The challenging Bolton Business School MBA programme is designed to inspire and support you in the development of your business and managerial skills. It will enhance your awareness of the many different perspectives relating to the study and practice of management. The Bolton MBA will give you the knowledge, skills and detailed understanding that will enable you to develop as a bold, creative business leader - and make a positive and valuable contribution to business performance in whatever roles you undertake.
Applicants are required to have a minimum of 2 years work experience in a business or management capacity.
Applicants must also possess: a degree/postgraduate degree or equivalent, and/or NVQ level 4 in Management or Professional Development Certificate in Management Studies, and/or relevant postgraduate qualification (optional).
Applicants without the above qualifications may be considered for entry onto this course if they have substantial management experience.
For applicants who have not studied their previous qualifications in English a TOEFL score of at least 575 (written)/230 (computer-based) or an academic IELTS score of at least 6.0 will be required.
The Bolton MBA involves the study of 7 modules and you will also produce a research-based dissertation. The modules are:
Each module is worth 20 credits except for the dissertation which is worth 40 credits.
Assessment is by essays, case studies, reports and presentations as well as the practically based dissertation.
To obtain an MBA you are required to achieve 180 credits.
Master of Business Administration is awarded by the University of Bolton.
2 years
This course is undertaken full time
An MBA is widely seen as the most prestigious qualification for business and management throughout the world. The qualification will give you a highly competitive edge – whatever industry you are in or wherever your future career takes you. The Bolton MBA course is designed to enhance your lifelong learning, transferable skills and personal development, enabling you to work with self-direction and confidence to help businesses prosper.