mba for construction executives brochure

8/2/2019 MBA for Construction Executives Brochure

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Manchester Business School WorldwideMBA for Construction ExecutivesLeading a dynamic industry

Combining the strengths of UMIST andThe Victoria University of Manchester


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Manchester Business School Worldwide MBA for Construction Executives

Why Manchester Business School

Worldwide?

Manchester Business School Worldwide hasextensive experience in delivering distance

learning MBA programmes specifically

designed for this mode of study. We have the

Manchester Business School badge of quality,

and are amongst an elite group to be

accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

International. We now operate in over 80

countries worldwide and have our own

centres and carefully selected partners in

a number of international destinations.

What makes the MBA for Construction

Executives different?

Manchester Business School Worldwide, inpartnership with CITB-ConstructionSkills, and

through consultation with the leading industry

institutions, has developed this unique MBA

programme for Construction Executives,

providing you with the toolkit to move into

senior management. The programme

combines core modules which are the

hallmark of an MBA programme with

construction specific modules developed with

financial support from CITB-ConstructionSkills.

Self study is combined with face-to-face

workshops, allowing the career-orientated

individual to continue working while gaining

an internationally ranked MBA. You will

network with lecturers and fellow studentsfrom different countries and industry

backgrounds, completing your studies with

the project stage which brings all of your

learning to bear on a significant business

issue within the Built Environment.

Frequently asked questions

Who will be awarding the distance

learning MBA?

The degree is awarded by The University ofManchester. The certificate awarded to the

distance learning students is exactly the same

as that awarded to full-time residential

students.

How long does it take to complete the

MBA programme?

Depending on the programme, you will

spend at least two or two and a half years

completing the coursework component

before moving on to the project/dissertation

stage. This final stage normally takes twelve

months. Our programmes are very flexible

to accommodate your personal and workcommitments. Five years are allowed to

complete your studies.

Am I able to start the course at any time?

Our intakes are in January and July each year.

How much do the programmes cost?

Please refer to our web site for the most up

to date programme costs. Costs include the

coursework and project stages, with payments

made on a (six month) semesterly basis.

What are the entry requirements?

Applicants will normally be at least 27 years

of age, with a f irst degree or professional

equivalent, plus relevant work experience

student will rely on their work experience

when applying themselves to their studies.

Please refer to page 20 for further details on

entry requirements.

How many hours per week will I need to

study?

You are recommended to allow approximately15 hours per week.

Is the programme accredited by any

of the industry institutions?

The programme has been developed in

consultation with the leading industry

institutions and as such is likely to meet

their continuing professional development

requirements. Individual enquiries should be

made direct with the relevant professional

institution.

Are you able to tailor programmes for

corporate groups?Yes, Manchester Business School Worldwide

can use the modular structure of the MBA

to tailor an MBA to the needs of the

company, taking account of corporate

objectives, busy work periods and specific

learning objectives. Please see page 13

for further information on our corporate

programmes. PricewaterhouseCoopers, Pfizer,

Nedcor, Xerox Modicorp and BT are amongst

the businesses who have taken advantage of

this option.


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"Our research into the needs of managers in the construction

industry highlighted the demand for a programme that:

has the credibility of a world class MBA from a leadingbusiness school

provides the added value of networking with others indifferent parts of the supply chain

is flexible enough to allow key employees to continue theircareers whilst developing their business and management skills.

We believe this specialist programme from Manchester BusinessSchool delivers such a programme."Paul Bowden, Project Manager, CITB-ConstructionSkills


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The Manchester Business School MBA

The MBA for Construction Executives

Leading a dynamic industry

Programme structure

Distance learning a proven method of study

The distance learning community

Corporate relationships

Developing your network as an alumnus

Course descriptions

Applications

Further information inside back cover

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Manchester Business

School would like to

thank current and

former students, as well

as client companies and

their representatives,

for their co-operation inthe preparation of this

brochure. In particular

we would like to thank

them for taking part in

the photography and

for offering their

testimonials.

Contents

ExcellentWe have the best quality teaching of any

UK business school, ranked in the highest

category, Excellent, by the UK government

funding body (HEFCE).

Top 15Because we are constantly ranked as one ofthe top 15 schools in Europe, your qualification

will deliver the distinctiveness you need in an

intensely competitive job market.

3,000Your employment opportunities are enhanced

by our history of links to more than 3,000

companies worldwide offering projects,

internships and employment. In 2004/05,

over 50 companies partnered the School to

offer projects.

*****We have consistently received the highestresearch rating available. The new Manchester

Business School was formed by four partners

who all had a research rating of 5 or above. This

means teaching is backed by cutting-edge research.

1/5What you learn is up-to-date and totally

relevant to your workplace. Our faculty spend

around one-fifth of their time consulting,

which ensures they balance academic insight

with real business and organisational practice.

This also means they are continually making

new contacts for our students.

Your guarantee of quality is bound up in our

status as one of a small number of business

schools worldwide to be accredited by AACSB

International, AMBA (The Association of MBAs)

and EQUIS.


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Why the Manchester MBA?

A Manchester Business School MBA is highly

valued by executives and employers worldwide:it develops broader business knowledge and

an understanding of the whole business

process; it provides you with an exceptional

portfolio of theoretical and practical business

skills; it marks you out as being academically

well qualified and, crucially, able to apply

what you have learned to the workplace.

Most importantly, employers all over the world

recognise its value; a hallmark qualification

with international recognition.

Having MBA (Manchester) after your name

opens up a host of opportunities.

An international reputation

Founded in 1965 as one of the UKs first

business schools, Manchester Business School

quickly established a reputation as a leading

centre for management teaching and

research. Today, the School stands alongside

the worlds leading business schools. A recent

Financial Times survey found that of the top

50 business schools, Manchester Business

School is one of the strongest in terms of

international focus. The school is also

consistently ranked as one of the top 15

business schools in Europe.

The Manchester Business School MBA

Part of The University of Manchester the UKs largest university Manchester Business Schoolis now the biggest campus based business and management school in the UK, attractingstudents and faculty from across the globe.

The School produces research ranked as

amongst the worlds best by peer academics

and practitioners. The new ManchesterBusiness School was formed by four partners

who all had a research rating of 5 or above.

This means teaching is backed by cutting-

edge research.

The Manchester MBA is prestigious and

unique a guarantee of quality is that we

are one of only a small number of business

schools worldwide to be accredited by the

Association of MBAs (AMBA), AACSB

International and EQUIS. The School is a

member of the European Foundation for

Management Development (EFMD) and

the Association of Business Schools (ABS).

Taking the Manchester MBA worldwide

Acknowledged as a leader in its field,

Manchester Business School Worldwide

the distance learning arm of Manchester

Business School is at the forefront of

distance learning, blending self study with

face-to-face workshops and IT support

systems. Our programmes are specifically

designed to appeal to specialists in their

chosen field whilst retaining the general

management nature which defines an MBA.

Our MBA programmes have all the

advantages of a high quality Manchester

MBA alongside the flexibility to study from

anywhere in the world.


As part of the new University of Manchester, Manchester BusinessSchool has strength across all the construction disciplines fromarchitecture and engineering through to managing the process.In addition, within the Centre for Research in the Management ofProjects, a team of leading researchers focus on innovation andproject management within the industry. Working at the interfacebetween broader themes and issues in contemporary management

and the particular challenges now facing construction executiveswe are uniquely placed to provide an education with both breadthand depth to the future leaders of the construction industry.Professor Graham M Winch, Programme Director,Manchester Business School

For more than ten years individuals from over

80 countries worldwide and corporate clients

have benefited from Manchester BusinessSchools distance learning MBA programmes

we enable access to quality management

education for the career-orientated professional

regardless of location, supporting more than

1,900 students and 2,000 alumni worldwide.

We are able to do this through our own

permanently staffed support centres in the

UK, Hong Kong and Singapore, and through

partnership with a range of carefully selected

partners around the world.


combines the complementary skills of

Manchester Business School Worldwide in

distance learning business education with theexpertise of the Manchester Centre for Civil

and Construction Engineering in construction

management part of the former UMIST led

by programme champion, Professor Graham

Winch.


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This world-class MBA from one of the worlds top business schools is designed around thespecific needs of the construction industry. It is delivered by internationally renowned expertsin the field of construction management and features four construction specific modulesdeveloped explicitly for this programme.


Laying the foundations for future success


has been developed in partnership withCITB-ConstructionSkills, and through

consultation with the leading industry

institutions RICS, CIOB and CEBE. It

combines the general core modules necessary

in an MBA with construction specific modules,

developed specifically for this programme with

financial support from CITB-ConstructionSkills.

Manchester Business School Worldwide is

uniquely placed to deliver this distance

learning MBA for Construction Executives.

The school has a long history of association

with construction companies and the

programme director, Professor Graham Winch,

has over 20 years experience of research andgraduate teaching in the industry. He has

established relationships with industry bodies

and has delivered specific programmes for the

RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors).

The MBA for Construction Executives is both

practical and relevant to the particular needs

of managers and clients in the construction

sector, and is designed specifically to appeal

to managers within all construction disciplines,

from architecture and engineering through to

project management.

Participants on the programme will learn fresh

management skills and techniques, enhance

their critical faculties and grow in knowledge,

confidence and self-awareness. Through its

distance learning format career-orientated

professionals will be able to reap immediate

practical benefits through the application of

their learning to their day-to-day job role.

The MBA will help construction executives

make the final transition into effective

construction-business managers with the

capacity to take on profit responsibility. It also

prompts awareness of other roles within the

supply chain.

The MBA for Construction Executives is

particularly valuable because it provides a

sound understanding of the functionalaspects of business (finance, marketing,

strategy) while helping to develop soft skills

(communications, team-working, human

resources management) from both theoretical

and applied perspectives. The specific role of

the MBA is to put these subjects into the

context of a management approach.

The result is relevance without restriction

a programme that has both focus and

international currency value.

Course structure

Our programme structure enables us to define

our programme as The distance learningMBA thats also face-to-face. The number of

face-to-face lecture hours is comparable to

some full-time and part-time programmes,

making the MBA for Construction Executives

a real alternative. The programme consists of

the Module Stage and Project Stage. Modules

are split into core and construction specific

modules. Further details on course structure

can be seen on pages 8 and 9.

Industry backing

The MBA for Construction Executives is

supported by many of the leading industry

institutions who recognise modules andthe course as part of the requirements

for continuing professional development.

Exemptions may therefore apply for those

undertaking the Manchester Business School

MBA for Construction Executives. Individual

enquiries should be directed to the industry

institutions.

Key features and benefits

A unique MBA programme developed in

partnership with CITB-ConstructionSkills,and through consultation with the leading

industry institutions RICS, CIOB and

Constructing Excellence in the built

environment.

An MBA designed around construction

executives existing skill sets and needs.

Four construction specific modules have

been developed explicitly for the

programme with financial support from

CITB-ConstructionSkills.

The programme is recognised and

accredited by a number of the leading

industry institutions as an exempting

qualification for continuing professional

development. Achieve an MBA from one of the worlds

leading business schools without

interrupting your career.

Immediate practical benefits to the

individual and sponsoring company.

A self-driven, self-selected project provides

the opportunity to put theory into practice

and can create an acceptable research

package, whilst also providing return on

investment to employers.

Face-to-face workshops provide the

opportunity to network with academics

and fellow students from different industry

backgrounds and different countries

worldwide. Bringing together a wide

range of differing experiences, cultures

and outlooks.

The programme will develop managers

with the skills to manage a construction

business and will prompt awareness of

other roles in the organisation.

The MBA is delivered by internationally

renowned experts in their field with

experience in distance learning, helping

to put you ahead of the game as you

implement your learning.

Internationalism is a key feature of the

Manchester MBA, allowing you to gain a

global perspective and hence identify

business opportunities for your company.

The distance learning MBA leads to the

same award as an on-campus course.


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In an increasingly competitive industry managers of construction are required to develop adiverse range of skills and abilities. The Built Environment absorbs huge investment of capitaland the responsibilities of the construction manager are such that the highest level of education

in business and management should be a prerequisite for effective leadership of the constructionteam. The MBA is an ideal way to ensure we have the skills for future leadership.Michael Brown, Deputy Director CIOB

FAQ: Will I get a return on my

investment?

In terms of management development,

definitely. For distance learning

programmes salary rises are difficult to

ascertain, as most of our students are

already in jobs, working while studying.

The award is commonly used as leveragefor internal promotion or position change,

as a result of students implementing

learning in the workplace, thus improving

company performance and processes.


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Course Director

Prof Graham M Winch PhD MCIOB

Following a career as a project manager for London-based roofing contractors, Graham went to Warwick Business Schoolwhere he researched operations management in construction and manufacturing. His PhD based on the research in

manufacturing was published as Managing Production: Engineering Change and Stability (Oxford, 1994). Moving to

the Bartlett School at University College London in 1990, Graham spent the next decade teaching the management of

construction firms and projects at MSc level, an experience which is distilled in Managing Construction Projects: An

Information Processing Approach (Blackwell, 2002). His research covered a wide variety of areas including the management

of professional practice, the organisation of the European construction industry, the governance of inter-firm relations in

construction, and the comparative performance of the UK construction industry.

Taking up the chair of Construction Project Management at the Manchester Centre for Civil and Construction

Engineering, UMIST, in 2001 where he headed the Project Management Division, Grahams research turned towards

project risk management. The opportunity of the merger of UMIST and the Victoria University of Manchester to form the

University of Manchester prompted Graham to move to Manchester Business School to enable a much stronger connection

to be made between teaching and research in construction management and in mainstream business and management.

The inspiration for the MBA for Construction Executives lies in the benefits of strengthening this connection, and a similar

belief underpins the Centre for Research in the Management of Projects at MBS which Graham now directs.

Module Director Working Collaboratively

Dr Nuno Gil PhD

A Corporate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, UK, Nuno has several years of professional practice in Portugal

and the United States. This includes working for the leading structural design consultant in Portugal, Segades Tavares &

Associados (STA), during which he participated in projects conceptualised by the award-winning architect Alvaro Siza

Vieira. Subsequently, he project managed the construction of a tidal swimming pool and the retrofitting of a sea

promenade wall. He has also worked as a strategic planning consultant for the Portuguese Government and for planning

and development projects funded by the EU. In the US Nunos experience includes projects to design, build, and tool

2Billion semiconductor fabrication facilities.

Following a degree in Civil Engineering, Nuno earned a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and specialised

certificates in the Management of Technology and in Logistics from the University of California at Berkeley, US. He joinedthe Operations, Technology, and Innovation Management division of Manchester Business School in September 2004 after

spending two years in the Manchester Centre for Civil and Construction Engineering. Nuno has delivered training on

project planning and scheduling techniques to the Project Management Professional Development Programme (aka Rolls

Royce Programme) and on lean construction to the British North-West Development Agency.

Nunos research focuses on developing contributions to project management theory and practice and his interests are

primarily in the domain of large engineering projects, including the delivery of high-tech production facilities such as

semiconductor fabrication facilities, high-rises, and airport terminal infrastructures. His work primarily involves computer-

based simulation and qualitative research methods and he also investigates ways to enhance the effectiveness of web-

based project management tools.

Leading a dynamic industry

Utilising the vast experience of our course leaders.



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The programme comprises three

key elements:

course modules residential workshops

project stage

Course Modules

Modules direct you through the subject

matter, setting out aims and providing check

points where you assess your progress and

understanding. Set assignments provide

feedback, open book examinations test your

understanding of the concepts studied and

their application. For each module you receive

a full module study pack including study

guides, textbooks, required readings,

assignment questions and sample past

examination papers all provided withinthe set tuition fee.

The Module Stage comprises 12 modules

which are normally completed in five

semesters over a period of 30 months,

although it is possible to take up to five years

to complete. Semesters run from January to

June and July to December. Students usually

take two and a half modules per semester.

Examinations are normally held in the

students country of residence in late

November and early June.

Both challenging and rewarding, the MBA

programme is purpose-designed for effective

study management. While each module has

a specific timetable, the number of modules

taken in any semester may be adjusted should

professional or personal circumstances require

it. Brief details of both core and construction

specific modules can be found on pages 18-19.

Each of the modules comprises 4 units for the

core and 3 units for the Construction specific

ones. One is delivered through a three-day

residential workshop.

Residential workshops

Workshops are a central feature of the MBAthat really set it apart. Each workshop runs over

three days. You usually attend two sessions

each semester held at Manchester Business

School Worldwides UK or Overseas Centres.

These sessions allow the group and faculty

Programme structure

The modular programme structure can be adjusted to suit professional workloads and outsidecommitments; it is portable relocation does not lead to loss of studies or tuition fees.

to put theory into practice, addressing

management issues through face-to-face

contact and the exchange of ideas. Formalpresentations by participants also enhance

the experience. Many of our distance learning

graduates have said that the workshops are a

key factor in personal and career development.

To ensure you gain the maximum benefit,

the number of delegates at each workshop

is purposely kept low, normally between 15

and 25. Working within these relatively small

groups, you can learn through collaboration

while being allowed to express your ideas

fully and develop your individual thinking.

What benefits do the workshops offer?

They enable emphasis on interactiveproblem solving, providing the ideal

environment for rapid progress.

You learn the value of teamwork and

hone in on your analytical skills.

They enable exchange of ideas with

similarly motivated individuals, leading to

creative and lively sessions.

Workshops are characterised by a

strong emphasis on the use of experience

in learning.

They provide you with a sense of

belonging to the University community

which develops with your fellow students

and faculty.

Project Stage

The final element of the course is the

completion of a project to address a work-

related management issue. The Project

Stage normally takes six to 12 months and

provides an opportunity for you to focus on

any management issue of particular interest

and relevance both personally and to your

organisation. One-to-one supervision is

provided.

Students will be required to complete a

personal project, as well as an Industrial

Group Project.

Personal Project

The project enables you to bring all you have

learned in your coursework studies and your

experience to bear on one specific issue. The

project, of around 10,000 words allows you

to develop your own topic on an aspect ofthe business that is both interesting to you,

relevant to your work and of real use to your

organisation.

This is a further opportunity to develop a

management approach to a work-related

topic and demonstrate individual responsibility.

Industrial Group Project

Working in groups of four, you will put the

skills you have learned to practical use in a

business environment.

The project addresses a significant business

issue such as a new product launch, majorcapital expenditure programme or

development of a business strategy, preferably

in one of the participants organisations.

The Project is preceded by an intensive

planning workshop to develop the necessary

data collection, planning and group working

techniques to deliver a successful report and

project outcome. An experienced academic

supervises each group.

Certificate/Diploma

For students who, for a variety of reasons,

might choose not to complete their MBA,there are two points of exit built into the

programme structure: the Certificate of

Business Administration (three modules)

and the Diploma of Business Administration

(eight modules).

Assessment

Assessment is through continuous assessment

and examination to the same exacting standards

as the on-campus MBA. The continuous

assessment, carrying a 50% weighting in the

final module mark, comprises written

assignments at set points during the module.

The examination part of the assessment takes

place at the end of each semester. The result

for the examination contributes 50% to the

module mark.



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Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Project Stage

Financial Risk Managerial Creating the Managing the Industrial

Management Management Economics Built Environment + Construction firm + Group Project

Marketing Supply chain Strategic Procuring Assets Working

Strategy Management Management and Services + Collaboratively +

Business Information Organisational Behaviour and

Systems Human Resource Management

Personal Project

Core modules+

Elective Modules


The course structure below is indicative of a 'typical' academic year, with the primary aimof showing student workload and course commitment required.

MBA for Construction Executives Typical semester structure

FAQ: How is the semester

structured in terms of modules

taken and time spent in workshops

and examinations?

During each six month semester

students study two or two and a halfmodules. For each of the full modules

there is a three-day residential

workshop and a three hour open-book

examination.


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Distance Learning- a proven method of study

Distance learning is flexible, portable and highly effective. Evidence suggests that students tend tobe more self disciplined, independent, motivated and investigative than classroom based students and it reduces opportunity cost.


A Manchester Business School Worldwidedistance learning MBA offers the advantagesof independence and portability with thequality of the most prestigious conventionalMBA programmes. With the number of face-to-face contact hours with lecturers andfellow students at the workshops, theprogramme is a real alternative to full andpart time programmes undertaken withthe minimum disruption to your personallifestyle and professional commitments.

Graduates of the distance learning MBAprogramme receive the same degreecertificate as their full-time counterparts;the programme delivers quality and success,highlighted by Manchester Business SchoolWorldwides individual AMBA accreditation,

plus EQUIS and AACSB Internationalrecognition through MBS.

Of course, the distance learning programmetakes longer to complete than its 18 monthfull-time equivalent. Combining the depth andsubstance of study which Manchester BusinessSchool Worldwide requires of its students witha professional working life is a challengingcommitment. We regard it both as a strengthand an indication of the programmes qualitythat the course will take at least three years tocomplete. It is designed to bring out the bestin you and give you a real career advantage.

Manchester Business School Worldwide hasembraced distance learning to bring you thisspecialist MBA that is carefully structured toprovide a combination of independent and

guided study. As you progress, workshops,course assignments, continuous assessmentand open book examinations aid yourdevelopment to the same standard as theon-campus MBA.

The Manchester Business School Worldwidedistance learning MBA programme uses ahighly successful and proven method ofstudy. As your studies progress you relate thelearning directly to your professional work.Research shows that this distance learningdynamic enhances learning outcomes andyour studies become immediately relevant you benefit professionally during your studiesas well as after graduation.

We seek to ensure high levels of support and

face-to-face contact throughout the distancelearning programmes. Whilst full use is madeof IT, modules are not web-based as feedbackconfirms that students prefer hard copy textwhen it is combined with a web-basedsupport system and face-to-face workshops.

Study guides are written by specialists in theirfield and these same specialists, senior facultyfrom Manchester Business School and otherprestigious UK universities, deliver theresidential sessions. This is a practical andconvenient format that delivers the best indistance learning.


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For me, a vital ingredient of Manchester Business School is the business maturity, backgroundand experience of the students participating - from middle managers to consultants to productheads from every possible industry background. Every workshop session is worth its time in

gold for the cross-industry and cross-functional inputs you get. People here know what theyare talking about and you can pocket all of that wisdom for you post -MBA career.

If that wasnt enough, there is the Brand name of The Manchester Business School and itsalumni network to fall back on. There are few top world-wide business schools who wouldgive you the opportunity to continue full-time work and complete your MBA.

To top it all youve got the flexibility that comes with this MBA - I have moved house fromAberdeen to London, had our second child and had a new job - all without compromising onthe MBA. Vikram Das - Consultant, LogicaCMG UK. Engineering Programme July 04 Intake


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Recent speakers have included:

Michael Oglesby,

Chairman, Bruntwood Estates:The life and times of a Manchester man

of property.

Sir Terry Leahy,

Chief Executive, Tesco plc:

Leading the market through innovation.

David Varney,

Chairman, Inland Revenue and Customs

& Excise: Managing change in

organisations - the role of leadership.

Marian Bell,Monetary Policy Committee:

Communicating monetary policy in

practice.

Alison Ritchie,

Chief Broadband Officer,

British Telecom plc: Building a

broadband nation.

Please visit www.mbs.ac.uk/events

to view the most recent Vital Topics

seminars.

Student support

The MBA incorporates a first class student

support network. Each student is a vital partof the programme and you can be assured

that whatever problems may arise, personal

or academic, we have the resources to

provide any assistance you might need.

Manchester Business School Worldwide is

a dedicated distance learning unit: this is

our sole priority and we have channels of

communication using direct e-mail, mail, fax

and phone contacts. Friendly, accessible staff

in the UK and Overseas Centres are there to

help and advise you.


hosts a comprehensive student support andcommunications website. The site incorporates

academic resources including reading lists,

academic frequently asked questions, project

abstracts, bulletin boards, collaborative areas,

links to sites and databases, academic profiles

and other relevant information. There is access

to the Manchester Business School electronic

library with company information and full

text journals.

In addition to the normal communication

channels you will receive feedback on your

progress during workshops. You can discuss

any specific matters with academic staff at

these sessions. The assignment assessment

form allows the tutor to point out strengths

and weaknesses, emphasise points of

information and comment on problem

areas in your understanding of the work.

Overseas Centres

As well as a dedicated UK-based resource

and support unit, Manchester Business School

Worldwide have their own permanently

staffed Overseas Centres in Hong Kong and

Singapore, an association with the Jamaican

Institute of Bankers, and have carefully

selected partners in a number of other

international destinations. Regardless of

location, students can be assured that thequality of support, resource and service are

as you would expect of a first class institution.

Many students form informal study groups,

with our help, to develop and discuss their

ideas. At Manchester Business School

Worldwides Overseas Centres, there are

high quality teaching rooms, a library facility

with access to the Web and the Manchester

Business School electronic library, and welcoming

and friendly staff. Students often use these

facilities for informal get-togethers and study

groups. This networking is an important

part of the MBA experience and useful for

students and graduates. The Centres alsofocus on building alumni networks linked to

the extensive alumni services of MBS and are

used to run alumni seminars and activities.

Please see page 17 for further information

about the alumni network. Contact details

for the Overseas Centres can be found on

the inside back cover.

More than an MBA

Each year, Manchester Business School

organise the prestigious Vital Topics series,

in which prominent figures from business,

politics and culture address an invited

audience of business people, staff and

student. For those unable to attend these

sessions, Manchester Business School capture

the moments through the use video-technology,

making the sessions available for students to

download from all corners of the globe.

The distance learning community

Student support is an essential ingredient of distance learning. The combination of off-campusstudy, face-to-face workshops and web-based support, makes the distance learning experiencefeel less distant more like joining a global distance learning community.



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Corporate programmes

Close co-operation with business and

industry has been a key to the Schoolssuccess. Over 3,000 companies have become

associated with the School through corporate

programmes, dissertation partnerships, and

the provision of scholarships and prizes.

The distance learning MBA format offers an

effective means of outsourcing management

development. For the company the benefits

include cost-effectiveness (distance learning

programmes are relatively inexpensive and

replacement staff are not required), minimum

disruption, immediate improved management

performance, and staff retention. For the

employee there is a clear commitment from

the company to his or her career developmentand the distance learning programme

encourages motivation and enthusiasm.

Add to this the Manchester Business School

reputation, delivery flexibility, plus a dedicated

distance learning administration and the

Manchester Business School corporate

MBA through Manchester Business School

Worldwide offers an excellent training

budget investment.

Courses can be offered in two ways as

tailor-made MBAs or as single Continuing

Professional Development modules.

Corporate relationships

Manchester Business School distance learning offers effectiveand cost efficient management development programmes.


A tailored approach

Using the modular structure of the MBA

Manchester Business School Worldwide cantailor a programme to the needs of the

company, taking account of busy work

periods and specific learning objectives. We

can develop new modules of specific interest

for inclusion in the MBA. Alternatively we

can offer a set programme, comprising of

standard compulsory MBA modules and

carefully selected option modules.

Pfizer, Nedcor, PricewaterhouseCoopers,

Xerox Modicorp, KPMG and BT, are amongst

the businesses who have taken advantage of

this option.

Stand-alone modules CPD

Any one of the modules developed for the

MBA is available for company groups on a

stand-alone basis for in-house training or

Continuing Professional Development

purposes. Single modules can be delivered

over 12-13 week period, culminating in a

three-day residential workshop. Single modules

can be credited to the MBA at a later date.

To discuss your specific Corporate Programme

requirements please contact:


Hormoz AhmadzadehCorporate Development Manager

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: +44 (0)161 275 7244

Some of the companies who have

sponsored students on the MBS

Worldwide programmesThe enthusiasm shown by companies to the

MBS Worldwide specialist distance learning

MBAs is apparent in the number of students

fully or part sponsored by their employers.

Here are a few examples:

Andersen Business Consulting

ABB High Voltage Technologies Ltd

ABS Consulting

AMO

Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd

BAE Systems

Baker Atlas

BHP Billiton Petroleum Ltd

BTCable & Wireless

Citibank

Daimlerchrysler AG

Enterprise plc

Ernst & Young Corporate Finance SP

Exxon Mobil Pte Ltd

Fedelta Managers Ltd

International Power plc

Kleinwort Benson (CI) Ltd

KPMG

Lotus Engineering

Marks & Spencer Money

Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV

Nedcor

Perkinelmer Q-Rc Ltd

Pfizer

Pratt & Whitney

Price Waterhouse Cooper

Siemens AG

Sonsub Ltd

Unilever

Urenco Power Technologies Ltd

Xerox


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Institutionally, Manchester Business School have embraced the distance learning concept andhave supported it with access to faculty and flexibility in attending required workshops. For us,distance learning was key because of our unpredictable work schedules.

The Manchester Business School Worldwide team is accessible, and the culture human. Teachingand learning comes first, not that of institutional structure, bureaucracy, or red tape. Egos havebeen stowed away in order to help our people achieve their objectives.Paul Ellis (USA) Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 2003 intake (corporate programme)


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The benefits of your MBA are just beginning

when you complete the programme and our

commitment to you continues as your careerdevelops. The motto of Alumni Relations is

Profile, Status and Connections.

Our alumni online community site gives

you access to our international network

and email for life. It is a catalyst for all our

communications, providing you with a contact

directory and ready-made networking tools,

a continuously updated calendar of events,

research portal, career development resources,

and online job postings.

We work closely with our international

groups to ensure that wherever you are, you

feel part of our alumni community. Alumnigroups in China, Greece, India, Jamaica,

Japan, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore,

Spain, the USA, London and Manchester are

particularly active. Our alumni have free access

to a range of events including regular social

and professional events, such as the senior

alumni speaker series. These events give you

the opportunity to share the wisdom of

industry experts and to network with

professionals from other industries.

Developing your network as an alumnus

When undertaking an MBA at Manchester Business School, you join a network of current andformer students, many of whom are at the top of their profession throughout the world. With20,000 alumni, including 7,000 MBA alumni in 130 countries, the contacts you make proveinvaluable, as does the continuing professional development on offer.

We also hold an annual Alumni Reunion

Weekend that includes a ball and other

activities such as a golf tournament, socialevents and seminars. Our annual reunion

gives alumni from around the world a chance

to catch up with old friends and renew

acquaintances in a relaxed and convivial

atmosphere. Social events are mixed with

personal and professional development

activities to provide an enjoyable and

rewarding experience.

Alumni are vital to our campus life and as

soon as you join us youll meet alumni in

their capacities as recruiters, ambassadors,

interviewers, career advisors, mentors, guest

speakers, or simply guests at social and

professional events.www.mbs.ac.uk/alumni

www.mba-exchange.com

www.global-workplace.com

www.executives-direct.com

To get the most from your MBA, the relationship with MBSneeds to be an enduring one. It takes commitment on bothsides, but the benefits are huge. I would strongly encourage allalumni to become involved in the activities of their local alumniassociations through the organisation events, sponsoring andthe delivery of presentations. Felix Martin (Spain), Nestl UK Ltd, Chair,London Alumni Association, MBA 1999


Recent events have included:

Business Networking

Business Breakfast in Manchester

Investment Banking Club Networking

Event in London

Management Seminars

AT Kearney Alumni Seminar Series

Manchester Business School Faculty

presentations on management buy-

out, leadership, retail

Social Events

North West Alumni curry nights

with students

Wine tasting evening Golf day Workshops

Effective Job Hunting for Busy People

Three day training programme on

coaching skills


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Core Modules

Business Information SystemsThe module focuses on the central role of

information systems in creating and supporting

the processes of a business, both internally

and externally. Topics covered include

e-business, decision support and enterprise

resource planning. An overview of current

information technology components and

trends is complemented by discussion and

analysis of contemporary business developments

such as global electronic marketplaces and

virtual organisations.

The focus of the module is on changes in

management and the critical role of

information and communications technology(ICT) in modern enterprises. No prior knowledge

of information technology is assumed.

Financial Management

This is a challenging subject but one which

offers the aspiring senior manager key skills

in running a technologically based enterprise:

how to measure the performance of a

business; how to evaluate the impact of

business decisions at all levels; and how to

utilise the firms financial markets to best

effect. Alongside these skills, this module

provides you with a deep understanding of

the financial side of the enterprise as weexplore the three key factors that govern

business success: liquidity, profitability and

the management of risk.

Managerial Economics

This module considers managerial theories

of the firm, production and costs, marketstructures, strategic pricing and competition

policy. The latter topic is reserved for the

workshop which emphasises the importance

of an economic understanding of how

modern firms behave in the real world.

The objective of the course is to expose you

to a challenging perspective on evaluating

modern firms and management in areas

as diverse as pricing strategies and rival

behaviour in inter-dependent markets.

The approach adopted offers a precise and

definitive treatment of the many concepts in

business or managerial economics, supportedby the use of real world case studies.

Marketing Strategy

The module introduces the basic concepts

of marketing and illustrates their application

in organisations, with specific reference to

financial service organisations. As an

introduction, the module emphasises the

relevance and use of marketing concepts

rather than trying to develop technical

marketing expertise. The component units

of the module describe the basic tasks of

marketing: understanding markets and

customers; creating customer values;communicating values; and delivering values

to customers. The module also aims to

show the relevance of these tasks to the

organisation and to the work of all functions

within the organisation.

Course descriptions

The following pages contain brief descriptions of the core and construction specific modules.


Organisational Behaviour and

Human Resource Management

Students are provided with an overviewof human resource management and

organisational behaviour their scope

and context; which helps the students to

understand their organisations and, at the

same time, enhances their ability to manage

work and responsibilities rather than merely

react to changes and agendas developed by

other people in their, and other, organisations.

An understanding of typical recruitment and

selection procedures and the issues involved

in their formulation and implementation in

organisations today is developed. This module

also provides students with the knowledge

and opportunity to examine some of thecomplex issues involved in reward and

compensation .

In conclusion, the module aims to provide

students with an overview of some crucial

issues in managing a workforce: change

management, training and International

Human Resource Management. At the same

time there is a clear recognition of cultural

differences between societies and, whilst

applying primarily Western models and

theories of organisational behaviour, students

are encouraged to recognise their limitations

in other societies.

Risk Management

The aim of the course is to develop an

effective approach to risk management.

The approach will be based on a Construction

approach to risk management enhanced by

use of concepts and ideas from social

sciences. The course will cover both

quantitative and qualitative methodologies.


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Strategic Management

The module is designed to give you a clear

understanding of the planning developmentand implementation which constitute

strategy and strategic management. Strategy

is concerned with developing plans to secure

favourable positions and competitive

advantage at corporate, business and

functional levels. The pre-requisites for

effective strategy formulation are an in-depth

understanding of the external environment,

competition and self-diagnosis. Strategy

formulation cannot be separated from

execution. A strategy that cannot be

implemented is worthless. Strategic management

is concerned with the overall strategic process

that integrates formulation and its successful

implementation, evaluation and control.

Supply Chain Management

A supply chain is a network of organisations

that supply and transform materials and

distribute final products to customers. Supply

chain management is concerned with the

effective management of the complex range of

business activities associated with co-ordination

of resources and effective delivery of value to

customers. This is becoming increasingly

important as competitive pressures and

developments in information technology

make supply chains more efficient.

Construction Specific Modules

Creating the Built Environment

This module will address the contribution

constructed facilities make to the successful

management of business in the public and

private sectors. The buildings that house

business processes play a significant and

poorly understood role in shaping those

processes, and infrastructure plays a critical

role in any successful economy. At the same

time, the benefits offered by constructing

facilities have broader social and

environmental implications for the various

stakeholders affected by them in the creation

of the built environment. In addressing

these issues, the module will explore howinnovation in both the constructed product

and the construction process enables the

creation of the built environment.

Procuring Assets and Services

The perspective of this module is from the

demand side and will explore how clients can

effectively articulate their requirements for

new facilities and then manage the process

of facility definition and delivery successfully.

For course members from the client-side, the

module will provide learning in the effective

management of acquisition projects; for

course members from the supply-side it will

improve understanding of how to creategreater value for their clients.

Managing the Construction Firm

This module is the complement to ProcuringAssets and Services in its focus on the supply

side. The principal aim of this module is to

explore and apply the learning from the

core modules to firms working on the supply

side in construction, be they specialists,

contractors, or consultants; and be they

incorporated or constituted as partnerships.

For course-members working on the supply

side, it will address all the issues around

creating sustained competitive advantage;

for those on the client-side, it will facilitate

understanding of how the supply-side

operates and how its effectiveness can be

improved through appropriate and timely

decisions.

Working Collaboratively

The first three modules explore the

construction process, and the demand-side

and supply-side separately. This module brings

them all together to focus on the dynamics

of working collaboratively to create the built

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Important information

This brochure is prepared well in advance of the

entry dates to which it relates. The information

contained in this brochure is accurate at the time

of going to press. However, the MBA is a dynamic

programme, constantly changing as a result of new

learning innovations, developments in the business

world and feedback from students and alumni. The

School therefore reserves the right to make variations

to its MBA programmes in line with its commitment

to continuous improvement.

When you accept a place at Manchester Business

School, you agree to comply with the rules and

regulations of The University of Manchester. Those

which are most relevant will be communicated to

you in the programme materials you receive prior to,

and upon, joining the School. A full listing of theUniversitys Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and

Regulations is available upon request.

The University of Manchester has adopted a policy

of equal opportunities for students. The aim of the

policy is to ensure that no student or prospective

student should receive less favourable treatment

directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour,

nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexuality, marital

or parental status, disability, creed, political belief

or social or economic class.

Manchester Business School

Manchester Business School is part of the Faculty

of Humanities at The University of Manchester, andoffers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research, MBA,

Short and Executive programmes on a full-time,

part-time and distance learning basis.

Admission criteria

Much of what you gain from your distance

learning programme depends on theexperience you bring to your studies. Our

interactive workshops rely on a certain level

of business experience and we ask for a

minimum of three years experience during

which you have been exercising initiative and

decision-making responsibility. Applicants

will normally, therefore, be at least 27 years

of age, have a recognised first degree or

professional equivalent plus the requisite work

experience (or, in lieu of formal qualifications,

substantial management experience). In

certain circumstances we may require an

applicant to take the GMAT as further

evidence.

Language

Proficiency in both spoken and written

English is essential and supporting evidence

may be requested.

Fees

Information on fees can be found my visiting

our web site www.mbs-worldwide.ac.uk

Application procedure

All applications should be directed to

Manchester Business School Worldwide.

Full contact details can be found opposite.

Applications


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Further information

To find out more about our specialist distance

learning MBAs please contact any Manchester

Business School Worldwide Centre or visit

our website.

United Kingdom


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Gwynedd LL57 4BL

United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1248 672222

Fax: +44 (0)1248 672201


Hong Kong

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6th Floor, Wilson House

19-27 Wyndham Street

Central, Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 2526 3113

Fax: (852) 2526 4910


Singapore

Mr Gabriel Lee


1 Phillip Street#07-00, Singapore 048692

Telephone: (65) 6538 4454

Fax: (65) 6538 4404


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