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The Bradord

MBA

Personal Journey

Global Impact


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As the Dean, I am very proud to be part of

Bradford University School of Management. The

School is consistently very highly ranked, nationally and

internationally, and has maintained a global reputation

for academic excellence, world-class research and

innovative leadership education for over 40 years.

The School is housed within one of the finest purpose

built learning facilities of any business school all set

within a beautiful, leafy parkland campus, close to one

of the UKs fastest-growing and most culturally-diverse

cities. Our courses are vibrant and diverse, with a

thriving international community of staff and students.

The Bradford MBA itself offers a unique combination of

cutting-edge, business-orientated skills development,

rigorous teaching of evidence-based management

research and the benefit of tailor-made support.

I am passionate about increasing the employability of

our students and working with key employers to

increase the opportunities for placements and projects.

We believe that it is important for you to be able to

apply the knowledge you gain in the classroom to real

business problems. Through our close partnerships

with businesses of all sizes, you will be able to enrich

your understanding, skills and capabilities while

contributing real commercial value to your employers

and sponsors. We also seek to be world-class in

embedding sustainable development within our

teaching and culture.

Take the Bradford MBA - we will support you on your

path to an enriching and enjoyable experience.

Join us and find out for yourself why we are so highly

regarded both in the international business community

and amongst our alumni, worldwide.

Dr Sarah DixonDean of Bradford University School of Management

Welcome to theBradord MBA


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ContentsWhy Successful People Choose The Bradford MBA 2

Choice Of Pathways 4

What You Study 5

The Bradford Management Project & Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) 7

The Bradford Full-time MBA 8

The Bradford Accelerated MBA 10

The Bradford Executive Part-time MBA 12The Bradford Architectural & Construction Management MBA 14

The Bradford Distance-learning MBA 15

The Bradford-Perugia MBA in Italy 16

The Bradford Executive-Modular MBA in Dubai 17

Global Reach 18

Research 19

How We Support You 20

Meet The Bradford MBA Academics 22

Living In Bradford 24

Funding Your Bradford MBA 26

Entry Requirements 27

How To Apply 28

How To Find Us 28

Other Postgraduate Courses Available At the University of Bradford 29


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2 www.bradford.ac.uk/mba

// I would advise

anyone who isthinking about doing

an MBA to go for it.

There is everything

to gain from an MBA

programme and at

Bradford I certainly

had all the support

I needed. //Omoye Okoh

Full-time MBA

World-class ranking and globalaccreditationYour Bradford MBA will be highly regarded everywhere

you work. The Financial Times(FT) placed the School of

Management as number one in the North of England,

9th in the UK and 33rd amongst European business

schools in its December 2010 ranking of top European

business schools. The Full-time MBA is consistentlyranked in the top 25 in Europe and top 90 globally by

the FT. The Executive Part-time MBA is currently ranked

number-one in the North of England, 8th in the UK and

amongst the worlds top 70 programmes.

All of our MBA programmes have accreditation from

AMBA (the Association of MBAs) and we are one of

only just over 100 business schools around the world to

have gained the coveted EQUIS accreditation. We are

also currently working towards AACSB (Association to

Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation

to achieve the triple crown. The UK Quality Assurance

Agency for Higher Education has also approved both

the standard of student achievement and the quality of

learning opportunities provided at Bradford.

Real world partnershipsThe Bradford MBA is grounded in practice as well

as theory. After over 40 years delivering business

management education, we have built close working

links with industry, commerce, central and local

government and offer our MBA to a range of

corporate organisations.

Much of the Schools research is carried out in

collaboration with major organisations. Visiting lecturers

include directors and senior managers from top

companies, providing you with management advice

and tactics attained at a strategic level in real working

environments. Our graduates enjoy an excellent

record in gaining good-quality employment and

financial reimbursement.

Exceptional value for moneyBradford is a relatively inexpensive city in which to be a

student and the full-time MBA ranks 14th in the world in

the Financial Times tables for value for money.

Students on our MBA Full-time programme on average

have benefitted from an 81% increase in salary three

years after graduating, whilst those on the Executive

Part-time programme have enjoyed a 61% increase insalary compared to what they earned prior to starting

the MBA.

Research excellenceHigh-quality research underpins any world-class

business school. The Higher Education Funding Council

rates our research as internationally excellent in some

areas and nationally excellent in others.

International profileOur international faculty and students bring diverse

perspectives on current business and management

issues and help to create a stimulating atmosphere for

teaching, learning and research. Additionally, we run an

extensive range of programmes around the world. On

our overseas programmes there are, at any one time,

about 2,000 students registered for various awards.

We have links with universities in France, Germany,

Hong Kong, India, Italy, Malaysia, The Netherlands,

Oman, The Philippines, Poland, Singapore and Spain

as well as Dubai, where the Universitys Middle East

Regional Office is based. We also offer a number of

our programmes globally through our highly regarded

distance-learning pathway.

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The Bradford MBA 3

SustainabilityOne of the Schools main aims is to address major

challenges for business and society such as corporate

social responsibility and sustainable development.

Accordingly, the School seeks to prepare students who

are able to contribute in an effective manner to debates

about sustainable development and critically appraise

the relationships between the social, economic and

environmental dimensions. Our aim is to nurture students

who can apply the principles of sustainable development

in their professional capacity in todays challenging

business environment.

We are also a signatory of PRME (Principles

for Responsible Management Education)

which is an initiative which promotes and

inspires responsible management educationand research in academic institutions around

the globe.

Individual supportWe integrate your personal development into the Bradford

MBA programme through our acclaimed PersonalDevelopment Portfolio (PDP).

Our Effective Learning Service smooths your return to

education, helping you make the most efficient use of

your study time. Many of our teaching staff are also

engaged in scholarship and research and have written

the textbooks you will use on the course.

A beautiful settingOnly 4km from Bradford city centre, we boast our

own delightful self-contained parkland campus. In this

learning village, academic staff, undergraduates, MSc,

MBA, and doctoral students from all over the world,

work and learn alongside practising managers on

executive programmes from many of the worlds leadingcompanies. Ours is a truly international community.

State-of-the-art facilitiesRecently completed major redevelopments now join

together a number of the historic Victorian buildings on

our Emm Lane, Bradford campus creating modern, open,

ergonomic spaces. This has increased our teaching,

research, presentation and special event facilities

significantly, further improving our campus to reflect its

importance as one of Europes leading business schools.

This has also resulted in us winning the Royal Institute of

Chartered Surveyors Pro-Yorkshire award for Sustainability.

A centralised learning resource centre and library

integrating the existing Business and Management

library with the Law library - is located within the

Emm Lane building, opening out into a modern flexible

learning space.

The atrium is perfect for meeting, eating, drinking,

socialising and working - a focal point for the whole

campus. A high-quality MBA teaching suite based on

the Harvard style, with a new lecture theatre that seats

92 in comfort, complements the nine dedicated MBA

tutorial rooms, with the latest audio-visual equipment

and state-of-the-art resources.

Exceptional studentsOur students are our greatest asset. They are ambitious,

committed and ready for hard work. Most see their

Bradford MBA both as a means of fast-tracking their

career and as an inspiring intellectual challenge.

Our students have at least three years relevant

postgraduate work behind them, and bring invaluable

diverse experience and insight from all over the world

to the programme. Students here appreciate the

combination of a flexible approach with the rigour of

world-class courses and teaching staff.

The Bradford MBA is an opportunity for students to

change their life, refresh their career or pursue a new

direction, and to gain an advanced qualification that

will bring them personal satisfaction and provide the

foundation for future professional development.

// If you want an

experience that will

truly benefit you

throughout the

rest of your life, the

Bradford MBA has

to be the natural

choice. //Atif Mahmood

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Full-time12-month programme starting in September

Accelerated10-month programme starting in January

Executive Part-time2 - 6-year programme starting inSeptember or January

Distance learning2 - 6-year programme starting in

October, January, April or July

Architectural & ConstructionManagement MBA2 -6-year programme starting in

October and January

Bradord-Perugia MBA in Italy12-month programme starting in October

Executive Modular MBA in Dubai2 year programme starting in September

All seven pathways share a common philosophy

and standard that revolves around shared

faculty and learning.

If your circumstances change during your timewith us, you may be able to switch between these

pathways and because of this flexibility of

implementation, you can take between one and

six years to complete the Bradford MBA.

International Collaborations

We also run the Bradford MBA in conjunctionwith our international partners in Poland, Manilla,

Singapore and Hong Kong.

For further information on your choice of

pathways, visit www.bradford.ac.uk/mba

Corporate MBAsThe School of Management offers corporate

MBA programmes that draw upon the same

talented faculty used to deliver our highly

ranked Bradford MBA but tailored to the

needs of specific corporate clients. Corporate

MBAs use a blend of intensive face-to-faceand distance learning to deliver the best

learning and development, promote strong

bonds between classmates and minimize time

spent away from the office. By choosing thecorporate MBA, companies develop future

leaders, retain top talent and address the

challenges posed by challenging economic

conditions. For more information contact our

Corporate Programmes Manager

[email protected] or 01274 235682.

The Bradord MBAChoice o pathways

// The best things

take time and effort.

Whatever stage you

are at in your career

provided you havea few years work

experience the

Bradford MBA will

set you up to think

strategically about

business issues. //

Simon BrowningMBA Alumnus

Because we are rooted in the real world and understand thepressures and practicalities o commercial lie, we oer our BradordMBA through seven highly eective pathways.



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What You Study

Whichever pathway you choose, it will be highly flexible,

engaging and rigorous. Each pathway is largely made

up of the same key elements, which together make up

the 180 credits required to complete the programme.

Typically these are:

Core Modules (10 credits each)

Elective Modules* (10 credits each)

The Management Project (40 credits)

Personal Development Portfolio** (PDP - 10 credits)

* The Architectural and Construction Management MBA

programme has no elective modules.

**not all pathways

Core ModulesThe core modules give you a thorough grounding in the

disciplines of management and provide a framework

for the rest of the Bradford MBA. They deliver the

specialist knowledge, skills and techniques you can

use to improve business performance. As part of

our commitment to sustainable development, we

embed individual and collective social and corporate

responsibility in all teaching and learning.

Business accounting

You will gain an in-depth understanding of the

fundamental concepts and techniques in business

accounting, as well as the accountants role in

the organisation.

Business economics

You will get to grips with the workings of an

organisations market environment, the economics ofcompany growth strategies, and learn the skills needed

to apply economic concepts to business problems.

Business research

You will develop a critical awareness of the quality of

business research and improve your ability to design,

carry out and present research.

Corporate finance

You will discover how to make and implement financial

decisions and how to critique corporate financial policythrough a detailed understanding of how capital markets

operate.

Marketing

You will gain critical awareness of the concepts

and principles of customer-led marketing and its

applications, as well as developing refined analytical,

problem-solving and creative skills.

Managing people

You will learn about the issues that affect human

behaviour in organisations, investigate the relationship

between organisational behaviour, theory, development

and human resource management, and find out how to

work more effectively in the organisation.

Operations management

You will develop a sound understanding of operations

management in all types of organisations and

experience some of the concepts and techniques that

support decision-making in this field.

Strategic management

You will analyse the significance of business

environments, competitive resources and advantage,

and methods available for choosing appropriate

corporate and business strategies and control.

// The standard of

teaching has been

excellent. Most of

the lecturers back up

academic theory with

examples from their

extensive industry

and consulting

experience. On

top of the core and

elective subjects

are many extremely

valuable personal

development and

skills workshops. //

Andrew Dalziel

MBA Alumnus

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Elective modulesFor most pathways you have a wide range of elective

modules you can select from, which are subject to

change. The number of electives you need to take varies

on the pathway you choose.

Electives give you the opportunity to enhance and

deepen your knowledge and skills in areas that

particularly interest you or that will advance your careerin the future.

Electives are offered in various modes by weekly

daytime or evening attendance, by four- or five-day

block attendance or through distance learning.

This year we have structured the Bradford MBA so that

from May to June, regardless of the pathway, you have

the opportunity to take weekly block elective modules

in areas of personal interest in the UK or at one of our

partner institutions in Spain, Italy or France.* Hence, you

may decide on a mixture of electives to follow, a general

business and management pathway or you may want

to specialise in a particular functional area. So you may

choose to take all your electives from one specialism or

take one or more in each category.

* subject to availability.

Electives would normally include:

Accounting and finance

Capital markets and investment management

Financial risk management in European banking

International financial management

Engineering management

Manufacturing systems and supply chain

managementKnowledge management for performance

improvements

Human resource management

Advanced human resource management

Management of change

Managerial leadership

Marketing

Corporate marketing

Consumer behaviourEntrepreneurship

Marketing communications

Product innovation

Services marketing

Operations and information management

E-business

Global supply chain management

Management consulting

Project management

Sustainable operations

Strategy, economics and international

businessCorporate social responsibility

Intellectual property in international business

International business strategy

Management of international business in

emerging economies

Mergers and acquisitions

Strategic decision-making

Business Simulation

The optional business game elective is an interactive

exercise that encourages you to bring together all you

have learned so far.

The above list are indicative only

//This wide variety of

electives has given

me an interest and

knowledge in fields

that I had not come

across before.//

Patricia Aretuo

MBA Alumna

Elective Modules



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The Management Project andPersonal Development Portolio (PDP)

The Bradford MBAManagement Project

Our students often find the Management Project

to be the most rewarding and challenging part of

our programme.

It enables you to put the knowledge and skills you have

gained throughout the programme to practical use on

a relevant management issue. The project involves

conducting an original and detailed investigation of a

specific business management problem, written in a

15,000-word dissertation.

If you are sponsored by your employer you would

usually undertake a management project that relates to

your workplace. Otherwise, you may choose to use the

project to deepen your knowledge of a different sector

or organisation, or as a stepping-stone to your next job.

We provide plenty of support and guidance to help

you to make the right choice of topic - and, of course,

during the project itself. We also provide opportunities

for students on the full-time programme to undertake

company-based projects on a competitive basis.

The Bradford PersonalDevelopment Portfolio (PDP)

Many business schools regard the skills development

of students as an option. In contrast, we integrate it into

the programme itself through our Personal Development

Portfolio (PDP)*.

The Bradford PDP is introduced in the first week of

your studies and completed by the end of the taught

programme in the form of a 10-credit module.

*The PDP is not a part of the Distance-learning, DubaiExecutive Modular, Bradford-Perugia MBA in Italy or

Architectural and Construction Management MBA programmes.

The strong emphasis weplace on it helps you to:

study more effectively

manage more confidently and productively

take responsibility for your own continuing

professional development

The Bradford PDP is a programmeof skill development activities andresources which gives students:

Greater career focus and job progression

Improved grades

Better and changed attitude to work

Enhanced self-awareness and confidence

More visible impact at work

These attributes help you develop the kind of

independent and reflective style of learning that will helpyou during your Bradford MBA studies and thereafter,

throughout your working life.

How does it work?

You choose three skills that are important to you from

the areas of careers, study, personal and interpersonal

skills, and plan how to address their development.

Workshops and an individual tutor support this process.

You then gather evidence of your learning from activities

and feedback during both formal and informal aspects

of your programme.

Your Bradford PDP is an indispensable tool for making

the most of your learning opportunities to develop your

management capabilities.

// I believe the

Bradford MBA gives

students the tools

they need to succeedin todays fast-paced

world. //

Namhla Mxenge

MBA Alumna

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Yogesh Golwalkar

Full-time MBA

Student

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// As everyone is romdierent countries,cultures and proessionalbackgrounds there isplenty o scope to look atproblems rom dierentperspectives or betteroverall managementsolutions//

For further information on theBradford Full-time MBA, visitwww.bradford.ac.uk/ftmba

Yogesh is a professional cricketer who has played firstclass cricket in India for 9-10 years and represented thestate of Madhya Pradesh. Yogesh has also representedIndia at the India-A tour to Zimbabwe and Kenya andplayed for Middlesex County Club (Lords) as an overseasprofessional. In addition, Yogesh has worked in theBanking sector for 7 years with the State Bank of India.

I just felt that now was the time for me to take a stepup in my career. Hence, I decided to undertake an MBA.I wanted to make best use of my past experiences ofworking in the banking sector and playing cricket within amanagement framework and therefore opted for the full-time MBA programme at Bradford University Schoolof Management.

I chose to come to Bradford University School ofManagement due to its high rankings, impeccablereputation, accreditation and the program structure. It wasreassuring to complete an MBA at one of the UKs oldestestablished university-based business schools.

I particularly appreciate the way the program is designed,which allows plenty of time for class attendance, teamwork and self study unlike some other business schoolswhere the program is very hectic and rushed.

For me undertaking the MBA has meant not justlearning from a text book, but also learning and sharingexperiences with my class-mates.

I have taken a combination of finance and operationmodules in my electives and going to Tilburg (Netherland)for Financial Risk Management was definitely a highlightof the programme.

In the future I would either like to work in finance or getinto sports management. I feel the management tools,techniques and knowledge Ive gained will certainly helpme achieve my goals.



TheBradfordFull-tim

eMBA

The programme structureThe full-time MBA begins in mid-September

and takes twelve months. We typically admit

about 100 students a year, who are taught

in tutorial groups of 20 and work in studygroups of six or seven.

The programme begins with a week-long

induction designed to familiarise yourself

with the programme and help you to get toknow your fellow students.

Alongside ice-breaking activities, we help

to smooth your return to study with an

introduction to essential study skills.

Throughout the core and elective taught

elements, you will need to attend the School

of Management during the week and, on

occasions, at weekends, in the evening and

during vacation periods. In total, you will

complete eight core modules, five elective

modules and the Personal Development

Portfolio module.

You also have the opportunity to take weeklyblock electives from May-June in areas that

you are interested in the UK or at one of our

partner institutions in Spain, Italy or France.

Hence, you may decide on a mixture of

different subject electives to follow a general

business management pathway or you maywant to specialise in a particular functional

area and choose all your electives from

one specialism such as marketing, finance,

strategy, human resources or operations.

You can then choose to stay in Bradford orreturn home to complete your management

project, meaning you have the flexibility toreduce your on-campus commitment from

12 months to just nine.

The studentsThe Bradford full-time MBA attracts studentsfrom across the world with more than 50%

from outside Europe. The average age of

participants is 30, and they have an averageof six years work experience.

Start date: September each year

Mode of delivery: Full-time

Length of programme: 12 months

Typical class size: 20

Average work experience: 6 years

Average age: 30 years

The Bradord Full-time MBAFor students who are able to take a ull year out rom

employment to complete their Bradord MBA

September October November December January February March April May June July August September

This timetable provides you with an idea of the balance of your course

Elective 3

Elective 4

Elective 5

Induction programme

Business accounting

Business economics

Managing people

Marketing



Corporate finance

Business research

Elective 1

Elective 2

Management project

(15,000 words)

Personal Development Portfolio

The Bradord Full-time MBA at a glance

For further information on theBradford Full-time MBA, visitwww.bradford.ac.uk/ftmba

Dr Craig Johnson, Director of Studies, MBA

The ull time pathway is designed or ambitious managers who wish to takea year out o their career to ollow an intensive course o study. Students willbeneit by becoming more versatile, enabling them to ulil multiple roles withinan organisation. In addition they will learn with like-minded peers and develop agreater awareness o their management style and impact.

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Marcus Orton

Accelerated MBA

Studentprofle

// The EectiveLearning support is areal asset to the Schooland a powerul aspecto the educational

experience. //

For further information on theBradford Accelerated MBA, visitwww.bradford.ac.uk/accmba

Marcus was keen to achieve a well-respected, highlyrated MBA, and our FTlistings and overall reputationwas important. In practical terms it was the fast-trackstructure of the Accelerated MBA that made all thedifference. The January start date and limited courseduration was a timely short break from my professionalwork. The programme helped to strengthen myappreciation and capabilities in business managementand administration as I progressed from R&D, throughProject Management into company management and

business leadership.

The programme topics complemented my skills,experience and development needs. Access to thethemes and issues within Sustainable Operations inparticular will have a long-term impact on my approachto personal and business management.The significant work-load certainly tested andimproved my ability to manage my time and priorities,achieve on time and in full delivery againstimmovable submission and exam dates. The EffectiveLearning support from day one has been invaluable, itis a real asset to the School and a powerful aspect ofthe educational experience.

I enjoyed fantastic conversations with and supportfrom colleagues and academic staff as we grappledwith relating theory to business practice. Sharing thesefew months with so many colleagues from furtherafield, helped me gain a deeper appreciation andrespect for their cultural heritage, insight and values.

Marcus now intends to return to medical devicesbusiness management, and is also exploringopportunities in the management of healthcareprovision.



The programme structureStarting in January, this unique programme- the first of its kind in the UK - has beencreated for the most highly motivated andcommitted students, offering them the chanceto complete the Bradford MBA in a shortertime period than the normal 12 months. Wehave a cohort of up to 30 students who workin study groups of five to seven.

The programme begins with a week-long

induction in the second week in January,designed to accelerate your learning andget those who may not have studied forsome time, back into the way of learning.The programme consists of core modulesthat provide the fundamental knowledge ofmanagement principles and theory, blockelectives and advanced modules thatbuild on this knowledge to provide a widerunderstanding of specific topics that havebeen identified as essential and relevant to thecontemporary commercial world. The practiceof sustainability is an important ethos at theSchool of Management, and this forms a

major focus for the whole programme.The programme uses a variety of learning andteaching approaches, including lectures, caseanalysis, group work, individual and groupproblem solving research. Modules are also

The Bradord Accelerated MBAA Unique and intensive ten months ull-time MBA programme

This timetable provides you with an idea of the balance of your course

The Bradord Accelerated MBA at a glance

TheBradfordAcceleratedMBA

Personal Development Portfolio

January February March April May June July August September

Business economics

Business accounting

Marketing



Corporate finance

Managing people

Business research

Elective 1

Elective 2

Elective 3

Elective 4

Elective 5

Management project

(15,000 words)

October

delivered in a variety of ways. Many of themodules are provided in a block-week format,whilst others are held during the day or in theevening with our Full-time MBA and ExecutivePart-time students. In this way, you willexperience the full benefit of networking with afantastic mix of managers and professionalswith diverse backgrounds and cultures fromacross the world.

Accelerated full-time MBA supportAt the School of Management we recognisethat you are not just buying a learningexperience when you take the BradfordMBA, you are choosing to transform your life.Whatever your motives, you can anticipatea substantial increase in salary and newopportunities to become available that werepreviously unobtainable.

To facilitate this transformational journey,you will be supported by a dedicated teamof professionals in careers development andeffective learning who will be on hand tohelp you realize your ambitions. We aim to

create a learning environment that will enableparticipants to learn from each other bysharing their knowledge and experiences in acollegial context and to provide opportunitiesto develop professional international networks

with other students and alumni, whilstlearning how to relate contemporary businessknowledge to the real business world.

AccommodationWe will reserve self-catering accommodationfor you on the School campus, in our HeatonMount conferencing and residential centre.The cost for this accommodation, should youchoose to take it, is 105 per week for the firstmonth. If you choose to stay here for the full 10

months, which we would strongly recommendto gain full advantage of the collegiate systemand on-campus facilities, we will offer youthis facility for only 100 per week (subject toconfirmation).

The studentsThe Bradford Accelerated MBA is forexperienced professionals from all over theworld. They are likely to be specialists in theirchosen field but may lack the breadth ofbusiness knowledge to take them to the nextlevel in their chosen profession or to make adesired career change into the wider field of

management.For further information on theBradford Accelerated MBA, visitwww.bradford.ac.uk/accmba

The Accelerated MBA pathway is designed as a collegiate style o learning within small learningsets, but with the advantage o networking with a large circle o MBA students rom a range ocultures, specialisms and business sector backgrounds. This is an innovative 10-month programme,embedding the principles o sustainability throughout the learning experience. It is designedor experienced proessionals with drive, energy and commitment who are seeking to make atransormational change in their career, and develop the skills and competencies to manage at thehighest level in business. With a January start, and a duration o only 10 months, this means you willbe able to return to the world o work and your new career with the minimum o delay and cost.


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Steve Tynegate

Executive Part-time MBA

For Steve Tynegate getting value for money was a keyreason why he opted to study for his MBA at Bradford.He chose to study part-time.

I had always resisted the idea of an MBA because Iwas a manufacturing guy and thought they were onlyfor commercial people. When I started the degree Iwas worried about my age, but these fears were totallyunfounded. My experience meant I was able to makereal contributions in all lectures.

Bradford was my choice because if I was going toinvest nearly two years I wanted a qualification of value.My company, Bayer CropScience, was paying so I alsowanted them to get value for money.

I needed to do a part-time course because I still hada day job. Bradford gave me a quality MBA whichelevated my self-belief.

I used what I learnt about operations to lead my siteteam to win a national manufacturing award, and toput together a proposal for a management buy-out of aredundant site.

//The MBA hasbroadened myhorizons andgiven me a betterunderstanding obusiness ingeneral terms.//

Studentprofle

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eBradfordExecutivePart-tim

eMBA

The Bradord Executive Part-time MBA

Ideal or students who intend to maintain their careers

while completing their Bradord MBA

For further information on theBradford Executive Part-time MBA,visit www.bradford.ac.uk/emba


The Executive Part-time pathway is ideal oraspiring leaders who want to invest in theirdevelopment whilst continuing to work ull-time,or balance other commitments. New skills and

resh thinking have an immediate and directimpact on your personal and proessional work.

// Bradford University

School of Management

is consistently ranked

highly in the league tables.

Therefore I knew it would

be respected in the eyes of

leading employers as it is a

quality business school //

Richard Clarke Executive Part-time MBA

The Bradford MBA

This timetable is for those commencing study in September. There is also the opportunity to commence this programme in January each year.

The Bradord Executive Part-time MBA at a glance

Year 1 Sept - Dec Jan - March April - June

Personal

Development Portfolio

Business economics

Business accounting

Marketing


Managing people


Year 2 Sept - Dec Jan - April May - June

Business research

Corporate finance

Elective 1Elective 2

Elective 3Elective 4Elective 5

Year 3

Management Project (15,000 words)

Block study

The programme structureWe typically admit around 50 students ayear with intakes in September and January.Students will attend the school one evening aweek for two years or spead their study over amaximum of six years.

The programme begins with a three-dayon-campus induction designed to help youget to know your fellow students as well asthe programme.

Upon successful completion of the eightcore modules element, you choose fiveelective modules from a wide range, whichare offered on a part-time or block electivebasis. In the first year, you will typically taketwo evening modules over 10 week teachingblocks each semester resulting in a total ofsix core modules in the first year plus thePersonal Development Portfolio (PDP).In the second year you will take a further

two core modules and five electivesmodules. You will have the option ofstudying block electives at one of ourpartner institutions in Spain, Italy, or France.

You have the option to generalise witha business management theme throughthe electives or specialise by choosingelectives in a particular subject area suchas marketing, finance, strategy, humanresources or operations. In addition you willcomplete the PDP.

The only attendance requirement for themanagement project is to meet yoursupervisor, as often as the two of youdecide is appropriate.

The studentsThe Bradford Executive Part-time MBAappeals to people living or working withina couple of hours drive of the School ofManagement campus who wish to combinepart-time study with full-time work and othercommitments. Their average current age is 33and they have an average of eight years workexperience. Employers sponsor around 50%

of our Executive Part-time students, enablingthe company to retain their services whilebenefiting from new knowledge and skills beingdirectly applied to the workplace.

Start date: September or January

Mode of delivery: Part-time

Length of programme: 2 12 - 6 years

Typical class size: 20





What You StudyThe Bradford Architectural and ConstructionManagement MBA provides a portfolio of

management subjects each bestowing

an added skill to those working in the

architecture and construction industry.

Individuals will be required to provide

evidence of Accredited Prior Learning(APL) for the RIBA Advanced Professional

Practice and Management and RIBA Strand

CPD. The programme of study is broken

down into three stages. Each stage of the

course provides a qualification that can be

utilised alongside a portfolio that evidencescreative flair, knowledge of construction and

architecture alongside legal and business

acumen. Students undertake eight core

modules via distance-learning in stages

1 and 2 followed by two block modulesidentified as essential for a dynamic

business field.

Your knowledge and understanding of

each subject area studied will be assessed

by the most appropriate means. This will

typically involve the completion of a written

assignment, an exam or in some cases anassignment and an exam.

The Bradford Architectural and Construction

Management MBA offers Architects and

those working in construction with a solid

foundation in international business and

management allowing them to better utilisethe economic and creative potential of

design and construction projects.

How You StudyThe Bradford Architectural & Construction

Management MBA is flexible allowing youto vary the speed of your progression to suit

your needs. Generally, students take two

modules per quarter, this equates to 14-16

hours of work per week. If work or family

life is particularly busy you can lighten yourworkload by taking just one module or even

suspend your studies, restarting at a later

date. This flexibility allows you to completethe MBA in two to six years.

As a student you will make extensive use of

our online virtual learning environment. For

each module you will be assigned to a smallfaculty-led tutor group and engage in weekly

online discussions and a number of live

online tutorial sessions. You will also have

the opportunity to monitor your progress

through the extensive online multiple choice

question banks that accompany eachmodule and one-to-one interaction with

your tutor. In addition you are given the

opportunity to learn from fellow studentsvia our distance learner online social space

called The Atrium.

We supplement extensive online supportfor each module with a textbook and a high

quality study book containing essentialstudy notes, case studies and short

exercises all designed to further develop

your understanding.

Where You StudyStudents are only required to attend Bradford

University School of Management or RIBANW for two block modules (each delivered

over four days). All other modules are

delivered via distance-learning. However, you

will also have the opportunity to accelerate

your studies, learn about a specialist subjectarea, study alongside other Bradford

University School of Management students

or simply broaden your horizons and spend

some time studying overseas.

Start date: October or January

Mode of delivery: Distance-Learning

Length of programme: 2-6 years

The Bradord Architectural &Construction Management MBA

Stage 2

Stage 3

The Bradord Architectural & Construction Management MBA at a glance

For further information onthe Bradford Architectural &Construction Management MBA,visit www.bradford.ac.uk/acmmba

Dr Mark Van Hoorebeek, Director of Studies, Architectural & Construction Management MBA

The Bradford Architectural and Construction Management MBA, delivered in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British

Architects North West (RIBA NW) will enable individuals to combine and then apply the expertise provided by Bradford

University School of Management and the RIBA NW. Students will greatly benefit from the collaborative alliance between

a business super brand known for quality, reliability and distinction in architecture and construction for over 175 years andthe UKs longest established university-based business school, consistently ranked as the number 1 business school in

the North, top 10 UK, top 30 European, and top 90 in the world (FT).

Stage 1

RIBA Advanced professional practice and management Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

The Bradord Architectural and Construction Management MBA - Supportingarchitectural excellence with business acumen.

Business economicsBusiness accounting

MarketingOperations management

Managing people

Business research


Corporate finance

Project and practice management

in architectural construction

RIBA Strand CPD

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

Management project (15,000 words)

Block study

The legal environment of business (Block module)Law and sustainability in the built environment (Block module)


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What You StudyIn order to provide a solid foundationstudents initially study ten compulsory

modules covering key business and

managerial disciplines. Following on from

this you will be given an opportunity to

tailor your studies to suit your own personal

needs. This is achieved through theprovision of 9 elective modules from which

distance learning students are required to

study 4 modules.

At the end of the taught programme you

will be required to put into practice what

you have learned and complete a 12,500

15,000-word management project. Thisenables you to focus on a subject area of

specific interest to you.

How You StudyThe Bradford distance learning MBA is

flexible allowing you to vary the speed of yourprogression to suit your needs. Generally,

students take two modules per quarter, this

equates to 14-16 hours of work per week.

If work or family life is particularly busy you

can lighten your workload by taking justone module or even suspend your studies,

restarting at a later date. This flexibility allowsyou to complete a distance learning MBA in

two to six years.

As a distance learning student you will

make extensive use of our online virtuallearning environment. For each moduleyou will be assigned to a small faculty-led

tutor group and engage in weekly online

discussions and a number of live online

tutorial sessions. You will also have the

opportunity to monitor your progress

through the extensive online multiplechoice question banks that accompany

each module and one-to-one interaction

with your tutor. In addition you are given the

opportunity to learn from fellow students

via our distance learner online social space

called The Atrium.

We supplement extensive online support foreach module with a textbook and a high-

quality study book containing essential study

notes, case studies and short exercises

all designed to further develop your

understanding.

Where You StudyDistance learning students do not have to

attend any on-site teaching. You will however,

have an opportunity to accelerate yourstudies, learn about a specialist subject area,

study alongside other Bradford University

School of Management students or simply

broaden your horizons and spend some

time studying overseas. This is achieved

by undertaking up to three block modules

at no extra cost. These block modules

are intense periods of face-to-face studyrunning throughout the year at the School ofManagement in Bradford and the Schools

partner institutes in Germany, Netherlands,

Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Who You Study WithThe Bradford distance learning MBA

community is incredibly diverse with

students residing in over 40 countries fromdifferent industry backgrounds. This diversity

allows our distance learning students to

enhance their skills and knowledge through

communicating with fellow students via thedistance learners online social networking

site and the small module tutor groups.

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Start date: January, April, July & October

Mode of delivery: Distance-learning

Length of programme: 2 - 6 years



The Bradord Distance-learning MBAFor students who preer a more fexible approach combining learning with work andamily commitments.

Stage 2


Corporate finance

Stage 3

Management Project (15,000 words)

The Bradord Distance-learning MBA at a glance

TheBradfordDista

nce-learningMBA

Elective 1

Elective 2

Elective 3

Elective 4

For further information on theBradford Distance learning MBA,visit www.bradford.ac.uk/dlmba

Dr Jonathan Muir, Director of Studies, Distance-learning MBA

The Bradord distance learning MBA isdesigned or intelligent, highly motivatedmanagers who wish to equip themselves withthe essential business and managementskills required in the increasingly competitive,diverse and dynamic business environment.

Stage 1

Business accounting

Business economics


Marketing

Managing people

Management &professional development

Business research

Business ethics and sustainability

//I wouldnt be here without

the Bradford MBA this place

transformed my life.//Adrian Nixon,

MBA Alumnus


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What You StudyWhen you first join us you will receive a

two day induction that introduces you to

Bradford University School of Management,

our Executive Modular MBA in Dubai, staffand study services, and what is expected of

you during the course of the programme.

Each subject is taught through a 3-day

block of teaching, Thursday to Saturday,

consisting of lively, interactive lecturesillustrated by contemporary film material

and supported by practical case and groupwork. The exception is four advanced

elective modules which can be either

studied by distance learning or in the UK

(subject to availability).

The blocks are 5-6 weeks apart, thereby

minimizing disruption to your work schedule.The programme runs for 24 months and is

split into 3 stages. The first stage covers

ten foundation subjects, fundamental to

the understanding of sound management

principles. The second stage looks at more

specialist topics. The third and final stage isthe MBA Management Project.

You should expect to spend around 10

hours per week on personal study, including

assignments and examinations, and will

also undertake a 15,000 word management

project based around a current andsignificant organisational issue. This is a real

opportunity to apply learning from the MBA

back into your organisation, demonstrating a

clear understanding of what you have learnt

and how to apply it.

Where you studyThe Bradford Executive Modular MBA in

Dubai is delivered at Dubai Knowledge

Village - a purpose-built complex of

educational institutions offering first-class

facilities and a comfortable environment.

We select lecturers for the MBA programme

from a faculty of more than 150 leadinginternational academics with real business

experience. The members of this

international academic team are specially

selected for the relevance of their expertise

in specific business sectors and for theirexperience in delivering an intensive,executive programme to working managers.

All staff teaching in Dubai fly in especially

from the UK to teach on the programme.

The studentsThe Bradford Executive Modular MBA

in Dubai students are experienced

professionals from all over the world who

want to further develop their managementcapacity. Our students devote a

considerable amount of personal time to the

programme and in return we ensure they

are challenged, supported and developed.

For further information on theBradford Executive ModularMBA in Dubai, visit

www.bradford.ac.uk/dubaimba

The Bradord Executive ModularMBA in Dubai

The Bradord Executive Modular MBA in Dubai at a glance

Dr Claire Moxham, Director of Studies, Executive Modular MBA in Dubai

We have been delivering our acclaimed MBA programmes in Dubai since1995, making us one o the frst international institutions to work in theregion. As a business proessional working in the Gul area and seeking anMBA qualifcation, you require a challenging, relevant learning experiencewithin a highly supportive environment that can provide you with a businessqualifcation recognised throughout the world. Our solution is the BradordExecutive Modular MBA in Dubai. Our MBA oers a unique combination ocutting-edge, business-orientated skills development and the rigorous teachingo evidence-based management research.

Business accounting

Business economics


Marketing

Managing people

Corporate finance


Business research

Business ethics & sustainability

Management & professional development

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Elective 1

Elective 2

Elective 3

Elective 4

Management project

(15,000 words)

Start Date: September

Mode of Delivery: Part-time

Length of Programme: 2 years

Number of Students: 25 - 35

Companies 25+

Nationalities: 15+


Average age: 32

By Distance-learning


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What You Study

Students are taught in English at theUniversity of Perugias new business school

in Spoleto, by a combination of senior

academics from both universities. The

syllabus will be based on the Bradford Full-time MBA and delivered in the picturesque

and historic town of Spoleto.

The programme is split into three stages

and the first of these stages covers the

core modules, which introduces studentsto topics essential and relevant to

contemporary business and management.

These modules provide the knowledge,

skills and techniques necessary to

undertake strategic management leadershiproles and provide the foundations for stagetwo of the programme.

In stages two and three of the programme

individuals have the opportunity to either

further develop their general business and

management knowledge or specialise inspecific areas of interest by taking electives

in marketing, international business, finance,

human resource management, operations

management or engineering.

Electives are offered by four or five day

block attendance and will give studentsthe opportunity to enhance and deepen

their knowledge and skills in areas that

particularly interest them or that will advance

their careers in the future. There are a wide

range of elective modules available atBradford University School of Management

in the UK, The University of Perugia in Italyand at our partner institutions in France and

Spain for the block modules taken in May

and June.

The programme will finish with themanagement project. The management

project requires students to apply their

knowledge to a real and challenging issue,

either based on previous experience/

anticipated future business issues, orproposed by local organisations.

How You Study

Delivery is typically in weekly blocks, withtime for reflection, personal study, group

activities and assessments. Classes arenormally scheduled during the working

week, but may be complemented with

shorter periods of evening and occasional

weekend study.

Where You StudyIndividuals study in the beautiful town of

Spoleto, experiencing the lifestyle of a smalltown, in the Italian heartland, where the

beautiful landscape of hills, mountains and

green valleys is testimony to a strong heritage.

Conveniently located, from Spoleto you caneasily access popular Italian attractions,

such as Assisi, Perugia, Florence and

Rome in a couple of hours. However, youmight not need or indeed want to wander

far from Spoleto. Spoleto is very popular inItaly for its dynamic cultural life, including

the Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of TwoWorlds an internationally renowned event)

and is famous for hundreds of cultural and

artistic events that take place throughout theyear, which include art exhibitions, theatre

and music concerts. Students also have

the opportunity to take electives at Bradford

in the UK or at other partner institutions of

Bradford University School of Management.

Once you have completed the Bradford

MBA in Italy, you have the opportunity to

complete a three-month internship managed

by the University of Perugia in conjunction

with local organisations in Italy. Hence,everything you do has an emphasis on

application and practicality

Making Knowledge Work.

Start date: October

Mode of delivery: Full-time

Length of programme: 12 months

The Bradord-Perugia MBA in Italy

The Bradord-Perugia MBA in Italy at a glance

For further information on TheBradford-Perugia MBA in Italy, visitwww.bradford.ac.uk/perugiamba

Dr Zahid Hussain, Director of Studies, Bradford-Perugia MBA in Italy

The Bradord - Perugia MBA in Italy is a new joint award between BradordUniversity School o Management and the University o Perugia in Italy, providingan opportunity to experience the very best o Italian culture and hospitalitywhilst studying or the internationally recognised Bradord MBA. Our MBA bringsout the best in students and helps them to realise how creative and resourceulthey can be in todays organisations.

October November December January February March April May

Business economics

Business accounting

Marketing


Managing people

Corporate finance


Business research

Project management

Management information systems

Elective 1

Elective 2

Elective 3

Elective 4

June July August September

Management

project

(15,000 words)

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Block Study


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Global Reach


The Bradford MBAAcross the WorldFor many years the Bradford MBA has been

delivered in Dubai, Hong Kong and Signapore

using our own faculty and those of partner

institutions. This has given students from a

diverse population across the world access to atop ranked British MBA which they may otherwise

not have been able to benefit from. In 2011

our global reach was extended further when we

welcomed institutions from Perugia in Italy and

Manila in the Philippines into our portfolio.

Bradford University School of Management

has a proud history of global collaboration. Our

international network of partners, faculty and

students bring diverse perspectives on current

business and management issues and help to

create a stimulating atmosphere for teaching,

learning and research.The creation of the Global

Campus in 2011 demonstrates our commitment to

the continued expansion and enhancement of ourglobal network.

This network is designed to directly enrich the

design of your MBA programme: Be it through the

internationally recognised research collaborations,

access to business leaders around the globe, or

the sharing of best practice in business education.

As a Bradford MBA student you will be a part

of this global community, and will want to take

advantage of the unique opportunities this offers

you: We have structured the MBA around the

facilitation of this community - allowing you to visit,

to study and to network internationally as part of

the programme.

Whether you are based in Bradford, studying the

programme through Distance Learning or based

at one of our partner institutions, we will work with

you to ensure that you make the most of these

global opportunities.

International PartnershipsBradford University School of Management has

partnerships with institutions in the following

countries:

Dubai

France

Germany

Hong Kong

Italy

India

Malaysia

The Netherlands

The Philippines

Oman

Poland

Singapore

Spain

International OpportunitiesFull-time or Executive Part-time students may

study abroad in France, Italy or Spain at our

partner institutions by attending block electives

All MBA students have access to a network

of fellow MBA students around the world

for discussion, shared study and projectcollaboration

Take advantage of international opportunities

for extra-curricular activities, global team

challenges and international competitions

Access our online learning resources,

including excellent learning support, library

services and careers advice across the world

Alumni OpportunitiesYour membership of this global community

continues after graduation. Having helped you

fulfil your potential as a leader, we will welcome

you into our international network of graduates.

Wherever you are in the world you will:

be near a Bradford Alumni, partner

institution or member

be able to participate in international networking

events and guest lectures

have continued access to online support

and advice

have the option for additional study through

specialist block modules// I learnt how to work effectivelywith people from differentbackgrounds and learnt howto prioritise and develop timemanagement skills. //

Yuko Okoshi Full-time MBA

Pictured above: The University of Bradford Middle East Regional Office, in Dubai Knowledge VillagePictured above: Rocca Albornoziana, Spoleto


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Research inormingmanagement education

The University of Bradford has a unique portfolio

of world-class research and knowledge transfer

(RKT) in the UK and abroad. Knowledge transfer

is the exchange of ideas, knowledge and

expertise between the University and a range

of external organisations where the intention is

to create economic and social benefit through

innovation in products, services, ways of working

and business models.

At Bradford, we value research and ensure

that our teaching is based on the best possible

understanding of the systems and organisations

our students will manage.

At the School of Management we undertake

research at the cutting edge of management

thinking through our own specialist research

groups and centres. We ensure that teaching

is based on the best possible understanding of

the systems and organisations our students will

manage. Our research passes the double hurdle

of producing academically excellent work that is

also valuable and relevant to policymakers and

practising business people.

Research CredentialsIn the latest research assessment exercise,

almost half (45%) of the School of Managements

research activity was assessed as being world-

leading or internationally excellent in terms of

originality, significance and rigour, and 90% of

our research assessed was thought to be of

international standing.

Research Groupsand CentresEvery staff member is affiliated to one of our

five research groups according to their area

of expertise.

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Human Resource Management andOrganisational Behaviour

Marketing, Strategy and International Business

Operations and Information Management

Law

The Centre for ManagerialExcellence (CME)We encourage multidisciplinary working,

knowledge transfer and application of our

research through our Centre for Managerial

Excellence (CME). The Centre brings together

all our areas of management expertise under thethemes of strategy, leadership, innovation, finance

and sustainability. Its practice-focused research

aims to address key global challenges facing

local, national and international businesses.

The Centres Innovation and Enterprise Lab

brings together a network of academics,

entrepreneurs and practitioners who are informing

by research, inspiring through teaching and

engaging with enterprises to promote new

innovative approaches to business.

The Bradford Centre inInternational BusinessThe Bradford Centre in International Business

(BCIB) provides a structure for research in

international business and is developing research

networks in and outside the UK. We have

co-operative links and exchange agreements with

20 universities in Australia, Canada, Denmark,France, Holland, Spain, Sweden and the USA.

Research CoursesWe have one of the largest research-degree

programmes in Europe the Bradford DBA.

The School of Management PhD is also

accredited by the European Quality Improvement

System (EQUIS).

Track RecordMore than 40 years of research activity

Multi-disciplinary/cross-school

research teams

International reputation for knowledge

transfer

Ranked in the Top 50 English

Universities for research funding

(HEFCE 2010/11)

90% of research output of RAE-rated

international quality

Customer-focused (Customer Firstaccredited)



At Bradford, we recognise the extra challengesthat returning to study can bring. Thats why we

have developed a series of invaluable resources

to help you overcome these as simply and as

quickly as possible.

Special support resources offered to Bradfordstudents include the Effective Learning Service

and the Careers and Alumni Service.

In addition, all students can benefit from our

virtual learning environment (Blackboard) which

gives you a centralised resource for all the lecture

notes, live lectures, articles and case studiesto enhance your studies. Our online library

gives you access to over 1,000 business and

management journals and database services full

of vital company and market information.

The Bradford EffectiveLearning ServiceThe Bradford Effective Learning Service (ELS)

is designed to help you to develop effectivetechniques for learning and so make the most of

your study time.

Support for your ambitions

The ELS is an established academic support

service for MBA students and we are one of a

very few business schools offering this dedicated

provision. As part of our extended learning

community the following resources are fully

available to you:

One-to-one email guidance on academic writing

Send your draft assignment/report to the

Effective Learning Adviser, who will reviewstructure, reference and critical analysis,

providing feedback for improvement before final

submission.

Telephone support

You can phone for a confidential discussion and

gain immediate, practical answers on any study

aspects.

Effective Learning Guidance booklets

As a Bradford MBA student, you can access

electronic copies and download all 22 of our

highly effective study skills guides from the ELSwebsite.

Learning from other students work

Over several years, we have compiled a

rich set of resources, including a range of

management assignments, with tutors annotated

commentaries on strengths and weaknesses.

Learning from other students experience

We are continuously adding to our bank of

student interviews, where past students discuss

the difficulties they have experienced, and howthey learned to overcome those to succeed.

Think Business@BradfordThink Business@Bradford is a 12-month journey

for graduates wishing to commercialise their

business idea in Bradford.

Everyone joining the programme receivescoaching, financial and legal advice, a trading

address and office space.

Your business development is continually

reviewed and you may also be offered specialist

mentoring, personal and skills development, life

coaching, funding and more.

For more information, visit

www.bradford.ac.uk/thinkbusiness or call uson 01274 235543.

How we support you


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Career ServicesJoining the Bradford MBA programme is a big

step. If you enrol on a full-time MBA you will be outof the job market for a whole year. For some, this

is an opportunity to change career direction. For

others, it is a time to consolidate experience before

returning to a previous industry or job. Whatever

your reason for joining the Bradford MBA, this is

an opportunity to reassess priorities, think aboutwhat you enjoy doing, and take positive action to

manage your career.

Whats on offerWe offer a range of services aimed at helping you

to manage your career. These include:

Career Coaches One to one guidance withour career coaches who have significant business

experience and can help you with all aspects of

your career plan

Career Development Workshops Workshopshelp you to improve your job search skills and

understand what you need to do to be moreeffective and successful in the job market.

Bradford Guest Lecture Series Regularevening presentations delivered by guest speakersfrom different industries. These also provide the

opportunity to network with high profile alumni and

business people.

Online ResourcesA range of targetedresources provided by specialist information

providers. These will allow you to undertake

focused research on career options, organisations

and industry sectors.

MBA Directory Include your CV in our MBADirectory which is sent annually to employers and

recruitment consultants who can also access it

via the searchable CV database on the careers

section of our website.

Vacancies Online Go online and readrecruiters job vacancies on our web-based jobs

board.

Careers Diagnostic Tool Utilise this tool togain insights into your business abilities, work/

reward values, core business interest and

preferred company culture and then match your

profile against specific business career paths.

School Alumni Services Everyone becomesan associate member when joining the MBA

programme, and then become a full member upon

graduation. The Schools Alumni service can help

you to maintain and extend the important links youmake during your time with us. We provide a focal

point for all enquiries from alumni, maintain an

up-to-date alumni database and organise events

such as master classes to refresh your learning

and reunions to allow you to meet old friends.

English language learningAll applicants who are not native speakers ofEnglish require 6.5 in IELTS test for English, 580 in

written TOEFL, 240 in computer based TOEFL or 90or better in the internet based TOEFL.

Students whose first language is not English willalso have access to free English language supportclasses for the duration of their studies at theUniversity of Bradford, to enable them to improvetheir skills further.

The Language Centre offers an InternationalFoundation Programme for students who alreadymeet the academic requirements of our coursesbut need extra English language tuition for a year orjust the summer before they begin. The free Englishclasses begin soon after registration, continuing

throughout the academic year. There are also drop-in sessions for students at specific times. For moreinformation, visit www.bradford.ac.uk/ulc or [email protected]

Foreign languagelearningAs a School of Managementstudent you have the opportunityto combine your studies withlearning a language through theLanguages for All programme.Language skills can significantlyenhance your career prospectsand earning potential, and arealso useful if you plan to spendpart of your course, or placementtime, abroad.


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Thank you for considering theBradford MBA

Id like to take a moment to introduce some

key members of our team and highlight the

Schools teaching culture - one that succeeds by

optimising and sharing the combined knowledge

of staff and students.

Modern businesses operate in a global economy.

Today, organisations reach and operate from

Shanghai to Southampton, Mumbai to Milan.

Executives must be prepared to lead and

manage within a broad range of cultural andgeographical settings.

At Bradford, you will learn about business all over

the world, from fellow professionals who share

with you their first-hand experience.

Our strategy has been to increase the

international representation on the full-timestaff and to selectively target visiting faculty

from overseas. We have broad international

representation with our faculty originating fromover 30 countries.

We have faculty members from Algeria, Australia,

China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Ireland,

Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan,

Singapore, Spain, Taiwan and Zimbabwe - allcontributing to the richness and diversity of the

research culture on offer.

The Bradford MBA gives you access to

unique and well-informed views, opinions andexperiences to be considered, analysed and

acted upon.

Our academic staff provide a structured learning

environment in which you can apply current and

established management theory and concepts to

your own experience and that of your peer group.

Materials, cases and exercises afford

opportunities to question and reflect on your own

approach to business and management. We help

you develop your understanding in such a waythat you can contextualise theory and apply ideas

to business and managerial decisions.

Learning from each other through interaction

and group work is an important element of the

Bradford MBA.

Our students learn in small, dedicated groupsthat act as both support network and study

group. Classes and tutorials make use of

learning teams and much of your interaction

with colleagues on the programme will be in

partnership with your other team members.Facilities are excellent and tailored to provide the

most effective, ergonomic learning environment.

The Bradford MBA is a holistic learning

experience designed to provide you with a

comprehensive understanding of internationalmanagement.

We are looking forward to working with you.

Dr Roger Beach

Associate Dean,Postgraduate Taught Programmes

For further information and to meet all of the team,visit www.bradford.ac.uk/management/people

Meet the BradordMBA academics


Dr Roger BeachAssociate Dean,Postgraduate Taught Programmes


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Professor Jackie FordJackie is Professor of Leadership and Organisation Studies. She has

taught on a range of programmes here including People in Organisations

and Managerial Leadership MBA modules, Organisational Behaviour, andSociology of Work and HRM modules.

Jackies research explores critical approaches to leadership, gender,management and organisation studies.

Her recent publications include a monograph entitled Leadership as

Identity: Constructions and Deconstructions and a collaborative bookentitled Making Public Services Management Critical published in 2010.

Dr Robert LomasRobert lectures in Business Information Systems and Business Research

and describes himself as a physicist by trade.

Robert primarily writes about the history of Freemasonry. He is thought to

be the inspiration for the hero of Dan Browns best-selling novel

The Da Vinci Code.

Robert shares the same publisher as Dan Brown, and is a best-selling

author in his own right - titles include The Hiram Key and Turning the

Solomon Key, many of which look at the history and symbolism of

freemasonry.

Dr Kyoko Fukukawa

Kyoko teaches a range of subjects in marketing and business ethics.She has a PhD in consumer ethics, and currently specialises in researchon Corporate Social Responsibility and ethical decision-making in

consumption and business practices.

In 2006 as Japanese Studies Fellow of the Japan Foundation sheconducted research on the communication and practice of CSR.

She is the author of numerous articles, many of which appear in the

Journal of Business Ethics, and is the editor of a recent book on CorporateSocial Responsibility in Asia for Routledge.

Dr Fernando FastosoA Uruguayan national of Italian origin, Fernando studied international

business in Germany and the UK. Prior to joining academia, he worked in

the advertising business in Germany for 10 years. His research interests lie

in the fields of international advertising and branding with a special focus

on cross-cultural issues.

Selection of books written byBradford University School ofManagement academic staff:

Legal SkillsL Cherkassky et al, 2011

Mastering Your Business DissertationR Lomas, 2011

Law Express Question & Answer:European Union LawJ Guth and T Connor 2011

Operations ManagementO Mathias, Paton et all, 2011

Corporate Social Responsibility in AsiaK Fukukawa, 2010

Principles and Practice of MarketingD Jobber, 2010

Human Resource ManagementD Torrington, L Hall, S Taylor and CAtkinson, 2010

Intellectual Capital Disclosure Practicesand Effects on the Cost of Equity Capital:UK EvidenceM Mangena, R Pike and J Li, 2010

Making Public Services ManagementCriticalG Currie, J. M Ford, N Harding, and MLearmonth, 2010

Economics for BusinessD Begg and D Ward, 2009

Organisational Information SystemsDr Z Hussain, 2009

Corporate Finance and Investment:Decisions and StrategiesR Pike and B Neale, 2009

Community Unionism: A ComparativeAnalysis of Concepts and ContextsJ McBride and I Greenwood, 2009

Leadership as Identity Constructionsand DeconstructionsJ M Ford, N Harding and M Learmonth,2008

Organisational Transformation in theRussian Oil IndustryS. Dixon, 2008

Employee Relations in Foreign-Owned

SubsidiariesF McDonald, 2007

The Bradford MBA

We select lecturers for the MBA programme from a faculty of more than 150 leading internationalacademics with real business experience. Our academic team are specially selected for the

relevance of their expertise in specific business sectors.

Here are four of our leading academics who could be teaching you on the MBA programme:

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Living in Bradord:accommodation, acilities and surrounding area

www.bradford.ac.uk/mba24

Pictured above: Centenary Square, Bradford City Centre

Bradford is perfectly placed, right in the

middle of the UK, and with great transport

links that mean you can go anywhere you likewith ease, whilst living in the least expensive

student city in the UK. Many major cities are

easily reachable by train, and Leeds/Bradford

airport also provides easy access to Europe.

Bradford is a famously cosmopolitan city, theperfect place to learn about other cultures.

It is a city rich in culture, with many beautifulVictorian buildings. In Bradford itself there is

art, music, theatre, history, clubbing and great

food and drink from all over the world right on

your doorstep, including some of the best in

Asian cuisine, and at little expense. Popularattractions in the city include the magnificent

Alhambra Theatre and the acclaimed National

Media Museum.

Bradford was the worlds first UNESCO City

of Film, and hosts an international film festival,

animation festival and horror festival each

year, and many other film-related activities.

The International Office also arranges regulartrips throughout the year to visit historic

cities such as York, as well as castles and

stately homes, and visits to the coast and

countryside.

To find out more about the attractions

available, visit www.bradford.ac.uk/bradfordand www.visitbradford.com

University of Bradford International OfficeTel: +44 (0)1274 235954

Fax: +44 (0)1274 235953

E-mail: [email protected]: www.bradford.ac.uk/international

Finding somewhere to liveChoosing accommodation is an importantdecision for our full-time MBA students.

Most Bradford MBA students rent privately

owned accommodation. There is plenty of

good-quality rental property available at a

reasonable price within walking distance of

the School of Management. The University ofBradfords Private Accommodation Office can

help you to find somewhere suitable. Students

from abroad are guaranteed accommodation

on the main University of Bradford campus,

four kilometres from the School campus,with access to the library system, e-mail

and the web from your bedroom. For further

information on accommodation, visit

www.bradford.ac.uk/accommodationand www.unipol.org.uk/bradford

The cost of living in Bradford is cheap

compared to other cities in the UK, making it apopular choice for international students. As a

single student you will probably need between5,580 and 7,680, in addition to your fees, to

meet all your expenses for one academic year

(September to June), and between 6,615

and 9,165 for a full calendar year. This willcover accommodation and heating, food,

books, and local travelling expenses, and will

give you an adequate basic standard of living.

For further information, please see www.

bradford.ac.uk/international/living-costs.php

University of Bradford Halls of ResidenceTel: +44 (0)1274 234883/235501Fax: +44 (0)1274 234882

E-mail: [email protected]: www.bradford.ac.uk/accommodation

Student SupportThe University has an International StudentAdviser based in the Hub, our Student

Support Centre. The International Student

Adviser is your point of contact in case of

difficulties. Our Visa Adviser, based in the

Students Union, is also on hand to help with

visa and immigration issues once you areenrolled on your course. You will have access

to the full range of health and welfare services

at the University.

Facilities for Disabled PeopleTel: +44 (0)1274 233739

Minicom: +44 (0)1274 235094Fax: +44 (0)1274 235340

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/disability

University of Bradford NurseryTel: +44 (0)1274 234866


Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/nursery

Settling InIf you arrive at the local airport (Leeds/

Bradford) or Manchester Airport immediately

before the start of the academic year in

September, we can often arrange to meet you

and bring you to the University campus.

Once you have unpacked and met your newflatmates, you can look forward to taking

part in a wide range of orientation activities

organised by the Students Union and the

International Office. This will help you to settle

in and make friends with fellow students from

all over the world.

Getting involved in activities outside your fieldof study is a good way to get to know a wider

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language and learn more about the British

culture. You are entitled to full membershipof the Students Union, which runs over

80 sporting and non-sporting societies. All

students also have the opportunity to start up

their own society; you just need a few people

with a common interest, whatever that may be.

University of Bradford Students UnionTel: +44 (0)1274 233300


Web: www.ubuonline.co.uk

Unique: Fitness & LifestyleThere is plenty to keep you fit and occupied

at Bradford. As a Bradford University School

of Management student, you will have accessto the extensive facilities for indoor sports

and recreation in Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle,

located at the centre of the city campus. It

provides a completely new gym over twofloors with the very latest in fitness equipment

along with dedicated personal trainers to

cater for all your fitness needs, all at a very

reasonable cost. A variety of exercise classes

such as body pump, yoga, pilates, boxercise

and many more is available in our new studio.Facilities also include a fully equipped and

heated indoor 25-metre swimming pool.

Enjoy YorkshireOne of the UKs largest counties, our county

has more outstanding countryside than anyother English region, with a third of Englands

national parks as well as protected coastline

and important habitats. Its home to the

famous Ilkley Moor and the breathtaking

Bront Country which provided

inspiration for the Victorian author sisters

Charlotte, Emily and Anne.

The Yorkshire Dales, a major attraction forcountry lovers, provide excellent opportunities

for walking, cycling, horse riding, rockclimbing, caving and orienteering.

Enjoying the facilities of Bradford

Elsewhere on campus, or very nearby, thereare tennis courts and pitches for football,

cricket and rugby.

As a student with us, you automaticallybecome a member of the Students Union.This oversees the activities of some 50 sportsclubs, ranging from archery to water polo.

Whatever your favourite sport, you will beable to take part at nominal cost. Those witha more cultural focus will find the city campusalso a base for a wide range of musical,theatrical, literary and social activities.

Your well-being is our well-being. If you do

have problems of any kind, the University ofBradfords health and welfare system includinga free counselling service - is here to help.

If you have children aged six months to fiveyears, you may wish to use the University of

Bradfords day nursery facilities, wherecharges are fixed by reference to your grosshousehold income. For further information on

the health care facilities at the University of

Bradford campus, visit

www.bradfordstudenthealth.co.uk

Enjoying Bradford

Enjoying Bradford, the Bront Country and theYorkshire Dales Bradford is a exciting place to

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