MBA in Business AdMinistrAtion

Advanced entry to dissertation stage

This programme allows you to enter the dissertation stage of the MBA if you hold a suitable postgraduate diploma in Business Management.

if you have a suitable Postgraduate diploma in Business Management, you can apply for direct entry onto the masters level of our MBA. this course is ideal if you are interested in understanding and implementing solutions in a business setting. Youll develop your analytical business skills, combining theory, tools, methods and management techniques. Building on your prior study and work experience this course enables you to achieve a Masters level qualification. this full time course offers the flexibility to fit study around existing commitments. students join the programme at the dissertation stage, and complete a compulsory research Methods workshop and dissertation.

By attending this course you will have access to not only our academic resources, but also our full learning and careers services. students who have completed our MBA have gone on to work in a wide variety of management and consultancy roles in the private and public sectors, including: accounting and finance, general management, human resources, marketing, new product development and innovation. students have also gone onto study their doctorate of Business Administration (dBA).

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international development Centre MBA in Business Administration Advanced Entry

diPLoMA reQuireMents
to join the MBA at an advanced stage it is vital that you have studied the right material in your postgraduate diploma. to ensure that you are academically prepared to meet the demands of the dissertation the university will assess your prior learning. the university has assessed a number of postgraduate diplomas and can allow entry on to the programme with up to 120 Masters level CAt points. Please see entry requirements for details on the Postgraduate diplomas that are accepted for this course.

stAFF ProFiLe
Jocelyne Fleming BA(Psych) MBA FCIPD PGCEHE Course Leader, Director of Studies, Department of Business Management Jocelyne has led development of Business school Masters degree provision for eight years in a variety of roles. Before joining the university of Gloucestershire, Jocelyne worked in the voluntary and public sector in a variety of management and training and development roles at a senior level. Jocelynes main areas of research interest are: strategy, organisational change, leadership theory and HrM. she is currently the director of studies for MBA and Msc Business and Management and coordinates the supervision of research students in the department.

Entry Points January 2010 september 2010 Tuition Fees for 2009/10 MBA Advanced entry 3,600 Mode of Study Full-time Entry Requirements

General entry requirements of

the university.

Course Content
Research Methods the research Methods workshop is designed to introduce you to the skills necessary for this level of academic writing. during the course you will be shown how to complete the dissertation proposal form which must be approved before you begin your research. Workshops are held at our campus in Cheltenham over three or four days. Dissertation You will complete your dissertation with the support of your dissertation adviser and the universitys extensive learning centres and online resources. if you are an international student, study in the uK will be supported by a FuLL-tiMe student visa for up to 5 months. You may take up to 12 months to complete the programme but the remainder would be completed in your home country. Postgraduate study at this level is demanding. A dissertation requires extensive reading of relevant materials and in-depth research. in addition, effective time management is crucial. Meetings with your adviser take place in Cheltenham and they can provide additional support via email or telephone. there is access to online research journals directly from the university of Gloucestershires web pages. this is complemented by print journals and books available at the beautiful Park Campus in Cheltenham.

Bachelors degree with a

minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0. have a minimum of two years management / supervisory experience. strategic Management and Leadership / ABP Postgraduate diploma in Business Administration. than 6.0 in writing.

All MBA applicants must also

Course ContACts
our staff can provide you with further information and help you as you make your application. Malcolm Eva, Senior Lecturer in Masters Stage TopUp Awards can help with any enquiries you have about the course of study. tel: +44 1242 714072 email: meva2@glos.ac.uk Tom Kidd, International Admissions Manager can help with any enquiries you have about the status of your application. tel: +44 1242 715420 email: tkidd@glos.ac.uk Enquiries and Applications international development Centre university of Gloucestershire Park Campus Cheltenham GL50 2rH united Kingdom tel: +44 1242 724300 email: intoffice@glos.ac.uk

CMi Postgraduate diploma in

ieLts 6.5 overall with no less

Further Study

doctorate in Business Phd in related area

Career Paths

Administration (dBA)

Private and Public sector roles Management positions Consultancy roles

Location the Park, Cheltenham

web:

www.glos.ac.uk/international

tel:

+44 1242 714300