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Glasgow CaledonianUniversity

Make this year count; kick

start your career with an MBA

Step up your career with our

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strong industry relationships,

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to enhance your career.

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The No.1 Business School

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and Finance (RAE 2008)

Bangor Business School offers

a range of MBA programmes, and

we have a proven track record

in producing highly skilled and

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with the broad range of abilities

that employers require.

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Our AMBA-accredited Executive

MBA programme attracts high

calibre managers like Hannah Lowry

(pictured), who works for the NHS.

If, like Hannah, you choose to study

with us, you will be able to develop your

management style and skills through:

Networking and learning from your MBA

tutors and fellow students.

Studying key management disciplinesand applying them to your workplace.

Reflective learning on the management

development residentials and leadership

skills workshops.

Developing your global perspective on

the international study tour.

Manchester Metropolitan University

Business School

From 2013, our Executive MBA will be based

in our new 75 million teaching and research

headquarters, which has a dedicated MBA

study suite on the top floor with panoramic

views of Manchester city centre, excellent IT

facilities and professional training rooms.

Tailored funding support is available and

courses start in October and February.

For further information, please contact:

Daniel Sheratte

MBA Programme Manager

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 (0) 161 247 6601

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An insight into success02 Touraid founder, Andy Berry discusses his MBA

experience and how he made the most of it when

starting up his charity

Why study for an MBA?04 Prospects offers advice and guidance on MBAs

and how they can help your career

Study for an MBA abroad06 MBAs offer students a global business perspective

and a wide-reaching network of contacts

How to fund your MBA10 The cost of an MBA can be subsidised by scholarships,

sponsors and other financial support

General MBAs12 Broaden your business skills without having

to narrow your career path

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FOR AN MBA ABROAD; CHARITY FOUNDER ANDY BERRY SHARES HIS INSPIRING

MBA STORY; AND WE LOOK AT HOW TO FUND AN MBA

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Executive MBAs14 Take your career to the highest level with MBA

study for experienced professionals

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to the top as a business leader in your chosen field

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Worthwhile sacrifice

I chose to study for an MBA at Surrey Business

School because I wanted to grow the charity

and I wanted to continue the work I was doing,

but make it bigger and better.

I enjoyed learning with people from all over

the world. On a course like this you feed offeach others experiences and knowledge.

Having such a varied class means we were able

to explore situations from different viewpoints.

Understanding the opportunities, limitations

and challenges of businesses across the world

really added relevance to the course. I have

enjoyed their company and made many and

new, life-long friends.

Studying at Surrey has given me much

more confidence in areas such as finance and

marketing strategies. I am always applyingwhat Ive learned because everything is relevant

aunched in Twickenham, Touraid provides

opportunities for disadvantaged children

across the world and uses sport to create

long-term links between communities

overseas and schools and clubs in the UK.

The first rugby tour was organised for children

from a Serbian orphanage, and the charity has

gone from strength to strength ever since.

I had been running the charity with little

or no business knowledge or training, having

been a teacher for 14years previously. I gained

a great deal of practical experience in the first

4-5years of working in the charity simply

by learning on the job. But business plans,

financial planning, stakeholder analysis,

communication plans, strategic alliances and

project planning were all new to me. I knew that

I needed to gain some theoretical knowledge

in these areas to really develop the charity,ensuring the best return on investment.

The skills I gained

while studying for an

MBA will ensure mycharitys longevity

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AN INSIGHT INTO SUCCESS ANDY BERRY STUDIED FOR AN MBA

AT SURREY BUSINESS SCHOOL IN 2010. HIS AIM WAS

TO DEVELOP THE CHILDRENS CHARITY, TOURAID

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to running a business, which is essentiallywhat Im doing with touraid.

The module I was most worried about

was finance management due to my lack

of experience in the area. However, it turned

out to be the most enjoyable module.

The action case was a very rewarding module

as we were able to help a small international

charity with guidance on areas of protocol,

fundraising and management. This made

a real difference to the charity and lead

to tangible outcomes.

I also enjoyed the dreaded dissertation,

which enabled me to develop new models for

assessing charity interventions which I now use

weekly in my work with the charity. I believe

in sharing knowledge and best practice, and

my dissertation has been used many times with

small charities to ensure stakeholder support

that ultimately leads to positive outcomes.

The lecturers support and guidance in this

was fantastic and his contribution to focusing

the study area enabled a successful dissertation.

Taking an MBA is a big decision and youcant underestimate the commitment it takes,

but its a sacrifice worth making.

From strength to strength

For Andy, the bottom line is that the MBA

enabled him to help more disadvantaged

children.

The effects are felt so much wider than the

tour the good feeling spreads through each

school and each community we work in. The

MBA has given me the tools I need to continue

this, I have absolutely no regrets and Id

recommend it to anybody.

I set up touraid because I wanted to make

a difference. I loved teaching and was a deputy

headmaster before setting up the charity,

but I felt there was something more I could

do to help those who didnt have the same

chances as more privileged children.

Through Andys determination, the

charity has grown immensely and will soon

be celebrating its fifth birthday. The charity

has organised 54 tours for 850 children,some of whom are orphans or street children,

from places like Cambodia, Rwanda andTrinidad and Tobago.

Writing detailed yet concise development

plans that ensure all stakeholders are engaged

in new sustainable intervention projects is one

skill that has been a positive outcome of the

study. I was also able to use my dissertation,

Evaluating the Impact of Charity Interventions,

to carry out a full analysis of touraids work

in the first five years and to develop new tools

for all charities to assess their work. This has

been crucial to developing sustained support

for touraid.

Some of the skills I gained while studying for

an MBA have enabled me to develop key

partnerships with the third sector and governing

bodies which will ensure my charitys longevity.

Further details of Andys charity can be found

at www.touraid.org

Taking an MBA

is a big decision

and you cant

underestimate the

commitment it takes,

but its a sacrifice

worth making


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and corporate finance sectors, says Professor

Elaine Ferneley, MBA and MPA director at MBS.

If more entrepreneurial avenues are

of interest to graduates then the marketing,

sales and negotiation skills training that they

gain will be of tremendous benefit in launching

into entrepreneurial ventures, she explains.

The common thread linking MBA candidates

is that they are all experienced professionals

with three or more years experience

in managerial roles. If you fill this quota,you are well placed to apply for an MBA.

Employer appeal

MBA applicants come from different industry

backgrounds, cultures and countries, and

it is this diversity which enhances students

learning. Teamwork and group projects

feature heavily on these courses and much

of the learning comes from collaboration

and networking with fellow students.

Prior work experience reinforced with

an MBA appeals to prospective employers,keeping the demand for MBA holders high.

he degree of choice for business

professionals is hard work and

expensive, but offers an outstanding

return on investment. Whichever

industry youre working in, if youve built

up at least five years of work experience

or if you have dreams of starting your own

business, an MBA could be for you.

The MBA at Manchester Business School

(MBS) develops the critical thinking and

analytical skills that enable graduates to applyfor senior level and high remuneration positions.

In particular, product management or problem-

solving roles in marketing or the consultancy

sectors.The array of skills developed on the

course can be easily transferred to roles

in other industries.

The knowledge students gain on the

workings of dynamic financial markets,

coupled with the skills they will have developed

in financial management means that our

graduates will be able to make an immediateand valuable contribution in both the banking

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An MBA offers an

outstanding return

on investment,

which ever industryyoure working in

WHY STUDY FOR AN MBA? A MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

CAN TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER OPTIONS, MULTIPLY YOUR SALARY AND GIVE

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Business schools are seen as a reliable

source of skilled managers, andrecruiters have often studied at the

same institutions. This means they

understand the level of study and

focus required to complete an MBA.

The shared international networks,

experience and skill-sets that this

environment builds is what gives the

MBA its reputation and what makes

the qualification so desirable.

The Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Careers Survey2010 revealed that themedian business salary was 64,000

and the mean was 73,000. Those

surveyed were earning on average,

33% more immediately after their

MBA, 92% more three to five years

later, and 151% more six to ten years

after graduation.

Despite this, an MBA is not

an instant passport to success

and six-figure salaries. To climb

the career ladder quickly, you are

required to continue your personal

development beyond the course.

Accredited schools

If you are considering taking an MBA

and you meet the requirements as set

out by each school, your next step

will be applying to an accredited

institution. Accredited institutions

offer the highest quality programmes

as assessed and recognised by the

international standard set by the

AMBA.

Accreditation is not to be confused

with media rankings which are based

on a limited range of benchmarks,

unlike those set out by the AMBA.

Schools are assessed every five years

by a team of senior academics from

accredited programmes to ensure

the facilities, curriculum, faculty and

students are the best they can be.

After which they must be reassessed

to ensure that the quality standards

are maintained.

GMAT tests

As part of the application, many

business schools require you

to take a test, usually in the form

of the Graduate Management

Admissions Test (GMAT) and therewill be a minimum score needed

for admission. This demanding

computerised test assesses numerical

and written skills, so if you lack

confidence in these areas seek

help in preparing for the test

before you apply.

People in the know

The Association of MBAs

Student of the Year 2012,

Husameldin Elnasri, completed

his MBA at Lancaster University

Management School

The MBA has equipped me

with comprehensive knowledge,

tools, experiences, networks

and lifelong friendships.

Todays MBA programmes

are helping students

understand and appreciate

diversity, exchange cultures

and to rediscover their

leadership potential. With

organisations becoming

increasingly global and

diverse, the latter set of skills

is particularly important for

the managers of tomorrow.

AMBAs global AMBAssador,Nidhi Singh did a full-time

MBA at Bristol Business School

It has given me a unified

vision, as the MBA put together

all my past experiences and has

given me a path for the future.

It opens a whole new world

of strategic thinking and

leadership styles. The case-

based learning brings a plethora

of new information aboutcompanies in other sectors,

their issues, challenges

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you can develop your business contacts in the

most suitable locations. The IMD Business

School in Switzerland is situated just 40 miles

away from Geneva, where companies such

as Nestl, Firmenich, Unilever and Novartis

have headquarters.

The benefits

In todays globalised business world, studyingfor an MBA outside of the UK will not only

develop your international outlook, but it will

allow you to understand wider international

viewpoints, too. It also helps to learn about

other cultural practices.

British citizen Bruce Cooper is one of AMBAs

Global AMBAssadors. He chose to study for his

MBA at EM Lyon Business School in France.

I gained a worldwide network established

within the class, a shared experience through

working with my cohort, the many businesstools presented by the professors and the

he multitude of backgrounds that

students bring to an MBA means there

could be up to 20 different nationalities

in any one classroom. Add in the fact

that youll be enjoying the benefits of a new

culture and language in a foreign land and

an MBA abroad is one of the most rewarding

postgraduate programmes around.

Lisa Piguet, associate director of MBA

admissions and marketing at the IMD Business

School in Lausanne, Switzerland, says, Ours

is an international business school, where

participants benefit from an international

faculty, classmates, projects and class content.

Switzerland itself is located in the heart

of Europe and many organisations have

chosen the country for their European

or global headquarters.

Most business schools have good links with

industry. If you know which industry you areinterested in and where that industry is thriving,

UK candidates

are well situated

to apply for MBA

courses in other

countries. All

accredited

programmes

are deliveredin English

STUDY FOR AN MBA ABROAD WITH 189 BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN OVER

70 COUNTRIES, IF YOURE CONSIDERING A LUCRATIVE AND SUCCESSFUL

CAREER IN BUSINESS, THEN THE MBA WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER

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ability to know how to tackle almost any problem that

may arise in everyday work situations, explains Bruce.

UK candidates are well situated to apply for MBA

courses in other countries. All accredited programmes

are delivered in English and some schools in the UK have

campuses overseas. If they dont, most will have solid

links with other business schools abroad.

The Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB),

for example, has its campus headquarters in France,

but has developed international networks to deliverMBAs in different locations. The institutions partnership

with the London School of Business and Finance

means you can take a GGSB MBA in Morocco, the USA

and Georgia to name a few.

Often, studying overseas gives you the chance

to be immersed in another language. Although initially

youll be out of your comfort zone, being surrounded

by different customs and a new language could make

studying abroad a more fulfilling experience, especially

if you organise yourself some language lessons.

The European School of Management and Technology(ESMT), which is based in Berlin, offers an intensive,

eight-week German language course for its future MBA

students. Beginning in October and finishing in December

before the programme starts, it is included in the cost

of tuition fees.

Costs and funding

Overseas MBAs will also differ in price compared to their

UK counterparts. INSEAD Business School, (which has

campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi), currently

charges 58,000 Euros for its full-time MBA (January2013).

As in the UK, not all schools charge the same amount.At the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus

University, the same course is 39,000 Euros. Such

a difference in price will heavily influence your decision,

so research each school and programme to ensure you

can afford any course you apply for.

Maryke Luijendijk-Steenkamp, director of marketing

and admissions at RSM, says that prospective candidates

should gain as much information as possible on any

MBA programme and the country it is based in.

Speaking to current students from the programme

is hugely beneficial especially those from the samecountry as you or with the same backgrounds. You should

ascertain if the MBA programme is giving you the return

on investment youre seeking.

Staying abroad

You will be entitled to study in your chosen country for

the full duration of your MBA programme under a student

visa (unless you are eligible to enter the country visa

free). If you then want to stay on after and look for work,

you will need to look into whether or not any visa

restrictions apply.

Students who wish to work in Switzerland after their

studies would need to ask their employer to sponsor them

for a work visa. Recruiters who come to IMD are looking

for potential future leaders for their companies and are

usually aware of the visa requirements, explains Lisa.

Maryke says RSM students can stay on and search for

work after graduation. Our participants are allowed

to stay for a year post-graduation on a search visa

while investigating employment options, and the

government has a beneficial tax ruling that allows

qualified expats huge tax benefits as an incentive

to attract and retain foreign talent.The RSM MBA is especially relevant for international

candidates wishing to work in Europe. Our track record

shows substantial placement of our candidates in Europe,

regardless of their national origins and professional

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can attract the best and most aspiring managers

and funding also remains an attractive incentive

for potential candidates.

Take Manchester Business School (MBS),

for example. The MBS awards admission

scholarships from its annual fund of between5,000 and 20,000 to the most talented

business students from around the world.

In addition, it offers the Manchester Excellence

Scholarship to one student, which is worth

37,400 (the cost of full tuition fees).

Industry-specific scholarships are common

in business schools and they are in place

to acknowledge those with unique skill-sets,

by rewarding them with financial support.

For example, WBS offers full-time scholarships

to students who are likely to be in the top20% of the class.

ccording to the Association of MBAs

(AMBA), institutions in the UK offer

around 500 students the chance

of financial support, which ranges

from 1,000 to full course fees and living costs.

Overall, AMBA-accredited business schoolsprovide scholarships in the region of 4million.

Its easy to see why students require financial

support to study an MBA. The full-time,

12-month course at Warwick Business School

(WBS) for the 2012-13 academic year, costs

30,000. To undertake the full-time programme

at London Business School (LBS) it costs

57,500 for 15-21 months of study.

Attracting the best

Scholarships are crucial in the world of MBAs

as they go some way to ensuring candidatescontinue to apply. Schools that offer funding

If you dont manage

to secure funding

via a scholarship,

there are alternative

methods to payingfor your MBA

HOW TO FUND YOUR MBA WHEN CHOOSING TO STUDY AN MBA,

THE COST IS USUALLY THE DECISIVE FACTOR. ALTHOUGH RENOWNED

FOR BEING EXPENSIVE, THERE IS FUNDING AVAILABLE

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These individuals will bring

outstanding experience and diversityto the course. In 2011WBS awarded

more than 60 scholarships to the total

amount of nearly500,000. In 2012

it has made 2million available for

scholarships across all Masters

programmes with eligible applicants

automatically considered for

scholarships.

Some scholarships for our full-

time MBA are available to Warwick

graduates in subjects taken outsideWBS, so long as applicants meet

our eligibility criteria. In addition,

the University of Warwick Graduate

School provides information on many

other external scholarships and

funding assistance, says Dr Michael

Shulver, assistant dean of the

generalist Masters programmes

at WBS.

Candidates who achieve highly,

demonstrate academic excellence

and pass admission and Graduate

Management Admissions Test

(GMAT), will also be considered

for scholarships.

Alternative funding

If you dont manage to secure funding

via a scholarship, there are alternative

methods to paying for your MBA.

Bank loans, personal savings and

arranging for your employer to help

are all feasible options. Organisations

such as local employers are known

to sponsor scholarships through

business schools, (students are eligible

for this funding after they have been

accepted on to courses).

The Foreign and Commonwealth

Office awards substantial funding

through its Chevening Scholarships.

There are over 700 Chevening

scholars at universities across the

UK. Awards are handed out to people

who are identified as potential futurebusiness leaders. Candidates must

I was a junior manager when

I started this course. It has

already helped me get to

a senior management positionwithin my organisation in the

same functional area.

I hope to use the knowledge

and skills gained from this

course to grow further and

add value to my business

in other areas as well.

This course runs from

multiple centres across

the globe and gave me the

opportunity to attend a module

workshop in Hong Kong,

which was a great insight into

a different culture and way

of conducting business.

I have always been keen

on strategic management

combining various disciplines

of a company and planning and

executing long-term strategy.

I would like to use my MBA

skills in strategy planning

and execution to lead anorganisation in the future.

In the knowUday Senapati from India

studies the part-time MBA

at MBS. He managed to secure

funding from Bentley Motors

as part of its leadership

programme

show evidence of leadership

experience and potential.

Internships

Obtaining a paid internship

is now commonplace for students

on MBA courses.

Many employers will use this

as a way of vetting future MBA

graduates for management positions

within their organisations.

The financial cost and funding

dilemma of an MBA is cushioned

by the many universities thatincorporate paid internships. Offering

direct work experience (investment

banks are popular providers of such

placements) is great preparation for

individuals with one eye on the

future job market.

The WBS full-time MBA programme

includes the requirement to undertake

a salaried, 10 to 12-week consultancy

project. As would be expected by an

MBA student, it doesnt stop there.We find that many of our

participants take up three-month

internships over the summer period

and use this time to transition into

the workplace after course

completion, says Dr Shulver.

It can be tough combining a

dissertation and MBA assignments,

along with an internship, but if youre

seriously considering an MBA then

be aware; for sponsoring companies,

it is fast becoming the most common

way in which to hire graduates.


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come from up to 120 countries across all

campuses, and benefit from being able to make

connections with more than 34,000 alumni

across each of the exchange schools.

Setting goals

Business schools are selective about their

applicants and expect high-quality degrees

from highly regarded universities. Dont forget

that prior business experience is fundamental.

A positive and impressive work history may,

however, be held in higher regard that a degree,so check each schools entry requirements.

Setting both short-term and long-term goals

in relation to your business aspirations and

reasons for studying will help you decide on the

type of MBA you choose. Do you want to study

part time or full time? Will you be able to attend

lectures or will you have to study at a distance?

Full-time general MBA courses generally

last for one year. One of the obvious benefits

of a general MBA is that if you were to switch

careers, most of the skills you have learnedcould be applied to any business role.

he standard and most comprehensivetype of MBA gives students the flexibility

to customise the programme depending

on their academic and professional

interests through a variety of elective subjects.

Programmes are concerned with applying

the theory of academic models to real-life

scenarios, as well as fine-tuning students soft

skills such as teamwork, time management

and organisational skills.

Youll essentially be experiencing a vocational

course with the added and vital ingredientthat is theory-based learning, so you get the

best of both worlds.

London Business Schools (LBS) general

MBA programme is a prime example of this.

Combining research-based learning with

an emphasis on real-life situations, its 15-21

month flexible course aims to impart a formula

which provides students with a functional skill-

set for the next steps of their career.

The LBS adopts an international attitude

and this means the school is partnered with33 international exchange schools. Students

Programmes are

concerned with

applying the theory

of academic modelsto real-life scenarios

GENERAL MBAS GET EQUIPPED WITH A WIDE RANGE

OF BUSINESS SKILLS AND BOOST YOUR MANAGERIAL

CAREER BY TAKING A GENERAL MBA

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The MBA programme at the

University of Bath School of

Management can be studied

as a one-year full-time intensive

course and research is

structured around six issue-

based subject groups.

These include:

accounting and finance; business, society and

business economics;

information, decision

and operations;

marketing;

organisation studies;

strategy and international

management.

The schools student-centred

and high-contact approach

provides a stimulating,interactive and supportive

learning environment. Students

share knowledge from their

own diverse experiences which

fosters the cross-fertilisation

of ideas and debate on current

business themes. says professor

Richard Elliot, dean of the

School of Management.

The programme offers

a comprehensive introduction

to the key functional skills

that are essential to any

organisation. Personal

development, innovation and

integration are key themes

developed throughout the

Bath MBA.

Inside trackTo study for an MBA at LBS, you willneed to have extensive management

experience. For example, most of its

students have on average 5.7years

of postgraduate work experience and

a good performance record. If you

have less than three years work

experience you will need to have

achieved high grades and demonstrate

evidence of outstanding performance

in extra-curricular activities.

Be preparedDeciding whether to take an MBA

requires a lot of planning and saving.

Many employers are prepared to part-

fund MBA courses if they feel that

your participation will benefit the

company in the long run. You need

to research individual business

schools to see which one is the bestfit for you.

Preparation is important. Many

people take a couple of years or more

from first considering studying for

an MBA to making an actual

application. During this time they will

negotiate with their employer, discuss

with family and friends, visit schools

and meet with current students.

If you cant visit schools to cement

your interest and make a decision,

then social media is a fantastic

medium to continue your research.

The activity and interaction that

takes place on platforms such

as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook

will tell you a lot about a business

schools culture and values.

In the know:

Husameldin Elnasri fromSudan studied at Lancaster

University Management School

(LUMS) and was voted the

Association of MBAs Student

of the Year 2012

The MBA helped me to understand

the commercial side of business

which will enable me to be in

a more central position within

any organisation. I now havea better chance to reach more

senior positions and work

in new business sectors.

I also volunteer with local

non-governmental organisations

(NGOs) and help focus their

strategies. It is the MBA that

gives me the right tools to be able

to do that in a structured way.

Since I am not a numbers

person, the finance and accounting

module was hard for me. However,

with help from my tutors and

colleagues I managed to get

through it. On a personal level,

the programme has helped me

to become more humble.

The Lancaster MBA programme

took me out of my comfort zone

and challenged me in learning

and working in new business

sectors. I now have a broader

understanding of business and

Im sure this will help me to get

my dream job within the Agro-

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One benefit of this degree is the work-while

you-study element, which allows students

to relate their studies to work situations

by opting to take the most suitable subjects

that will have an impact on their business.

The practical projects you work on will allow

you to test out new ideas directly in your

working environment. This hands-on approach

means many students utilise these projects and

go on to become entrepreneurial leaders.

All assessment is centred on students own

work requirements so all learned theory is also

put into practice from the start.

Although you can work at your own pace with

the EMBA and utilise the programme in a way

that will better your business, you are still

required to undertake exams and coursework

to complete the course. Opportunities to travel

abroad are common on EMBAs (check with

the school to which you are applying) andmodules can be taken at campuses abroad.

n executive MBA (EMBA) is similar

in content to a general MBA the

difference being that you can work

and study at the same time.

EMBAs normally consist of core modules

including accounting, marketing and

operational management. Students then choose

from a range of electives and a management

project to complete the programme.

The Executive MBA at Nottingham University

Business School allows students to vary the

number of modules they take each year, which

are taught in one-week, self-contained blocks.

The programme can be finished over two

to four years and it is this flexibility which

attracts the most ambitious executives

and managers to EMBAs.

Students on the Nottingham EMBA usually

have between 8-15years managerial experience

prior to beginning the programme, butcandidates with five years may be accepted.

The job market

is competitive and

an EMBA can help

build the beginnings

of a lucrative andprosperous career

EXECUTIVE MBAS PART TIME AND SPREAD OVER TWO YEARS,

AN EXECUTIVE MBA GIVES STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO BUILD ON

THEIR BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE AND GAIN A TOP-LEVEL QUALIFICATION

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Career progressionThe job market is competitive and an

EMBA can help build the beginnings

of a lucrative and prosperous career.

Leaders need to display to companies

a capacity to deal with the pressures

of a complex and ever-changing

business world, and this is where

an EMBA comes in.

There is a strong emphasis

on thinking about the connection

between theory and practice. Partof the learning takes place in the

university, but part takes place

in other contexts including the

workplace, private study and

a residential study school, says Mike

Henderson, programme leader for the

MBA at Sheffield Business School.

The benefits to your salary from

taking an EMBA are also clear. The

Financial Timesconducted a survey

of4,600 EMBA graduates from across

the globe in 2010, and found that theclass of2007 could expect a median

salary increase of55%within three

years of graduating.

Choosing the right course

Deciding which EMBA programme

to take is hard and there is no one

formula that can be applied

to everyone. Its important

to examine your own reasons

for choosing to study.

Do you want to develop yourabilities to operate internationally?

Have you always planned on going

to business school but never

researched it? What mode of study

best suits your life?

Remember that the skills you gain

will have to be used to benefit your

employer, particularly if they are

funding your course.

Its also important to be aware of the

entry requirements for the course youare interested in taking. Some courses

only accept applicants who have

corporate sponsorship. Others will

require you to take more than 12

weeks leave from your job. Add in the

stress of juggling the programme with

your personal and work life, and its

obvious that you must have clear

motivation for taking an EMBA.

Applying to several business schools

is a good way of comparing your

options. Look for courses with

modules covering social and corporate

responsibility and entrepreneurship,

as these are topical interests in the

business world. Check out staff

expertise to see if your interests are

matched.

Most of all, remember that the

contacts you make from your course

are likely to be the biggest reward

from your investment.

In the know

Sarah Fortuna is an executive

MBA (EMBA) student. She

discusses her experience at

Imperial College Business School

I have always had an interest

in learning and development.

This, combined with ten

years professional experience

in marketing communications,

has given me a desire to pursue

further professional

development with an EMBA.

The subject I enjoyed the

most was organisational

behaviour as its relevant

to any organisation and work

situation. Its interesting to

discover theories that are the

basis of interactions at work,

such as motivation and team

decision making.

Life as an EMBA student

is a commitment that you

have to take seriously everyday. It requires studying in the

evening after work, meeting

with classmates for study groups

on a Saturday, and attending

weekly conference calls with my

syndicate group to ensure the

group assignments are on track.

My advice would be to

seriously think about why you

want to do an EMBA and what

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while the Global Energy MBA at Warwick

Business School (WBS) is for students that

are already working in the industry.

Dr Michael Shulver, assistant dean of Masters

programmes at WBS, says, It is designed for

managers working in or with the energy sector.

It is taken over three years with a mix of weeks

at Warwick and distance learning.

With the onus being on sector and jobfunction, the nature of this MBA means

it is a great tool to drive a career in a certain

direction. Combining academic rigour with

an understanding of how to practically apply

new knowledge and business tools allows

students to develop the skills necessary

to run their business.

Our teaching focus is on global and

international management, so participants soon

benefit from this lively intellectual exchange,

and learn how to work together across cultures

and share the various work experiences theybring to their group, adds Dr Shulver.

pecialist MBAs are available in a range

of subjects, from healthcare to

entrepreneurship, global energy

to medical leadership. Choosing

the right one will depend on the job role

you wish to pursue.

As such, the specialist route often appeals

to students who know exactly what they want,

and which direction to take their businessaspirations after graduating.

Different sectors

With programmes like the MBA in

Entrepreneurship at Nottingham University

Business School, students have the chance

to set themselves apart and create an air

of individuality when applying for managerial

jobs in the future.

Equally, the Edinburgh Business School

at Heriot-Watt University offers specialist

degrees in marketing, strategic planning,human resource, management and finance

A specialised

qualification will

help you relateto your sector

SPECIALIST MBAS STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD BY GAINING

SPECIFIC SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE WITH A SPECIALIST MBA

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Flexibility

The attraction of a specialist MBA

is the flexibility to break away from

the general programme and steer

towards a more useful direction for

your business without neglecting

core business principles.

While the general MBA gives you

a rounded knowledge of business

management, a specialisedqualification will help you relate

to your sector, set you apart from those

who do not have such expertise, and

craft you into a leader in your field.

One course that aims to do this

is the Brunel MBA with a

specialisation in Healthcare

Management. Students split their

time 60%-40% between general

management modules and the

more specialist requirements

of a career in healthcare.

In other words, a specialist MBA

gives you the best of both generalmanagement techniques and

the industry-specific knowledge

required to become a business

leader.

The Global MBA is a journey

that requires careful planning,

consideration, perseverance

and ultimately, execution.The demands are significant

and as such the sense

of achievement that you

experience as you progress

from module to module

is huge.

It is the successful progression

along this journey that I enjoyed

most, knowing that the

destination is a globally

respected qualification that

will stay with me for the restof my life.

I undertook extensive

research prior to embarking

on the Global MBA. In the

end my decision came down

to a number of key factors:

global reputation of the

institution and programme;

flexible learning methods; the

breadth of electives; the quality

of teaching; and finally, valuefor money.

Despite my worldwide

research, I found the most

appropriate institution

to be on my doorstep

in Durham.

My ability to question, assess

sources, establish the veracity

of opposing views and then

present persuasive arguments

are skills I have benefited from

after taking the Global MBA.

In the know

Paul Allen studied his Global

MBA at Durham University

Business School

Flavoured MBAs

Patricia Rees is the MBA director at

Manchester Metropolitan University

Business School. She makes a case

for taking a specialist MBA and the

importance of continued self-

development after the course

The specialist MBA may be more

attractive to some employers

however the main point

of an MBA is that it is a general

management programme.

A way forward is what could

be called the flavoured MBA.

This is where the core modules

of the MBA are in general

management and the electives

and the dissertation/consultancy

project are connected with

an individuals specialism. When

we offer flavoured MBAs, other

faculties in the university provide

the electives and dissertation

supervision.

It would be possible to run

specialisms in areas such

as architecture, engineering,

health, entrepreneurship,

finance, banking and hospitality

and tourism.

Organisations such as the

Association of MBAs offer events

which often provide student

updates. Business schools also

host refresher sessions which

can be registered as continuing

professional development (CPD)

and there are opportunities

in mentoring as both mentor

and mentee. MBA holders

often join corporate clubs such

as the Institute of Directors

or the Chartered Management

Institute to further progress

their careers.


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The Edinburgh MBA has been taught

for more than 25years and stresses

teamwork in a collaborative learning

environment. The programmeis reviewed and refreshed on a regular

basis. Recently the team introduced

a unique week-long leadership

module situated in the Scottish

Highlands. Also new is a specialisation

route for students looking for more

focused pathways through the

programme.

Many members of faculty at the

Business School are active in industry-

based research and consultancy.

Core to the Schools philosophy

is a close interaction with the

corporate world through industry-

based research and consultancy.

Recently, the School relocated

to a new building in Buccleuch Place,

located at the heart of the university

campus. This state-of-the-art space

features eight lecture theatres,

multiple syndicate rooms, an executive

education suite, a student study

centre and online resource, a cafe

and significant flexible space for staff

and students. The building has been

designed to meet the current andanticipated future needs of the

Schools portfolio of activities.

Financial excellence

As one of Europes leading financial

centres, Edinburgh uniquely combines

a dynamic business community with

its status as a World Heritage Site.

A compelling blend of history and

cutting edge modernity, it is the

second largest financial centre

in the UK with a thriving, diverse

economy and a highly educated

and motivated workforce.

The School is accredited by EQUIS

and AMBA and consistently ranks

in the Financial TimesMBA

Rankings reflecting not just a long

history of business teaching but

also the substantial experience

of a faculty that comprises more

than 85 teaching staff.

Part of the University

of Edinburgh, one

of the worlds top

40 universities, with

a rich heritage of

delivering education

for more than 400

years, the Business

School has an

international student

body typically

representing morethan 80 countries

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Full-time MBA

Executive MBA

PROGRAMME LENGTH

Full-time MBA 12 month variant

Full-time MBA 16 month variant

Executive MBA 2years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A1st class or 2:1 Honours degree

or an appropriate professional

qualification, plus at least

three years continuous work

experience. A minimum GMAT

score of600 is preferred

APPLICATIONS

Apply online via our website

www.business-school.ed.ac.uk

FEES

Full-time MBA25,800.Executive MBA27,400.

Visit our website for details

on scholarships and funding

CONTACT DETAILS

Trish Fraser

MBA Admissions

University of Edinburgh

Business School

29 Buccleuch Place

Edinburgh eh8 9js, uk

+44 (0)131 650 [email protected]

www.business-school.ed.ac.uk

Further

information

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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL

ENJOYS A LONG TRADITION OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH.THE SCHOOL OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE, POSTGRADUATE

AND EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN BUSINESS

AND MANAGEMENT. WE PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR

RESEARCH, DISCUSSION AND DEBATE ON A WIDE RANGE

OF BUSINESS ISSUES


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The Edinburgh MBA.

Set your sights on a global experience.Attracting an international cohort, youll be part

of a truly global experience. The Edinburgh MBA

delivers a rigorous curriculum focused on leadership,

innovation and best practice, incorporating

extensive opportunities to connect with a vibrant

and influential business community at the heart

of Scotlands historic financial capital.

The University of Edinburgh Business School shares

in an educational heritage that stretches back more

than 400 years.

Our history, reputation and location ensures

that the experience you can expect is one of

the worlds best.

If youd like to join a thoughtful, ambitious and

diverse group of like-minded business people,

immersing yourself in our comprehensive

approach to leadership, visit our website

and hear what our graduates have to say.

www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/mba

Take a closer look, visit

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Edinburghisacharitablebody,registeredinScotland,withregist

rationnumberSC005336

Got a smartphone?

Scan this QR code to visit the

Business Schools MBA page.


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Prospects Postgraduate Directory

The ofcial guide to postgraduate study in the UK with more

than 55,000 course and research opportunities.

Pick up a copy rom your university careers service

or graduate air

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MBA PROFILES IN THIS SECTION YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION ABOUT MANY

OF THE UNIVERSITIES OFFERING MBA PROGRAMMES IN THE UK AND ABROAD.

READ EACH PROFILE CAREFULLY AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM

THE INSTITUTIONS USING THE CORRECT DETAILS PROVIDED IN EACH ENTRY

ASTON BUSINESS SCHOOL,

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Dramatically improve your career

progression with an MBA from

a triple-accredited business school.

PAGES 22-23

BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS SCHOOL,

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

The full-time MBA is a

transformational experience

recognised by the FT for career

progression and value for money.

PAGE 24

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE,

LANCASHIRE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Alongside our world leading research

and teaching, UCLan has been ranked

in the top 25% of UK institutions for

student support. PAGE 25

BANGOR BUSINESS SCHOOL,

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

Join the number one business school

for accounting, banking and finance

(Research Assessment Exercise

RAE 2008). PAGES 26-27

EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOL LONDON,

REGENTS COLLEGE LONDON

Gain an international MBA in London.

You will be mentored by industry

professionals to sharpen yourmanagement skills, perfect your

foreign languages, and explore your

options through personal career

coaching. PAGE 28-29

DERBY BUSINESS SCHOOL,

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Manage your own potential study for

an MBA with CMI Chartered Manager

status. Develop your business and

strategic knowledge and become theprofessional you want to be. PAGE 30

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

BUSINESS SCHOOL

Set your sights on a global experience

with the Edinburgh MBA. Our history,

reputation and location ensures that

the experience you can expect is one

of the worlds best. PAGES 18-19

THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

BUSINESS SCHOOL

The international experience that ourMBA provides will give you a broader

perspective on the challenges facing

future leaders and managers working

in an ever changing world. PAGE 31

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY,

GLASGOW SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS

AND SOCIETY

Step up your career with our highly

respected, industry focused full-time

or part-time MBA programme andgain valuable skills to enhance your

career. PAGES 32-33

IE BUSINESS SCHOOL, MADRID

The International MBA offers a range

of options allowing you to personalise

your MBA to maximise its benefits,

based on your interests, needs,

and aspirations. PAGES 8-9

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOLMANAGEMENT SCHOOL

Learn to lead, manage, strategise,

change and innovate, and become

a leader who is truly committed

to making a difference. PAGES 34-35

LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Our course has been designed

and delivered by professionals, for

professionals looking to expand

their knowledge and sharpen theirmanagement thinking. PAGE 36

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN

UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Our AMBA-accredited full-time and

Executive MBA programme attracts

high calibre managers. Study key

management disciplines and apply

them to your workplace. PAGE 37

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

BUSINESS SCHOOL

Our MBA students take their new

perspectives to different levels. Some

progress in their own organisations,

some set up new organisations; what

unites them all is their desire to be the

best possible leaders of the future.

PAGES 38-39

NOTTINGHAM BUSINESS SCHOOL

The NBS MBA has a strong

professional and practical orientation,

designed to enhance your

management knowledge, leadershipcapabilities, global perspective and

professional career. PAGE 40

PLYMOUTH BUSINESS SCHOOL

Our MBA blends western

management theories and major

eastern philosophies to accelerate

your development into a successful

global business leader. PAGE 41

ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL,

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

One of the most powerful benefits

of our MBA is its potential to enhance

career progression and to widen

employment opportunities. PAGE 42

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

Make a real difference in your field

with our full-time MBA. Study at one

of the top 1% management schools in

the world and achieve the edge youneed to succeed in your career. PAGE 43

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YOURE READYTHE WORLDIS WAITING

Dramatically improve your career progressionwith an MBA from a triple-accredited businessschool. Study in Birmingham, UK or fully onlinefrom home the choice is yours!

For more information call +44 (0)121 204 3100

or email [email protected]


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ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The School enjoys an international

reputation and with the scope

of research across academic staff

the most up to date research

findings are linked directly into

the teaching programmes

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Full time MBA, Executive

MBA, Global MBA

CONTACT USKate Salter

Business School Marketing

Officer

Birmingham Business School

University House

Edgbaston Park Road

Birmingham b15 2ty

(+44) 121 414 3455

[email protected]

www.mba.bham.ac.uk

Further

information

Olena Pettersson

MBA Global Banking and FinanceBirmingham Business School

ENSURING YOU ARE

ALWAYSONE STEP

AHEADWHEN THE MARKET

CHANGES

AREWE

The Birmingham MBAShaping the global leaders of tomorrow

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Throughout your 12 months with

us you will be challenged and

supported to achieve better andgreater results from yourself.

Our mission at Birmingham

is to provide an international

business experience through

enterprise engagement; providing

you with an enhanced learning

experience by utilising your career

experience, and that of your peers,

while also incorporating live projects

to enhance your employability

towards your career ambitions.

We are extremely proud of thediversity of our MBA cohort

29 different nationalities on this

years programme bringing yet

another dimension to your

learning experience.

We have specialist routes

in global banking, international

business and strategic procurement

management.

THE BIRMINGHAM MBA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSTHROUGH ENTERPRISE ENGAGEMENT

THE FULL-TIME MBA AT BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS SCHOOL

IS A TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE. RECOGNISED

BY THE FINANCIAL TIMES FOR CAREER PROGRESSION

AND VALUE FOR MONEY; IT IS PERHAPS THE MOST APPLIED

MBA IN THE UK WITH FOUR LIVE MAJOR PROJECTS


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CASE STUDY ANDY TROMANS IS ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND A VENDOR

MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST AT DEUTSCHE BANK IN BIRMINGHAM.

HE COMPLETED HIS MBA IN 2012 AT ASTON BUSINESS SCHOOL

If youre looking for

a top-notch business

school then ABS

is for you

What did you do before your MBA?After

graduating with a BSc in Computer Science

with French from Swansea University in 2004.

I went to Rome to learn Italian in a language

school for eight months. I then did a Certificate

in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

qualification to teach at International House

Rome and began working at the Wall Street

Institute shortly afterwards.

After a year of teaching, I was promotedto service manager at one of the Wall Street

Institute centres in Rome. Six months later,

I was promoted to service manager of the

flagship centre in Italy before being promoted

to regional service manager.

Why an MBA? I had achieved all I wanted

to achieve with the Wall Street Institute and

that I wanted another challenge. It was then

that the idea of an MBA came to my mind

and the notion started to appeal. I researched

different business schools, talked to familyand friends and worked out the costs.

I went to Aston Business School to meet the

programme directors and take a look around.

It immediately stood out due to its open, friendly

and informal nature and its high position in the

Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. I duly

applied and to my delight was accepted.

Tell us about the programme... I chose the

full-time MBA which involved three terms

of12weeks, with exams in week12, plus a final

live consultancy project. Each module required

around four hours of reading a week, plus

homework and coursework.

Projects I worked on included: growth strategy

for an IT consultancy company (my MBA

consultancy project); a business plan for

an e-business venture; marketing strategy for

a sports retailer; operations strategy for a music

industry giant and business ethics of the

banking industry. The programme covered all

aspects of business and made us work in teams

while giving us input on how to improve ourown performance and that of our peers.

The MBA equipped me with

a range of skills such as a better

understanding of different cultures,

methods and approaches in business

while also allowing me to develop

my business acumen. I gained

confidence through shared business

experiences and a wider context

understanding of world events.

I acquired a pragmatic approachto problem solving and the tools

to self-improve. I also gained the

ability to make informed choices

through accurate research and the

questioning of results.

Tell us about your current role at Deutsche

Bank... The corporate relations manager

at Aston Business School informed me that

they were looking for an intern and so arranged

an interview for me. I had a background

in continuous improvement, and experienceof delivering quantifiable productivity, quality

and delivery improvements, together with

my MBA so jumped at the chance. The interview

went well and I started in February2012.

Working on a project, I came into contact

with a director whose team I liked and whose

area of the bank interested me. I duly sent off

my CV, went through the interviews and started

my current role in September 2012 to my

complete joy and satisfaction.

What advice would you offer to prospective

MBA students? The MBA is multi-faceted and

multi-disciplined, quickly giving you a deep and

wide understanding of the business, political

and economic world. It pushes you to achieve all

you can, prepares you for a great career in the

business world, and gives you the skills to

approach and complete any task successfully.

If youre looking for a top-notch business

school that puts as much effort into learning and

the student experience, as well as course

content, skill improvement and connections toindustry, then Aston Business School is for you.

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UCLan MBA

At the University of Central Lancashire we are dedicated to providing excellence. Our

innovative MBA courses are no exception. Alongside our world leading research and

teaching, UCLan has been ranked in the top 25% of UK institutions for student support.

We provide access to an extensive support network for the personal development of all of our

national and international students, alongside the benefits of small group sizes and personal

tutoring. Our full time students begin with an exciting residential programme. The trip gives

them the chance to enhance vital business skills whilst receiving constructive feedback.

All MBA students at Lancashire Business School are taught in state of the art facilities by

senior academics working at the cutting edge of critical business development. Our focus

is on practical business application; all students will get the chance to work directly with

a client to investigate a real business issue.

We provide opportunities for networking with key figures in international industry, plus

opportunities to visit companies across Europe.

Available as full and part time, we ensure every student can adapt study around their lives,

whilst making the best possible investment in their future career.

To find out more visit www.uclan.ac.uk/lbs,

or for an informal discussion with the course leader

call 01772 892400 or email [email protected]

Innovative thinking for the real world

Supporting worldclass business talent

Lancashire Business School


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BANGOR

MEANS BUSINESSNO 1 BUSINESS SCHOOL IN THE UK FOR ACCOUNTING,BANKING & FINANCE RESEARCH Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008)

MBAs


MBA Banking and Law

MBA Finance*

MBA Environmental ManagementMBA Information Management

MBA Islamic Banking and Finance*


MBA Management

MBA Marketing

*also delivered at the Bangor Business School London Centre.

Teaching centres in Bangor (North Wales) and London

Bangor University is placed among the worlds top 275universities (Times Higher Education World University rankings 2011-12)

5,000 & 2,000 Gold and Silver scholarships

Rated top in Wales and is in the top 15 of UK

universities for teaching excellence

(Sunday Times University Guide 2012)

Guest lecturers from industry

Bangor Business School,

Bangor University,

Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, UK

Tel: + 44 (0)1248 383 023

Email: [email protected]

www.bangor.ac.uk/business


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BANGOR BUSINESS SCHOOL IS NUMBER ONE IN THE UKFOR RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING, BANKING AND FINANCE

(RESEARCH ASSESSMENT EXERCISE RAE 2008)

Bangor Business School offers a range

of MBA programmes. Full-time MBAs

are offered in banking, computer

science, environmental management,

finance, islamic banking and finance,

law, management and marketing.

Our ground-breaking new distance

learning Chartered Banker MBA allowsyou to gain the dual award of a top

MBA in Banking and Finance and

the coveted Chartered Banker

status, awarded by the Chartered

Institute of Bankers, Scotland.

We have a proven track record

in producing highly skilled and

highly employable postgraduates,

with the broad range of abilities

that employers require.

Although many of our MBA students

return to work for their employer after

graduation, Bangor Business School,

through a network of partners, offers

work placements and internships

for its students, including

opportunities at a number of

international banks.

Bangor Business School

London Centre

Building on its number one position

in the UK for accounting, banking

and finance research, Bangor Business

School is now delivering some MBA

degrees at its centre

in the city of London. The LondonCentre, which is located in Broadgate

Tower in the heart of the financial

district, enables the School to deliver

its cutting edge financial services

degrees to individuals who wish

to live and study in London.

Leaders in the field of banking

and finance research who teach

on the degrees at the Bangor campus

also teach at the London Centre.

This gives confidence to students

that programmes have a similar

structure, content and are of the

same high quality as that set at the

Bangor University campus.

For further details:

www.bangor.ac.uk/london

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Chartered Banker MBA


MBA Banking and Law

MBA Finance*

MBA Environmental

Management

MBA Information Management

MBA Islamic Banking

and Finance*


MBA Management

MBA Marketing*Also delivered at the Bangor

Business School London Centre

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree or equivalent

professional qualifications

or work experience

LENGTH OF PROGRAMMES

12 months full time,

24-30 months part time

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

5,000 and 2,000 scholarships

(full-time programmes only).

10,000, 5,000 and 2,000

scholarships for London

students

FEES

2012/13 fees: 9,700 (UK/EU)

13,800 (International)

18,000 (London MBAs)

15,750 (Chartered Banker MBA)

To apply, go to www.bangor.ac.uk/

courses/postgrad/apply

CONTACT DETAILS

Full-time MBAs:

[email protected]

London MBAs:

[email protected]

Chartered Banker MBA:

charteredbankermba@

bangor.ac.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/business

Further

information


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GAIN AN

INTERNATIONAL

MBA IN LONDONYou will be mentored by industry professionals

to sharpen your management skills, perfect

your foreign languages, and explore your

options through personal career coaching

MBA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

12-16 month programme

Course starts January and September

Includes 4-12 weeks study abroad

ATTEND A POSTGRADUATE DROP-IN SESSION

HELD EVERY FRIDAY FROM 15:00 - 16:00

ATTEND AN OPEN EVENING

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Tel 020 7487 7505

Email [email protected]

Web regents.ac.uk/ebsl

This award is currently validated by The Open University.


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The European Business School

Londons (EBSL) MBA has

a multidisciplinary and integrative

curriculum reinforcing the strategic,

international and ethical dimensions

of business.

Mentoring scheme

Every MBA student is paired with

an experienced professional for the

duration of the programme, enabling

students to draw on the professional

and life experiences of their mentor

to develop their own skills, ideas

and self-reliance.

Small class sizes

Small class sizes allow for a high level

of interaction with academic staff

and your fellow students, supporting

successful group work. Programme

leaders support your development

through intensive analysis of your

personality profile which supplements

the core education and provides

self-awareness tools, essential for

reaching the next level in your career.

International focus

The international focus of theMBA is underpinned by an integral

4-12week Study Period Abroad (SPA)

with options in Belgium, Brazil,

Canada, Denmark, France, Portugal,

South Africa, South Korea, Spain,

and the USA. All of our partners

have been selected for their

international standing, the

reputation of their MBA, and

their course compatibility.

To support your SPA, our award-

winning foreign language department

offers evening classes in Arabic,

French, German, Italian, Japanese,

Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese,

Russian and Spanish. Academically

rigorous and stretching, the

programme attracts students from

diverse cultural and industry

backgrounds.

EBSLs programme

is truly international;

the speakers that are

brought in are experts

in their fields and the

instructors have real

business experience.

I chose EBSL due to the

international exposure

and networking

opportunities provided

whilst studying; which

have proved invaluable.Sarah Okin, USA

PROGRAMME OFFERED

MBA International Business

PROGRAMME LENGTH

12-16 months, full time; start

dates in January and September

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of a lower second class

UK Honours undergraduate

degree, or its international

equivalent, in any discipline,

from a recognised institution,

as well as a minimum of three

years full-time, postgraduate

work experience in a managerial

or supervisory position

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online via our website.

We have no application deadline

and no application fee. All

applications will be considered

on an individual basis;

successful candidates are subject

to an interview with the

programme director

FEES

17,995. For additional

information on fees and

scholarships, please visit

our website

CONTACT DETAILS

European Business

School London

Regents College London

Inner Circle

Regents Park

London nw1 4ns

United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 7487 7505

[email protected]

www.regents.ac.uk/ebsl

Furtherinformation

MBA DIRECTORY

THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOL LONDONS MBAINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROVIDES YOU WITH THE

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO UNDERTAKE THE CHALLENGES

OF SENIOR-LEVEL MANAGEMENT. OUR STUNNING CENTRAL

LONDON CAMPUS IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CITY

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www.derby.ac.uk/mbadir

Manage

your ownpotential

MBA with CMIaccredited CharteredManager status

U Develop your businessand strategic knowledgeand become the

professional you want to be.

U Start September or January.

Derby Business School

Find out more atwww.derby.ac.uk/mbadir


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The Glasgow MBABecome an engaged and enlightened leader

The University of Glasgow has offered management training since 1952. Anchored in the intellectual tradition of Adam

Smith, our learning community provides world-class business education.

At Glasgow, you will develop your capacity for critical thinking and analysis. You will gain more than the standardtoolbox to solve business problems - youll develop the capacity and insight to question your assumptions and identify

potential problems before they need to be solved. And the international experience that our MBA provides will give you

a broader perspective on the challenges facing future leaders and managers working in an ever changing world.

Engage with us.

[email protected]

www.glasgow.ac.uk/business

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401


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With more than 20years experience

of delivering the MBA to UK, EU and

international students from within

our highly respected business school,

Glasgow School for Business and

Society, our MBA has been designed

with a focus on industry, reflecting

current challenges facing global

organisations.

We are a signatory of the Principles

for Responsible Management

Education initiative (PRME), whose

principles are embedded across

the MBA. Upon completion of the

MBA, graduates are eligible for full

associate membership of the

Chartered Management Institute

(CMI accreditation).

A unique MBA programme

The MBA focuses on the advanced

study of organisations, leadership

strategies, international management

strategies and the changing external

context in which businesses operate.

The programme content reflects

modern business issues, including:

responsible leadership; organisational

development; innovation and

entrepreneurship; and the

globalisation of business.

Student experience

You will be part of a small class, a mixof UK and international students

sharing management expertise and

dedicated MBA facilities. You will

benefit from teaching by world-class

professors with research and

professional experience as well

as close links to industry.

Brighter futures

Graduates of the MBA can expect

to find employment in a range

of industries, both in the UK and

internationally. Recent graduates have

gone on to secure management

positions in the private, public and

voluntary sectors in countries

including the UK, Asia and the

Middle East.

The mix of tutor support and

the benefits of networking with

students from all walks of industry

were essential in developing

my learning experience. The

balance between theory and

practice was right and I have

no hesitation in recommending

the MBA at Glasgow Caledonian

University to anyone wishing

to progress both personally and

professionally to maximise their

career potential. Paul Sharp,

HM assistant inspector of fire

services, Her Majestys FireService Inspectorate for Scotland

DURATION

12 months full time,

24 months part time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UK honours degree 2:2

or equivalent in a relevant

subject or a postgraduate

diploma and minimum three

years relevant managerial

experience. Non-standard

entrants will also be considered

with more than five years

relevant work experience,

three years of which must

be at managerial level. Evidence

of English language proficiency

will be required.

FEES AND FUNDING

Please contact postgraduate

admissions for details of fees

and scholarships, as these

are subject to annual review.

+44 (0)141 331 8640

[email protected]

APPLICATION PROCESS

The postgraduate application

form can be completed

online or downloaded at

www.gcu.ac.uk/postgraduate/

howtoapply

Further

information

MBA DIRECTORY

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITYS MBA FOCUSES ONCREATING RESPONSIBLE LEADERS WHO ARE STRATEGICALLY

FOCUSED AND HAVE EXPERTISE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS


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Make a differencetoyour careerStudyanMBAprogrammedeliveredbyan internationallyaccreditedManagementSchool

THE LIVERPOOL MBA

BUSINESS FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT MBA

FOOTBALL INDUSTRIES MBA

Learning to:Lead,manage, strategise, changeandinnovateDevelop high level businessskills

Build linkswith business leaders

Applyknowledgeby tackling real issuesfor realorganisationsBecomea leaderwho is truly committedtomakinga difference

Full andpart-time studyoptions are available.A numberofscholarshipscovering the full costof tuition feesare available for 2013entry.

For more informationvisit:www.liv.ac.uk/management/programmes/mbaContact:[email protected]

Learning tomakeadifference

A MEMBER OF THE RUSSELL GROUP


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CASE STUDY JANE LOMAX IS STUDYING AN MBA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

MANAGEMENT SCHOOL. SHE IS FROM NORTH WALES IN THE UK AND PREVIOUSLY

STUDIED HER UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTANCY

award I received as a UK student.

After visiting each of the universities,

I found the support and contact I had

from the University of Liverpool

unsurpassable. Elaine Eades, director

of MBA programmes, and Julie Byrne,

MBA administrator, were always

happy to answer any questions and

get back to me. I found this efficiency

very persuasive.

Tell as a little bit about the course

So far within the programme, we have

covered finance, strategy, economics,

marketing, and how to develop as a leader.

Those few topics dont sound much but the

sheer volume of work covered and the intensity

of the first few weeks cannot be described. I have

enjoyed every minute of it, in particular working

in groups. The various group projects have been

really interesting, ensuring each individuals

skills are utilised to the advantage of the group

to get the best results possible.

The course is also helping me to develop

as a leader as it has required a lot of self-

reflection, allowing me to identify my skills

and the best way to utilise them. This is helping

not only within university, but also within

my home and work environments.

What advice would you give to other

considering an MBA? I thought that going

back to university and studying after 20years

would be hard, and it is. The support from

staff is excellent and students from the three

MBA courses (Liverpool MBA, Business Finance

and Management MBA and Football Industries

MBA) frequently cross-over in lecturers together,

bringing many different perspectives to the

learning. There are a significant number

of overseas students and this mix has broadened

my understanding of different cultures and

of what is happening elsewhere in the world.

I have made many friends, all of whom Im sureIll be in touch with in years to come.

I found the support

and contact I had

from the University

of Liverpool

unsurpassable

What degree (undergraduate) did you study

and where? I studied my first degree at the

University of North London (now the London

Metropolitan University) and graduated in 1992.

Eventually moving to the Midlands, I managed

to get a job as an internal auditor at a large

metropolitan borough council finally putting

my degree to use. I moved back to North

Wales and continued working within local

government, but this time progressing

to business improvement. I continued in this

field and moved to a senior management role

within a charity in Liverpool.

Why did you decide to pursue an MBA?

The charity had its finances significantly

reduced over the last two years and I knew

that we would have to make a number

of redundancies to ensure it continued

into the future. At this point I reflected

a lot on where and what I wanted to be, and

where my career was heading. Following

discussions with a number of my peers I felt

one of the best ways to answer my questions

was to pursue an MBA.

How are you funding your MBA?At the start

of my course I worked one day a week for

the charity. I found initially that it was easy

to balance this with studying. However,

as the course got more intense, it was difficult

to dedicate the right amount of time to mywork. Further funding issues within the charity

have since resulted in my redundancy. I have

to admit, there is a certain amount of relief

as I can now dedicate all of my time to studying.

Why did you choose this MBA programme

and Liverpool? I settled on the Liverp

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