The Birmingham MBA. Guiding you through business since Birmingham Business School.

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1 The Birmingham MBA Guiding you through business since 1902 Birmingham Business School

2 Contents Welcome 3 Programmes 4 MBA International Business 4 MBA Global Banking and Finance 5 MBA Strategy and Procurement Management (full-time) 6 MBA Executive 7 MBA Strategy and Procurement Management (part-time) 8 MBA Public Service 9 Overseas MBA programmes 10 Graduate Diploma in Business Administration 11 What are the MBA 24 and 21 month routes? 13 Projects 14 How to Apply and Entry Criteria 15 Fees and Living Costs 16 Scholarships 17 Shaping Your Future 18 The Business School s Advisory Board 19 Alumni and Distinguished Leaders 20 Our Campus and City 22

3 = The Birmingham MBA 3 Welcome Our mission at Birmingham Business School is to be a researchled, multi-disciplinary, international business school developing a new generation of global business leaders and entrepreneurs. We are committed to making a difference: by enabling our graduates to add value throughout their careers; by providing superior business intelligence to our partners; and by focusing our research on the key challenges that face our economy and our society. Through our standards of teaching and care for our students, we have continued to hold a place at the forefront of business education since Today, it is our dedication to guiding our students in the pursuit of their career ambitions that has helped us maintain our reputation as a prestigious and worldleading business school. The Birmingham MBA is internationallyacclaimed; consistently ranked in global ranking tables and accredited by leading bodies, AMBA and EQUIS. For this reason, international business and global markets are at the heart of the Birmingham MBA. Our expert faculty, comprising leading academics and practitioners, will provide you with specific business skills to expand your knowledge in specialist disciplines, including: Global Banking and Finance, Strategy and Procurement, and International Business. We have an enviable Advisory Board that we work closely with, an excellent level of engagement with regional and international businesses and strong links with policy makers involved with economic growth and business. We have designed the Birmingham MBA to offer a suite of high quality and uniquely modified specialist programmes, delivered in a variety of flexible formats to match your lifestyle and choice of study. Our dedication to guiding your career through the challenges of modern business has led to increased investment in our career services and corporate relations programme. This will further enhance the excellent career prospects of our graduates, with additional opportunities for project work and internships with leading global businesses. In addition, our continued commitment in providing an exceptional standard of education has seen the approval of a 10 million investment into a dedicated Business School Postgraduate Teaching Centre. We know that innovation and globalisation will continue to reshape global business in the future. To this end our goal is to provide an education that will inspire and equip our graduates to navigate the ever-changing and evolving landscape of global business. I look forward to welcoming you to our business school. Professor Simon Collinson Dean, Birmingham Business School

4 4 The Birmingham MBA MBA International Business Overview Choosing our MBA in International Business will develop your ability to perform at the highest level in global business. We will place you on four distinctive and challenging enterprise projects, where you will work closely with businesses in the UK and worldwide to improve your global awareness. Our approach on the programme is to constantly apply theory to practice so you will be able to immediately apply your learning in the real world and make a lasting impact on your industry. Why study MBA International Business? Expand your understanding of international business develop strategic and management skills by exploring business theory and practice International management challenge your global placement accelerates your understanding of international business by giving you management responsibilities in a competitive and unfamiliar market Access the latest research as a researchled business school, we give our students access to the latest trends, data and knowledge across global business A life-time of career coaching from the moment you join us you will have a mentor and career coach available to guide you through the many opportunities open to you in international business Accredited business school we are accredited by (AMBA) the Association of MBAs and (EQUIS) European Quality Improvement System Programme Content Students take twelve modules and submit a 10,000 word project. The modules shown below are for the full-time MBA programme in International Business. Modules Semester 1 Compulsory modules Strategic Analysis of Business Human Resource Management Marketing Concepts and Practice Finance for Managers Accounting for managers Managing Operations and projects Semester 2 Compulsory modules TWO further compulsory modules: Global Business Development Developing Leadership Practice Choose FOUR optional modules from the list below: Global Marketing Leadership Ethical Finance and Sustainability The International Business Experience Implementing Strategy and Managing Change International Co-operative Strategy Business Communications The Effective Director Ethics in Global Business International Banking Regulation and Supervision International Business Finance Capitalism, Business Cycles and Financial Crises Please note all modules are subject to change.

5 The Birmingham MBA 5 MBA Global Banking and Finance Overview The Global Banking and Finance MBA is designed for professionals who aspire to a career in global banking and finance. It will guide you through management and technical skills, and develop you into a broadly knowledgeable professional, capable of performing at the top of the international banking and finance industry. Why study Global Banking and Finance at Birmingham? Skills to further your career in banking and finance develop a comprehensive understanding of technical and management skills to become a well-rounded expert in international banking and finance Access the latest research as a researchled business school, we give our students access to the latest trends, data and knowledge within the global banking and finance industry A life-time of career coaching from the moment you join us you will have a mentor and career coach available to guide you through your career in international banking and finance Accredited business school we are accredited by (AMBA) the Association of MBAs and (EQUIS) European Quality Improvement System Programme Content This MBA programme has been specifically designed for graduates who aspire to develop careers in global banking and finance. The programme aims to improve management and technical skills by focusing on key areas such as international banking, banking and finance regulation and supervision, risk and asset and liability management, strategic management of financial institutions, financial markets, and private equity and venture capital finance. Many of our graduates are working at senior positions in banks and financial institutions, and in the investment industry worldwide. The programme is delivered by University faculty and industry practitioners to cater to the current and future needs of global financial services industry. MBA (GBF) attracts highly qualified and experienced students from a variety of cultures and nationalities and is highly rated by students wanting to specialise in banking and finance. The programme includes core modules and optional modules. Apart from the taught element of the programme, students have the opportunity to attend talks delivered by practising managers and senior executives from some of the world s leading banks and finance houses. Students will have opportunities to interact, discuss their career-related issues and gain valuable insights into the working of these prestigious institutions. Semester 1 Compulsory modules Strategic Analysis of Business Human Resource Management Marketing Concepts and Practice Finance for Managers Accounting for Managers Managing Operations and Projects Semester 2 Compulsory modules International Banking Regulation and Supervision Developing Leadership Practice Choose TWO further compulsory modules: Capitalism, Business Cycles and Financial Crises Entrepreneurial Finance Ethical Finance and Sustainability Choose TWO optional modules from the list below: Global Marketing Leadership The International Business Experience Implementing Strategy and Managing Change International Co-operative Strategy Business Communications The Effective Director Ethics in Global Business Global Business Development International Business Finance Please note all modules are subject to change.

6 6 The Birmingham MBA MBA Strategy and Procurement Management (full-time) Overview Gain the expertise to be a successful procurement manager anywhere in the world. The MBA in Strategy and Procurement Management includes professionally oriented modules designed for managers with procurement responsibilities across a range of sectors and industries. You will develop your general management knowledge and skills and gain access to leading-edge thinking and research in procurement and supply management. Why study Strategy and Procurement Management at Birmingham? Become a well-rounded procurement manager develop general management knowledge and skills alongside a thorough understanding of strategy and procurement Access the latest research as a researchled business school, we give our students access to the latest trends, data and knowledge within the global banking and finance industry A life-time of career coaching from the moment you join us you will have a mentor and career coach available to guide you through your career in procurement Accredited business school we are accredited by (AMBA) the Association of MBAs and (EQUIS) European Quality Improvement System Birmingham city study in the heart of British industry and an exciting, metropolitan city, just an hour away from London Programme Content The MBA (SPM) is accredited by the UK s Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), and graduates who fulfil the relevant work experience requirements of CIPS are also awarded full membership of the Institute (MCIPS). The programme offers a range of specialist professionally oriented modules designed for managers with procurement responsibilities across a range of sectors and industries. It provides an opportunity for those involved in procurement to develop their general management knowledge and skills, and to gain access to leading-edge thinking and research in procurement and supply management. Those teaching the specialist components of this programme have had substantial practical and consultancy experience of the modern procurement function in a range of manufacturing, service and public sector organisations. The full-time programme is completed in 15 months. In the first semester (September to December) you complete seven compulsory taught modules alongside students on our other full-time MBA programmes. These cover the core management disciplines. In the second semester (January to April) you take two further compulsory modules, including the same specialist procurement and supply module taught on the part-time programme, and choose one elective. When the taught modules have been completed, you spend three months working on a 12,000 word dissertation, which allows you to relate the concepts and analytical frameworks taught during the programme to practical management problems typically drawn from the domain of procurement and supply management. Modules Semester 1 Compulsory modules Strategic Analysis of Business Human Resource Management Marketing Concepts and Practice Finance for Managers Accounting for Managers Managing Operations and Projects Semester 2 Compulsory modules Global Business Development Developing Leadership Practice Strategic Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Strategic Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Part 2) Choose TWO optional modules from the list below: Global Marketing Leadership Ethical Finance and Sustainability The International Business Experience Implementing Strategy and Managing Change International Co-operative Strategy Business Communications The Effective Director Ethics in Global Business International Banking Regulation and Supervision International Business Finance Entrepreneurial Finance Please note all modules are subject to change.

7 The Birmingham MBA 7 MBA Executive Overview The Executive MBA programme is targeted at experienced managers across a range of industries and sectors who want to boost their career prospects and enhance their thinking about management practice. Each taught module is delivered in an intensive six day block spread over two consecutive long weekends Friday to Sunday. Modules are offered at four points during the academic year October, January, April and July. Programme Content This programme is targeted at experienced managers in employment across a range of industries and sectors who want to boost their career prospects and enhance their thinking about management practice. The part-time delivery mode is designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of busy professionals juggling work and other commitments with study. The programme can be completed in a minimum of two and a half years and a maximum of six. The programme will equip graduates to move into more senior management positions either in their own organisation or elsewhere. Modules It comprises eight taught modules and a 12,000 word research-based dissertation. Five of the taught modules, covering the core management disciplines, are compulsory. These are: Perspectives on Strategic Management International Business Environment Strategic Marketing Human Resource Management Financial Management Students choose their three remaining modules from a list of electives including: Operations Management Strategic Purchasing and Supply Chain Management part 1 and part 2 Leading Strategy and Change Corporate Public Relations and Event Management Other elective options from the full-time MBA programme are also available. As well as the five core and three elective modules, students will also participate in a Dissertation Skills Workshop. Please note all modules are subject to change.

8 8 The Birmingham MBA MBA Strategy and Procurement Management (part-time) Overview The MBA in Strategy and Procurement Management includes professionally oriented modules designed for managers with procurement responsibilities across a range of sectors and industries. You will develop your general management knowledge and skills and gain access to leading-edge thinking and research in procurement and supply management. Programme Content The MBA (SPM) is accredited by the UK s Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), and graduates who fulfil the relevant work experience requirements of CIPS are also awarded full membership of the Institute (MCIPS). The programme offers a range of specialist professionally oriented modules designed for managers with procurement responsibilities across a range of sectors and industries. It provides an opportunity for those involved in procurement to develop their general management knowledge and skills, and to gain access to leading-edge thinking and research in procurement and supply management. Those teaching the specialist components of this programme have had substantial practical and consultancy experience of the modern procurement function in a range of manufacturing, service and public sector organisations. Part-time mode The part-time programme can be completed in a minimum of two and half years and a maximum of six, and is designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of busy professionals juggling career and other commitments with study. You complete eight compulsory taught modules, six covering the core management disciplines and two with a specific focus on procurement and supply management issues. Each taught module is delivered in an intensive six day block spread over two consecutive long weekends Friday to Sunday. This minimises disruption to your workplace commitments. Modules are offered at four points during the academic year October, January, April and July. The main entry point is in October, but entry is also possible at other times during the year when a module is being delivered. When the taught modules have been completed, a 12,000 word dissertation is submitted to fulfil the requirements for the award of the degree. The subject of the dissertation can be related to your work environment or to an area of interest to your employer, which may encourage them to support you with time for study or financial assistance. Modules The programme comprises taught modules and a 12,000 word research-based dissertation. Perspectives on Strategic Management International Business Environment Strategic Marketing Operations Management Human Resource Management Strategic Purchasing and Supply Chain Management part 1 and part 2 Financial Management As well as these modules, students will also participate in a Dissertation Skills Workshop. Please note all modules are subject to change.

9 The Birmingham MBA 9 MBA Public Service Overview The MBA Public Service is a structured personal and professional development programme designed for current and future leaders working across the public, voluntary, third and commercial sectors. It is primarily targeted at middle to senior managers working in the UK across a range of public sector organisations such as the NHS; local and central government; the police; probation and the prison service. With its blend of generic management and specialist public service modules, however, the programme is also designed for a wider market of individuals in private and third sector jobs, in particular those involved in the delivery of contracted out public services. Programme Content The programme comprises eight taught modules and a research based dissertation, providing a blend of the fundamental management disciplines with issues of particular relevance to public service delivery. Five core management modules, covering strategy, marketing, HRM, finance, and international business, are drawn from the Business School s UK Executive MBA and three specialist public sector management modules, covering governance, leadership and service commissioning, are drawn from Masters programmes delivered by the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) in the School of Government and Society. The programme is primarily targeted at middle to senior managers working in UK public sector organisations such as the NHS, local and central government, the police and the prison service. With its blend of generic management and specialist public service modules, however, the programme is also designed for a wider market of individuals in private and third sector jobs, in particular those involved in the delivery of contracted out public services. Modules The programme comprises taught modules and a 12,000 word researchbased dissertation. Perspectives on Strategic Management Strategic Marketing Human Resource Management Financial Management International Business Environment Public Management and Leadership Strategic Commissioning Public Management and Governance As well as these modules, students will also participate in a Dissertation Skills Workshop. Please note all modules are subject to change.

10 10 The Birmingham MBA Overseas MBA programmes The Birmingham MBA in Singapore Overview We are proud to have been running this programme continuously in Singapore for eighteen years. We use fundamentally the same syllabus as the corresponding Birmingham programme and the same team of University of Birmingham academic staff. We are also aware of the need for some customisation and use more Asian cases and institutional material than in the home programme. Programme Content Five modules are compulsory and you choose three electives (these are currently under review). More are available, of course, if you wish to study part of your programme in the UK and you will find the full list of electives listed on the UK Executive course page. The modules are taught over a ten-day period, two weekends and six evenings, to enable study to be combined with work commitments. Modules are designed to ensure that you are exposed to both the operational and the strategic aspects of management disciplines through the use of innovative and creative teaching methods. These include action learning / research, formal and live case studies and computer simulation to complement conventional lectures and seminars. Up to eight hours of videoconferencing are scheduled between the teaching blocks to enable you to contact staff live and the Virtual Learning Environment is available for off-line communication. A feature of the programme is the possible interaction between the coursework and your workplace. We can and do tailor assignments to be relevant to you and your employer. The intensive modules are given five times each year and run in pairs. One of the pair is always suitable for new students, so there are five possible entry points in a year. The delivery schedule is shown below. Modules Compulsory Core Strategic Management I (Strategic Analysis of International Business) Strategic Marketing Human Resource Management Financial Management The International Business Environment Electives in Singapore Choose THREE from the list below: Operations Management Directing Strategy Project Management Advanced Leadership Implementing Strategy and Managing Change Session Timetable Monday 19.00pn: 3 hour examination of previous module if applicable Thursday Friday 19.00pm 22.00pm Saturday 14.00pm 20.00pm Sunday 10.00am 18.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 19.00pm 22.00pm Saturday 14.00pm 20.00pm Sunday 10.00am 18.00pm The Birmingham MBA in Hong Kong Overview This programme will open in January 2014 working with the Open University (Hong Kong). Programme Content Five modules are compulsory and you choose three electives. The modules are taught over weekday evenings and weekends. Modules are designed to ensure that you are exposed to both the operational and the strategic aspects of management disciplines through the use of innovative and creative teaching methods. These include action learning / research, formal and live case studies and computer simulation to complement conventional lectures and seminars. Modules Please see the core modules listed below: Strategic Management I (Strategic Analysis of International Business) Strategic Marketing Human Resource Management Financial Management The International Business Environment Electives in Hong Kong Choose THREE from the list below: Operations Management Directing Strategy Project Management Advanced Leadership Implementing Strategy and Managing Change The Birmingham MBA in Guangzhou This programme is to be delivered as part of a collaborative provision arrangement with Jinan University, Guangzhou, China. This represents a flying faculty arrangement, with the award of a University of Birmingham degree. The programme is totally taught abroad and will be delivered in English. The programme will operate on the same admissions basis as the MBA programme currently running in Singapore. The course will be taught over weekday evenings and weekends, mirroring the MBA programme currently running in Singapore. Modules Please see the core modules listed below (electives to be announced): Strategic Management I (Strategic Analysis of International Business) Strategic Marketing Human Resource Management Financial Management The International Business Environment Please note all modules are subject to change. A feature of the programme is the possible interaction between the coursework and your workplace. We can and do tailor assignments to be relevant to you and your employer.

11 The Birmingham MBA 11 Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Overview This programme provides a thorough grounding in functional issues in management and is a qualification in its own right. It also empowers those who seek to gain entry to our MSc and MBA programmes. The student group consists of those studying the GDBA as a standalone qualification, as well as those undertaking both the first year of the MBA 24/21 month programmes, and the first year of the MSc 24 month programmes. Key features of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) include: A flexible Diploma route to MBA and MSc programmes An essential and recognised qualification in business Students take 12 modules over one academic year English language support is provided throughout the programme Students experience a wide range of teaching and learning methods The GDBA enhances employment opportunities for participants Programme Content We employ many teaching and assessment methods on this programme that reflect the standards required by our MBA and MSc programmes. For international students, we offer continuing English language support to enhance your learning experience. Students on this programme have gained employment in both private and public sector organisations, and it has launched many successful careers. It offers opportunities for higher study to those candidates whose experience, qualifications or language ability may be insufficient for direct entry to our Masters programmes. Modules Semester 1 Financial Accounting Quantitative Management Techniques Global Business Environment Cases in the Global Business Environment Operations Management Strategic Purchasing and Supply Management Semester 2 Managerial Accounting Marketing Concepts Cases in Marketing Business Policy and Entrepreneurship Organisational Behaviour Financial Analysis for Managers Please note all modules are subject to change.

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13 The Birmingham MBA 13 What are the MBA 24 and 21 month routes? What is the MBA 24 month programme? This programme consists of the first year on the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA), followed by the second year on either the MBA International Business 12 month pathway, or the MBA Global Banking and Finance 12 month pathway (depending upon your eligibility). As a student on this programme you are required to pass all twelve modules of the GDBA with an average score of 60% to progress onto the appropriate MBA 12 month pathway. What is the MBA 21 month programme? For appropriately qualified students (good Finance/Economics background) there is the option to join the GDBA programme in its second semester, which starts in January. As a student on this programme you are required to pass all six modules in the second semester of the GDBA with an average score of 60% to progress onto the appropriate MBA 12 month pathway. What is the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA)? You can find out all about this programme by visiting the course page in this brochure, or on our website: As a student on the MBA 24 or 21 month programme, what do I need to do in order to progress onto the MBA in the second year? As a student on these programmes you are required to pass all modules of the GDBA with an average score of 60% to progress onto the appropriate MBA 12 month pathway. As a registered student on the MBA 24 or 21 month programmes, you are not separately certificated for your GDBA, and the marks you achieve on the GDBA do not count towards your MBA. What are the advantages of the 24/21 month programme? The entry criteria for the MBA 24 and 21 month programmes are slightly lower than those for the MBA 12 month programmes, so should you not meet the MBA 12 month requirement, you are welcome to consider this option as an alternative which offers you an additional year to prepare for MBA study If English is not your first language, the MBA 24 and 21 month programmes provide you with an additional year (the GDBA year) to develop your spoken and written English skills Should you be unfamiliar with the British higher education system, or have been out of education for some time, the MBA 24 and 21 month programmes offer you more time to acclimatise to an academic environment If you have the financial support to bring your family to the UK from overseas, the MBA 24 and 21 month programmes may be more suitable in allowing you and your family more time to settle Although your performance on the GDBA does not ultimately contribute to your MBA grade, the first year of the MBA 24 and 21 month programmes gives you the opportunity to develop academic abilities in many of the areas which will be covered in greater depth on the MBA Due to the structure of the MBA 24 and 21 month programmes, you would complete the first year by June, which would allow you the opportunity to apply for an internship with a UK-based company prior to the start of the second year (September). Should you wish to take advantage of such an opportunity, our Careers Service will be happy to support you

14 14 The Birmingham MBA Projects Our full time MBA programme is focused on strategic international business. As such there are four distinctive and challenging enterprise projects working closely with businesses in the UK and worldwide. This includes our International Business Experience module and The International Management Challenge. Our approach on the programme is to constantly apply theory to practice in order to develop your career as an international business leader. Each project is designed around the consultancy process and requires you to respond to a real company s brief to provide meaningful and insightful recommendations. Projects are designed to help you develop more independently whilst responding to increasingly complex demands. This culminates in the Management Challenge which requires you to work as the sole consultant on a company-based project with one of our external partners. Consultancy Training At Birmingham we provide you with consultancy training from our partners Deloitte ensuring that you are well prepared for the Management Challenge. The training provided by this leading consultancy and professional services firm will also give you the professional skills and insights required when moving back into the job market. The four major projects integral to the Birmingham MBA programme provide our full time MBA students with four distinct opportunities to gain practical experience whilst studying towards the MBA qualification. Project 1 Incubator Project The first project, the Incubator project is compulsory and is embedded within the Developing Leadership Practice module. Here students work in consultancy teams to support a start-up business based in our incubator space. Work is focused on a specified brief and student teams have the full support of academics as facilitators and mentors. Project 2 International Strategy This is a compulsory project which sits within the Global Business Development module. The same consultancy team methodology is used as in Project 1, but with this project students are set an internationalisation objective by two companies. Project 3 Global Mindset The International Business Experience is an elective module in semester two. It allows students the opportunity to undertake a group based consultancy project in another country. Currently, this runs with our partners in the Central European University in Hungary. Project 4 The Management Challenge At this point in the learning journey, students will have had a lot of practice at undertaking live company consultancy projects and will have completed the Deloitte Consultancy Training programme. This final optional challenge allows students to tackle an individual consultancy project with a company based either in the UK or overseas.

15 The Birmingham MBA 15 How to Apply and Entry Criteria Your application should include: Evidence of your academic/professional qualifications Evidence of minimum period of work experience the submission of your resume/ CV is compulsory One academic reference (if unobtainable, two work related references will suffice) One work related reference Any English proficiency evidence to support your application (please note we accept IELTS, TOEFL, and Pearson tests) Personal Statement; drawing attention to specific aspects of your experience and explaining why you think now is the right time for you to take an MBA. Tell us what you believe you will bring to an MBA and describe how you see the MBA fitting into your future career plans. All applicants are considered in detail on an individual basis and a Personal Statement gives you the opportunity to tell us why you think we should offer you a place on the programme. Closing Dates There is no closing date for applications You will need to complete the following steps: 1. Choose a username and password to create a login account on the Apply to Birmingham website. 2. Login to the Apply to Birmingham website pages using these account details. 3. Select the Apply tab and complete the application form. Entry Criteria MBA International Business (12 months, Full-time) A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification Five years post-graduation work experience with evidence of management (three years exceptional work experience with evidence of management will also be considered) IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 95 (with no less than 22 in any band); Pearson Academic Test of English 67 (in all four skills) MBA Global Banking and Finance (12 months, Full-time) A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification Three years finance-related work experience (including 12 months at management level) IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 95 (with no less than 22 in any band); Pearson Academic Test of English 67 (in all four skills) MBA Strategy and Procurement Management (Full-time) A good Honours degree (or equivalent); an equivalent professional qualification (CIPS Graduate Diploma) will also be considered A minimum of three years full-time work experience in purchasing and supply management IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 95 (with no less than 22 in any band); Pearson Academic Test of English 67 (in all four skills) MBA Strategy and Procurement Management (Part-time) A good Honours degree (or equivalent); an equivalent professional qualification (CIPS Graduate Diploma) will also be considered A minimum of three years full-time work experience in purchasing and supply management IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills) MBA Executive (UK) A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification Five years work experience IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills) MBA Executive (Singapore) MBA Guangzhou MBA Hong Kong A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification Five years work experience IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills MBA Public Service (Part-time) A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification Three to five years work experience IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills) MBA (21 month route, Full-time) A good Honours degree, demonstrated numeracy, and adequate preparation in Economics and Accounting A minimum of three years full time work experience IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills) MBA (24 month route, Full-time) A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification A minimum of three years full time work experience IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 82 (19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 51 (in all four skills) Graduate Diploma in Business Administration A degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university Post-graduation work experience is desirable but not mandatory IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 82 (19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 51 (in all four skills) Please note all entry criteria are subject to change.

16 16 The Birmingham MBA Fees and Living Costs Fees Since taking an MBA is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, we want you to be completely aware of your financial commitment before becoming a student on a Birmingham MBA programme. Please note the below stated fees refer to entry (unless otherwise stated) and are subject to change. MBA Fees table Programmes Year One Year Two (those students continuing from Year One, having commenced their studies during the academic year) MBA 12 month full-time Including: International Business Global Banking and Finance Strategy and Procurement Management Part-time MBA Including: Executive Public Service Strategy and Procurement Management MBA 21 month route Including: International Business Global Banking and Finance MBA 24 month route Including: International Business Global Banking and Finance Home/EU 20,790 Overseas 20,790 Home/EU Overseas 19,800 across the entire programme ( 2,190 per taught module)* 19,800 across the entire programme ( 2,190 per taught module)* Home/EU 3,090 20,790 Overseas 6, ,790 Home/EU 6,180 20,790 Overseas 12,565 20,790 Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Home/EU 20,790 Overseas 20,790 Global MBA Home/EU 27,600 SGD exc. GST Singapore Overseas 27,600 SGD exc. GST MBA Guangzhou Home/EU CNY175,200 Overseas CNY175,200 MBA Hong Kong Home/EU TBC Overseas TBC *Please note these are fees for part-time students, commencing their studies during the academic year Living Costs Costs of living vary throughout the UK. Students living in Birmingham enjoy lower costs than many other cities in the UK, but the actual amount you will spend will depend upon your lifestyle. We can only give you an approximate indication of how much you will need. You can find out about how much the University of Birmingham estimates that the cost of living for a single student is by visiting the Money Advice and Support pages of the Student Support area, which includes a table of living costs: moneyadvice/living.aspx Accommodation The accommodation section of the University of Birmingham website includes information on accommodation services for postgraduates which is useful for planning your living costs during your time studying your MBA. Here you can find out about the services available for finding accommodation that is suitable for you as well as a list of average rents in the local area: accommodation/pg-accommodation.aspx The University of Birmingham understands the importance of securing suitable accommodation when you are getting used to an unfamiliar environment and meeting new people. This is why we guarantee a place in University accommodation to all EU / international students who are new to Birmingham (provided that you meet the criteria detailed in our International Guarantee Scheme): accommodation/guarantee.aspx#int

17 The Birmingham MBA 17 Scholarships The University offers a range of MBA scholarships to support students in financial need. If you would like to find out more about these scholarships, please contact mba@bham.ac.uk. Please note the information below is based upon the scholarship provision, and is subject to change. For up-to-date scholarship information please visit the website. African MBA Scholarship The scholarship holder will be in financial need as determined by the University The scholarship holder will be from the continent of Africa The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of intellectual excellence and evidence of a commitment to the economic development of Africa The African MBA Scholarship is a full fees scholarship, part funded by a private donor with a commitment to Africa and part by the University Women s Scholarships The female scholarship holder will be in financial need as determined by the University The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of intellectual ability, evidence of a personal and professional desire to advance women in business and evidence of personal hardship or marginalisation as determined by the selection committee There are up to six Women s Scholarships available, worth on average 5,000, but up to a maximum of 10,000 in exceptional cases, to be used towards the Birmingham MBA tuition fee Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship The scholarship holder will be a Home/EU student in financial need as determined by the University The scholarship holder will be able to demonstrate business enterprise through innovation in their prior background and/or have clear plans to use their MBA to enable them to do so The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of academic ability, relevant experience and clarity of future plans as determined by the selection committee The Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship will be awarded up to 10,000, to be used towards the Birmingham MBA tuition fee International Business Scholarship The scholarship holder will be in financial need as determined by the University The scholarship holder will have demonstrable experience of undertaking business internationally, with evidence of having undertaken managerial roles in at least two non-native countries. They will also have clear plans of how they intend to use their MBA to further develop their engagement with business in different countries The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of academic ability, relevant experience and clarity of future plans as determined by the selection committee The International Business Scholarship will be awarded up to 10,000, to be used towards the Birmingham MBA tuition fee Global Banking and Finance MBA Scholarship The scholarship holder will be in financial need as determined by the University The scholarship holder will have demonstrable experience of working in banking or finance with an international dimension to managing or delivering these services. They will also have a clear view as to how the MBA in Global Banking and Finance will further their career in this area The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of academic ability, relevant experience and clarity of future plans as determined by the selection committee The Global Banking and Finance MBA Scholarship will be awarded up to 10,000, to be used towards the Birmingham MBA tuition fee Rosgen Family Scholarship The scholarship holder will be in financial need as determined by the University The scholarship holder will be from Central/ South America The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of intellectual excellence and evidence of a commitment to the economic development of Central/South America The Rosgen Family Scholarship is 5,000, to be used towards fees or living costs at the recipient s discretion

18 18 The Birmingham MBA Shaping Your Future From the very start of your MBA you receive bespoke advice from our employment specialists. Through one-to-one coaching, our industry experienced advisers work with you to distil your experience and clarify your aspirations. Throughout the programme you will have the opportunity to be involved in group and individual activities; all aimed at helping you to develop the skills and techniques which lead to highly successful employment outcomes. Employer engagement Whilst on your MBA you will have the opportunity to engage with top international companies. This year our MBA students participated in a range of activities with employers including BP, GE, IBM, Unilever, Deloitte and HSBC. Your employment activity schedule Examples of group activities Examples of individual activities Examples of anticipated outcomes Introduction to Careers and online profile briefing Careers in Investment Banking presentation Careers in Consultancy networking event Distinguished leaders alumni seminar series Job seeking strategies workshop Employer presentations Live job search session Interview skills workshop Mock Assessment Centre All of our MBA students have the opportunity to attend an interactive Mock Assessment Centre. The day includes a range of exercises which are designed to reflect those typically used by employers in assessment centres such as case studies, group exercises and interviews. As well as developing their presentation, communication and interview skills, students also receive peer and tutor feedback on their performance and have the chance to network with employers. We are fortunate to have long-standing relationships with a number of companies who support this event including Capgemini, Unilever, Royal Mail, IBM and Deloitte. The Mock Assessment Centre provides an excellent experience for the students. The exercises that they go through are exactly in line with the approach that Unilever takes so it provides a realistic and challenging environment for students to hone their skills. The calibre of the students is always high at Birmingham, and it is a pleasure for Unilever to be able to support this event. Joe Comiskey, ecommerce Innovation and Strategy Manager at Unilever Discuss career and company aspirations Draft and publish MBA profile During the first semester, you will have the opportunity to produce and publish an online profile which can be viewed by employers and other recruitment professionals. Apply for Management Challenge summer project Review CV Skills coaching A Skills Development Consultant is available to support you in developing personal skills such as team working, leadership, presentations and interpersonal skills. Advice on networking Job application support Video recorded interview practice Progress reviews There is an extremely supportive and positive environment for postgraduate students at the Business School; the careers service offered much welcomed advice and the academics, as well as the administration team, were ready to help me achieve my goals. I had a strong interest in banking and wanted to move into the banking sector, I was able to work alongside academics specialising in this field, which was a wonderful opportunity for me. Andrew Dale, Director HSBC (MBA Global Banking and Finance 2010) Met with a careers coach to clarify your career aspirations and employers of choice Talked informally with alumni and potential employers Completed an MBA profile for online publication Developed your CV and LinkedIn profile Attended a range of career workshops Formed Sector Interests Groups We encourage our MBA students to form student-led Sector Interest Groups. In these groups, you will work with colleagues with similar career aspirations in order to share ideas, experiences and resources. Our Sector Interest Groups also organise activities relevant to their areas of interest. In previous years, this has included attendance at business conferences, company visits, alumni networking events and guest speakers from industry. Engaged with employers

19 The Birmingham MBA 19 The Business School s Advisory Board One of the real strengths of Birmingham Business School is its outstanding Advisory Board, noted by the Financial Times for its gender diversity and international reach. Our Advisory Board s purpose is to: Advise on Birmingham Business School s strategic objectives Seek to enhance the Business School s links with the corporate world The Board is chaired by Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham Kt, and consists of high-level executives of exceptional stature from around the globe. Members range from international chief executives such as Andrew Lezala CEO of Metro Rail Melbourne, senior vice presidents of multi-national firms such as Kate Lovett Vice President of BP Shipping, renowned entrepreneurs such as Lord Karan Bilimoria Chairman and Founder of the Cobra Beer Partnership, and policy makers such as Gisela Stuart MP, Supriya Banerji Deputy Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, and Anji Hunter former Director of Government Relations. This cross-section of influential business experts allows the Business School to remain at the cutting edge of what businesses are looking for both in terms of our taught output and research. The Board opens doors to a range of companies and networks for the Business School and its members often support students individually in their research projects, company placements and professional development. A meeting of the Advisory Board Members under the spotlight Jane Lodge and Marc Stone are two board members and alumni of the University of Birmingham, who have worked collaboratively to support and enhance the student experience on the MBA programme. Jane Lodge Non Executive Director Costain Group plc, DCC plc and Devro plc Jane brings an almost unprecedented wealth of experience at the very highest level having been a partner in Deloitte from 1986 to 2011, where she led teams auditing major global businesses such as Jaguar Land Rover. She now has a portfolio of non-executive directorships and chairs their Audit Committees. I have been fortunate to have a number of leadership roles throughout my career. I was partner in charge of the Deloitte s Midlands audit practice, partner in charge of UK Audit Learning in Deloitte, Deloitte s Practice Senior Partner for the Midlands, and Deloitte s UK Manufacturing Industry leader, overseeing the strategy of how the business went to market with the industry. I was also the first woman on the Board of Partners. I appreciate the confidence others showed in me and this is what drives me to help others achieve their potential. That is why I enjoy working with the MBA students at Birmingham. Over the last three years I ve had the privilege of running the Birmingham MBA Deloitte Consultancy Challenge, a week-long training programme designed to enhance the skills of MBA students looking to develop their skills in consultancy. I particularly enjoy the interaction between the students who all bring their own professional experience to the discussion. Marc Stone Director Stone Consulting Ltd Marc, by trade, has enjoyed a distinguished career as Finance and Programmes Director within a wide range of global blue chip firms across a number of sectors before setting up Stone Consulting, where he works with clients to deliver acquisitions, transformational business change and turnaround initiatives. I remember how it was to be a graduate at the Business School with only a vague idea of what I wanted to do and a mere inkling of how to achieve it. At the forefront of my mind, however, I was always passionate about inspiring people and instilling belief in them that anything can be achieved, and having enthused teams to move heaven and earth during my career I now work with businesses to prove that they can. If only I knew then, what I know now is my mantra with students and is the reason why I now engage with the University on a professional level to help develop students potential. It goes far beyond text books and models. Be it coaching students in consultancy during their company projects, conversations around the water cooler, mentoring, or helping them with their networks, I get great satisfaction in helping students unlock their leadership potential and taking that step up in developing themselves individually as future leaders and executives.

20 20 The Birmingham MBA Alumni and Distinguished Leaders MBA students have the opportunity to gain an insight into how high profile business leaders made it to the top and discover what makes a great leader through our Distinguished Leaders Series. The series has been a great success, with students finding speakers such as David Gill who was Chief Executive of Manchester United at the time of his visit and Mike Coupe, Commercial Director of Sainsbury s, invaluable and inspiring. Outstanding students also have the opportunity to be part of a more intimate round-table discussion with the distinguished leaders, to ask individual questions and explore their career and the theme of leadership in more detail. The Distinguished Leaders speaker series was fantastic. It was a great opportunity to hear from senior business executives about their journey, the dilemmas they face in their roles as leaders and their views on how we, as MBA students, can develop our careers. Khilna Morjaria MBA International Business, 2013 Alumni The Birmingham Business School Alumni Team are dedicated to providing an outstanding Alumni Relations function for the MBA Programme. The team deliver bespoke events, tailored communications and a variety of volunteer opportunities, which encourage graduates from across the University to directly support our MBA student s experience, career progression and the programmes curriculum development. Our Alumni Ambassadors Scheme enables you to connect directly with our dynamic graduates all over the world who have first-hand Alumni Ambassador profile 2013 I was awarded the African MBA Scholarship Award from the Business School and it came at the right time in my life given that it not only bridged a financial gap into achieving a long time dream of pursuing a higher learning, but also exposed me to an excellent university where international experience is a day to day learning. The Birmingham MBA Global Banking and Finance programme has enhanced my understanding of global finance and the macro perspective of how to understand and respond to the challenges facing the finance industry today. The international experience and learning environment enhanced my confidence, the programme also moulded me into a confident leader and an effective Manager. I am given great respect within my company, from my colleagues and also from my family and the wider community. I have become a role model for aspiring girls and women in Malawi which is a real honour. experience of all that the Business School, University and the city of Birmingham have to offer. The opportunities on offer include: the inspiring MBA Distinguished Leaders Series Student mentoring with alumni business leaders Developing and supporting students to become MBA Alumni Ambassadors Facilitating expert alumni speakers to provide students with real-world projects, advice and career opportunities I had a fantastic time at Birmingham Business School. I really enjoyed the visits from Alumni and other leaders from the finance sector. They were very interesting and inspiring. Also, the team building trip to Coniston Water really boosted my confidence and allowed me to make some great friends. I found the MBA course structure suited my career map and aided my progression in the financial industry. Maureen Kawngwanya Birmingham MBA Global Banking and Finance