About MBA distance learning
- It is difficult to select an MBA online or correspondence course with so many available. MBA-Courses.com advises applicants to first look for equivalence, whereby a university offers different learning routes to get a qualification. For example, Warwick and Leicester universities are just two offering an MBA through distance learning and a full-time course. The distance course content and material should be the same as those on the full-time syllabus, and the students' experience should be the same. It is worth reading student reviews of courses on the university website or in MBA forums.
- The Economist rates this distance learning MBA as the top one available in the UK. The course starts in January and July each year and continues over a period of about three years, though some may complete it earlier. According to the website, starting in July is better for those who have not studied for a long time because it gives students an extra six months to complete the first five course modules. Students starting in January face a more intense course but complete it faster. Course fees are £5,500 a year. Accommodation costs for the compulsory annual seminar at the university and other optional weekend seminars are posted on the university website.
- Founded in 1997, the school is part of Heriot-Watt University. The school offers four MBA learning pathways, one of which is a distance learning course. There are no compulsory residential components of the course, and students can take exams at a choice of exam centres. The course is made up of seven core modules and two elective ones, and each one requires about 200 hours of study. There is no set start or finishing date for the course. The course fee is £800 plus £100 for each examination.
- The Leicester MBA is accredited by the Association of MBAs. The university has about 5,000 students taking various distance learning courses and considers this form of education one of its core provisions. The programme lasts a minimum of two years and a maximum of four, and there are four enrolment dates during each year. The course is structured in four stages, and students receive a qualification at each stage, starting with a certificate and ending with the full MBA. Course fees are £8,165 for UK students. These may be paid in stages.
- Oxford Brookes offers a Global MBA. The course lasts 30 months, and enrolment is in January and July of each year. Applicants must be graduates in any discipline and have at least three years experience of managerial work. Applicants without a degree need to have seven years of management experience. The programme has a strong international flavour and encourages students to share management experiences in different countries. Course fees are £11,500.