Part-Time Executive Master of Business Administration Scholarship at Bradford University in Dubai 2019

The University of Bradford invites ambitious managers from all around the world who want to study part-time while working to apply for the funded Executive Master in Business Administration in Dubai. The program will consist of three-day block weekend teaching sessions every 4-6 weeks supported by distance learning, teaching by international and experienced faculty members and first-class educational facilities. All applicants will be considered on their individual merits and will be assessed using a collective approach, which takes into account the professional status and work experience as well as academic achievement.

What you will study:

Core courses:

[1] Master of Business Administration Management Project

[2] Competitiveness through Technology and Innovation

[3] Leadership for Transformational Change

[4] Digital Marketing, Branding and Strategy

[5] Accounting and Economics for Decision Making

Optional courses:

[1] Corporate Finance and Crowdfunding

[2] Entrepreneurship and Creativity

[3] International Financial Management

[4] Mergers and Acquisitions

[5] Financial Risk Management in European Banking

[6] International Business Strategy

[7] Management of Change

[8] Corporate Marketing

[9] European Business Management

[10] Global Supply Chain Management

[11] Management Consulting

[12] University Elective

Applicants must:

[1] Have at least 3 years’ postgraduate work experience, which can be from any industry, including both the private and public sectors and charitable organizations

[2] Have a good first degree awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent, or relevant professional qualification. If they do not have a first degree or professional qualifications, they need to demonstrate significant management or business leadership experience (normally 8 years)

[3] Have an evidence of numeracy and literacy competencies, and may be required to complete an authorized online aptitude test

[4] Have an evidence of proficiency in English through a recognized test (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE-A) if the applicant’s first language is not English. Applicants are required to have the following scores:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5
• Internet-based TOEFL: 94 overall, with minimum scores of Listening – 21, Reading – 22, Speaking – 23, Writing – 21
• PTE-A (Pearson Test of English Academic): 60 overall, with no sub-test less than 51

Benefits:

[1] Travel bursaries: Between £250-750, and will be paid to students upon proof of receipts covering the relevant travel and accommodation expenses

[2] Alumni discount: 15% discount on the self-funded element of their tuition fees if the students achieved a 2:2 or above in their undergraduate degree or a pass in their Master's

[3] Scholarships: Tuition fees for home/EU/international applicants are £21,000 but the University of Bradford offers scholarships every year on the basis of academic excellence or economic hardships

[4] Gaining new knowledge and skills in the workplace

About the University of Bradford:

The University of Bradford is a technology university with over 50 years of cutting-edge research experience. The university’s research is ranked in the top 50 in the UK for research quality with being classed as world-leading and internationally excellent.