationally recognised and respected, It is accredited by
AMBA, the Association of MBAs, which operates a quality scheme for MBA programmes. Over 800 students
have graduated from the Kingston MBA; these are all entitled to membership of AMBA.
Building on experience and feedback from students and sponsors, the Kingston MBA is regularly reviewed and
updated. A keynote through all developments is the maintenance of demanding academic standards.
The programme follows an integrated syllabus which reflects closely the complexity of strategic operational
business realities. Managers are supported with explicit opportunities for personal and skills development. The
programme has a two stage design over two years:
Stage 1: provides a grounding in business theory and practice. Problem solving perspectives and techniques are
integrated with functional disciplines. The stage is completed by an integrating module in strategic management.
Stage 2: provides opportunities for development of specialist interests. A core module in Strategic Management
develops unique approaches to creating and sustaining competitive advantage. Students also choose three
electives and complete a major consulting project.
The theme of Personal Development is addressed in workshops during both stages.

LEEDS
Leeds Metropolitan University
Cavendish Hall, Beckett Park Campus,
LEEDS LS6 3QS
Telephone: 0113-283 7549 /
Facsimile: 0113-283 3206

MBA
• Executive MBA
-General Management
-Communication Management
-Construction Management
-Public Sector Management

The Executive MBA route is intended for graduates who are managers in the private or public sector, or any
part of the communications industry, and professional people who have the potential for managerial progression
to a senior level in their organisation. The full-time MBA route is designed with the needs of aspiring managers
in mind.
Both routes are designed to develop more innovative, enterprising and effective managers with the requisite
knowledge, skills and managerial competencies to face the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.
There is a general management/strategic focus, with an emphasis on the personal development of the manager.
A high level of participation is required from course members.
Foundation Level
All full-time students study a common foundation stage, which includes a thorough grounding in the basics of
management. This includes the following modules: Effective Manager, Business Environment, Finance, IT, Data
Management, Operations Management, Marketing.

Initial Stage
This is common to all streams. The modules studied are Managerial Finance, Managing People
at Work, Management Information Systems, and Marketing Innovation.

Final Stage
All students take a common core double module - Strategic Management - and a workshop in Strategic Learning.

On the general programme students study three electives reflecting key dimensions of business
like marketing, finance and human resource management.

Communication Management students study Communication as a Management Function and
choose two electives from a range in the public relations and communications areas.

Construction Management students take specialist electives in that subject area eg Construction
Law Principles, Project Management, and the Law of Arbitration.

Public Sector Management students take a specialist public sector management module and two
specialist electives (Public Sector Finance or Managing Public Sector Quality).

All full-time students undertake a work placement and a major project. They also attend two
residential courses, the first of which is a strategic learning workshop. Part-time students
undertake a major work-related dissertation. A Research Methods module is provided as an
underpinning for both the project and the dissertation.

Students are expected to pay their own travel costs incurred in relation to residential study.

Fairfax Hall, Beckett Park Campus, LEEDS LS6 3QS
Telephone:
0113 283 7490 Facsimile:
0113 283 3181

MBA Education Leadership

The course has many unique features. It starts with a three day diagnostic module to develop a personal skills
and competency profile. Ongoing individual counselling and support is given to relate course inputs to personal
competency development needs.
The course develops individual management skills through inputs and workshops on six key areas of school
management: strategic management, financial management, human resource management, marketing, managing
quality, and current strategic issues. Each of these areas is covered by a three day residential programme, with
structured extension activities to meet the specific needs of each participant.
The International Management Perspective element may take many forms, including attendance at international
conferences and exchanges with colleagues in other counties. This overseas element is a negotiated learning
experience. The expectation is that school leaders will gain an international perspective on developing trends in
the education world and address significant issues facing all self-managing schools.
This course can also be taken by cohorts of overseas-based students by arrangement.
Tuition & Assessment
In semester 4, after a research methods weekend, each participant undertakes a management study which
focuses on some aspects of his/her own school's development needs.
In addition to the above provision tutorial support is organised on an individual basis throughout the course.
Assessment at all stages of the programme is by regulated projects based on participants' institutions.

University of Leeds

The Leeds MBA is designed for well-qualified managers working in commercial and public sector organisations
who wish to add value to their practical experience.
The learning process is enhanced by harnessing the resources the students bring to the course in the
development of cross-cultural competencies so vital in the increasingly global business environment
Quite simply, an MBA at Leeds University Business School will considerably expand your skill base in whatever
areas you choose. Whether you opt for a programme of broad multi-disciplinary study or a more specialist
approach, the course will raise your strategic awareness and refine your skills in diagnostic design and
intervention process. To this end, we place great emphasis on a student's active participation. Indeed, your
contribution - to share experience and knowledge - is an integral part of the course and is highly valued by staff
and fellow students alike.

Full Time Programmes
Generic MBA
MBA Marketing
MBA International Business
MBA Finance

MBA Modules

The learning environment
As for teaching, a mix of case discussions, lectures and syndicate work is normally used. Students on the MBA
come from a variety of different areas of business and professional life. Some are recent graduates; many more
have considerable experience of working life and well-established careers. This rich diversity helps create a
dynamic learning environment where students have the opportunity to share their experiences and work with
each other.
What you will achieve
By the end of your MBA, we hope that you leave the school not just with a high standard of qualification but also
that you will have become a self managed learner; better equipped to face the management challenges of the
21st Century. In fact, our entire MBA mission is driven by the vision of learning centred development. This is in
recognition of the value of the resource, which you, the student, bring to the learning process. For we believe an
MBA should be mutually beneficial to both student and School alike. Indeed, your experience on the course will
make a valuable contribution to the design and shape of the programme in the future. In turn, course will equip
you with the skills and knowledge you need to help you fulfil your ambitions in you future career.
International Students
We welcome many overseas students to our programmes every year and the University has an active and varied
international student community. Naturally we understand the anxieties and challenges of studying abroad and
endeavour to make your arrival and stay in Leeds as comfortable as possible. To this end, the Business School
guarantees accommodation for international students in the UK by themselves. Also, the English Language Unit
at Leeds is one of the foremost centres in the UK and can provide support for students whose first language is
not English, ensuring that students reach the required level of proficiency.

MBA Questions and Answers
Contact Information
Sarah Heaton
The MBA Office
Leeds University Business School
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
United Kingdom

E-Mail : MBAEnq@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0) 113 233 2610
Fax: +44(0) 113 233 2640

LEICESTER
University of Leicester
University of Leicester,
University Road,
Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
Tel: +44 (0)116 252 2522.
Fax: +44 (0)116 252 2200

MBA

Leicester University Management Centre has an excellent international reputation for the development and
teaching of management courses which are intellectually stimulating and highly relevant to your career needs.
The Leicester MBA combines the highest academic standards in management with a knowledge of the demands
of organisations, both public and private, domestic and international, to meet current and anticipated needs.
Leicester's strategy for teaching excellence is through an industry-led approach using case studies,
supplemented with state of the art knowledge from staff engaged in research in the various centres of excellence
within the University.
The MBA programme has been designed to cover the spectrum of management subjects, calling on the wide
range of expertise in the University. Each subject is taught from basic foundations before moving onto specialist
areas in more detail, and candidates are not therefore required to have studied management previously.

LIVERPOOL
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University,
John Foster Building,
98 Mount Pleasant,
Liverpool, L3 5UZ, UK
Telephone School office 0151-231-3401

MBA

The overall aim of the MBA is to build on the knowledge and skills of course participants to enable them to
operate effectively at a strategic level within an organisation. The course begins by developing understanding of
and skills in the main functional areas of business in the first stage. From this foundation specific themes in
management are considered including project management, managing change and international management.
Students are expected to be able to operate in a multi-disciplinary fashion. The final stage concentrates on
strategic management and requires students to undertake a major organisation based project. The emphasis of
the course is on skills development and the application of learning to workplace situations. The course will
include a period of work experience in a local organisation and additionally a full programme of company visits
and guest speakers.
PLANNED INTAKE
January or September.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be graduates or equivalent and will normally have three years relevant work experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Direct to the MBA Administrator. All applicants will be invited to an interview prior to acceptance. Overseas
students should direct applications to the International Office.
CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
MBA Administrator
Tel: 0151 231 3801
Fax: 0151 707 0423
E-Mail: mba1@livjm.ac.uk

LONDON
University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich
Bexley Road
Eltham
London SE9 2PQ
UK
Telephone
Switchboard: UK 0181 331 8000 (International: +44 181 331 8000).
Enquiry Unit: UK (freephone) 0800 005 006 (International: +44 181 3318590) or email courseinfo@gre.ac.uk

MBA

The programme consists of 12 compulsory courses which make up the core of the programme, 9 optional subjects
of which you choose 3, plus a project. You can use the options to concentrate on a speciality in Marketing or
Finance, or you can choose a mixture of subjects if you want a more general management overview. The full-time
MBA has been remodelled this year to reflect students' changing requirements, with greater emphasis on
working with businesses to reinforce the business techniques you learn.

Core Courses
The Effective Manager
Business Modelling and Problem Solving
Marketing
Operations Management
Financial and Management Accounting
The Global Economic Environment
International Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Information Technology in Business
Managing Change
international Strategic Management
Business Consultancy
Research Methods and Project

Entry Requirements

A minimum of two years business experience and a good UK honours degree or equivalent qualification.
Candidates may be asked to undertake GMAT and would be expected to achieve a score greater than 550.
If English is your second language you will need to have achieved a TOEFL score of greater than 550 or an
equivalent English qualification. If your English needs improvement we are able to offer a 4-week Business
English course prior to the start of the MBA programme.
Exceptionally, candidates without formal educational qualifications but who meet the other criteria will be
considered; they will be expected to demonstrate that they could contribute to the course and cope with study at
Masters level.

Middlesex University
Middlesex University
Bounds Green Road
London
N11 2NQ
Website: www.mdx.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 181 362 5000

MBA

Middlesex University Business School (MUBS) offers the prestigious Master of Business
Adminstration (MBA), accredited by the Association of MBAs, by both part-time and full-time study modes.
MUBS also offers Masters' level qualifications in areas including:
Accountancy and Finance
Business Management
Marketing Management
Tourism Management
Human Resource
Management
Financial Management
International Finance
Economics
Law
Economics Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Management Strategy
Electronic Commerce
Research Methods
Chinese Management

For further information about In-company programmes please contact:
Management Development Unit
Middlesex University Business School
The Burroughs
London
NW4 4BT
Contact: Jonathan Liu
Email: j.liu@mdx.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 181 362 5605

South Bank University
South Bank University 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA
Tel: +44 (0)171 928 8989 Fax: +44 (0)171 815 8155

MBA specialising in European Management

This specialism provides training through an international education - the course requires you to study in two
countries. You will study the first semester taught in German in Berlin, or in Spanish in Valencia, or in Finnish in
Mikkeli or in English in Rennes. The second semester is in London and is taught in English. The European
Management specialism is specifically designed to train managers who want to work in an international,
competitive business environment. You will develop not only appropriate managerial and technical skills but also
enhanced linguistic and communicative skills for cross-cultural environments.
During the first semester you will focus on the particular challenges faced by European firms in their immediate
environment through the study of business strategy. You will study marketing, finance and human resource
management, and consider the impact of the EU on business. You will also study business English. The second
semester in London focuses more on the skills you will require as a European manager in an international
environment. You will benefit from the experience of studying with students from several different countries.
The final part of the course is the management project Ð a real life project commissioned by a company or
business which we will normally identify for you. Generally, the project will involve a process of organisational
change and have a European or international focus. You will begin your project during February and complete it
by mid-September.
Assesment
Assessment on our MBA Programme is designed to aid your learning and takes place through a combination of
examination, assignment and dissertation.
Teaching and Learning
You will learn through both lectures and seminars, and work extensively on case studies, the emphasis being on a
participative learning approach. You will spend at least as much time each week undertaking private study, or
working with colleagues in action learning groups.
Careers
Students completing the course have progressed to work in international companies which demand the range and
flexibility of their skills.

MBA specialising in International Management
The MBA International Management focuses on issues which are particularly relevant to transnational firms and
cross-cultural business generally. A particular strength of the University is the specialism of many academic staff
in areas of contemporary international business and management. There is a dedicated research centre in
International Business; staff also publish and consult widely in appropriate international arenas.
The first semester of the International MBA builds a strong foundation in marketing finance, business strategy,
human resource management and the international business environment. The second semester develops this
with its international management theme: courses are held in international management strategy, international
management skills, internatoinal marketing and finance. The MBA project will be a practically-orientated
management consultancy project in an international context.
Assesment
Assessment on our MBA Programme is designed to aid your learning and takes place through a combination of
examination, assignment and dissertation.
Teaching and Learning
You will learn through both lectures and seminars, and work extensively on case studies, the emphasis being on a
participative learning approach. You will spend at least as much time each week undertaking private study, or
working with colleagues in action learning groups.
Careers
Our past students have progressed to a variety of careers from strategic planning to consultancy, and managing
their own business.

Thames Valley University
TVU, St Mary's Road, Ealing,
London W5 5RF, UK
Telephone:+44 (0)20 8579 5000
Fax:+44 (0)20 8566 1353

MBA

Our programme is structured in two stages: the core programme is followed by the option to specialise either in
General management or Marketing management (if you choose to specialise in marketing, you will be awarded
the degree of MBA (Marketing)). The core programme starts with an Induction session to help you settle into
the programme, begin to establish key relationships within your group and orient yourself on the campus. We
then cover the following topics:
Marketing will introduce you to the foundation concepts of marketing customer analysis, competitor analysis,
pricing, brand audits and management for example to help you understand the brand value within organisations.
Operations management will familiarise you with the tools and techniques for effective management of
operations, from investment decision-making and efficiency analysis to motivation of staff.
An understanding of accounting is essential to modern business. Our Finance and accounting module will show
you how to assess financial viability using techniques such as ROI, CAPM and net present value, as well as
understand balance sheets and annual accounts.
People are often an organisation's greatest asset, so our Managing people in organisations module will cover
the structures within organisations, demonstrating how different models affect business outcomes. Quantitative
methods will demonstrate how to analyse and manipulate statistical and financial data to test out different
scenarios and outcomes.
Information systems management will bring you up to date with the latest advances in IT and show how these
are most effectively used in modern management. Key issues covered include database management, data
mining, video-conferencing, decision-making, and the effective collation and retrieval of management
information.
Strategic management looks at organisations from the Chief Executive's point of view, analysing the drivers for
strategic development such as vision, leadership, and communication, and discussing the key success factors for
effective management of organisational change.
Our Management environment module identifies the dominant current trends in management, analysing these
within the group to identify key issues likely to require change within organisations.
Communications strategy will show you the importance of internal and external communications in achieving
business objectives. Real-life examples Shell'sBrent Spar, the fall of the Ratner jewellery chain, the mixed
fortunes of Laura Ashley, for example, all demonstrate clearly the impact of mismanaged communication
strategies.
Corporate strategy develops the concepts introduced in Strategic management, showing you how to analyse and
assess strategic options and make a clearly argued and well supported recommendation for action. Having
designed a strategy is one thing, implementing it successfully is quite another. In our Human resource (change)
strategies module, we provide techniques to help you develop 'change agent' skills, explaining the use of
mentors, champions, key decision-formers, and the role which organisational processes such as reward
strategies can play in achieving objectives.
The two specialist streams run alongside the core programme. The General management modules cover the
following topics:
Management accounting looks in depth at management accounting and financial analysis, giving you a
framework for efficient collection and reporting of financial data. Human resource management identifies best
practice human resource issues affecting recruitment, performance management, reward and retention, using
case studies to provide real-life examples.
Strategic marketing looks at product portfolio management, new product development and strategic
repositioning, drawing on multinational case studies as examples.
Strategic finance will help you to understand and therefore control the key financial drivers of organisations.
Topics covered include how and when to go public, disposals, strategic acquisitions and investor relations.
Strategic operations management develops further the foundation concepts from the core programme, looking at
major commercial operations such as factories, financial services and transport.
Project management will familiarise you with project management tools such as GANT and PERT charts, time
management, cost accounting, as well as devices frequently used in business such as penalty clauses and
indemnity.
For participants choosing the Marketing stream, modules include:
International marketing tackles the complex organisational issue of marketing in a global marketplace, covering
topics such as the assessment and segmentation of international markets, agents, direct entry or partnership
strategies, pricing and local or global marketing strategies.
Marketing seminars provide an opportunity to discuss key marketing issues within an informed group. Putting
either multinational firms or often participants' own organisations under the microscope, group discussion flags
up key problems and offers solutions.
Marketing in special environments looks at marketing issues relevant to specific sectors such as retailing, not-
for-profit, public and government, drawing on real-life case studies to demonstrate theoretical problems.
Marketing thought and practice assesses the many marketing gurus for example, Porter, Ansoff, Hamel,
McDonald showing how their methodologies can best be adopted for practical solutions.
Finally, all participants will be asked to write a dissertation. This should be around 10,000 words on a
management-related topic.
Teaching is by experienced tutors, many with management experience in their specialist field, and is delivered
throughlectures, seminars, workshops and group work. The modules are assessed by a combination of exams
(including case-study analysis) and reports, assignments, seminars and presentations.
You may apply at any stage of the year, but since places are in high demand, we recommend you contact us at
least eight weeks before the start of the programme. Once you have been made an offer, we ask you to send us
a £250 non-returnable deposit to secure your place.
We also run a pre-MBA Foundation programme lasting six months, which starts in January. It is designed to
provide an introduction to management as well as an opportunity to improve English language skills and, if
completed successfully, ensures automatic entry into our next available full-time MBA programme.
Further information:
Susan Broomfield on +44 (0)20 8231 2590
Fax +44 (0)20 8231 2553
e-mail susan.broomfield@tvu.ac.uk

LOUGHBOROUGH
Loughborough University
MBA Programme Administrator
Business School
Loughborough University
Ashb by Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
Tel: +44 1509 223398
Fax: +44 1509 223960
Email: MBAInfo@lboro.ac.uk

MBA

Programme Delivery: The programme is designed to be completed over three years on a part-time basis.
Attendance at the University is primarily through one evening a week (Wednesday from 6.00 to 10.00pm). In
each of the first two years there are twenty four evening sessions beginning in early October and running through
to the end of May with breaks of about a month at Christmas and Easter.
The evening sessions will be supported by eight full day sessions (six Saturdays + two Fridays) which will be
scheduled over the same period. The full day sessions are designed to be of a more integrative and participative
nature than is possible during the 4 hour evening sessions. They are generally devoted to activities such as
workshops, management simulations and extended case studies.
Programme Costs: The fees for each of the first two years will be £2,500, with a fee of £1,500 covering the cost
of the third year.

MANCHESTER
Manchester Metropolitan University
The MBA Office
Faculty of Management and Business
The Manchester Metropolitan
University
Aytoun Street
Manchester M1 3GH
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0)161 247 3717
Fax: + 44 (0)161 247 6319
e-mail : mba@mmu.ac.uk

MBA

This new one year full-time MBA programme commences in September and has been designed for the ambitious
manager from anywhere in the world who wants to gain a high quality MBA with a distinct focus - one that will
count in the real market-place of employment. Taught in blocks of eleven weeks at three European Business
Schools, the programme concludes with a group project. The focus of the programme is change, particularly the
transfer of technology in the context of emerging and transition economies. The programme has been designed
to focus on a number of specific themes and in so doing aims to assist managers in dealing effectively with their
careers as they develop. The objectives are:
To provide an overview of general management for managers in all sectors of the economy.
To strike a balance between effective problem solving, judgement and the process of implementation.
To manage the tension between the corporate vision and the requirement to practice.
To provide an environment where managers from different nationalities and organisational backgrounds can
interact.
To help develop participative working practices, an important skill particularly within organisations requiring
continual development.
To develop managers’ ability to 'learn to learn' - to become conscious of the concepts they use, how they were
formed and how they might be changed.
This is a postgraduate/post experience programme. The usual minimum entry requirement is therefore a
University level first (Bachelors) degree in any subject (major) or equivalent. As the programme will be
conducted in English all applicants must produce evidence of the ability to work in the English language. This
might be TOEFL, IELTS, Pitman tests (available at the British Council) or possibly GMAT or equivalent. Please
include your test score. Applicants will normally have organisational experience at a level of responsibility which
will enable them to benefit from and contribute to the programme.
All applicants are required to complete an MBA Application Form which should be returned to the Manchester
MBA office. An MBA Selection Panel will review the information provided and applicants who meet the entry
requirements may be invited for interview. The MBA interview would enable the Course Team to assess the
applicant's ability, their managerial/organisational experience and their motivation and commitment to the
programme. The interview would also provide applicants with an opportunity to meet members of the MBA
Course Team and to explore issues and questions of concern to them.
Please indicate the centre which would be most convenient for you to attend should you be invited for interview.
Costs
The cost of the programme is inclusive of all teaching and course materials, including recommended books, and
Management Development workshops. (Scholarships may be available in a limited number of cases.) The fees
for the current year are £11,000 [GBP]
Participants should also allow for accommodation costs for 33 weeks, 11 weeks in each centre and for the project
period.

NEWCASTLE

University of Newcastle upon Tyne
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

Business Administration, Master of and Postgraduate Diploma

This is a full-time (12 months) or part-time (30 months) programme which addresses the management agendas of
those in the private and public sectors, both large and small organizations. Its emphasis is on the impact of
globalization, transformational change, innovation and technology management, and performance management.
A consortium MBA is also offered. For further details please contact:
Newcastle School of Management
Ms L Edis
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 5353
Fax: +44 (0) 191 222 8131
Email: lynne.edis@ncl.ac.uk
Web Site: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mgt/

OXFORD
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane Campus
Headington
Oxford OX3 0BP
Switch Board: +44 (0) 1865 741111
Course Enquiries: +44 (0) 1865 484848
Fax: +44 (0) 1865 483073
Jackie Carter
Email: mba-bus@brookes.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 1865 485920
Fax:+44 (0) 1865 485765

MBA

The course aims to develop effective managers who are proactive and responsive to an environment of
continuing change, and who have a broad understanding of the functional relationships and their interplay in
overall corporate management. It also aims to prepare managers and professionals for senior management
careers and to provide insight into the major issues of international management.
The course focuses personal effectiveness and people management towards the management of the total
activities of the organisation and its relationship with the environment in which it operates.
Named Awards
Candidates wishing to acquire a named award may undertake prescribed modules to attain such an award.
Named awards current human resource management, with operational management knowledge and skills.
Strategic Management modules take students into the global environment and give them the opportunity to
apply what they have learnt by running a virtual organisation, normally in a multi-cultural setting.
Personal and Managerial Development focuses on developing self-awareness, evaluating the student's
interpersonal strengths and limitations and developing insight and key management competencies.
Research Methodology, Options and Dissertation: these modules enable students to focus on their individual
managerial interests. Research and Methodology Workshops provide an understanding of management
research and techniques for collecting, analysing and interpreting data. Options or 'electives' give students the
opportunity to specialise or broaden their development. Electives may be selected from those available within
the MBA or other appropriate University courses. Students undertake a practice-based project enquiring into a
managerial or organisational issue of their own choosing, subject to School approval. The project culminates in a
dissertation with a maximum length of 20,000 words.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment
All students attend an induction weekend in mid-September. Part-time and open learning students attend two
other residential schools during their programme. Full-time students have 16 hours per week dedicated to
formal teaching sessions, while part-time students attend from 2.00 - 9.00 pm one day per week, normally for
30 weeks per year. Teaching methods include tutorials, lectures, group work, case studies, simulations and
learning resource materials, and computer conferencing for open learning students.
Assessment is based on a combination of examinations, coursework and dissertation.
Funding
Funding may be provided by employers, career development loans, or for overseas students through Chevening
Awards (via the British Council), or overseas government awards.
Professional Recognition
The MBA is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of two to three years' business management experience is required, plus, normally, a good honours
degree or a postgraduate or post-experience qualification such as a DMS, or a professional qualification
equivalent to a first degree, eg from the Institute of Personnel and Development. Mature candidates over the
age of 25 with substantial management experience, but without the stated academic qualifications, will also be
considered.
Overseas applicants may be required to provide a satisfactory Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)
(or equivalent) score, whilst also being able to demonstrate their competence in English.

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