Frequently Asked Questions

This Global MBA programme, delivered through distance learning, is part of the Oxford Brookes University Business School family of MBA programmes, offering three journeys to the same destination; the award of an MBA. This feature allows you the flexibility to transfer between modes if your circumstances change. The programme provides access to the highest quality education wherever you are in the world, providing that you have access to the internet.

The Business School is renowned for excellence in teaching and learning, influencing our approach to supporting learners and working creatively. Our Global MBA programme is unique in the way that it is delivered, ensuring that you remain engaged with your tutors and tutor group, providing opportunities for interaction with professionals and managers across the globe.

Our partnership with ACCA, the world's largest global accounting body, allows us to offer Global MBA students the opportunity to take their examinations in more than 200 examination centres, in 140 countries, as part of your fees.

We provide you with up-to-date study materials, textbooks and study guides designed to support your learning. Face-to-face workshops add value and develop your capabilities.

Yes, we are delighted to have the opportunity to discuss with you your experience and needs. We recognise that choosing an MBA programme is a major decision and investment, and that your choice will be influenced by a variety of factors. It is in your interests, and ours, to help you to choose the right MBA programme; because of this we welcome the chance to talk with you.

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Yes, the Global MBA is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and EPAS.

You will be enrolled as a student of, and receive the award of MBA from, Oxford Brookes University. All students, whatever their mode of study, receive the same certificate.

Requests to transfer credits from other MBA programmes may be considered if the programme is AMBA accredited.

It is possible to complete the programme in 30 months but it may take longer depending on your progress. ACCA members may complete the programme in 21 months but, it may take longer if you do not progress on schedule.

You should be prepared to devote around 15 hours per week to studying. How long it takes will very much depend upon individual needs, abilities, learning styles and progression.

It is compulsory to participate in two intensive three day workshops. It is anticipated that workshops will normally take place in Oxford and at a different overseas venue each year.

The Global MBA programme begins with online induction to ensure that you get to know other students and your tutors, familiarise yourself with the online Virtual Campus and Virtual Library, understand the programme requirements and expectations, and how you prefer to learn, and the implications of this for your studies. We recognise that students come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds and a range of additional materials are available to help you, for example, preparing for examinations, the use of theories and concepts in management education and analysing case studies.

For each module on the programme you are allocated a tutor and a tutor group, which will include students from around the world. In addition, you are linked to geographical study groups, which engage more informally, to support and challenge each other and many of these groups continue beyond the MBA.

You can also contact your tutor at any time using the mailbox on the Virtual Campus or by telephone. The Global MBA Programme Director and Course Manager are here to discuss issues that may be impacting on your studies and the MBA Programme Administrators help with any administrative issues.

Textbooks and study guides have been written specifically for each module. The study guides are structured to guide you through the programme and to direct you to sources in the Virtual Library and the Resource Centre on the Virtual Campus.

You can access the Virtual Library from anywhere in the world through the Oxford Brookes Business library web pages or through the Virtual Campus. In addition to having access to an extensive range of databases, you will also be able to access guides to help you in your studies, e.g. on citing sources.

The Global MBA programme is assessed in a variety of ways, including by coursework, participation in seminars, examinations and a dissertation or consultancy project.

Examinations normally take place in the first full week of June and December each year.

When registering for the programme you will be asked at which of the worldwide examination centres you would prefer to sit your examinations. There are normally more than 200 centres available in 140 countries. Other centres can be arranged at an additional cost.

There are three modules that are assessed by examination; Foundations of Management Part A (FMA), Accounting and Finance (A&F) and Global Business Strategy (GBS). The remaining modules are assessed by assignment.

A letter will be sent to you informing you of your results and the remaining studies on your programme. You will also be able to access your results via the web.

We regret that financial aid, in the form of scholarships, sponsorship or otherwise, are not available for the Global MBA programme through Oxford Brookes University. To finance your MBA you could make a business case to your employer, local charitable trust or education authority to see if they can assist you in any way. Please see www.direct.gov.uk for details of Career Development Loans.

The final award is MBA. Oxford Brookes University offers one MBA with three different modes of study.

Having completed the registration screens, you must print off the Declaration Form and the Postgraduate Reference Forms. You must pass the Reference Forms to your referees to complete and return them to us. It is important that you read and understand the statements on the Declaration Form, then send the signed form with a recent passport-sized photograph to:

Global MBA Programme Administrator
Oxford Brookes University Business School
Wheatley Campus
Oxford
OX33 1HX
United Kingdom

Once your application has been verified you will receive a letter telling you whether or not you have been accepted. You will receive a welcome pack with information about the online induction programme and details concerning the distribution of material.

We advise that you collect the following information before you begin to complete the online registration form:

• Details of your qualifications and dates of study;
• Date and result of your English language test (if required);
• Details of employment including start date, finish date and short description of your responsibilities;
• A short personal statement of no more than 300 words. You should explain why you are applying for this programme, what you expect to achieve from it, and how it relates to your academic and career development;
• Contact details for two references.