The Online MBA from Bradford is structured into core and elective modules with a culminating Management Project.

Demonstrate a systemic and critical understanding of contemporary management theory and practice, along with an awareness of emerging organisational issues in local and global contexts.

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The University of Bradford Distance Learning MBA degree will help you develop a strong foundation of knowledge in core business and management topics. From these fundamentals, our curriculum is designed to allow you to explore elective topics that will help you focus your studies around a particular sector or discipline.

The programme is intended to help develop your key interpersonal business skills including:

• The ability to communicate solutions to complex scenarios and challenges in a logical and coherent manner
• The development of strategic, ethical leadership skills allowing the implementation of solutions
• Transformational change effectively and efficiently

Established 60 years ago, the University of Bradford School of Management has a rich history and international reputation as one of the innovators in business education.  We have one of the longest-running MBA programmes in the world and have been delivering a Distance Learning version of our MBA for 25 years.

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion and our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the past three years.

Our students belong to a supportive academic community and achieve the best outcomes as graduates.

Embarking on the Distance Learning MBA will give you the conventional skills to lead your business and further your career as well as focusing on some of the most pressing issues facing businesses today such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI).

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We are proud to be in an elite group of business schools to hold the triple accreditations of EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. In addition to the world-class accreditations, we take the most pride in the fact that our MBA changes lives for the better. For the third year in a row, Bradford tops the English Higher Education Social Mobility Index, which measures the change in a person’s socio-economic situation before and after attending a university. 

Critically evaluate and develop credible approaches to gathering, evaluating and using data to support the construction and presentation of business cases

Exercise personal initiative and responsibility in implementing solutions to complex strategic business problems in an uncertain, complex and volatile world

Develop a broad, yet rigorous understanding of the concepts, constructs and frameworks used to support decision-making.

Demonstrate a personal and critical understanding of sustainability and its implications for business decisions

Reflect on your own professional and career development needs, recognising how to take action to maintain the knowledge and skills required to practice.

Core modules are intended to deliver topics which cover the fundamentals of management and business while also acting as a refresher back into a learning/education frame of mind.

Elective modules will help you to focus on more specific topics that will help you to pursue knowledge and hone your skills related to your professional goals and interests.

MBA Management Project is a summative assessment in the form of a research project that pertains to a pressing issue in management and business.

To successfully complete the MBA degree, all participants are expected to complete four (x 20 credits) core modules and a choice of optional modules totalling 40 credits.

• Competitiveness through Technology and Innovation 
• Leadership for Transformational Change
• Digital Marketing, Branding and Strategy
• Accounting and Economics for Decision Making
• MBA Management Project 

• Corporate Finance and Crowdfunding
• Entrepreneurship and Creativity
• Financial Risk Management in European Banking
• International Business Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Digital Health and Informatics
• Materials, Resources, Energy and Competitiveness
• Business Models for a Circular Economy
• Diversity, Scale and Development
• Enterprise and Innovation
• Management Consulting
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Circular Economy Core Principles and Concepts
• Organisational Agility
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The University of Bradford is committed to helping students develop and enhance their career progression. 

Our Careers Services can help with both enhancing future employability and skills for continuous professional development.

Some essential information about the Careers Services:  

• It is free to use 
• This is available to all MBA students and alumni up to 5 years after graduation 
• Career coaching appointments are available
• Exclusive Careers Webinars for MBA students and graduates  
• Online and face-to-face career workshops 
• AMBA Network

Some of the additional independent certificates, awards and accreditations that you can undertake while doing your MBA:  

• Project Management 
• Google 
• CIMA certification 
• Careers Booster Week Event 

We encourage our students to access this support early in their programme and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website. 

Study mode

Part Time Online

Duration

2-3  years

Start dates

January, April, July or October

Fees

£19,704

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Work experience

Candidates must have at least three years’ of management or leadership work experience, which can be from any industry, including both private and public sectors, and charitable organisations. 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we may need evidence of your proficiency in English through a recognised test (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE-A). You will be required to achieve a minimum score of:

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5; or

Internet-based TOEFL:

For EU, non-UK applicants: 90 overall, with minimum scores of: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Speaking 20, Writing – 17

For International, non-UK/EU, applicants (UKBA requirement): 90 overall, with minimum scores of: Listening – 21, Reading – 22, Speaking – 23, Writing – 21; or

PTE-A (Pearson Test of English Academic): 60 overall, with no sub-test less than 51

If you have not taken an English test, but have extensive experience of working and being taught in English, then we may be able to waive the requirement for a formal test.

We are dedicated to helping you start your application process and guiding you through any questions you may have. 

Academic and professional achievements

You should have a good first degree awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification. If you do not have a first degree or professional qualifications you will need to demonstrate significant management or business leadership experience (normally at least eight years). We will also consider an academic recommendation based on interview.

Numeracy and literacy competencies

We will require evidence of numeracy and literacy competencies, and you may be required to complete an authorised online aptitude test such as the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or School equivalent (The Bradford Test).