Distance Learning MBA
Distance Learning MBA
Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
2.5 years part time
2.5 years part time
Language
English
Location
Online
If you’d like to know more, please answer a few questions and University of Bradford will get in touch with you with more information.
Full course price:
£24,284
Interest Free Instalments
£199
pay today + £107
x3 monthly
instalments
Course Overview
- Explore contemporary management theories and practices, considering their impact on organisations in local and global contexts.
- Strengthen your decision-making skills by applying key concepts, frameworks, and models.
- Develop the confidence to tackle complex strategic challenges in an unpredictable business environment.
- Learn to adapt, collaborate, and problem-solve ethically across different professional settings.
- Assess the role of sustainability in business and its influence on decision-making.
- Reflect on your career goals and identify steps to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.
- Enhance your ability to gather, evaluate, and use data to build and present strong business cases.
Course Details
Elevate your leadership potential and drive meaningful change with the University of Bradford’s Distance Learning MBA. Ranked 1st in the world for Value for Money and ESG/Net Zero teaching (Financial Times, 2024), this MBA programme is designed for ambitious professionals who want to make an impact.
The flexible format enables you to balance your studies with your personal and professional commitments, all while preparing for senior leadership roles. Combining academic rigour with real-world application, this degree equips you with the tools to drive meaningful change both within your organisation and in society.
Whether you’re looking to accelerate your current career or pivot into a new industry, this programme offers unparalleled flexibility. You will first build a strong foundation in key business areas — such as leadership, finance, marketing, and strategy — before diving into elective modules that cater to your specific interests.
You can opt for specialised module clusters like the digital economy, innovation and entrepreneurship, or sustainability to hone your expertise in areas that are shaping the future of business.
These flexible learning options ensure that your MBA journey not only enhances your existing skills but also positions you for new opportunities in a rapidly changing global market.
The University of Bradford is dedicated to creating sustainable value for both people and the planet. Through this Distance Learning MBA, you’ll embrace the philosophy of “doing well by doing good,” gaining the skills to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change.
The programme’s focus on sustainability will equip you with the tools to drive positive change, making you an influential leader in today’s complex business environment.
Throughout the MBA, you’ll be challenged to think critically about how businesses can achieve success while contributing to the greater good. You’ll work on projects that push you to consider both the ethical implications and the long-term sustainability of business decisions.
As you progress through the MBA, you’ll not only gain theoretical knowledge but also build practical leadership skills. Modules are designed to develop your executive decision-making abilities, prepare you to manage complex global challenges, and refine your capacity to lead high-performing teams.
You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in real-world projects that apply your learning directly to business scenarios, giving you the confidence to handle business challenges as a senior leader.
With triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), the University of Bradford offers a top-tier education that is globally recognized for its quality and impact. The programme’s rigorous academic structure and its emphasis on social mobility ensure that you’ll graduate not just with a degree, but with a profound ability to lead and inspire in the global business arena.
By completing this MBA, you’ll join a network of professionals who share your drive for success and sustainable business practices. The combination of academic excellence, flexibility, and real-world focus prepares you to take on leadership roles with confidence, ensuring that you’re equipped to lead in an ever-changing global marketplace.
Additional information
Work experience:
You 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.
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 don’t have a first degree or professional qualifications you’ll 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:
You’ll be require evidence of numeracy and literacy competencies. You may also be required to complete an authorised online aptitude test such as the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or school equivalent (The Bradford Test).
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’ll be required to achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5, or equivalent.
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.
This MBA programme is a part-time, distance learning degree that can be completed in two to three years. You can accelerate your graduation timeline with condensed modules and earn credits by choosing certain intensive one-week modules.
Assessment methods vary by module and include individual and group assignments, online quizzes, presentations, and a final management project.
With this Distance Learning MBA, you’ll be well-positioned for cross-industry leadership roles, including:
- Chief Strategy Officer
- Sustainability Director
- Digital Transformation Lead
- Innovation Manager
- Management Consultant
- Circular Economy Specialist
- Global Supply Chain Director
Your Questions
It couldn’t be easier!
Step 1.
Select the course you would like to enrol on and pay online via our online secure payment system.
Step 2.
You will then receive an email containing a registration link and password
Step 3.
Using that login, complete and return the registration paperwork along with your proof of ID and send it through to [email protected]
Step 4.
Within 72 hours you will then receive another email containing your login details to our e-learning platform Moodle, all your tutor details and learner support information.
Step 5.
Your tutor will then arrange your full induction to discuss your support needs and course study details.
You’re now on your way to completing your next qualification!
All our online courses come with the offer of a payment plan if the value is over £199. With an initial deposit of only £199, why not take advantage of our interest-free payment today? You will find the payment plan breakdown for each individual course on the course page itself. Our public or open courses are required to be paid upfront.
• 121 Tutor support for all online courses
• Access to fully interactive online digital resources (including CMI’s management Direct)
• Flexible course start dates to suit you
• Learning and development that fits in with your lifestyle and work commitments
• Interest-free payment plans are available for all courses
• Nationally accredited, locally delivered.
• Excellent awarding body audit reports
For more information about why to study with PDS and our background click here.
That all depends on what route you decide to take. Our clients that join our public courses or dedicated blended programs will gain their qualification at the end of the course. With online distance learning, it depends on the qualification being undertaken. Please click here for a guide of how long each of our courses should take.
The E-Learning portal is a web-based learning platform that we have invested in to give our learners the best possible experience. Fully customised for BBE, its based on the award-winning Moodle software.
Learners can complete and upload or download and complete offline before uploading to their login area. All work is marked and assessed from within the learning platform with allowing tutors and learners to automatically notify each other when a process has been completed. It stores all communication centrally and is the system that allows learners to be able to work on any device by downloading the App.
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Who are the awarding body?
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is an accredited professional institution for management based in the UK. Their corporate strategy is to create the better led and managed organisations by increasing the number and standard of professionally qualified managers. A CMI qualification will help managers who want to sharpen their professional edge and enhance their effectiveness, membership offers access to qualifications, courses & mentoring. You can also achieve the ultimate management accolade, Chartered Manager status. Uniquely we provide unrivalled leaner support as every customer gains access to CMI Management Direct.
