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Proessional PathwaysManagement Pathway

22 DBA University o Wales

26 MBA University o Bradord

36 Masters Entry Diploma in Management University o Wales

37 Certicate in Management University o Wales

Business Pathway

38 MBA top-up University o Sunderland

40 BTECLevel 7 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Edexcel Strategic Management & Leadership42 MBA University o Wales

44 MBA (Management Consultancy) University o Wales

46 MBA (Project Management) University o Wales

48 MBA (Maritime Management) University o Wales

50 MBA Business Management in the Global Food Industry The Royal Agricultural College

52 BA (Hons) Business Management (Final Year Top-up) University o Sunderland

54 BA (Hons) Business (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales

56 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Management) Edexcel

HR Management Pathway58 MBA (Human Resource Management) University o Wales

60 Masters Entry Diploma in Human Resource Management University o Wales

61 Certicate in Human Resource Management University o Wales

Law Pathway62 MBA (Law) University o Wales 64 LLB University o Wales

Public Sector Pathway

66 Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Public Admin. & Development University o Birmingham

Psychology Pathway

68 BSc (Hons) Psychology (Applied) Anglia Ruskin University

IT & Telecomms Pathway

70 MSc Inormation Technology University o Wales

72 MSc Telecommunications Birmingham City University

74 BSc (Hons) Business Computing (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales

76 HND Diploma in Computing & Systems Development Edexcel

Finance & Accounting Pathway

78 MBA (Finance) University o Wales

80 BA (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management University o Sunderland

82 BA (Hons) Business (Finance) (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales

83 BA (Hons) Business (Banking) (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales

84 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Accounting) Edexcel

Marketing Pathway

86 BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) (Final Year Top-up) University o Wales

88 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Marketing) Edexcel

Service Excellence Pathway

90 MBA (Service Excellence) University o Wales

Tourism & Hospitality Pathway

92 MSc International Hospitality Management Sheeld Hallam University 94 BSc (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management Sheeld Hallam Universit y

(nal year top-up)96 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Travel & Tourism Edexcel

Supply Chain Management Pathway

98 Chartered Institute o Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)

Contents

is the worlds largest independent

provider o UK university distance

learning education. There are no

boundaries to your success with .

Distance LearningOnline Learning Text Based Learning

3 your goals

5 Learning without boundaries

6 Funding your studies

10 Proessional Pathways diagram

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14 The International Management Academy

17 Applying couldnt be easier

18 Frequently asked questions

22 Doctor o Business Administration (DBA)

26 Proessional Pathways courses

What could a university distance learning

qualication or me?

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o students said their

career had progressed as a

direct result o their studies

73%

your goalsis the worlds largest independent provider

o UK university distance learning education.

There are no boundaries to your success with .

Whether its a new career, an increase insalary or a desire to broaden your horizonsand learn something new, you can

your goals with a university distancelearning qualication.

With 20 years experience o supporting over 50,000

distance learning university students in the UK and around

the world, enrolling 4,000 new students each year, 95% o

whom combine ull-time work with their studies and more

than 90% who graduate, we know exactly what it takes or

you to success.

Our University partners include:

is also a member o the British

Institute or Learning & Development

Choosing which qualication to study can sometimes be

a dicult process and understandably you want to get

it right. Expert advisors are available to provide you

with detailed inormation about all o the programmes,

to assist you through the application process, to help you

with unding choices and liestyle decisions, and then

to support you throughout your studies all the way to

graduation. Uniquely, i you begin your studies with

and change your mind or any reason within the rst 30

days, simply ask and well give you your money back with

our no quibbleguarantee, ensuring you are in control

every step o the way.

All the Diplomas, Degrees and Masters qualications

we oer have the same status as those studied on a

University campus. On enrolment you become a student

o the university o your choice with all the benets

associated with this status, and you are invited to attend

your University to collect your degree certicate at your

graduation ceremony.

You already know that investing in yoursel is one o the

best investments you can ever make. It is also accepted

that a qualication enhances your career and long term

earning potential but you may not know that a distance

learning qualication studied with has other added

benets.

distance learning programmes are designed toallow you to contextualise and apply your learning

to your job as you study. This not only enhances your

learning it also develops your skills. These are valuable

attributes to an employer.

Employers recognise that employees or potential

employees who have studied by distance learning are

likely to be more ocused and dedicated than those

who have studied on campus.

Our Proessional Pathways structure allows open

access and dened progression routes to your career.

is ISO 9001: 2000 accredited

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Learning withoutBoundariesStudy with and you can be assured that our proessional

and caring approach to supporting our distance learners willhelp you to an internationally recognised university

or proessional qualication.

We recognise that people are individualswho need dierent things to succeed.

Over the years weve broken down all the barriers to

allow you to succeed whatever your circumstances.

Beore commencing their studies, some o our students

understandably lack condence in their ability to

succeed. Others are unsure about how to und their

studies or whether they can cope with their studies and

their liestyle. So, along with our university partners, we

have designed our distance learning programmes to

oer you the fexibility required to balance your studies

with your work and liestyle commitments.

For example, you have the option to study anywhere in

the world. You may also need to take a short break rom

your studies or amily or work reasons. You can do thatwithout prejudicing yoursel. Unless specically stated,

there is no classroom attendance requirement but you

can log-on to the virtual campus and receive support

rom tutors and other students, rom anywhere in the

world. We even help you to spread the cost o your

studies with no deposit and fexible payment options.

Not orgetting the simplicity and reassurance o our

30 day no quibblemoney back guarantee. The vast

majority o our students work while they learn, applying

what they learn on a daily basis, advancing their career

throughout their studies.

is well known or providing riendly, proessional

advice and support rom initial enquiry through to

graduation. For the Bradord MBA, comprehensive

support is provided by the university. We promise that

you will receive superior support throughout your

studies, as we believe your success is our success.

o students said delivery o our programmes

was good, very good or excellent95%www.rdi.co.uk/achieve www.rdi.co.uk/achieve

I ound to be most

proessional in their approach

with riendly and courteous sta

who were always able to answer

any queries and questions I

had. The whole administration

process o applying to university

was extremely smooth and

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This is excellent value or money, and the course

materials have been superb, I have learnt a lot.

It is ideal or people who want to progress and better

themselves but cannot stop just to study.

Jonathan Wilson, MBA

Comparing thecost o studyingAll the distance learning qualications we oer have thesame status as those studied on a university campus so

we can make a direct cost comparison.

Reports rom the National Union o Students estimate

that sixth ormers starting university this year expect to

pay up to 27,000 or a three-year degree course. As a

result, they expect to graduate with 32,000 o debt. By

studying a university degree by distance learning with

RDI this means you could save at least 43,373 over the

same timescale. You could also be three years urther

ahead in your career than a ull-time university student.

So choosing to study a university distance learning

qualication with can save you money and progress

your career.

We oer you easy payment options to make gaining a

niversity qualication more aordable:

. Instalment plans

. Employer sponsorship

. Student Finance

We have expert advisors available to help you decide

hats best or you and then to help complete any

aperwork. A large proportion o our students are

ponsored by their employer and we are happy to

ngage with your employer and answer all o their

uestions.

nstalment Plans

oers instalment payment plans or mostrogrammes. Payment amounts and requency vary,

epending on the awarding university or institution.

ome programmes allow payment on a per module basis.

We accept all major debit/credit cards.

Employer Sponsorship

Many companies are willing to ully or partly sponsor

their employees. Try talking to your training manager

or human resources director. Many o our studentsnd that their employers are impressed with the sel-

discipline and commitment shown by an employee who

completes a distance learning programme in order to

urther their career.

We are happy to answer any questions your employer

may have and even talk to your employer direct.

Student Finance

UK and EU students can apply or unding or the

ollowing programmes studied by visiting www.direct.

gov.uk/sorms2011. This website will guide you and

explain what you may be entitled to.

What programmes are available?

HND Business (Edexcel)

HND Business Management (Edexcel)

HND Business Marketing (Edexcel)

HND Travel and Tourism Management (Edexcel)

HND Business Accounting (Edexcel)

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Applied) (Anglia Ruskin

University)

BA (Hons) Business (University o Wales)

BA (Hons) Business (Banking) (University o Wales)

BA (Hons) Business (Finance) (University o Wales)

BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) (University o Wales)

BSc (Hons) Business Computing (University o Wales)

Funding your StudiesThere are no barriers to unding a distance learning

programme with . Its entirely up to you whether you

pay in ull or spread the cost o your studies.

Our promise to you. I youre still unsure about

taking that next step, then consider this. I during

the rst 30 days o your studies you are not

completely satised you can claim a ull reund o

your ee. So what do you have to lose by applying?

*Terms and conditions apply

Money Back G uarantee*

73%o students said their employer wasreceptive to them studying via distance

learning and 57% said their employerhad oered nancial assistance*

41%o students said they chose distancelearning rather than ull-time studybecause o job opportunities*

Call us now or more inormation on

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What could auniversity distancelearning qualication

or me?Sel-improvement, higher qualications, an increased

salary and a better job are the obvious benets.

But it isnt just about money and jobs, it is also about

eeling good about yoursel by ullling your potential

and proving to yoursel that youve got what it takes.

Enrol with and as well as receiving an exceptional, dedicated service with

all the advice and support needed rom initial enquiry to course completion,

also:

I ound the experience o distance learning excellent

as I like to manage my own time and ound the fexibility

brilliant. I would highly recommend this method o

learning to anyone juggling a job at the same time.

Ruth Tinsley

Diploma in Management

You a university or proessional

qualication that is recognised worldwide

You can aord to study because you continue

earning

You are recognised by employers or your ability

to ocus and apply yoursel

You are recognised by employers or the valuable

work experience you have gained throughout

your studies

You make a relatively small investment in yoursel

now and make a big dierence to your uture

career and earning potential

You contextualise and apply what you learn in

your workplace

You network with other students worldwide and

learn rom each other

You become a member o s International

Management Academy and all the benets that

go with this worldwide academic community

You access the Proessional Pathways structure

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More Value,More SupportWhen you enrol with

The International Management Academy (IMA)By enrolling on your programme o choice with

you automatically gain membership o our International

Management Academy and all the benets that go

with this worldwide academic community.

The IMA is a resource base o mana gement, business

and personal development content available to all

current students o wherever they are in the world.

This resource base is continually being added to and

enhanced and as you progress through your studies you

will nd more and more resources to support you and

help you on your way.

Every student o becomes an IMA member and

automatically receives:

Free access to management development events.

Free access to new management development

tool set.

Regular Management Learning Newsletters keeping

you inormed about management development issues.

All students enrolling on two-year Masters

programmes will in addition receive:

Insights Personal Discovery Prole, providing you

with a powerul insight into your unique personality.

Lielines Work-Lie Balance Programme, enabling you

to strike a better balance between work and the rest

o your lie, thus improving your quality o lie, and

reducing the risk o work and stress related illnesses.

A USB Memory Stick to enhance your study fexibility.

*Terms and conditions apply.



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Applying couldntbe easier

Money BackGuarantee*

I have enjoyed returning to study with a fexible

approach and an excellent support structure

supplie d by .

Matt Easton, HND Business Management

Our promise to you. I youre still unsure

about taking that next step, then consider this.

I during the rst 30 days o your studies

you are not completely satised you can

claim a ull reund o your ee.

So what do you have to lose by applying?*Terms and conditions apply

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Apply onlineVisit our websitewww.rdi.co.uk/apply

Email usEmail [email protected] to request an application orm

Call usContact us today on FREEphone 0800 COURSES / 0800 268 7737

to speak to one o our experienced, riendly programme advisors.

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Post your applicationAlternatively, post your application to:

RDI, Midland Management Centre, 1A Brandon Lane, Coventry CV3 3RD.

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FrequentlyAsked QuestionsSome requently asked questions and answers

ollow. Should you have any other questions

please call one o our programme advisors on


Application and enrolment

Q: Will I be able to aord it? How do I pay?

A: Paying or your studies is an investment in your

uture. It should not be viewed as an expense or

cost because there is clear evidence to show that

qualications lead to an increase in salary. However,

paying or your studies is not always easy, so we

suggest you consider the various unding options

on page 6.

Q: What do the ees include?

A: All study materials, either text-based or online and

student handbooks are supplied. For many o our

programmes core text books are also included. You

will be allocated a tutor or academic support who

you can contact as oten as you like by email and

telephone. You will also have access to a programme

co-ordinator or administrative support.

There is no application or enrolment ee, this service

is completely ree o charge.

Q: I have plenty o work experience in my area o

interest but no real qualications. Can I still apply?

A: For many courses, experience can be just as valuable

as qualications so i you havent studied or a while

you need not be at a disadvantage. Each applicant

is considered on his or her individual merits.

Please call one o our experienced, riendly

programme advisors to check your eligibility

on FREEphone 0800 COURSES / 0800 268 7737.

Q: I already have a qualication. Will this

qualication allow me to gain exemptions rom

the course and will the cost be reduced?

A: Dierent procedures apply or dierent

programmes. It is oten possible to gain exemptions

based on previous qualications and work

experience. The best way to nd out is to apply.

All applications or exemptions will be considered

on merit. I exemptions are granted the cost o the

programme may not necessarily be aected.

Q: What is the dierence between the MBA

programmes that you oer?

A: We oer three MBAs to suit dierent needs. The

Bradord MBA carries AMBA and EQUIS accreditation

rom a top 10 UK business school and is supported

by the universitys online Global Campus. The

University o Wales MBA oers modular payments,

a variety o specialisms and delivery is via ilearn

RDIs virtual learning environment. The University o

Sunderland MBA is a top-up, and allows direct entry

or holders o a relevant postgraduate diploma. Our

Programme Advisors are happy to discuss the range

o study options available to you.

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DBA


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s modern DBA is designed to advance the proessionalelopment o senior practicing managers and otheressionals in the eld o business and management.

DBA ocuses on contemporary business issues, toelop high-calibre, well-rounded proessionals withcialised knowledge and managerial competencies.

expected that candidates will contribute to theelopment and synthesis o new knowledge concerningtheory and practice o business administration, and on

duation will be able to perorm as proessional managers,nagement consultants in a variety o international,onal, national and organisational environments; mentor

he practice and research o business administration;ders in the knowledge and theory o businessministration; and role models or the practice o businessministration.

s degree is validated and awarded by the University oes, UK. For urther details regarding the University and

validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/

Structure & Content

The programme is designed to provide an opportunity or students to obtain

a DBA by means o independent study supported by online distance learning

resources and academic support.

The DBA programme orms two stages o research. The rst stage ollows

rigorous development o a students investigative, research and planning

skills through refective practice, research methods and design - ully

preparing them or successul completion o the second stage an

independent piece o research contributing to development o management

knowledge and practice.

Detailed Programme Structure

Research Stage 1Reective Practice (60 credits)

This module ocuses on two key areas. Firstly, management students are

notoriously poor at sel-refection as a consideration o MBA dissertations

will signiy. Requiring students to go through a process o sel-refection will

inorm them about their strengths and weaknesses and learning preerences

and so aid them in the eventual thesis development. This process will

enhance the sel-awareness and thereore, it is anticipated, the managerial

eectiveness o the candidate with a strong refective ethos. Secondly,

consultancy skills. The ability to make a consultancy type intervention is an

important one or managers and it is likely that as part o the research that

such an event would be called or. Developing and applying those sk ills

would be useul both in their own terms but also as part o the research

training eort.

Students will thereore evaluate themselves against current and potential

roles and design and implement an action to plan to address key

development needs within the context o the design and delivery o a

consultancy project intervention. Students will be required to undertake

a consultancy project which should have some change management

implications or the organisation.

Indicative Content:

Undertakeself-analysisandprolingusingprofessionaltools

Modelsofreectivepracticee.g.Schon;Kolb;andAtkinsandMurphy

Developmentanduseoftheprocessofreectionuponprofessionalpractice

Demonstratereectiveactivitiesaspartofprofessionaldecisionmaking

Workingingroups

Designandimplementationofpersonaldevelopmentplans

Actionlearningsets

Theroleoftheconsultant

Ethicalbehaviour

Projectmanagementtechniques

Theconsultancycycle

Theoriesofchangemanagement

Research Methods (30 credits)

Students will be introduced to a range o qualitative and quantitative

research methods that will enable them to make inormed choices as to the

methods o data collection and analysis used in their own research projects.

Students will identiy a management issue and develop and implement a

research project to investigate this issue.

Indicative Content:

Qualitativemethodssuchasinterviews,observation,ethnography,

documentary analysis, ocus groups, case studies, pictorial representation,

diaries, stories and lie stories

Qualitativedataanalysis

Questionnairedesign

Surveyandsamplingmethods

Measurement

Quantitativemethodssuchasexploratorydataanalysis,statistical

hypothesis testing, ANOVA, multivariate regression analysis, principal

component analysis and cluster analysis

UsingSPSSfordataanalysis

Presentingdataandreportingndings Actionlearningandactionresearch

NVivoandNUD*IST(software)

Research Design (30 credits)

This module will prepare you or transer to Stage 2 o the programme the

doctoral thesis. Students will prepare a research proposal or the intended

doctoral thesis. The proposal will demonstrate that the work will be

characterised by advanced learning based on proessional capability and

in depth research and development leading to substantial projects which

achieve major organisational change and/or

excellence in proessional practice.

Indicative Content:

Thephilosophyofknowledge

Researchmethodologies

Researchtools

Developingaresearchquestion,searchingandusingliterature

Designingastudy

Obstaclestodatagathering

Writingaproposal

octor o Business Administration

A message rom RDIs CEO

The Doctor o Business Administration (DBA)oers the opportunity or you to reachthe pinnacle o your eld, demonstratingdedication, competence and researchexpertise within the business arena.

Your DBA will require you to advance theboundaries o management knowledgeand to develop a piece o original wor kevidencing your contribution to world-leading community that drives businessorward and establishing yoursel as a leader

within your chosen eld.

From personal experience o doctorateresearch and supervising others at a doctorallevel, I have discovered that only those withsucient long term drive and commitmentwill succeed which is one o the reasons thedoctoral community is so highly respected.

I you are one o those people who seriouslybelieve they can succeed in undertaking asubstantial piece o independent researchin your chosen eld with the supporto our team o highly qualied doctoralsupervisors, then we would be pleased tohear rom you.

Dr Philip HallamPhD BSc (Hons) CEng MIEE MIOD


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Admission Requirements

MasterofBusinessAdministrationdegree,oramanagementbased

Masters level qualication, rom a recognised institution.

Aminimumof5yearsprovenprofessionalworkexperiencewith

a particular involvement in management, management consultancy,

management teaching, management training, or management research;

ProofofwrittenandoralprociencyinEnglishachievedthrougheither

completion o a degree taught and examined in the English language,

and/or attainment o a valid IELTS score o a minimum overall score o 6.5,

with no band less than 6.0.

Please note: Candidates must in their prior study be able to demonstrate

both an understanding o academic issues o management and the ability

to undertake postgraduate work. The actual degree presented must be

management based and should include a dissertation. Candidates with low

grades are unlikely to be accepted.

Enrolment Dates

The DBA programme has enrolment dates in October, January, April and July.

Applying or the DBA

The application process requires you to submit your application, along with

a description o your intended research or scrutiny by a potential supervisor.

The supervisor will undertake a telephone interview o the research prior to

recommending its submission to the Research Degrees Committee (RDC)

or ormal consideration. The RDC will review the application and make

a decision on its suitability and the availability o appropriately qualied

supervisory sta. I RDI decides that the intended research is appropriate

and that a suitable qualied supervisory team is available then the RDC will

recommend that an oer is made by the University o Wales.

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etailed Programme Structure (Continued)

esearch Stage 2BA Thesis (240 credits)

ou will have the opportunity to undertake an original organisation or

oessionally based piece o research, which contributes to management

nowledge. This unique piece o research will require you to critically and

eatively draw on management theory, to undertake a critical literature and

ethodological review, to make recommendations relating to current and

otential management practice, to eectively manage a complex project, and

emonstrate an ethical approach to management research.

rogramme Assessment

age 1

eective Practice

Assessment1:Personaldevelopmentplanshowingevidenceof

implementation, 2,000 words.Assessment2:Scopingpaperforproject,1,000words.

Assessment3:Finalconsultancyreport,4,000words.

Assessment4:Reectivereportdemonstratingcriticalawarenessofself,

participation in action learning sets and completion o project, 4,000

words.

esearch Methods

5,000-wordreportonaresearchproject.

esearch Design

5,000-wordresearchproposalfortheintendeddoctoralthesis.

age 2

hesis

Presentanddefendatavivavoceathesisofbetween60-70,000-words.

ttendance Options

e programme is designed to provide an opportunity or students to obtain

DBA by means o independent study supported by online distance learning

sources and academic support. Meetings with supervisors will normally be

nline through use o video/audio technology with the option or ace-to-

ce meetings at appropriate times throughout the lengthy study process.

e DBA can be completed over a minimum o 4 years and maximum o 7

ears o study.

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Studying By Distance Learning

Undertaking a distance learning MBA at the Bradord University School o

Management is a highly rewarding experience:

Youwilllearnnewskillswhichyoucanusestraightawayintheworkplace Youwillbeabletousetheknowledgegainedtoadvanceyourcareer

Youwillbeabletodevelopaninternationalbusinessnetwork,learning

rom the experiences o your ellow students.

Students are expected to take 2 subjects (modules) every three months.

Each module contains 9 study units. Students typically progress by studying 1

unit rom each module per week. This equates to approximately 14-16 hours

o study per week. I you dont think that you have enough time to study 2

modules over the three month period you can always chose to study just one

module, lightening your workload considerably.

I work or amily lie is particularly busy then you can even suspend your

studies and restart at a later date. This fexibility means that students can

complete the MBA in 2 to 6 years. We do, however, strongly advise that

students study 2 modules every 3 months.

The Bradord MBA Learning Experience

Each module has been designed so that your understanding and knowledge

is developed through using a variety o materials rom textbooks and

academic journal papers through to video clips, podcasts, online discussions

and live on line tutorials.

Printed MaterialsFor each module you will receive a textbook and a high quality study book

containing essential study notes, case studies and short exercises to develop

your understanding. The study books are written by academics rom the

Bradord School o Management many o whom are world leading authorities

in their subject area. Each study book contains:

9studyunits,eachunitisdesignedtodevelopyourunderstandingofa

particular subject area.

2optionalassignmentswhichyousubmittoyourtutorforfeedback.

These assignments enable you to track your progress ensuring that you

understand key subject areas.

Aseriesofshortcasestudiesandexercisesreinforcingkeyprinciplesand

ideas and demonstrating how academic theory can be put into practice.

Clearguidanceonaccessingadditionallearningmaterialsthatwillhelp

reinorce your understanding and knowledge.

Bradord MBA Ranking and Accreditation

9th Business School in the UK (Financial Times 2010)

1st Business School in the North o England (Financial Times 2010)

One o the top 25 MBAs in Europe (Financial Times 2010)

One o the top 100 MBAs in the World (Financial Times 2010)

EQUIS accredited (European Quality Improvement System)

AMBA accredited (Association o MBAs)

Currently seeking AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools o

Business) accreditation. I the school gains this accreditation it will become

part o an elite group o triple crownbusiness schools.

adord University School o Management has been providing students with an opportunity to study or an MBAdistance learning since 1998. At Bradord they appreciate that many o their students have to juggle work and

mily commitments alongside their studies. As such they allow their students to develop their managerial skills andowledge at a pace which suits their individual needs.

e programme is aimed at intelligent, highly motivated managers who wish to equip themselves with the essentialsiness and management skills required in the increasingly competitive, diverse and dynamic business environment.

ce you start the distance learning MBA programme you become part o the Bradord University School onagement student community. Bradord has a great pride in this sense o community and throughout yourdies they ensure that you have every opportunity to develop your proessional network while also learning rom

e experiences o other students. This is achieved through the use o small aculty led tutor groups, weekly onlinecussions, live ace-to-ace on line tutorial sessions and a distance learner online social space called The Atrium.rther to this while you do not have to attend any on-site teaching you will have an opportunity to take part in ace-ace teaching sessions with academics rom the School o Management in Bradord and at its partner institutions in

e Netherlands, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, the Philippines and Italy (subject to availability).

ur knowledge and understanding o each subject area studied will be assessed by the most appropriate means. Thisl typically involve the completion o a written assignment, an exam or in some cases an assignment and an exam.ou need to sit an exam Bradord has examination centres worldwide, making it highly likely that there is an exam

ntre near you.

ere are our enrolment opportunities throughout the year in September, January, April and July.

Masters inBusinessAdministration

Tutorial Groups

While distance learning allows you to study at a time, place and pace to suit

your needs Bradord ensure that you will never eel like you are studying

alone. When studying a module you will be part o a small tutor group.

As a tutor group member you are expected to take part in weekly online

discussions and a series o l ive on line tutorials. You can also discuss issues

with other distance learning students and academics through the Bradord

School o Management social networking site The Atrium.

The Virtual Learning Environment

Bradord University School o Management uses a virtual learning

environment called Blackboard. Each module you study will have a dedicated

Blackboard site containing:

Acopyofthemodulestudybook

Guidanceontheassessmentusedforthemodule

Powerpointslidesandaudiorecordings(whereavailable)takenfrom

Bradord based ull time or part time MBA lectures

Filmfrom3keyon-sitelectures(whereavailable)

KeyreadingsselectedbyBradfordacademicsfromleadingacademic

journals, trade publications and broadsheet newspapers Selectedaudioandvideoclipshelpingtounderlineyourknowledgeand

understanding o particular subject areas

Additionalnon-compulsoryreadingsenablingyoutofurtherengagewith

a subject and advance your understanding

Acomprehensivebankofmultiplechoice/shortanswerquestionsallowing

you to monitor your understanding and get instant eedback on your

progression

Bradord School o Management Library

As a distance learning student you will have access to the Universitys online

library resources. This means that wherever you are in the world you can

access thousands o academic journals, market reports and textbooks all rom

your computer.

Distance learning students also have their own dedicated librarian who can

provide students with photocopies o various materials including journal

papers, book chapters and company reports.

Eective Learning Service

It may be some time since you last studied or a ormal qualication and so

some o your key learning skills such as essay writing, critical analysis and

revision may require some attention. The School o Management Eective

Learning department can provide you with all the help you need to overcome

such obstacles. Quick readleafets are available with titles such as How

to Improve Your Marksand 5 Stage Report Writing Structure. A variety o

additional inormation is available and you can even have a one-to- oneconsultation with Bradords eective learning advisor.

International Study Opportunities

You may decide that you want to accelerate your studies, learn about a

particular subject area, study alongside other Bradord University School o

Management students or simply broaden your horizons and spend some

time studying overseas. You can do this by studying a module over 3-5 days

at the School o Management or at any one o its partner institutions in the

Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, the Philippines and

Italy. Examples o block modules taught at these locations include Corporate

Marketing, International Business Studies and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Access to modules running is subject to availability.

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Thedutiesandresponsibilitiesofbusinesses

Corporations,stateandcivilsocietyandthermasapoliticalactor

Theinternational,nationalandregionalregulatoryenvironmentand

codes o practice

Stateorself-regulationandtherisksofnon-compliance

Stakeholders:shareholders,employees,consumers,suppliers,competitors,

civil society and government

Futureperspectivesonethicsandsustainability

9. Corporate Finance

The module draws on some o the issues previously discussed in the Business

Accounting module consolidating and urther developing your knowledge o

nancial decision making. You will consider how capital markets operate, how

companies are valued and how the wider business environment can impact

on nancial managers operations. The module covers:

Anoverviewofnancialmanagementconsideringinvestmentand

nancing decisions, share holder value analysis and strategic investment

Valuingorganizations

Financialstrategiesshorttermandlongtermnanceandworking

capital management

Dodividendsmatter?dividendpolicy

Usingdebtnancelongtermandshorttermdebtinstruments

Measurementofgearingimpactonshareholdervalueandtherequired

return

Shareholderreturnrequirements

10. Strategic Management

The module aims to develop an understanding o the changing practice o

strategic management within an oten highly volatile business environment.

The module covers:

Varyingperspectivesonstrategy,strategicmanagementandstrategic

decision making

Anunderstandingofthedynamicbusinessenvironment

Strategyformation,organisationalplanningandpositioning

Creatingandsustainingacompetitiveadvantageandstakeholder

satisaction

Valuechainanalysis

Companycultureanditsimpactonmanagementstrategy

2. Business Economics

The module provides an insight into the market environment organizations

operate in and how market orces can impact on an organization and the

growth strategies adopted. The module covers:

Scarcityandchoice

Resourceallocationandthemarkets

Demandandsupply/costanalysis

Interventioninmarkets

Marketstructureandcompetition

Structure,conductandperformanceofcompaniesandmarkets

Marketconcentrationandpubliccompetitionpolicy

Determinantsofnationaloutput/incomeanductuationsingrowthrates

Keyeconomicvariables:output,employment,ination

Governmentscal,monetaryandsupplysidepolicies

Exchangeratesandthebalanceofpayments

Globalisation,internationaltradeandinternationalinvestment

3. Marketing

The module provides an insight into just what marketing is along with the

undamental marketing theories managers need to be aware o. In additionto this the module considers the relationship between market analysis,

organizational opportunities and threats, marketing strategies and tactics.

The module covers:

Whatisthemarketingconcept?

Analysingthemarketenvironmentandmarketplanning

Consumerandorganizationalbuyingbehaviour

Segmentingthemarket,targetingcustomersandpositioningtheproduct

Marketingtacticsthemarketingmix

Productportfolioanalysisandtheproductlifecycle

Brandingandcommunicatingwiththemarket

Marketingchannelsdistributorsandretailers

Pricingstrategies

Marketinginainternationalenvironment

4. Operations M anagement

The module looks at what is k nown as the conversion processocusing

on how materials and products are processed within the organization. The

module covers:

Theframeworkforoperationsmanagementandthefunctionalinterfaces

Theissuesofvalue,varietyanddesign

Designoperationalsystems

Theworkingsofanorganization

Capacitymanagementandoperationalplanning

Qualitymanagement

Purchasingandlayout

Contemporaryissuesinoperationsmanagement

5. Managing People

Managers need to be able to understand how to manage one o their most

valuable and important resources their employees. In order to investigate

this subject the module draws on several disciplines including organisational

behaviour, organisational psychology and human resource management. The

result is a module which provides a comprehensive insight into those actors

which infuence human behaviour within the work environment. The module

covers:

Personality,perception,motivationandjobsatisfaction

Groupandteamwork

Managementandleadership

Transactionalandtransformationalleadership

etailed Programme Structure

order to complete the Bradord MBA you will be required to complete 14

odules in total and a 12,500-15,000 word management project.

gramme AssessmentCycle One

order to provide you with a solid oundation you will study ten

ompulsory modules covering key business and managerial disciplines. Your

nderstanding o each subject area will be developed through the study

ooks, textbooks, case studies, journal papers, audio and video materials and

ngoing collaboration with other distance learning students and o course

our module tutor. You will also be able to assess your progress through the

nline multiple choice/short answer questions and the two tutor marked

says.

Business Accounting

anagers are required to have an understanding o accounting and the

countants role within an organisation. The module will provide an

troduction into this area covering issues such as:

Interpretingandevaluatingaccounts

Protandloss

Cashowandthebalancesheet

Investmentappraisalandreturnoninvestment

Marginalandabsorptioncosting

Ratios,comparisonsandtrends

Budgetingandcontrol

Organizationalculture,structureanddesign

Conict,powerandpoliticswithintheorganisation

Communicationswithintheorganisation

6. Managerial and Proessional Development

The module encourages students to adopt an independent and refective

approach to learning and development enabling students to develop an

awareness o their own and others development needs. The module covers:

Theroleoflearninganddevelopmentinorganisations

Thecriticalroleofmanagerialskills

Learning:approachesandmodels

Principlesofpersonaldevelopment

Professionalandmanagementdevelopment

Careerdevelopment

Developingself-awareness

Reectivepractice

7. Business Research

In order to assess new business opportunities or potential uture strategies

managers need to be able to conduct business research i n a systematic

and objective manner. In addition to this when aced with the results rom

business research managers also need to have the required skills to analyse

the evidence presented to them. With this in mind the module covers:

Qualitativeandquantitativeapproachestobusinessresearch

Creatingasuitableresearchsample

Analysingresearchresults

Drawingandthentestingthendingsemergingfrombusinessresearch

Interpretingandpresentingresearchresults

Theethicsofbusinessresearch

8. Business Ethics and Sustainability

The module will draw on current research and business practice in order

to provide students with an insight into one o the major issues acing

organizations today. The module covers:

Thefoundationsofthedebatesurroundingbusinessethicsand

sustainability

Whatdowemeanbybusinessethics,sustainability,sustainable

development, corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility?

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2. Entrepreneurship

This module is designed to introduce you to the concept o entrepreneurship

and to equip you with the knowledge and skills to engage with the

entrepreneurial process. You will emerge rom the module with a

comprehensive understanding o the importance o entrepreneurship to the

economy, the role o the entrepreneur and the unique problems that new

businesses ace. You will also learn the skills that will enable you to develop

ideas into concepts, test these through easibility analysis and develop

business plans or new ventures. The module covers:

Deningandunderstandingenterprise,entrepreneurship&innovation.

Managerialversusentrepreneurialmindsets.Skillsattitudesand

behaviours associated with entrepreneurs and developing entrepreneurial

skills.

Creativityandinnovationinentrepreneurship.Sourcesofopportunity

& innovation. Techniques or generating and evaluating new ideas.

Distinguishing between ideas and opportunities.

Developingideasintobusinessopportunities.Industryandcompetitor

analysis. Feasibility analysis.

Assessingthefactorswhichinuencethechoiceofbusinessmodel.How

to develop a business model. Recognising potential faws in a businessmodel

Resourcesintheentrepreneurialventure.Decisionsrequiredforanew

venture. Developing a team & networks to implement the opportunity

Thepurposeofabusinessplan.Keycomponentsofabusinessplan.

Evaluating and presenting a business plan

challenging and which will provide a sound basis or urther career

development. The module contains:

Anintroductiontoemergingmarkets

Economicandpoliticalreform

Foreigndirectinvestmentandoutsourcing

Entrystrategy

Browneldandprivatizationacquisitions/restructuringinthetransitional

economies o Central and Eastern Europe

ManagingequityinternationaljointventuresinAsianmarkets

Subsidiarydevelopmentandentrepreneurship

Socialnetworking

Corporatesocialresponsibility

Corporatestangandlocalisation

Emergingmarketmultinationals/internationalisation

ycle Twonce you have gained the required managerial skills and knowledge during

ycle 1 o your studies you will then be required to complete our Cycle

modules. There are a total o ten Cycle 2 modules to choose rom or

ose studying purely by distance learning. I you decide to study a Cycle

module(s) at Bradord or at a partner institute a number o alternative

odules are likely to be available (e.g. mergers and acquisitions). As with the

ycle 1 modules you are expected to st udy two cycle 2 modules every three

onths. The modules available via the conventional distance learning route

e:

Marketing Communications

a world where organizational stakeholders are bombarded each day

ith numerous messages there is a need to ensure that your organisation

ommunicates with the right stakeholders in the most ecient and

ective way. This module will help you achieve this introducing the

oncepts and theories that will enable you to develop integrated marketing

ommunications. The module covers:

Analysingintegratedmarketingcommunications

Advertisingtheoryandmanagement

Personalsellingandnegotiation

Belowthelinepromotions

Publicrelations

Brandinganddesign

3. Project Management

The module aims to oster a critical awareness o the concepts and principles

o project management providing an insight into key models, rameworks

and techniques to support decision making and control. The module covers:

Thejusticationforprojectmanagement

Theprocessesinvolvedinprojectmanagement

Projectinitiationselection,startup,thebusinesscaseandthe

organisation

ProjectinitiationPartIIplanningandthemanagementofproduct

delivery

Projectimplementationstagecontrolandboundarymanagement

Projectclosurelearningfromtheprojectplanningexperienceand

assessing the benets o project management

Managingriskandquality

Congurationmanagementandchangecontrol

Softwaretoolsinprojectmanagement

4. E-Business

The module will investigate the highly contemporary areas o E-commerce

and E-business considering the implications these developments may have

or new and existing businesses. Further to this you will develop the skills

required to introduce and manage the E business strategy o an organization.

The module covers:

UnderstandingE-commerceandE-business

E-commercetechnology

ApplyingE-commerce(e.g.searchengines,socialnetworks,blogs)

BarrierstoE-commerce(e.g.security,dataencryption)

Analysingbusinessmodels

PublicpolicyandlegalissuesimpactingonE-commerceandE-business

Newmanagement,strategythinkingandfuturetechnologies

5. International Business Strategy

The module develops a comprehensive understanding o the major issues

that businesses are conronted with when operating in international markets.

The module covers:

Theimplicationsforstrategicmanagementofmajorchangesintradeand

investment patterns

Theglobalisationprocess

Theimportanceofdierencesininstitutionalandculturalsystemsin

international business

Foreigndirectinvestmentandtheinternationalisationprocess

Foreignmarketentrymodes

Theimportanceofthebusinessenvironment,innovation,leadershipand

entrepreneurship on international business strategies

HQandsubsidiaryrelationsandmanagingcollaborativerelations.

Corporatesocialresponsibilityandthestrategicmanagementofmulti-

national corporations.

6. Managing International Business in Emerging Economies

This module has been designed or those who intend to work or are

interested in international business development whether as managers,

consultants or entrepreneurs all within the context o emerging markets.

You will investigate the workings o subsidiary operations in emerging

economies (e.g. Central and Eastern Europe, China, Russia, Brazil, Mexico,

Cuba, Central and South East Asia) and gain an understanding o the

undamental issues conronted by oreign rms competing in newly opened

and dynamic markets. In order to develop this knowledge the module

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Study Materials & Support

For each module you will receive a textbook and a high quality study book

containing essential study notes, case studies and short exercises to help

develop your understanding o each subject area. The study books are

written by academics rom Bradord School o Management many o whom

are world-leading authorities in their subject area. Each study book contains:

9studyunits,eachunitisdesignedtodevelopyourunderstandingofa

particular subject area.

2optionalassignmentswhichyousubmittoyourtutorforfeedback.

These assignments enable you to track your progress providing valuable

eedback, ensuring that you understand the key subject areas.

Aseriesofshortcasestudiesandexercisesreinforcingkeyprinciplesand

ideas and demonstrating how academic theory can be put into practice.

Clearguidanceonaccessingadditionallearningmaterials(e.g.academic

papers) that will help reinorce your understanding and knowledge.

The printed materials are used alongside online materials made available

via the virtual learning environment (known as Blackboard). The on-linematerials include:

Acopyofthemodulestudybook

Guidanceontheassessmentusedforthemodule

Powerpointslidesandaudiorecordings(whereavailable)takenfrom

Bradord based ull time MBA lectures

Filmfrom3keyon-sitelectures(whereavailable)

KeyreadingsselectedbyBradfordacademicsfromleadingacademic

journals, trade publications and broadsheet newspapers

Selectedaudioandvideoclipshelpingtounderlineyourknowledgeand

understanding o particular subject areas

Additionalnon-compulsoryreadings,audioandvideosenablingyouto

engage with and advance your understanding

International Financial M anagement

is module is designed to provide you with a critical understanding o the

vestment and nance decisions made by multinational companies. The

odule explores institutional structure and the behaviour o international

urrency markets enabling you to analyse and e valuate the economic actors

at aect the oreign exchange rates. You will also explore the nancial

struments and techniques that companies adopt to manage currency risks.

e module contains:

Theforeigncurrencymarketsandthedeterminationofthespotand

orward exchange rates

Therelationshipbetweenexchangerates,pricelevelsandinterestrates

Financialinstrumentsandcurrencyhedgingtechniques

Internationalportfoliomanagement

Internationaldebtandswapnancingtechniques

Capitalinvestmentdecisionmakinginthemultinationalrm

Management o Change

e dynamic nature o the current business environment means managers

ave to deal with change on an almost daily basis. In spite o this ew

anagers have a sound understanding o how to manage change. Duringis module you will be able to refect on your own experiences considering

hy change may be needed within organizations and how managers can

ccessul introduce and then manage change. You will also consider why

hange may be resisted and how such resistance can be overcome. The

odule covers:

Thenatureofchange

Culturesforchange

Driversofchange

Reactionstochange

Peopleandchange

Leadershipofchange

Modelsofchange

Management Project

At the end o your taught studies you will be required to put into practice

what you have learnt during the various modules and complete a

12,500 15,000 word management project. The University o Bradord allows

its students a great deal o fexibility in their management projects. For

example, you may wish to refect on your academic learning and apply it to

a problem currently acing the organization you work or. You may wish to

investigate an issue eecting not just one organization but an entire industry,

or you may wish to conduct desk based research really getting to grips with

all the academic arguments and issues surrounding a subject area in order to

develop a new management ramework.

Throughout the project you will be guided by an experienced academic

and you will have access to the S chool o Management Eective Learning

department. The Eective Learning service oten proves to be very useul

providing students with a clear understanding and guidelines on what is

required in order to successully complete their project.

Programme Assessment

In order to ensure that you have gained the required skills and knowledge

you will have to successully complete a orm o assessment or each module.

The assessment may be an individual written assignment, an exam or a

mixture o both.

So that you can monitor your progress as you work your way through each

module there are a number o opportunities or ormative assessment (i.e.

assessment that will not count to your overall grade). For example, you will be

invited to submit 2 pieces o work to your individual tutor. Your tutor will read

through the work and provide you with eedback. In addition to this, you will

be encouraged to complete a series o online multiple choice questions or

each unit studied.

Exams can be sat at the University o Bradord, RDIs Head Oce in Coventry

or can be arranged overseas via the British Council or at a recognised

overseas academic institution at additional cost.

9. Managerial Leadership

The module aims to develop a comprehensive understanding o the major

theories concerning leadership within work organizations. You will develop

an increased understanding o the way participants behaviour can aect the

eelings, attitudes and behaviour o people at work. The module covers:

Justwhatismeantbythephraseleadershipandhowdoesitdierfrom

management

Areleadersbornormade?

Leadershipdevelopment

Skillsinleadership-transactional,transformationalandcharismatic

leadership.

Theroleofleadershipwhenundergoingorganizationalchange.

Leadershipissues,challengesandstrategiesinbusiness,governmentand

politics.

Acriticalreviewofleadershiptheory:earlytraittheories;behaviouralstyle

theories; situational leadership theories;

Theadoptionofanintegrative,holisticmodelofleadership.

10. Corporate Marketing

The module aims to provide students with an alternative and contemporaryview o the marketing discipline ocusing on the marketing o the

organisation(s) rather than the products/services organisations produce.

Through studying the module students will be able to examine and critically

analyse an organisations identity, its corporate communications, image/

reputation and brand management activities. The module covers :

Theevolutionofthemarketingdiscipline

Thenature,impactandimportanceofcorporateidentity

Stakeholderanalysis

Managingmultiplecorporatecommunications

Imageandreputationmanagement

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OnceastudenthasstartedtheirMBAstudieswithBradfordSchoolof

Management they will be required to complete a short exercise enabling

them to assess their numerical and verbal reasoning sk ills. Students with a

GMAT o 600+ attained in the last two years are not required to complete

this exercise.

It may be the case that you are a highly motivated applicant with a proven

track record and a wealth o highly relevant work experience but you do not

have the required academic qualications. I this is the case you may well still

be eligible or the Bradord MBA and as such you are encouraged to submit

an application.

Enrolment Dates

There are our enrolment opportunities throughout the year in Se ptember,

January, April and July.

Programme Fees

The Bradord MBA is competitively priced at 12,950. Please contact us or

urther inormation regarding instalment plans.

Applying or the MBA

You will be required to submit an application online via our website www.

rdi.co.uk/apply. You will then be contacted by an experienced Programme

Advisor at RDI requesting urther documentation (i.e. qualication

certicates, CV and reerences). On receipt o the required documentation

your application will be screened and, i suitable, orwarded to the School o

Management or ormal consideration. I the application is successul you will

be issued with a ormal oer letter.

Contact Details

uration o Programme

e Bradord School o Management distance learning MBA allows students

vary the speed o thei r progression through the programme to suit their

wn individual needs. As such, you can choose to take just one module in a

uarter or deer your studies altogether, or a short period o time.

stance learning students usually however study 2 modules every 3

onths. Each module is split into 9 units (8 learning units and 1 revision

nit). Students are expected to work through 1 unit per module per week.

is ormat ensures that students have a number o weeks at the end o

e module or examination revision (i the module is assessed by an exam)

signment work and general recuperation.

rough completing 2 modules every 3 months by the end o year 1 students

ll have studied 8 modules. In year 2, progressing at the same rate, students

ke the remaining 2 compulsory modules and 4 cycle 2 modules. The

mpletion o these remaining modules takes 9 months. In the nal 3 months

udents start (and can complete) the management project. Many students

e the management project as a key part o the MBA experience, putting

e skills they have l earnt into practice. To acilitate this learning experience

adord allow students to register or the management project at a time that

convenient to them. Once a student has registered or the management

oject we allow the student up to 12 months to complete the project.

a general guide the programme can be completed in 2-6 years. On average

udents take 3 years to complete the programme.

dmissions Requirements

e standard entry criteria or the distance learning MBA is:

Adegreefromanapproveduniversity:UKdegreeminimum2:2

(honours); European degree gross percentile average (GPA) o 2.5 out o

4.0 or 6.5 out o 10, or overall average o 70 rom 100 per cent or an

acceptable proessional qualication.

Atleastthreeyearsrelevantpostgraduateworkexperience.

ProciencyinEnglish-a6.5scoreonIELTStestofEnglish,580inwritten

TOEFL, 240 in computer-based TOEFL or 94 or better in the internet-

based TOEFL are needed rom non-native speakers. Under exceptional

circumstances alternative evidence demonstrating prociency in English

may be considered.


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MBA(Top-up)University of Sunderland

QualicationOn successul completion o this programme

you will be awarded the University o

Sunderland MBA.

Awarding BodyUniversity o Sunderland

The University o Sunderland is a dynamic,

modern university with a growing reputation

or teaching quality and leading edge research.

Recognised by The Guardian as Englands best

new university in 2001, and rated best new

university in the UK or the overall quality, range

and quantity o its research. The university is

committed to pioneering new, fexible learning

programmes, allowing students to study at

home or at work.

The Faculty o Business and Law is an

international learning community o over

3,000 students and 90 ull-time academics

oering a comprehensive range o programmes

in Business and Law rom undergraduate,

postgraduate, Corporate and Doctoral level.

Course DescriptionThe University o Sunderland MBA is designed

as a top-up programme or those who have

completed the BTEC Level 7 Advanced

Proessional Diploma in Management Studies

and gained appropriate management

experience. During this programme you will

develop your modelling techniques, strategic

management knowledge, competence and

problem-solving ability. You will also become

amiliar with international management

practice, and the development o eective

business cultures and perormance

enhancement.

ModeText-based distance learning. Tutor supported.

Course Content (Modules)Comprises three modules:

1. Global Corporate StrategyThis module seeks to establish the holistic

nature o corporate strategy and how this aects

organisational decision making processes. By

examining aspects o the internal and external

environment and associated orces on the

organisation, you will develop an appreciation

o business and management within a global

setting.

2. International BusinessEnvironment

This module will explore the dierent

rameworks in which organisational decisions

are made. You will identiy key orces o

globalisation and analyse the impact o

economic, social, cultural and political actors on

business operations and structures in a variety

o national environments. You will also relatetheories o internationalisation, innovation and

competitive advantage to diering industries

and locations.

DissertationYou will complete a research proposal o 1,500-

2,000 words and a 20,000 word dissertation.

You will explore the nature o business/

management research, ethical issues in business

and management research, and deductive and

inductive research methods. You will use and

compare qualitative and quantitative research

methods to enable you to write research

projects and report research ndings.

Following this you will be required to undertake

a research investigation into a contemporary

management issue, utilising primary and

secondary investigation, techniques and data

sources.

AssessmentThe University o Sunderland MBA Top-up

is assessed by one written assignment ater

studying modules 1 and 2 and a dissertation.

This dissertation will eature a research proposal

o 1500-2000 words weighted at 20% and

dissertation o 20,000 words weighted at 80%.

Duration o ProgrammeMinimum 12 months. However, this can be

extended to a maximum o three years.

Entry RequirementsTo gain entry to the University o Sunderland

MBA Top-up you must possess the BTEC Level 7

Advanced Proessional Diploma in Management

Studies or CMI Executive Diploma or equivalent.

Students who have the CMI Executive Diploma

will complete 90 credits; 2 modules and the

dissertation. Students with the BTEC Level 7

Extended Diploma in Strategic Management

& Leadership will complete 60 credits only

which is the combined research methods and

dissertation.

Whats IncludedAll study materials, core textbooks and student

handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a

tutor or academic support who you can contact

as oten as you like by telephone and email. You

will have access to a programme co-ordinator

or administrative support. You will also have

access to an online Vir tual Campus.

Distance Learning

WorkloadWe recommend an average o 12 hours study

time per week or this programme.

ExemptionsNo exemptions are allowed or this

programme.

How to ApplyIn addition to a completed application orm:

Copies o your relevant certicates and/or

transcripts.

One suitable reerence. Please note we can

only accept academic and/or proessional

work reerences, and this must be on

company headed paper.

Copy o your CV detailing your work history

(covering the last ve years).


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Giving up employment to study ull time was not an option.

allowed me to study while earning and proved an extremely

fexible solution. The support I received was superb, any queries

I had were resolved quickly and easily, my student support

co-ordinator was extremely helpul and proessional.

Stephen Weekes. MBA

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QualicationOn successul completion o the programme

you will be awarded a BTEC Level 7 Diploma and

Extended Diploma in Strategic Management

and Leadership.

Awarding BodyEdexcel

Course DescriptionThe BTEC Level 7 Diploma and Extended

Diploma in Strategic Management and

Leadership is designed or those working

in business management or other sectors

with a responsibility or management and

leadership. You will develop a range o skills and

techniques, personal qualities and attitudes

essential or successul perormance in the

management sector.

A proessional management qualication which

is accepted by the University o Wales or direct

entry to the Research Methods module and

Dissertation o its MBA programme.

ModeOnline distance learning

Course Content (Modules)Comprises 6 units or the Diploma and a urther

5 units or the Extended Diploma:

Diploma (6 units)1. Developing StrategicManagement and Leadership Skills Relationshipbetweenstrategicmanagement

and leadership

Theoriesofmanagementandleadership

Leadershiprequirements

Developmentofleadershipskills

2. Proessional Development orStrategic Managers Personalskillsrequiredtoachievestrategic

goals

Skillsaudit

Constructingapersonaldevelopmentplan

3. Strategic Change Management Modelsofstrategicchange

Factorsdrivingtheneedforstrategicchange

Roleofstakeholdersinplanningforchange

Modelsforensuringongoingchange

4. Strategic Marketing Management Principlesofstrategicmarketing

management

Toolsusedtodevelopastrategicmarketing

strategy

Strategicmarketingtechniques

Changesinthemarketingenvironment

5. Strategic Human ResourceManagement Howstrategicmanagementofhuman

resources contributes to organisationalobjectives

Developinghumanresourceplans

Humanresourcespolicyrequirements

Humanresourcesmanagementinan

organisation

6. Managing Financial Principlesand Techniques Applyingcostconceptstothedecision-

making process

Forecastingtechniquestoobtaininformation

or decision-making

Budgetaryprocessinanorganisation

Costreductionandmanagementprocesses

Financialappraisaltechniquestomake

strategic investment decisions

Interpretingnancialstatementsforplanning

and decision-making

Extended Diploma(Diploma plus 5 units)1. Creative and InnovativeManagement Creativeandinnovativemanagement

processes

Inuencingotherstoeectchangeinan

organisation

Overcomingbarrierstoimplementationof

creative and innovative management ideas

2. Strategic Quality and SystemsManagement Theroleofoperationsmanagementinan

organisation

Theimportanceofmanagingqualityinan

organisation

Planningstrategicqualitychangeinan

organisation

Evaluatingtheoutcomesofstrategicquality

change in an organisation

3. Strategic Planning Externalfactorsaectinganorganisation

Reviewexistingbusinessplansandstrategies Developingoptionsforstrategicplanning

Contructastrategypaln

4. Developing Successul BusinessTeams Featuresofsuccessfulbusinessteams

Supportingteamdevelopment

Monitoringtheperformanceofteams

5. Project Development andImplementation or StrategicManagers Developingaprojectspecication

Planningfortheimplemntationofaproject

to implement a new product, service or

process

Analysingtheoutcomesofaproject

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BTEC Level 7 Diploma/ExtendedDiploma in Strategic Management & Leadership

Edexcel

AssessmentAssessment is via ten assignments and one

examination.

Duration o ProgrammeBTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic

Management and Leadership is normally

studied over a period o 18 months but can

be extended to a maximum o our years. The

maximum study period o each module is up to

6 months.

Entry Requirements Candidatesshouldpossessarecognised

Bachelors Degree in any discipline or

overseas equivalent or HND qualication.

Candidateswhodonotpossesstherequired

academic qualications but have a minimum

o ve years experience o working in

a strategic management position are also

encouraged to submit an application.

EnglishlanguageabilityequivalenttoIELTS

6.5.

Whats IncludedAll online study materials and student

handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a

tutor or academic support who you can contact

as oten as you like by telephone and email.

You will also have access to a student support

co-ordinator or administrative support. You

will also complete an online induction and have

access to an online Virtual Campus.

WorkloadWe recommend an average o 12-15 hours study

time per week or this programme.

ExemptionsNo exemptions are allowed or this programme.

Enrolment datesOctober, January, April and July

How to ApplyIn addition to a completed application orm:

Copiesofyourrelevantcerticatesand/or

transcripts.

Onesuitableworkreference.

CopyofyouCVdetailingyourworkhistory

(covering the last ve years).

ProofofEnglishlanguageability(IELTSor

TOEFL), i English is not your rst language or

you have not previously studied in English.

What You Could Study NextSuccessul completion o the programme may

allow you entry to:

University o Wales MBA

University o Sunderland MBA Top-up


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proessional development requirements to suit a busy working

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Business Pathway

MBAUniversity of Wales

QualicationOn successul completion o the programme

you will be awarded a Master o Business

Administration (MBA).

Awarding BodyThis degree is validated and awarded by the

University o Wales, UK. For urther details

regarding the University and its validation

services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/

validation or email [email protected]

Course DescriptionThe University o Wales MBA programme is

designed to equip you with essential modern

management skills and knowledge and prepare

you with an enterprising spirit grounded

on solid business practices. The programme

also aims to provide you with analytical and

decision making capabilities in order to ace

dierent kinds o new challenges resulting

rom the rapid changes seen in todays growing

business environment. You will study tools

and techniques that will help you develop and

manage products and services that will be

competitive internationally.

ModeOnline distance learning

Course Content (Modules)Comprises an induction and eight modules:

1. Personal Skills DevelopmentIn this module you will develop the common

skills needed to succeed on the programme.It will provide you with the opportunity to

develop, apply and assess your skills using

appropriate methods. You will develop

a personal portolio o evidence which

demonstrates development in the common

skills. You will establish a oundation or personal

development and be able to apply your learning

to a uture workplace.

2. Managing Change in

OrganisationsThis module will provide you with an

understanding o the nature o organisational

change; the role o a manager in dealing with

that change; and skills which will allow them to

contribute positively to the change process. Ater

completing this module you will be able to:

Criticallyevaluateanddenethenatureof

the change process.

Applyarangeofappropriateconceptualtools

applicable to the management o change

situations.

Criticallyreviewhoworganisationshave

responded to change.

Synthesiseandanalysethelinksbetween

knowledge management, knowledge

tracking and knowledge migration in

organisational/change management.

Designstrategiestodealwithresistanceto

change.

3. Financial ManagementThis module will provide you with the tools to

enable you to interpret and evaluate nancial

inormation and utilise nancial inormation or

decision-making purposes. Ater completing

this module you will be able to:

Draftnancialstatements.

Criticallyanalyseinformationcontainedin

published nancial statements.

Selectandapplynancialdecision-making

techniques to appraise projects.

Evaluatecomplexinvestmentdecisions.

Utilisespreadsheetstopresentandanalyse

nancial inormation.

Appreciatedierencesbetweennancial

decision-making in the public and not or prot

sectors as compared to the private sector.

Applyappropriatetechniquestoprotectagainst currency loss.

4. Marketing ManagementYou will investigate the role and unction o

marketing within the context o changing

markets and increasing international

competition. Ater completing this module you

will be able to:

Criticallyevaluatetheinformationneeds

o the marketing unction in terms o its

contribution to the strategic processes and

tactical decision-making.

Integratemarketingdecision-makingwith

organisational strategy.

Establishabroadbaseofmarketing

knowledge and the strategic implications.

Developandimplementmarketingplansfora

product or service.

Reectaninternationalperspectiveand

the global context o decision-making in

marketing planning.

Evaluatetheappropriatenessofe-business

strategies.

5. Operations ManagementThis module will investigate the context and

processes o management operations and

show how operations management is central to

the achievement o organisational aims. Ater


Evaluateproblemsinoperationsandidentify

approaches to overcoming them.

Criticallyevaluateoperatingplansand

identiy areas or i mprovement.

Justify,implementandevaluatechangesto

operations in line with modern approaches.

Developoutlineplansforinvestmentinnew

capacity, including location and layout.

Evaluateoperationprocessessothat

customer requirements including quality,

delivery and reliability are achieved.

Dierentiateanddevisesuitablecontrol

systems.

Applyprinciplesofprojectmanagement.

6. Managing the Human ResourceThis module will help you to develop critical

awareness o the contribution the human

resource can make to workplace eectiveness.

It will develop your ability to apply theoreticalhuman resource models and concepts to a

wide variety o work situations. This module

is also designed to stimulate your thought on

how organisation design can impact on the

eectiveness o people. Ater completing this

module you will be able to:

Criticallyappraisethecontributionpeople

can make to an organisation.

Analysehowfactorsconcerningthe

management o human resource vary within

an organisation and across situations.

Compareandcontrasttheconceptsof

management and leadership.

Demonstratehowtoleadanddevelop

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eective teams.

Analyseahumanresourceproblemandapply

appropriate models to develop solutions.

7. Strategic ManagementThis module will introduce you to the strategy

process in a range o organisational contexts.

Ater completing this module you will be able

to:

Criticallyanalysearangeofstrategic

decision-making models.

Undertakeastrategicanalysisofan

organisation.

Applyarangeofstrategicchoiceframeworks

to generate and e valuate an organisations

strategic options.

Demonstratetheneedtoreectcultural,

structural and behavioural issues in the

strategic process.

Developandjustifyplansforthe

implementation o agreed strategies.

8. Research MethodsThis module will provide you with a

conceptual ramework rom which research

philosophies, strategies and methods

associated with business management can be

critically reviewed. You will develop research

competencies, in particular those relating to

data collection and analysis, that will enable you

to design, undertake and evaluate independent

research in an organisational setting. Ater


Criticallyappraiseresearchundertakenby

others.

Proposeandjustifyareportforaresearchproject in business management that will

stand up to critical scrutiny.

Criticallyappraisethecontributionprimary

and secondary data sources can make to

research studies, particularly with respect

to sampling, statistical analysis and data

presentation techniques.

Synthesizeresearchndingstoimprovethe

quality o decisions in management.

9. DissertationYou will be required to undertake a 20,000-word

dissertation.

AssessmentYou will complete one ormal examination (in

exam conditions), one timed online assessment,

which you will complete within 24 hours (similar

to an open-book examination), ve assignments

o not less than 4,000 words each and an

organisation based piece o coursework. You

will also complete a 20,000-word dissertation.

Duration o ProgrammeVariable but a maximum o our years. The

maximum study period or each module is up

to 9 months.

Entry Requirements Anundergraduatedegreefromanapproved

university, plus at least two years proessional

ull-time work experience.

Applicationsfrommaturecandidateswithout

an undergraduate degree are welcomed

provided they can demonstrate a minimum

o ve years proessional management

experience supported by reerences covering

the ve year period.

EnglishabilityequivalenttoanIELTSscore

o 6.5, or overseas candidates who have not

previously studied in English

Please note that a Postgraduate Diploma

or Masters degree alone (without an

undergraduate degree or 5 years managerial

work experience) will not be sufcient to

allow entry to this programme.

Whats IncludedRDIs Online University ilearn is used to deliver

all resources or this course including: Study materials - Access electronic copies

o your learning materials and important

inormation, such as assessment instructions,

whenever and wherever you are.

Tutor support - Tutors use live chats and

orums to stimulate discussions, request

input and highlight external sources.

External resources - Links to external

sources can include key journal articles,

your universitys online library, sites o topical

interest, etc.

Discussion with other students - Forums

allow students to come together, share

thoughts and ideas and you can initiate

topics that you want to discuss with your

ellow students.

WorkloadWe recommend an average o 12-15 hours

study time per week or this programme.

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