Enables students with a suitable Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management to enterthe dissertation phase of the MBA On Campus programme

The Cardiff Met MBAAdvanced Entry Programme On Campus

Located in the beautiful city of Cardiff, the 2010 Guardianand Times Good University Guides rank Cardiff Metamongst the top modern universities in the UK. Cardiff Metwas also recently ranked as the top University in the UK fortwo years running for the quality of its international studentexperience by the International Student Barometer (ISB).The MBA is delivered by the Cardiff School of Management,one of Cardiff Met’s five academic schools and withapproximately 1000 students, the course is one of thelargest in Europe. It is an internationally recognised andrespected qualification attracting students from the publicand private sectors in the UK and Overseas.

If you have a suitable Postgraduate Diploma in Business Managementwhich has been approved by the School, you are able to apply fordirect entry to the dissertation phase of the MBA programme. It is apopular choice with individuals committed to developing their careersin senior management and who therefore need an understanding of

all the major functions of business and management, and an acuteawareness of key contemporary management challenges of globalcompetition and climate change.

This course will build on your previous postgraduate studies and workexperience and enable students to achieve a Masters qualification. The course is delivered at our £20 million state-of-the-art campus inCardiff and is a full time course but it offers students the flexibility tostudy around existing commitments. Students on the MBA advancedentry programme have full access to all of the University’s outstandingservices such as the International Student welfare support team,personal tutors and the Careers service as well as our extensiveacademic, IT, library, leisure and sports facilities.

The MBA Programme is designed to both challenge and supportstudents and encourage them to explore ideas and developknowledge and personal qualities, all which provide the students withthe best chance of succeeding in the increasingly complex and fastchanging environment of today’s job market.

Welcome from the DeanIn a challenging and complex economic climate, there is an ever-increasing demand for

managers with the requisite skills, understanding and acumen to tackle the difficultdemands facing organisations of all sizes. If you aspire to make a significant contribution to

managing and leading at a strategic level in the real world, this is the course for you.

Our MBA is benchmarked against the best of those offered by modern universities in the UKand tested with major employers and leading professional institutes for real

world relevance.

I hope you decide to join us at Cardiff School of Management and I look forward to helpingyou gain an internationally renowned qualification and the skills and knowledge to make an

immediate impact in the workplace.

Professor David BrooksbankDean of the Cardiff School of Management

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENTAll advanced entry students join the MBA programme at the dissertationphase and complete a compulsory research methods module and adissertation. Students are taught via a combination of lectures and smallgroup seminars as well as supported by the Blackboard VLE. This presents students with the opportunity to engage with, discuss anddevelop the themes and subjects and also ensures that students enjoyquality contact with their tutors.

THE RESEARCH METHODS MODULEThis module provides a comprehensive introduction to research aspracticed in business and management disciplines. It provides anoverview of the key quantitative and qualitative methodologies requiredto undertake, evaluate and present a small scale research project,while helping students to build appropriate strategies for reviewingliterature and developing a coherent set of aims and objectives for aresearch study. The module covers the major research methods(observation, surveys, case studies, interviews and action research), theimplications of applying them, the analysis of qualitative and quantitativedata and the presentation of findings. It identifies how to developresearch questions/hypotheses and how to produce a robust andrealistic research proposal and research design considering issues ofdata validation, triangulation and reliability.

THE DISSERTATIONBuilding on the Research Methods module, students will produce anindependent research project of approximately 10,000 -15,000 words inlength. It is an intellectually challenging piece of individual managementresearch which provides students with the opportunity to explore andproduce an in-depth management study of particular interest to them.

Students are required to:

• Critically evaluate major schools of thought within relevant management theory

• Discriminate between research methods in order to make appropriate selections in conducting management and organisational research

• Translate theory into practice through the study of its application in the real world Undertake empirical research in this area

• Draw conclusions about the implications of the results for managerial decision-making

Despite being an independent research project, students are supportedthroughout the whole process by the team of dedicated Cardiff Schoolof Management Supervisors. All students will be assigned a PersonalTutor who will provide regular feedback and advice on the student’sprogress.

Case Study: Elton Lima, Pune, India

The focus of my dissertation is the implementation of leadership models in sales environments of financialinstitutions in India. In today’s competitive business environment, few disagree with the fact that effective leadershipis a vital factor in any organisation's success. My endeavour is to further prove and reinforce this current core vitalityof Business Management from a practical perspective. My dissertation exposes and analyses the weaknesses andbarriers that are faced by a leader and makes recommendations based on widely-researched leadership modelsand theories.

The process behind the development of my dissertation has sharpened my analytical skills and innovative thinking.This experience of passionate research has changed my outlook on a leadership in business management and set abenchmark upon which I will improve my leadership skills. The dissertation was intellectually challenging requiringtremendous dedication and hard work. It was, however, also extremely enriching and I benefited enormously fromthe constant input and support of my supervisors.

ENTRY POINTSThe course has three entry points per year in early Autumn,Winter and Summer

TUITION FEES£ 3,650

MODE OF STUDYStudents are normally required to attend classes in Cardiff for five face toface sessions distributed over the entire length of the course to enablethem to undertake the Research Methods module as well as schedulemeetings with their supervisors. All students will be provided withadditional support via email and telephone.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All students must achieve the basic education requirements of CardiffMet. In addition, MBA Advanced Entry applicants should also: Possess agood degree from a recognised University equivalent to a Class 2.1 UKUndergraduate Degree. (Students who do not meet this requirementmay be considered if they have proof of significant relevant workexperience at managerial level.)

• Possess approved Level 7 post graduate diploma in Business and Management

The programme is delivered in English and as such candidates will beasked to undertake an English test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 in allcomponents.

HOW TO APPLYTo apply for the MBA Advanced Entry On Campus programme,complete a Cardiff Met international application form which can bedownloaded from the Cardiff Metropolitan University website:www3.uwic.ac.uk/english/international/prospective/pages/howtoapply.aspx

*To join the MBA advanced entry programme at Cardiff Met, it is veryimportant that students have studied the right material during theirpostgraduate diplomas. Students must have successfully completed apostgraduate diploma (commensurate with 120 Masters level credits)recognised by the Cardiff School of Management. For information aboutcourses that are accepted for this course, please contact the InternationalOffice or an official Cardiff Metropolitan University EducationConsultant.

THE APPLICATION FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITHALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION BY POST TO:

The International Office200 Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YBOr Faxed to: +44 (0)29 20 416928Or scanned and emailed to: overseas@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Alternatively, the documentation can bescanned and emailed to: overseas@cardiffmet.ac.uk