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Proessional PathwaysManagement Pathway
22 DBA University o Wales
26 MBA University o Bradord
36 Masters Entry Diploma in Management University o Wales
37 Certicate in Management University o Wales
Business Pathway
38 MBA top-up University o Sunderland
40 BTECLevel 7 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Edexcel Strategic Management & Leadership42 MBA University o Wales
44 MBA (Management Consultancy) University o Wales
46 MBA (Project Management) University o Wales
48 MBA (Maritime Management) University o Wales
50 MBA Business Management in the Global Food Industry The Royal Agricultural College
52 BA (Hons) Business Management (Final Year Top-up) University o Sunderland
54 BA (Hons) Business (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales
56 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Management) Edexcel
HR Management Pathway58 MBA (Human Resource Management) University o Wales
60 Masters Entry Diploma in Human Resource Management University o Wales
61 Certicate in Human Resource Management University o Wales
Law Pathway62 MBA (Law) University o Wales 64 LLB University o Wales
Public Sector Pathway
66 Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Public Admin. & Development University o Birmingham
Psychology Pathway
68 BSc (Hons) Psychology (Applied) Anglia Ruskin University
IT & Telecomms Pathway
70 MSc Inormation Technology University o Wales
72 MSc Telecommunications Birmingham City University
74 BSc (Hons) Business Computing (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales
76 HND Diploma in Computing & Systems Development Edexcel
Finance & Accounting Pathway
78 MBA (Finance) University o Wales
80 BA (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management University o Sunderland
82 BA (Hons) Business (Finance) (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales
83 BA (Hons) Business (Banking) (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales
84 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Accounting) Edexcel
Marketing Pathway
86 BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales
88 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Marketing) Edexcel
Service Excellence Pathway
90 MBA (Service Excellence) University o Wales
Tourism & Hospitality Pathway
92 MSc International Hospitality Management Sheeld Hallam University 94 BSc (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management Sheeld Hallam Universit y
(nal year top-up)96 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Travel & Tourism Edexcel
Supply Chain Management Pathway
98 Chartered Institute o Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
Contents
is the worlds largest independent
provider o UK university distance
learning education. There are no
boundaries to your success with .
Distance LearningOnline Learning Text Based Learning
3 your goals
5 Learning without boundaries
6 Funding your studies
10 Proessional Pathways diagram
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14 The International Management Academy
17 Applying couldnt be easier
18 Frequently asked questions
22 Doctor o Business Administration (DBA)
26 Proessional Pathways courses
What could a university distance learning
qualication or me?
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o students said their
career had progressed as a
direct result o their studies
73%
your goalsis the worlds largest independent provider
o UK university distance learning education.
There are no boundaries to your success with .
Whether its a new career, an increase insalary or a desire to broaden your horizonsand learn something new, you can
your goals with a university distancelearning qualication.
With 20 years experience o supporting over 50,000
distance learning university students in the UK and around
the world, enrolling 4,000 new students each year, 95% o
whom combine ull-time work with their studies and more
than 90% who graduate, we know exactly what it takes or
you to success.
Our University partners include:
is also a member o the British
Institute or Learning & Development
Choosing which qualication to study can sometimes be
a dicult process and understandably you want to get
it right. Expert advisors are available to provide you
with detailed inormation about all o the programmes,
to assist you through the application process, to help you
with unding choices and liestyle decisions, and then
to support you throughout your studies all the way to
graduation. Uniquely, i you begin your studies with
and change your mind or any reason within the rst 30
days, simply ask and well give you your money back with
our no quibbleguarantee, ensuring you are in control
every step o the way.
All the Diplomas, Degrees and Masters qualications
we oer have the same status as those studied on a
University campus. On enrolment you become a student
o the university o your choice with all the benets
associated with this status, and you are invited to attend
your University to collect your degree certicate at your
graduation ceremony.
You already know that investing in yoursel is one o the
best investments you can ever make. It is also accepted
that a qualication enhances your career and long term
earning potential but you may not know that a distance
learning qualication studied with has other added
benets.
distance learning programmes are designed toallow you to contextualise and apply your learning
to your job as you study. This not only enhances your
learning it also develops your skills. These are valuable
attributes to an employer.
Employers recognise that employees or potential
employees who have studied by distance learning are
likely to be more ocused and dedicated than those
who have studied on campus.
Our Proessional Pathways structure allows open
access and dened progression routes to your career.
is ISO 9001: 2000 accredited
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Learning withoutBoundariesStudy with and you can be assured that our proessional
and caring approach to supporting our distance learners willhelp you to an internationally recognised university
or proessional qualication.
We recognise that people are individualswho need dierent things to succeed.
Over the years weve broken down all the barriers to
allow you to succeed whatever your circumstances.
Beore commencing their studies, some o our students
understandably lack condence in their ability to
succeed. Others are unsure about how to und their
studies or whether they can cope with their studies and
their liestyle. So, along with our university partners, we
have designed our distance learning programmes to
oer you the fexibility required to balance your studies
with your work and liestyle commitments.
For example, you have the option to study anywhere in
the world. You may also need to take a short break rom
your studies or amily or work reasons. You can do thatwithout prejudicing yoursel. Unless specically stated,
there is no classroom attendance requirement but you
can log-on to the virtual campus and receive support
rom tutors and other students, rom anywhere in the
world. We even help you to spread the cost o your
studies with no deposit and fexible payment options.
Not orgetting the simplicity and reassurance o our
30 day no quibblemoney back guarantee. The vast
majority o our students work while they learn, applying
what they learn on a daily basis, advancing their career
throughout their studies.
is well known or providing riendly, proessional
advice and support rom initial enquiry through to
graduation. For the Bradord MBA, comprehensive
support is provided by the university. We promise that
you will receive superior support throughout your
studies, as we believe your success is our success.
o students said delivery o our programmes
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I ound to be most
proessional in their approach
with riendly and courteous sta
who were always able to answer
any queries and questions I
had. The whole administration
process o applying to university
was extremely smooth and
trouble ree
Phil Balfe, Diploma in
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This is excellent value or money, and the course
materials have been superb, I have learnt a lot.
It is ideal or people who want to progress and better
themselves but cannot stop just to study.
Jonathan Wilson, MBA
Comparing thecost o studyingAll the distance learning qualications we oer have thesame status as those studied on a university campus so
we can make a direct cost comparison.
Reports rom the National Union o Students estimate
that sixth ormers starting university this year expect to
pay up to 27,000 or a three-year degree course. As a
result, they expect to graduate with 32,000 o debt. By
studying a university degree by distance learning with
RDI this means you could save at least 43,373 over the
same timescale. You could also be three years urther
ahead in your career than a ull-time university student.
So choosing to study a university distance learning
qualication with can save you money and progress
your career.
We oer you easy payment options to make gaining a
niversity qualication more aordable:
. Instalment plans
. Employer sponsorship
. Student Finance
We have expert advisors available to help you decide
hats best or you and then to help complete any
aperwork. A large proportion o our students are
ponsored by their employer and we are happy to
ngage with your employer and answer all o their
uestions.
nstalment Plans
oers instalment payment plans or mostrogrammes. Payment amounts and requency vary,
epending on the awarding university or institution.
ome programmes allow payment on a per module basis.
We accept all major debit/credit cards.
Employer Sponsorship
Many companies are willing to ully or partly sponsor
their employees. Try talking to your training manager
or human resources director. Many o our studentsnd that their employers are impressed with the sel-
discipline and commitment shown by an employee who
completes a distance learning programme in order to
urther their career.
We are happy to answer any questions your employer
may have and even talk to your employer direct.
Student Finance
UK and EU students can apply or unding or the
ollowing programmes studied by visiting www.direct.
gov.uk/sorms2011. This website will guide you and
explain what you may be entitled to.
What programmes are available?
HND Business (Edexcel)
HND Business Management (Edexcel)
HND Business Marketing (Edexcel)
HND Travel and Tourism Management (Edexcel)
HND Business Accounting (Edexcel)
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Applied) (Anglia Ruskin
University)
BA (Hons) Business (University o Wales)
BA (Hons) Business (Banking) (University o Wales)
BA (Hons) Business (Finance) (University o Wales)
BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) (University o Wales)
BSc (Hons) Business Computing (University o Wales)
Funding your StudiesThere are no barriers to unding a distance learning
programme with . Its entirely up to you whether you
pay in ull or spread the cost o your studies.
Our promise to you. I youre still unsure about
taking that next step, then consider this. I during
the rst 30 days o your studies you are not
completely satised you can claim a ull reund o
your ee. So what do you have to lose by applying?
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73%o students said their employer wasreceptive to them studying via distance
learning and 57% said their employerhad oered nancial assistance*
41%o students said they chose distancelearning rather than ull-time studybecause o job opportunities*
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What could auniversity distancelearning qualication
or me?Sel-improvement, higher qualications, an increased
salary and a better job are the obvious benets.
But it isnt just about money and jobs, it is also about
eeling good about yoursel by ullling your potential
and proving to yoursel that youve got what it takes.
Enrol with and as well as receiving an exceptional, dedicated service with
all the advice and support needed rom initial enquiry to course completion,
also:
I ound the experience o distance learning excellent
as I like to manage my own time and ound the fexibility
brilliant. I would highly recommend this method o
learning to anyone juggling a job at the same time.
Ruth Tinsley
Diploma in Management
You a university or proessional
qualication that is recognised worldwide
You can aord to study because you continue
earning
You are recognised by employers or your ability
to ocus and apply yoursel
You are recognised by employers or the valuable
work experience you have gained throughout
your studies
You make a relatively small investment in yoursel
now and make a big dierence to your uture
career and earning potential
You contextualise and apply what you learn in
your workplace
You network with other students worldwide and
learn rom each other
You become a member o s International
Management Academy and all the benets that
go with this worldwide academic community
You access the Proessional Pathways structure
that enables ongoing academic and career
progression
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More Value,More SupportWhen you enrol with
The International Management Academy (IMA)By enrolling on your programme o choice with
you automatically gain membership o our International
Management Academy and all the benets that go
with this worldwide academic community.
The IMA is a resource base o mana gement, business
and personal development content available to all
current students o wherever they are in the world.
This resource base is continually being added to and
enhanced and as you progress through your studies you
will nd more and more resources to support you and
help you on your way.
Every student o becomes an IMA member and
automatically receives:
Free access to management development events.
Free access to new management development
tool set.
Regular Management Learning Newsletters keeping
you inormed about management development issues.
All students enrolling on two-year Masters
programmes will in addition receive:
Insights Personal Discovery Prole, providing you
with a powerul insight into your unique personality.
Lielines Work-Lie Balance Programme, enabling you
to strike a better balance between work and the rest
o your lie, thus improving your quality o lie, and
reducing the risk o work and stress related illnesses.
A USB Memory Stick to enhance your study fexibility.
*Terms and conditions apply.
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Money BackGuarantee*
I have enjoyed returning to study with a fexible
approach and an excellent support structure
supplie d by .
Matt Easton, HND Business Management
Our promise to you. I youre still unsure
about taking that next step, then consider this.
I during the rst 30 days o your studies
you are not completely satised you can
claim a ull reund o your ee.
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to speak to one o our experienced, riendly programme advisors.
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RDI, Midland Management Centre, 1A Brandon Lane, Coventry CV3 3RD.
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FrequentlyAsked QuestionsSome requently asked questions and answers
ollow. Should you have any other questions
please call one o our programme advisors on
FREEphone 0800 COURSES / 0800 268 7737
Application and enrolment
Q: Will I be able to aord it? How do I pay?
A: Paying or your studies is an investment in your
uture. It should not be viewed as an expense or
cost because there is clear evidence to show that
qualications lead to an increase in salary. However,
paying or your studies is not always easy, so we
suggest you consider the various unding options
on page 6.
Q: What do the ees include?
A: All study materials, either text-based or online and
student handbooks are supplied. For many o our
programmes core text books are also included. You
will be allocated a tutor or academic support who
you can contact as oten as you like by email and
telephone. You will also have access to a programme
co-ordinator or administrative support.
There is no application or enrolment ee, this service
is completely ree o charge.
Q: I have plenty o work experience in my area o
interest but no real qualications. Can I still apply?
A: For many courses, experience can be just as valuable
as qualications so i you havent studied or a while
you need not be at a disadvantage. Each applicant
is considered on his or her individual merits.
Please call one o our experienced, riendly
programme advisors to check your eligibility
on FREEphone 0800 COURSES / 0800 268 7737.
Q: I already have a qualication. Will this
qualication allow me to gain exemptions rom
the course and will the cost be reduced?
A: Dierent procedures apply or dierent
programmes. It is oten possible to gain exemptions
based on previous qualications and work
experience. The best way to nd out is to apply.
All applications or exemptions will be considered
on merit. I exemptions are granted the cost o the
programme may not necessarily be aected.
Q: What is the dierence between the MBA
programmes that you oer?
A: We oer three MBAs to suit dierent needs. The
Bradord MBA carries AMBA and EQUIS accreditation
rom a top 10 UK business school and is supported
by the universitys online Global Campus. The
University o Wales MBA oers modular payments,
a variety o specialisms and delivery is via ilearn
RDIs virtual learning environment. The University o
Sunderland MBA is a top-up, and allows direct entry
or holders o a relevant postgraduate diploma. Our
Programme Advisors are happy to discuss the range
o study options available to you.
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DBA
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s modern DBA is designed to advance the proessionalelopment o senior practicing managers and otheressionals in the eld o business and management.
DBA ocuses on contemporary business issues, toelop high-calibre, well-rounded proessionals withcialised knowledge and managerial competencies.
expected that candidates will contribute to theelopment and synthesis o new knowledge concerningtheory and practice o business administration, and on
duation will be able to perorm as proessional managers,nagement consultants in a variety o international,onal, national and organisational environments; mentor
he practice and research o business administration;ders in the knowledge and theory o businessministration; and role models or the practice o businessministration.
s degree is validated and awarded by the University oes, UK. For urther details regarding the University and
validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/
Structure & Content
The programme is designed to provide an opportunity or students to obtain
a DBA by means o independent study supported by online distance learning
resources and academic support.
The DBA programme orms two stages o research. The rst stage ollows
rigorous development o a students investigative, research and planning
skills through refective practice, research methods and design - ully
preparing them or successul completion o the second stage an
independent piece o research contributing to development o management
knowledge and practice.
Detailed Programme Structure
Research Stage 1Reective Practice (60 credits)
This module ocuses on two key areas. Firstly, management students are
notoriously poor at sel-refection as a consideration o MBA dissertations
will signiy. Requiring students to go through a process o sel-refection will
inorm them about their strengths and weaknesses and learning preerences
and so aid them in the eventual thesis development. This process will
enhance the sel-awareness and thereore, it is anticipated, the managerial
eectiveness o the candidate with a strong refective ethos. Secondly,
consultancy skills. The ability to make a consultancy type intervention is an
important one or managers and it is likely that as part o the research that
such an event would be called or. Developing and applying those sk ills
would be useul both in their own terms but also as part o the research
training eort.
Students will thereore evaluate themselves against current and potential
roles and design and implement an action to plan to address key
development needs within the context o the design and delivery o a
consultancy project intervention. Students will be required to undertake
a consultancy project which should have some change management
implications or the organisation.
Indicative Content:
Undertakeself-analysisandprolingusingprofessionaltools
Modelsofreectivepracticee.g.Schon;Kolb;andAtkinsandMurphy
Developmentanduseoftheprocessofreectionuponprofessionalpractice
Demonstratereectiveactivitiesaspartofprofessionaldecisionmaking
Workingingroups
Designandimplementationofpersonaldevelopmentplans
Actionlearningsets
Theroleoftheconsultant
Ethicalbehaviour
Projectmanagementtechniques
Theconsultancycycle
Theoriesofchangemanagement
Research Methods (30 credits)
Students will be introduced to a range o qualitative and quantitative
research methods that will enable them to make inormed choices as to the
methods o data collection and analysis used in their own research projects.
Students will identiy a management issue and develop and implement a
research project to investigate this issue.
Indicative Content:
Qualitativemethodssuchasinterviews,observation,ethnography,
documentary analysis, ocus groups, case studies, pictorial representation,
diaries, stories and lie stories
Qualitativedataanalysis
Questionnairedesign
Surveyandsamplingmethods
Measurement
Quantitativemethodssuchasexploratorydataanalysis,statistical
hypothesis testing, ANOVA, multivariate regression analysis, principal
component analysis and cluster analysis
UsingSPSSfordataanalysis
Presentingdataandreportingndings Actionlearningandactionresearch
NVivoandNUD*IST(software)
Research Design (30 credits)
This module will prepare you or transer to Stage 2 o the programme the
doctoral thesis. Students will prepare a research proposal or the intended
doctoral thesis. The proposal will demonstrate that the work will be
characterised by advanced learning based on proessional capability and
in depth research and development leading to substantial projects which
achieve major organisational change and/or
excellence in proessional practice.
Indicative Content:
Thephilosophyofknowledge
Researchmethodologies
Researchtools
Developingaresearchquestion,searchingandusingliterature
Designingastudy
Obstaclestodatagathering
Writingaproposal
octor o Business Administration
A message rom RDIs CEO
The Doctor o Business Administration (DBA)oers the opportunity or you to reachthe pinnacle o your eld, demonstratingdedication, competence and researchexpertise within the business arena.
Your DBA will require you to advance theboundaries o management knowledgeand to develop a piece o original wor kevidencing your contribution to world-leading community that drives businessorward and establishing yoursel as a leader
within your chosen eld.
From personal experience o doctorateresearch and supervising others at a doctorallevel, I have discovered that only those withsucient long term drive and commitmentwill succeed which is one o the reasons thedoctoral community is so highly respected.
I you are one o those people who seriouslybelieve they can succeed in undertaking asubstantial piece o independent researchin your chosen eld with the supporto our team o highly qualied doctoralsupervisors, then we would be pleased tohear rom you.
Dr Philip HallamPhD BSc (Hons) CEng MIEE MIOD
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Admission Requirements
MasterofBusinessAdministrationdegree,oramanagementbased
Masters level qualication, rom a recognised institution.
Aminimumof5yearsprovenprofessionalworkexperiencewith
a particular involvement in management, management consultancy,
management teaching, management training, or management research;
ProofofwrittenandoralprociencyinEnglishachievedthrougheither
completion o a degree taught and examined in the English language,
and/or attainment o a valid IELTS score o a minimum overall score o 6.5,
with no band less than 6.0.
Please note: Candidates must in their prior study be able to demonstrate
both an understanding o academic issues o management and the ability
to undertake postgraduate work. The actual degree presented must be
management based and should include a dissertation. Candidates with low
grades are unlikely to be accepted.
Enrolment Dates
The DBA programme has enrolment dates in October, January, April and July.
Applying or the DBA
The application process requires you to submit your application, along with
a description o your intended research or scrutiny by a potential supervisor.
The supervisor will undertake a telephone interview o the research prior to
recommending its submission to the Research Degrees Committee (RDC)
or ormal consideration. The RDC will review the application and make
a decision on its suitability and the availability o appropriately qualied
supervisory sta. I RDI decides that the intended research is appropriate
and that a suitable qualied supervisory team is available then the RDC will
recommend that an oer is made by the University o Wales.
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etailed Programme Structure (Continued)
esearch Stage 2BA Thesis (240 credits)
ou will have the opportunity to undertake an original organisation or
oessionally based piece o research, which contributes to management
nowledge. This unique piece o research will require you to critically and
eatively draw on management theory, to undertake a critical literature and
ethodological review, to make recommendations relating to current and
otential management practice, to eectively manage a complex project, and
emonstrate an ethical approach to management research.
rogramme Assessment
age 1
eective Practice
Assessment1:Personaldevelopmentplanshowingevidenceof
implementation, 2,000 words.Assessment2:Scopingpaperforproject,1,000words.
Assessment3:Finalconsultancyreport,4,000words.
Assessment4:Reectivereportdemonstratingcriticalawarenessofself,
participation in action learning sets and completion o project, 4,000
words.
esearch Methods
5,000-wordreportonaresearchproject.
esearch Design
5,000-wordresearchproposalfortheintendeddoctoralthesis.
age 2
hesis
Presentanddefendatavivavoceathesisofbetween60-70,000-words.
ttendance Options
e programme is designed to provide an opportunity or students to obtain
DBA by means o independent study supported by online distance learning
sources and academic support. Meetings with supervisors will normally be
nline through use o video/audio technology with the option or ace-to-
ce meetings at appropriate times throughout the lengthy study process.
e DBA can be completed over a minimum o 4 years and maximum o 7
ears o study.
The DBA oers the opportunityoryou to reach thepinnacleo yourfeld
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Studying By Distance Learning
Undertaking a distance learning MBA at the Bradord University School o
Management is a highly rewarding experience:
Youwilllearnnewskillswhichyoucanusestraightawayintheworkplace Youwillbeabletousetheknowledgegainedtoadvanceyourcareer
Youwillbeabletodevelopaninternationalbusinessnetwork,learning
rom the experiences o your ellow 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 rom each module per week. This equates to approximately 14-16 hours
o study per week. I you dont 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.
I work or amily lie is particularly busy then you can even suspend your
studies and restart at a later date. This fexibility 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 Bradord MBA Learning Experience
Each module has been designed so that your understanding and knowledge
is developed through using a variety o materials rom textbooks and
academic journal papers through to video clips, podcasts, online discussions
and live on line tutorials.
Printed MaterialsFor 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 rom the
Bradord School o Management many o whom are world leading authorities
in their subject area. Each study book contains:
9studyunits,eachunitisdesignedtodevelopyourunderstandingofa
particular subject area.
2optionalassignmentswhichyousubmittoyourtutorforfeedback.
These assignments enable you to track your progress ensuring that you
understand key subject areas.
Aseriesofshortcasestudiesandexercisesreinforcingkeyprinciplesand
ideas and demonstrating how academic theory can be put into practice.
Clearguidanceonaccessingadditionallearningmaterialsthatwillhelp
reinorce your understanding and knowledge.
Bradord MBA Ranking and Accreditation
9th Business School in the UK (Financial Times 2010)
1st Business School in the North o England (Financial Times 2010)
One o the top 25 MBAs in Europe (Financial Times 2010)
One o the top 100 MBAs in the World (Financial Times 2010)
EQUIS accredited (European Quality Improvement System)
AMBA accredited (Association o MBAs)
Currently seeking AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools o
Business) accreditation. I the school gains this accreditation it will become
part o an elite group o triple crownbusiness schools.
adord University School o Management has been providing students with an opportunity to study or an MBAdistance learning since 1998. At Bradord they appreciate that many o their students have to juggle work and
mily commitments alongside their studies. As such they allow their students to develop their managerial skills andowledge at a pace which suits their individual needs.
e programme is aimed at intelligent, highly motivated managers who wish to equip themselves with the essentialsiness and management skills required in the increasingly competitive, diverse and dynamic business environment.
ce you start the distance learning MBA programme you become part o the Bradord University School onagement student community. Bradord has a great pride in this sense o community and throughout yourdies they ensure that you have every opportunity to develop your proessional network while also learning rom
e experiences o other students. This is achieved through the use o small aculty led tutor groups, weekly onlinecussions, live ace-to-ace on line tutorial sessions and a distance learner online social space called The Atrium.rther to this while you do not have to attend any on-site teaching you will have an opportunity to take part in ace-ace teaching sessions with academics rom the School o Management in Bradord and at its partner institutions in
e Netherlands, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, the Philippines and Italy (subject to availability).
ur knowledge and understanding o each subject area studied will be assessed by the most appropriate means. Thisl typically involve the completion o a written assignment, an exam or in some cases an assignment and an exam.ou need to sit an exam Bradord has examination centres worldwide, making it highly likely that there is an exam
ntre near you.
ere are our enrolment opportunities throughout the year in September, January, April and July.
Masters inBusinessAdministration
Tutorial Groups
While distance learning allows you to study at a time, place and pace to suit
your needs Bradord ensure that you will never eel like you are studying
alone. When studying a module you will be part o a small tutor group.
As a tutor group member you are expected to take part in weekly online
discussions and a series o l ive on line tutorials. You can also discuss issues
with other distance learning students and academics through the Bradord
School o Management social networking site The Atrium.
The Virtual Learning Environment
Bradord University School o Management uses a virtual learning
environment called Blackboard. Each module you study will have a dedicated
Blackboard site containing:
Acopyofthemodulestudybook
Guidanceontheassessmentusedforthemodule
Powerpointslidesandaudiorecordings(whereavailable)takenfrom
Bradord based ull time or part time MBA lectures
Filmfrom3keyon-sitelectures(whereavailable)
KeyreadingsselectedbyBradfordacademicsfromleadingacademic
journals, trade publications and broadsheet newspapers Selectedaudioandvideoclipshelpingtounderlineyourknowledgeand
understanding o particular subject areas
Additionalnon-compulsoryreadingsenablingyoutofurtherengagewith
a subject and advance your understanding
Acomprehensivebankofmultiplechoice/shortanswerquestionsallowing
you to monitor your understanding and get instant eedback on your
progression
Bradord School o Management Library
As a distance learning student you will have access to the Universitys online
library resources. This means that wherever you are in the world you can
access thousands o academic journals, market reports and textbooks all rom
your computer.
Distance learning students also have their own dedicated librarian who can
provide students with photocopies o various materials including journal
papers, book chapters and company reports.
Eective Learning Service
It may be some time since you last studied or a ormal qualication and so
some o your key learning skills such as essay writing, critical analysis and
revision may require some attention. The School o Management Eective
Learning department can provide you with all the help you need to overcome
such obstacles. Quick readleafets are available with titles such as How
to Improve Your Marksand 5 Stage Report Writing Structure. A variety o
additional inormation is available and you can even have a one-to- oneconsultation with Bradords eective learning advisor.
International Study Opportunities
You may decide that you want to accelerate your studies, learn about a
particular subject area, study alongside other Bradord University School o
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 o Management or at any one o its partner institutions in the
Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, the Philippines and
Italy. Examples o block modules taught at these locations include Corporate
Marketing, International Business Studies and Mergers and Acquisitions.
Access to modules running is subject to availability.
Management Pathway
(MBA)
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Thedutiesandresponsibilitiesofbusinesses
Corporations,stateandcivilsocietyandthermasapoliticalactor
Theinternational,nationalandregionalregulatoryenvironmentand
codes o practice
Stateorself-regulationandtherisksofnon-compliance
Stakeholders:shareholders,employees,consumers,suppliers,competitors,
civil society and government
Futureperspectivesonethicsandsustainability
9. Corporate Finance
The module draws on some o the issues previously discussed in the Business
Accounting module consolidating and urther developing your knowledge o
nancial decision making. You will consider how capital markets operate, how
companies are valued and how the wider business environment can impact
on nancial managers operations. The module covers:
Anoverviewofnancialmanagementconsideringinvestmentand
nancing decisions, share holder value analysis and strategic investment
Valuingorganizations
Financialstrategiesshorttermandlongtermnanceandworking
capital management
Dodividendsmatter?dividendpolicy
Usingdebtnancelongtermandshorttermdebtinstruments
Measurementofgearingimpactonshareholdervalueandtherequired
return
Shareholderreturnrequirements
10. Strategic Management
The module aims to develop an understanding o the changing practice o
strategic management within an oten highly volatile business environment.
The module covers:
Varyingperspectivesonstrategy,strategicmanagementandstrategic
decision making
Anunderstandingofthedynamicbusinessenvironment
Strategyformation,organisationalplanningandpositioning
Creatingandsustainingacompetitiveadvantageandstakeholder
satisaction
Valuechainanalysis
Companycultureanditsimpactonmanagementstrategy
2. Business Economics
The module provides an insight into the market environment organizations
operate in and how market orces can impact on an organization and the
growth strategies adopted. The module covers:
Scarcityandchoice
Resourceallocationandthemarkets
Demandandsupply/costanalysis
Interventioninmarkets
Marketstructureandcompetition
Structure,conductandperformanceofcompaniesandmarkets
Marketconcentrationandpubliccompetitionpolicy
Determinantsofnationaloutput/incomeanductuationsingrowthrates
Keyeconomicvariables:output,employment,ination
Governmentscal,monetaryandsupplysidepolicies
Exchangeratesandthebalanceofpayments
Globalisation,internationaltradeandinternationalinvestment
3. Marketing
The module provides an insight into just what marketing is along with the
undamental marketing theories managers need to be aware o. In additionto this the module considers the relationship between market analysis,
organizational opportunities and threats, marketing strategies and tactics.
The module covers:
Whatisthemarketingconcept?
Analysingthemarketenvironmentandmarketplanning
Consumerandorganizationalbuyingbehaviour
Segmentingthemarket,targetingcustomersandpositioningtheproduct
Marketingtacticsthemarketingmix
Productportfolioanalysisandtheproductlifecycle
Brandingandcommunicatingwiththemarket
Marketingchannelsdistributorsandretailers
Pricingstrategies
Marketinginainternationalenvironment
4. Operations M anagement
The module looks at what is k nown as the conversion processocusing
on how materials and products are processed within the organization. The
module covers:
Theframeworkforoperationsmanagementandthefunctionalinterfaces
Theissuesofvalue,varietyanddesign
Designoperationalsystems
Theworkingsofanorganization
Capacitymanagementandoperationalplanning
Qualitymanagement
Purchasingandlayout
Contemporaryissuesinoperationsmanagement
5. Managing People
Managers need to be able to understand how to manage one o their most
valuable and important resources their employees. In order to investigate
this subject the module draws on several disciplines including organisational
behaviour, organisational psychology and human resource management. The
result is a module which provides a comprehensive insight into those actors
which infuence human behaviour within the work environment. The module
covers:
Personality,perception,motivationandjobsatisfaction
Groupandteamwork
Managementandleadership
Transactionalandtransformationalleadership
etailed Programme Structure
order to complete the Bradord MBA you will be required to complete 14
odules in total and a 12,500-15,000 word management project.
gramme AssessmentCycle One
order to provide you with a solid oundation you will study ten
ompulsory modules covering key business and managerial disciplines. Your
nderstanding o each subject area will be developed through the study
ooks, textbooks, case studies, journal papers, audio and video materials and
ngoing collaboration with other distance learning students and o course
our module tutor. You will also be able to assess your progress through the
nline multiple choice/short answer questions and the two tutor marked
says.
Business Accounting
anagers are required to have an understanding o accounting and the
countants role within an organisation. The module will provide an
troduction into this area covering issues such as:
Interpretingandevaluatingaccounts
Protandloss
Cashowandthebalancesheet
Investmentappraisalandreturnoninvestment
Marginalandabsorptioncosting
Ratios,comparisonsandtrends
Budgetingandcontrol
Organizationalculture,structureanddesign
Conict,powerandpoliticswithintheorganisation
Communicationswithintheorganisation
6. Managerial and Proessional Development
The module encourages students to adopt an independent and refective
approach to learning and development enabling students to develop an
awareness o their own and others development needs. The module covers:
Theroleoflearninganddevelopmentinorganisations
Thecriticalroleofmanagerialskills
Learning:approachesandmodels
Principlesofpersonaldevelopment
Professionalandmanagementdevelopment
Careerdevelopment
Developingself-awareness
Reectivepractice
7. Business Research
In order to assess new business opportunities or potential uture strategies
managers need to be able to conduct business research i n a systematic
and objective manner. In addition to this when aced with the results rom
business research managers also need to have the required skills to analyse
the evidence presented to them. With this in mind the module covers:
Qualitativeandquantitativeapproachestobusinessresearch
Creatingasuitableresearchsample
Analysingresearchresults
Drawingandthentestingthendingsemergingfrombusinessresearch
Interpretingandpresentingresearchresults
Theethicsofbusinessresearch
8. Business Ethics and Sustainability
The module will draw on current research and business practice in order
to provide students with an insight into one o the major issues acing
organizations today. The module covers:
Thefoundationsofthedebatesurroundingbusinessethicsand
sustainability
Whatdowemeanbybusinessethics,sustainability,sustainable
development, corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility?
Traditionalandcontemporaryethicaltheory
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2. Entrepreneurship
This module is designed to introduce you to the concept o entrepreneurship
and to equip you with the knowledge and skills to engage with the
entrepreneurial process. You will emerge rom the module with a
comprehensive understanding o the importance o entrepreneurship to the
economy, the role o the entrepreneur and the unique problems that new
businesses ace. You will also learn the skills that will enable you to develop
ideas into concepts, test these through easibility analysis and develop
business plans or new ventures. The module covers:
Deningandunderstandingenterprise,entrepreneurship&innovation.
Managerialversusentrepreneurialmindsets.Skillsattitudesand
behaviours associated with entrepreneurs and developing entrepreneurial
skills.
Creativityandinnovationinentrepreneurship.Sourcesofopportunity
& innovation. Techniques or generating and evaluating new ideas.
Distinguishing between ideas and opportunities.
Developingideasintobusinessopportunities.Industryandcompetitor
analysis. Feasibility analysis.
Assessingthefactorswhichinuencethechoiceofbusinessmodel.How
to develop a business model. Recognising potential faws in a businessmodel
Resourcesintheentrepreneurialventure.Decisionsrequiredforanew
venture. Developing a team & networks to implement the opportunity
Thepurposeofabusinessplan.Keycomponentsofabusinessplan.
Evaluating and presenting a business plan
challenging and which will provide a sound basis or urther career
development. The module contains:
Anintroductiontoemergingmarkets
Economicandpoliticalreform
Foreigndirectinvestmentandoutsourcing
Entrystrategy
Browneldandprivatizationacquisitions/restructuringinthetransitional
economies o Central and Eastern Europe
ManagingequityinternationaljointventuresinAsianmarkets
Subsidiarydevelopmentandentrepreneurship
Socialnetworking
Corporatesocialresponsibility
Corporatestangandlocalisation
Emergingmarketmultinationals/internationalisation
ycle Twonce you have gained the required managerial skills and knowledge during
ycle 1 o your studies you will then be required to complete our Cycle
modules. There are a total o ten Cycle 2 modules to choose rom or
ose studying purely by distance learning. I you decide to study a Cycle
module(s) at Bradord or at a partner institute a number o alternative
odules are likely to be available (e.g. mergers and acquisitions). As with the
ycle 1 modules you are expected to st udy two cycle 2 modules every three
onths. The modules available via the conventional distance learning route
e:
Marketing Communications
a world where organizational stakeholders are bombarded each day
ith numerous messages there is a need to ensure that your organisation
ommunicates with the right stakeholders in the most ecient and
ective way. This module will help you achieve this introducing the
oncepts and theories that will enable you to develop integrated marketing
ommunications. The module covers:
Analysingintegratedmarketingcommunications
Advertisingtheoryandmanagement
Personalsellingandnegotiation
Belowthelinepromotions
Publicrelations
Brandinganddesign
3. Project Management
The module aims to oster a critical awareness o the concepts and principles
o project management providing an insight into key models, rameworks
and techniques to support decision making and control. The module covers:
Thejusticationforprojectmanagement
Theprocessesinvolvedinprojectmanagement
Projectinitiationselection,startup,thebusinesscaseandthe
organisation
ProjectinitiationPartIIplanningandthemanagementofproduct
delivery
Projectimplementationstagecontrolandboundarymanagement
Projectclosurelearningfromtheprojectplanningexperienceand
assessing the benets o project management
Managingriskandquality
Congurationmanagementandchangecontrol
Softwaretoolsinprojectmanagement
4. E-Business
The module will investigate the highly contemporary areas o E-commerce
and E-business considering the implications these developments may have
or new and existing businesses. Further to this you will develop the skills
required to introduce and manage the E business strategy o an organization.
The module covers:
UnderstandingE-commerceandE-business
E-commercetechnology
ApplyingE-commerce(e.g.searchengines,socialnetworks,blogs)
BarrierstoE-commerce(e.g.security,dataencryption)
Analysingbusinessmodels
PublicpolicyandlegalissuesimpactingonE-commerceandE-business
Newmanagement,strategythinkingandfuturetechnologies
5. International Business Strategy
The module develops a comprehensive understanding o the major issues
that businesses are conronted with when operating in international markets.
The module covers:
Theimplicationsforstrategicmanagementofmajorchangesintradeand
investment patterns
Theglobalisationprocess
Theimportanceofdierencesininstitutionalandculturalsystemsin
international business
Foreigndirectinvestmentandtheinternationalisationprocess
Foreignmarketentrymodes
Theimportanceofthebusinessenvironment,innovation,leadershipand
entrepreneurship on international business strategies
HQandsubsidiaryrelationsandmanagingcollaborativerelations.
Corporatesocialresponsibilityandthestrategicmanagementofmulti-
national corporations.
6. Managing International Business in Emerging Economies
This module has been designed or those who intend to work or are
interested in international business development whether as managers,
consultants or entrepreneurs all within the context o emerging markets.
You will investigate the workings o subsidiary operations in emerging
economies (e.g. Central and Eastern Europe, China, Russia, Brazil, Mexico,
Cuba, Central and South East Asia) and gain an understanding o the
undamental issues conronted by oreign rms competing in newly opened
and dynamic markets. In order to develop this knowledge the module
draws on a mixture o theory and practice which you will nd intellectually
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Study Materials & Support
For each module you will receive a textbook and a high quality study book
containing essential study notes, case studies and short exercises to help
develop your understanding o each subject area. The study books are
written by academics rom Bradord School o Management many o whom
are world-leading authorities in their subject area. Each study book contains:
9studyunits,eachunitisdesignedtodevelopyourunderstandingofa
particular subject area.
2optionalassignmentswhichyousubmittoyourtutorforfeedback.
These assignments enable you to track your progress providing valuable
eedback, ensuring that you understand the key subject areas.
Aseriesofshortcasestudiesandexercisesreinforcingkeyprinciplesand
ideas and demonstrating how academic theory can be put into practice.
Clearguidanceonaccessingadditionallearningmaterials(e.g.academic
papers) that will help reinorce your understanding and knowledge.
The printed materials are used alongside online materials made available
via the virtual learning environment (known as Blackboard). The on-linematerials include:
Acopyofthemodulestudybook
Guidanceontheassessmentusedforthemodule
Powerpointslidesandaudiorecordings(whereavailable)takenfrom
Bradord based ull time MBA lectures
Filmfrom3keyon-sitelectures(whereavailable)
KeyreadingsselectedbyBradfordacademicsfromleadingacademic
journals, trade publications and broadsheet newspapers
Selectedaudioandvideoclipshelpingtounderlineyourknowledgeand
understanding o particular subject areas
Additionalnon-compulsoryreadings,audioandvideosenablingyouto
engage with and advance your understanding
International Financial M anagement
is module is designed to provide you with a critical understanding o the
vestment and nance decisions made by multinational companies. The
odule explores institutional structure and the behaviour o international
urrency markets enabling you to analyse and e valuate the economic actors
at aect the oreign exchange rates. You will also explore the nancial
struments and techniques that companies adopt to manage currency risks.
e module contains:
Theforeigncurrencymarketsandthedeterminationofthespotand
orward exchange rates
Therelationshipbetweenexchangerates,pricelevelsandinterestrates
Financialinstrumentsandcurrencyhedgingtechniques
Internationalportfoliomanagement
Internationaldebtandswapnancingtechniques
Capitalinvestmentdecisionmakinginthemultinationalrm
Management o Change
e dynamic nature o the current business environment means managers
ave to deal with change on an almost daily basis. In spite o this ew
anagers have a sound understanding o how to manage change. Duringis module you will be able to refect on your own experiences considering
hy change may be needed within organizations and how managers can
ccessul introduce and then manage change. You will also consider why
hange may be resisted and how such resistance can be overcome. The
odule covers:
Thenatureofchange
Culturesforchange
Driversofchange
Reactionstochange
Peopleandchange
Leadershipofchange
Modelsofchange
Management Project
At the end o your taught studies you will be required to put into practice
what you have learnt during the various modules and complete a
12,500 15,000 word management project. The University o Bradord allows
its students a great deal o fexibility in their management projects. For
example, you may wish to refect on your academic learning and apply it to
a problem currently acing the organization you work or. You may wish to
investigate an issue eecting not just one organization but an entire industry,
or you may wish to conduct desk based research really getting to grips with
all the academic arguments and issues surrounding a subject area in order to
develop a new management ramework.
Throughout the project you will be guided by an experienced academic
and you will have access to the S chool o Management Eective Learning
department. The Eective Learning service oten proves to be very useul
providing students with a clear understanding and guidelines on what is
required in order to successully complete their project.
Programme Assessment
In order to ensure that you have gained the required skills and knowledge
you will have to successully complete a orm o assessment or each module.
The assessment may be an individual written assignment, an exam or a
mixture o both.
So that you can monitor your progress as you work your way through each
module there are a number o opportunities or ormative assessment (i.e.
assessment that will not count to your overall grade). For example, you will be
invited to submit 2 pieces o work to your individual tutor. Your tutor will read
through the work and provide you with eedback. In addition to this, you will
be encouraged to complete a series o online multiple choice questions or
each unit studied.
Exams can be sat at the University o Bradord, RDIs Head Oce in Coventry
or can be arranged overseas via the British Council or at a recognised
overseas academic institution at additional cost.
9. Managerial Leadership
The module aims to develop a comprehensive understanding o the major
theories concerning leadership within work organizations. You will develop
an increased understanding o the way participants behaviour can aect the
eelings, attitudes and behaviour o people at work. The module covers:
Justwhatismeantbythephraseleadershipandhowdoesitdierfrom
management
Areleadersbornormade?
Leadershipdevelopment
Skillsinleadership-transactional,transformationalandcharismatic
leadership.
Theroleofleadershipwhenundergoingorganizationalchange.
Leadershipissues,challengesandstrategiesinbusiness,governmentand
politics.
Acriticalreviewofleadershiptheory:earlytraittheories;behaviouralstyle
theories; situational leadership theories;
Theadoptionofanintegrative,holisticmodelofleadership.
10. Corporate Marketing
The module aims to provide students with an alternative and contemporaryview o the marketing discipline ocusing on the marketing o the
organisation(s) rather than the products/services organisations produce.
Through studying the module students will be able to examine and critically
analyse an organisations identity, its corporate communications, image/
reputation and brand management activities. The module covers :
Theevolutionofthemarketingdiscipline
Thenature,impactandimportanceofcorporateidentity
Stakeholderanalysis
Managingmultiplecorporatecommunications
Imageandreputationmanagement
Developingandmanagingacorporatebrand.
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OnceastudenthasstartedtheirMBAstudieswithBradfordSchoolof
Management they will be required to complete a short exercise enabling
them to assess their numerical and verbal reasoning sk ills. Students with a
GMAT o 600+ attained in the last two years are not required to complete
this exercise.
It may be the case that you are a highly motivated applicant with a proven
track record and a wealth o highly relevant work experience but you do not
have the required academic qualications. I this is the case you may well still
be eligible or the Bradord MBA and as such you are encouraged to submit
an application.
Enrolment Dates
There are our enrolment opportunities throughout the year in Se ptember,
January, April and July.
Programme Fees
The Bradord MBA is competitively priced at 12,950. Please contact us or
urther inormation regarding instalment plans.
Applying or the MBA
You will be required to submit an application online via our website www.
rdi.co.uk/apply. You will then be contacted by an experienced Programme
Advisor at RDI requesting urther documentation (i.e. qualication
certicates, CV and reerences). On receipt o the required documentation
your application will be screened and, i suitable, orwarded to the School o
Management or ormal consideration. I the application is successul you will
be issued with a ormal oer letter.
Contact Details
uration o Programme
e Bradord School o Management distance learning MBA allows students
vary the speed o thei r progression through the programme to suit their
wn individual needs. As such, you can choose to take just one module in a
uarter or deer your studies altogether, or a short period o time.
stance learning students usually however study 2 modules every 3
onths. Each module is split into 9 units (8 learning units and 1 revision
nit). Students are expected to work through 1 unit per module per week.
is ormat ensures that students have a number o weeks at the end o
e module or examination revision (i the module is assessed by an exam)
signment work and general recuperation.
rough completing 2 modules every 3 months by the end o year 1 students
ll have studied 8 modules. In year 2, progressing at the same rate, students
ke the remaining 2 compulsory modules and 4 cycle 2 modules. The
mpletion o these remaining modules takes 9 months. In the nal 3 months
udents start (and can complete) the management project. Many students
e the management project as a key part o the MBA experience, putting
e skills they have l earnt into practice. To acilitate this learning experience
adord allow students to register or the management project at a time that
convenient to them. Once a student has registered or the management
oject we allow the student up to 12 months to complete the project.
a general guide the programme can be completed in 2-6 years. On average
udents take 3 years to complete the programme.
dmissions Requirements
e standard entry criteria or the distance learning MBA is:
Adegreefromanapproveduniversity:UKdegreeminimum2:2
(honours); European degree gross percentile average (GPA) o 2.5 out o
4.0 or 6.5 out o 10, or overall average o 70 rom 100 per cent or an
acceptable proessional qualication.
Atleastthreeyearsrelevantpostgraduateworkexperience.
ProciencyinEnglish-a6.5scoreonIELTStestofEnglish,580inwritten
TOEFL, 240 in computer-based TOEFL or 94 or better in the internet-
based TOEFL are needed rom non-native speakers. Under exceptional
circumstances alternative evidence demonstrating prociency in English
may be considered.
Apply onlineVisit our websitewww.rdi.co.uk/apply
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Call usContact us today on FREEphone0800 COURSES / 0800 268 7737
I you want an experience that will trulybenet you throughout the rest o your lie,
the Bradord MBA has to be the natural choice
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MBA(Top-up)University of Sunderland
QualicationOn successul completion o this programme
you will be awarded the University o
Sunderland MBA.
Awarding BodyUniversity o Sunderland
The University o Sunderland is a dynamic,
modern university with a growing reputation
or teaching quality and leading edge research.
Recognised by The Guardian as Englands best
new university in 2001, and rated best new
university in the UK or the overall quality, range
and quantity o its research. The university is
committed to pioneering new, fexible learning
programmes, allowing students to study at
home or at work.
The Faculty o Business and Law is an
international learning community o over
3,000 students and 90 ull-time academics
oering a comprehensive range o programmes
in Business and Law rom undergraduate,
postgraduate, Corporate and Doctoral level.
Course DescriptionThe University o Sunderland MBA is designed
as a top-up programme or those who have
completed the BTEC Level 7 Advanced
Proessional Diploma in Management Studies
and gained appropriate management
experience. During this programme you will
develop your modelling techniques, strategic
management knowledge, competence and
problem-solving ability. You will also become
amiliar with international management
practice, and the development o eective
business cultures and perormance
enhancement.
ModeText-based distance learning. Tutor supported.
Course Content (Modules)Comprises three modules:
1. Global Corporate StrategyThis module seeks to establish the holistic
nature o corporate strategy and how this aects
organisational decision making processes. By
examining aspects o the internal and external
environment and associated orces on the
organisation, you will develop an appreciation
o business and management within a global
setting.
2. International BusinessEnvironment
This module will explore the dierent
rameworks in which organisational decisions
are made. You will identiy key orces o
globalisation and analyse the impact o
economic, social, cultural and political actors on
business operations and structures in a variety
o national environments. You will also relatetheories o internationalisation, innovation and
competitive advantage to diering industries
and locations.
DissertationYou will complete a research proposal o 1,500-
2,000 words and a 20,000 word dissertation.
You will explore the nature o business/
management research, ethical issues in business
and management research, and deductive and
inductive research methods. You will use and
compare qualitative and quantitative research
methods to enable you to write research
projects and report research ndings.
Following this you will be required to undertake
a research investigation into a contemporary
management issue, utilising primary and
secondary investigation, techniques and data
sources.
AssessmentThe University o Sunderland MBA Top-up
is assessed by one written assignment ater
studying modules 1 and 2 and a dissertation.
This dissertation will eature a research proposal
o 1500-2000 words weighted at 20% and
dissertation o 20,000 words weighted at 80%.
Duration o ProgrammeMinimum 12 months. However, this can be
extended to a maximum o three years.
Entry RequirementsTo gain entry to the University o Sunderland
MBA Top-up you must possess the BTEC Level 7
Advanced Proessional Diploma in Management
Studies or CMI Executive Diploma or equivalent.
Students who have the CMI Executive Diploma
will complete 90 credits; 2 modules and the
dissertation. Students with the BTEC Level 7
Extended Diploma in Strategic Management
& Leadership will complete 60 credits only
which is the combined research methods and
dissertation.
Whats IncludedAll study materials, core textbooks and student
handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a
tutor or academic support who you can contact
as oten as you like by telephone and email. You
will have access to a programme co-ordinator
or administrative support. You will also have
access to an online Vir tual Campus.
Distance Learning
WorkloadWe recommend an average o 12 hours study
time per week or this programme.
ExemptionsNo exemptions are allowed or this
programme.
How to ApplyIn addition to a completed application orm:
Copies o your relevant certicates and/or
transcripts.
One suitable reerence. Please note we can
only accept academic and/or proessional
work reerences, and this must be on
company headed paper.
Copy o your CV detailing your work history
(covering the last ve years).
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Email usEmail applications@rdi.co.uk
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Giving up employment to study ull time was not an option.
allowed me to study while earning and proved an extremely
fexible solution. The support I received was superb, any queries
I had were resolved quickly and easily, my student support
co-ordinator was extremely helpul and proessional.
Stephen Weekes. MBA
Business Pathway
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QualicationOn successul completion o the programme
you will be awarded a BTEC Level 7 Diploma and
Extended Diploma in Strategic Management
and Leadership.
Awarding BodyEdexcel
Course DescriptionThe BTEC Level 7 Diploma and Extended
Diploma in Strategic Management and
Leadership is designed or those working
in business management or other sectors
with a responsibility or management and
leadership. You will develop a range o skills and
techniques, personal qualities and attitudes
essential or successul perormance in the
management sector.
A proessional management qualication which
is accepted by the University o Wales or direct
entry to the Research Methods module and
Dissertation o its MBA programme.
ModeOnline distance learning
Course Content (Modules)Comprises 6 units or the Diploma and a urther
5 units or the Extended Diploma:
Diploma (6 units)1. Developing StrategicManagement and Leadership Skills Relationshipbetweenstrategicmanagement
and leadership
Theoriesofmanagementandleadership
Leadershiprequirements
Developmentofleadershipskills
2. Proessional Development orStrategic Managers Personalskillsrequiredtoachievestrategic
goals
Skillsaudit
Constructingapersonaldevelopmentplan
3. Strategic Change Management Modelsofstrategicchange
Factorsdrivingtheneedforstrategicchange
Roleofstakeholdersinplanningforchange
Modelsforensuringongoingchange
4. Strategic Marketing Management Principlesofstrategicmarketing
management
Toolsusedtodevelopastrategicmarketing
strategy
Strategicmarketingtechniques
Changesinthemarketingenvironment
5. Strategic Human ResourceManagement Howstrategicmanagementofhuman
resources contributes to organisationalobjectives
Developinghumanresourceplans
Humanresourcespolicyrequirements
Humanresourcesmanagementinan
organisation
6. Managing Financial Principlesand Techniques Applyingcostconceptstothedecision-
making process
Forecastingtechniquestoobtaininformation
or decision-making
Budgetaryprocessinanorganisation
Costreductionandmanagementprocesses
Financialappraisaltechniquestomake
strategic investment decisions
Interpretingnancialstatementsforplanning
and decision-making
Extended Diploma(Diploma plus 5 units)1. Creative and InnovativeManagement Creativeandinnovativemanagement
processes
Inuencingotherstoeectchangeinan
organisation
Overcomingbarrierstoimplementationof
creative and innovative management ideas
2. Strategic Quality and SystemsManagement Theroleofoperationsmanagementinan
organisation
Theimportanceofmanagingqualityinan
organisation
Planningstrategicqualitychangeinan
organisation
Evaluatingtheoutcomesofstrategicquality
change in an organisation
3. Strategic Planning Externalfactorsaectinganorganisation
Reviewexistingbusinessplansandstrategies Developingoptionsforstrategicplanning
Contructastrategypaln
4. Developing Successul BusinessTeams Featuresofsuccessfulbusinessteams
Supportingteamdevelopment
Monitoringtheperformanceofteams
5. Project Development andImplementation or StrategicManagers Developingaprojectspecication
Planningfortheimplemntationofaproject
to implement a new product, service or
process
Analysingtheoutcomesofaproject
Business Pathway
BTEC Level 7 Diploma/ExtendedDiploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
Edexcel
AssessmentAssessment is via ten assignments and one
examination.
Duration o ProgrammeBTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic
Management and Leadership is normally
studied over a period o 18 months but can
be extended to a maximum o our years. The
maximum study period o each module is up to
6 months.
Entry Requirements Candidatesshouldpossessarecognised
Bachelors Degree in any discipline or
overseas equivalent or HND qualication.
Candidateswhodonotpossesstherequired
academic qualications but have a minimum
o ve years experience o working in
a strategic management position are also
encouraged to submit an application.
EnglishlanguageabilityequivalenttoIELTS
6.5.
Whats IncludedAll online study materials and student
handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a
tutor or academic support who you can contact
as oten as you like by telephone and email.
You will also have access to a student support
co-ordinator or administrative support. You
will also complete an online induction and have
access to an online Virtual Campus.
WorkloadWe recommend an average o 12-15 hours study
time per week or this programme.
ExemptionsNo exemptions are allowed or this programme.
Enrolment datesOctober, January, April and July
How to ApplyIn addition to a completed application orm:
Copiesofyourrelevantcerticatesand/or
transcripts.
Onesuitableworkreference.
CopyofyouCVdetailingyourworkhistory
(covering the last ve years).
ProofofEnglishlanguageability(IELTSor
TOEFL), i English is not your rst language or
you have not previously studied in English.
What You Could Study NextSuccessul completion o the programme may
allow you entry to:
University o Wales MBA
University o Sunderland MBA Top-up
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Allowing a student to work at a dierent pace where th ey may
have knowledge gaps has certainly been o signicant benet
to me. I have been able to adapt my learning and continuous
proessional development requirements to suit a busy working
and amily schedule. The overall time rame or achievement is
fexible and adaptable and meets the needs o mature students.
Richard Luck. BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional
Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
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Business Pathway
MBAUniversity of Wales
QualicationOn successul completion o the programme
you will be awarded a Master o Business
Administration (MBA).
Awarding BodyThis degree is validated and awarded by the
University o Wales, UK. For urther details
regarding the University and its validation
services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/
validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk
Course DescriptionThe University o Wales MBA programme is
designed to equip you with essential modern
management skills and knowledge and prepare
you with an enterprising spirit grounded
on solid business practices. The programme
also aims to provide you with analytical and
decision making capabilities in order to ace
dierent kinds o new challenges resulting
rom the rapid changes seen in todays growing
business environment. You will study tools
and techniques that will help you develop and
manage products and services that will be
competitive internationally.
ModeOnline distance learning
Course Content (Modules)Comprises an induction and eight modules:
1. Personal Skills DevelopmentIn this module you will develop the common
skills needed to succeed on the programme.It will provide you with the opportunity to
develop, apply and assess your skills using
appropriate methods. You will develop
a personal portolio o evidence which
demonstrates development in the common
skills. You will establish a oundation or personal
development and be able to apply your learning
to a uture workplace.
2. Managing Change in
OrganisationsThis module will provide you with an
understanding o the nature o organisational
change; the role o a manager in dealing with
that change; and skills which will allow them to
contribute positively to the change process. Ater
completing this module you will be able to:
Criticallyevaluateanddenethenatureof
the change process.
Applyarangeofappropriateconceptualtools
applicable to the management o change
situations.
Criticallyreviewhoworganisationshave
responded to change.
Synthesiseandanalysethelinksbetween
knowledge management, knowledge
tracking and knowledge migration in
organisational/change management.
Designstrategiestodealwithresistanceto
change.
3. Financial ManagementThis module will provide you with the tools to
enable you to interpret and evaluate nancial
inormation and utilise nancial inormation or
decision-making purposes. Ater completing
this module you will be able to:
Draftnancialstatements.
Criticallyanalyseinformationcontainedin
published nancial statements.
Selectandapplynancialdecision-making
techniques to appraise projects.
Evaluatecomplexinvestmentdecisions.
Utilisespreadsheetstopresentandanalyse
nancial inormation.
Appreciatedierencesbetweennancial
decision-making in the public and not or prot
sectors as compared to the private sector.
Applyappropriatetechniquestoprotectagainst currency loss.
4. Marketing ManagementYou will investigate the role and unction o
marketing within the context o changing
markets and increasing international
competition. Ater completing this module you
will be able to:
Criticallyevaluatetheinformationneeds
o the marketing unction in terms o its
contribution to the strategic processes and
tactical decision-making.
Integratemarketingdecision-makingwith
organisational strategy.
Establishabroadbaseofmarketing
knowledge and the strategic implications.
Developandimplementmarketingplansfora
product or service.
Reectaninternationalperspectiveand
the global context o decision-making in
marketing planning.
Evaluatetheappropriatenessofe-business
strategies.
5. Operations ManagementThis module will investigate the context and
processes o management operations and
show how operations management is central to
the achievement o organisational aims. Ater
completing this module you will be able to:
Evaluateproblemsinoperationsandidentify
approaches to overcoming them.
Criticallyevaluateoperatingplansand
identiy areas or i mprovement.
Justify,implementandevaluatechangesto
operations in line with modern approaches.
Developoutlineplansforinvestmentinnew
capacity, including location and layout.
Evaluateoperationprocessessothat
customer requirements including quality,
delivery and reliability are achieved.
Dierentiateanddevisesuitablecontrol
systems.
Applyprinciplesofprojectmanagement.
6. Managing the Human ResourceThis module will help you to develop critical
awareness o the contribution the human
resource can make to workplace eectiveness.
It will develop your ability to apply theoreticalhuman resource models and concepts to a
wide variety o work situations. This module
is also designed to stimulate your thought on
how organisation design can impact on the
eectiveness o people. Ater completing this
module you will be able to:
Criticallyappraisethecontributionpeople
can make to an organisation.
Analysehowfactorsconcerningthe
management o human resource vary within
an organisation and across situations.
Compareandcontrasttheconceptsof
management and leadership.
Demonstratehowtoleadanddevelop
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eective teams.
Analyseahumanresourceproblemandapply
appropriate models to develop solutions.
7. Strategic ManagementThis module will introduce you to the strategy
process in a range o organisational contexts.
Ater completing this module you will be able
to:
Criticallyanalysearangeofstrategic
decision-making models.
Undertakeastrategicanalysisofan
organisation.
Applyarangeofstrategicchoiceframeworks
to generate and e valuate an organisations
strategic options.
Demonstratetheneedtoreectcultural,
structural and behavioural issues in the
strategic process.
Developandjustifyplansforthe
implementation o agreed strategies.
8. Research MethodsThis module will provide you with a
conceptual ramework rom which research
philosophies, strategies and methods
associated with business management can be
critically reviewed. You will develop research
competencies, in particular those relating to
data collection and analysis, that will enable you
to design, undertake and evaluate independent
research in an organisational setting. Ater
completing this module you will be able to:
Criticallyappraiseresearchundertakenby
others.
Proposeandjustifyareportforaresearchproject in business management that will
stand up to critical scrutiny.
Criticallyappraisethecontributionprimary
and secondary data sources can make to
research studies, particularly with respect
to sampling, statistical analysis and data
presentation techniques.
Synthesizeresearchndingstoimprovethe
quality o decisions in management.
9. DissertationYou will be required to undertake a 20,000-word
dissertation.
AssessmentYou will complete one ormal examination (in
exam conditions), one timed online assessment,
which you will complete within 24 hours (similar
to an open-book examination), ve assignments
o not less than 4,000 words each and an
organisation based piece o coursework. You
will also complete a 20,000-word dissertation.
Duration o ProgrammeVariable but a maximum o our years. The
maximum study period or each module is up
to 9 months.
Entry Requirements Anundergraduatedegreefromanapproved
university, plus at least two years proessional
ull-time work experience.
Applicationsfrommaturecandidateswithout
an undergraduate degree are welcomed
provided they can demonstrate a minimum
o ve years proessional management
experience supported by reerences covering
the ve year period.
EnglishabilityequivalenttoanIELTSscore
o 6.5, or overseas candidates who have not
previously studied in English
Please note that a Postgraduate Diploma
or Masters degree alone (without an
undergraduate degree or 5 years managerial
work experience) will not be sufcient to
allow entry to this programme.
Whats IncludedRDIs Online University ilearn is used to deliver
all resources or this course including: Study materials - Access electronic copies
o your learning materials and important
inormation, such as assessment instructions,
whenever and wherever you are.
Tutor support - Tutors use live chats and
orums to stimulate discussions, request
input and highlight external sources.
External resources - Links to external
sources can include key journal articles,
your universitys online library, sites o topical
interest, etc.
Discussion with other students - Forums
allow students to come together, share
thoughts and ideas and you can initiate
topics that you want to discuss with your
ellow students.
WorkloadWe recommend an average o 12-15 hours
study time per week or this programme.