University of Bradford MBA
Introduction
This is for the big hitters, the problem solvers, and the global leaders; a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Bradford could be the next big step in your career. Develop the strategic, financial, and leadership skills you need to perform at the highest levels of an organisation. Succeed as a manager, entrepreneur, business owner, academic, or consultant.
Designed for busy working professionals, our MBAs offer:
- Core modules in business management, marketing, finance & economics
- A diverse portfolio of optional electives including circular economy, healthcare, entrepreneurship and consultancy
- Multiple start dates (October, January, April & July)
- A weekend study option
- The option to study at our Dubai campus or from anywhere in the world through distance learning at a time that suits you
- Flexible finance options
Core modules provide a solid base of management, finance and marketing knowledge with your future employability in mind. Optional modules allow you to tailor aspects of your MBA to create a bespoke learning journey to suit your career aspirations. The management project involves an in-depth study of a business area of your choice.
You can also specialise in a new, rapidly growing career area with our unique Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy MBA. This new economic model aims to use resources more effectively, reuse products and materials, and deliver increased profit.
The course content is designed with input from industry advisors, including senior figures from the NHS Foundation Trust, Prince Lionheart, Bank of America, WWF, and Santander.
Our MBAs have recently received top 10 world rankings from the Financial Times for value for money, salary increase for MBA graduates three years after graduating, diversity of student demographic and international mobility. The University of Bradford has Triple-crown accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB, which is awarded to less than 1% of business schools globally
Why choose the Bradford MBA?
Heritage
- The University of Bradford School of Management is one of the oldest business schools in the UK and has 60 years experience in delivering the MBA
- The Business School has been at the forefront of innovation in the business education sector
- This is the 25th year of the University of Bradford Distance Learning MBA
- It’s one of the longest-running global online MBA courses in the world
Accreditations
Our School of Management is part of an elite group that holds the "triple-crown" of accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.
Our MBA courses are also endorsed by the NHS Leadership Academy.
Value for money
Our Distance Learning MBA is ranked number 1 in the world for value for money.
Financial Times methodology calculates that our average alumni salary three years after graduation, divided by the cost of studying for the MBA, is the highest in the world.
Flexibility
Our MBA programmes offer you the flexibility to study online from anywhere in the world, with a choice of enrolment dates throughout the year.
You can arrange your study time around existing work and home commitments.
Connections
You'll join an extensive network of current MBA students, alumni, and business contacts.
Our network provides you with access to online learning, careers, and support services while you study and after graduating.
Heritage
The University of Bradford School of Management is celebrating 60 years as a business school at the forefront of innovation in business education, and 25 years of delivering the Distance Learning MBA. This makes the Distance Learning MBA one of the longest-running, most-established global MBA courses in the world.
Making a positive difference to society
The Bradford MBA tackles the big issues of the day. Post-pandemic there has been a cultural change in mindset with responsible leaders more cognisant of issues such as climate change, sustainability, recycling and the circular economy. We want you to explore the opportunities this brings, evaluate your personal impact on society and how you can be a force for good and make a positive difference in the world.
Rankings
Financial Times Rankings 2024
In The Financial Times’ 2024 Online MBA Rankings, our Distance Learning MBA was again ranked 1st in the world for value for money and is also now 1st in the world for ESG and net zero teaching.
According to the latest FT rankings we’re number 1 in the UK & 4th in the world for Overall Satisfaction and 6th in the world for our Programme Delivery.
Our online MBA is ranked 3rd in the world for student demographics, with 80 per cent of those on the course classed as international students and we have moved up to 4th in the world for ‘International Mobility’, which looks at alumni’s citizenship and work location before their MBA, upon graduation and three years after graduation.
Our Careers Services for MBA students is ranked 6th in the world, our graduates are ranked 8th in the world for career progression three years after completing our online MBA.
Our Distance Learning MBA is also ranked 26th in the world in CEO Magazine’s Global Online MBA rankings.
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