Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	Graduate Diploma

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a Bachelor degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent. The degree must be in a relevant subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. Take originals along when you go to study.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ IELTS : Score 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band. Or Cambridge English(CAE): Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. Please note: TOEFL IBT test will not be accepted for September 2015 entry.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Two academic references (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, one could be from your employer).

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

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.

We aim to expose you to a wide range of management disciplines that develop your abilities to:

Synthesise diverse theoretical issues
Analyse complex business situations from theoretical and practical perspectives
Understand team dynamics
Build confidence in articulating and presenting solutions to a critical audience
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.

The programme offers 12 taught modules including:

Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Operations
Organisational Behaviour
Global Business and Business Policy

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.

Career opportunities

For many who join the Birmingham MBA it is a major step towards developing an international or strategic focus within their careers. Some accelerate successful careers with existing employers. Others create potential for change.
Major directions include-
jobs in banking,
business analysis and development,
management and strategy consulting,
corporate finance and investment,
human resource management and marketing.

Careers:
Finance/Banking/Accounting 32%
Consulting 13%
Hi-Technology/IT/Telecomms 9%
Healthcare/Pharmaceutical 9%
Media/Entertainment 4%
Government/Non-Profit 16%
Consumer Goods/Retail 6%
Other industries10%