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Overview of the Online MBA Degree / Distance MBA Degree Course
Master of Business Administration: Online MBA / Distance MBA
Applications for the January 2010 and September 2010 intakes are being accepted
On this page...
- Introduction to the Online MBA
- What are the entry requirements for the Online MBA
- Do you match the online MBA student profile?
- Cost of the Online MBA and MBA Scholarships
- MBA Contacts and making an Application for the Online MBA
Related online MBA pages:
- Find out more about the Structure of the Online MBA Degree and Course Content
- Back to the MBA Degree Programme overview
Introduction to the Online MBA Degree
Our AMBA accredited online MBA or eMBA commenced in September 2005 and Aberdeen Business School is one of only a handful of institutions worldwide that have been accredited in respect of every form of the MBA. The online MBA course has been listed in The Financial Times as one of the Top 40 Distance Learning MBAs available globally since 2007. Business Week has also recognised the online MBA in the 2008 and 2009 ranking list.
The online MBA has been developed specifically to provide an exciting opportunity for those people who either choose to take command of their own learning and study for their MBA through the flexibility of distance learning or are unable to attend either the full or part-time taught programmes. It also provides the opportunity for students to progress through the programme at a pace commensurate with their own personal circumstances.
As with the taught programmes, the online MBA uses a dynamic learning environment - provided by the university virtual learning environment, Campus Moodle.
The focus of the course is on the development of leaders who can make strategic decisions and achieve beneficial and meaningful change in International Organisations through to local Small to Medium Size Organisation or begin the voyage of creating your own wealth. Along the journey you should build your own self confidence about making decisions, improve your career options either within your company or outside and put into practice new found skills and knowledge.
The programme is delivered electronically through the Robert Gordon University’s online campus and, by the nature of its format, recreates the same challenging interactive format as for the taught programmes.
The material and contents of the online MBA programmes are the same as for the taught programme and are co-ordinated by the same subject specialists. In addition all of the course materials are provide as part of the course fee.
You will study the following core modules:
- Business Economics
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing Decisions
- Operations Management: A Supply Chain Approach
- Change Management
- Financial Decision Making
- Leadership, Communication and Change
- Strategic Management
There are two further elective modules and a dissertation. You will be required to attend a Leadership Week in year 2 and will have the option of participating in a study tour to IAE Aix en Provence Université in the South of France.
Online MBA Entry
The online MBA is a challenging masters' level programme demanding a combination of intellectual abilities and business experience. To gain admission applicants will normally:
- hold a first degree, at honours level at a top class banding either a first class or second class upper or equivalent*.
- have at least three years professional experience. T his should include some management responsibility of people, resources, projects or finance.
- provide a resume or curriculum vitae detailing your employment history and main achievements.
- provide a written statement demonstrating your motivation and reasons for undertaking the MBA. You must demonstrate how the degree is applicable to your career, how it will help your personal development and what action you will take to leverage the MBA experience.
- provide two letters of recommendation from managers and others in superior positions within the employing organizations for employed applicants. Self-employed applicants or CEO/Presidents should submit letters either from business partners, respected individuals or board level referees.
- agree to provide information necessary to maintain and develop the reputation of the programme through external accreditation and rankings.
- be required to pass an interview. The interview is aimed at evaluating the candidate’s personal attributes deemed necessary for success in the MBA. These attributes include ambition, motivation, commitment, communication and interpersonal skills.
- where appropriate be able to demonstrate competence in written and oral English**.
Notes:
* If you do not have a first degree but have 5 years or more senior management experience you may be considered – please contact the course leader.
**If you are an overseas student who has studied a degree in the UK, Australia, United States or Canada the English language requirement will be waived. Candidates from West Africa can demonstrate English language competence by providing a copy of a Senior School Leaving Certificate with the application.
Applicants without an honours degree may be allowed access to the online MBA degree by completing one of the Graduate Certificate courses:
Notes:
* If you do not have a first degree but have 5 years or more senior management experience you may be considered – please contact the course leader.
**If you are an overseas student who has studied a degree in the UK, Australia, United States or Canada the English language requirement will be waived.
Candidates from West Africa can demonstrate English language competence by providing a copy of a Senior School Leaving Certificate with the application.
Applicants without an honours degree may be allowed access to the online MBA degree by completing one of the Graduate Certificate courses:
Online MBA / Distance MBA Student Profile
Here is some information about the current students on the online MBA programme:
Men to Women = 70:30
Average Age = 39
Industry profile: Oil and Gas, Media, Banking and Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Telecommunication amongst others.
Average management experience = 11 years
Country profile: 24 different countries with 60% from Europe and 20% from Africa and 20% from Rest of World.
Cohort size: 80-100
Class size: 10-12
Online MBA Tuition Fees
The fees for the online MBA course have been set at £11,098 payment of which can be spread over the duration of the programme.
Year 1 £ 4,585
Year 2 £ 4,585
Year 3 £ 1,928
Tuition fees can be paid by instalments in any one year. You can pay a 40% deposit followed by a payment of 10% each month until the balance is paid. The University accepts credit card payments and bank transfers. Fees are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
The above fees are for 2008/9.
Online MBA Scholarships
There are scholarships available for the most deserving candidates. Scholarships range from £500 to £3,000.
Please see the following page for instructions on how to apply for a scholarship:
Online MBA Contacts
Allan Scott
Online MBA Course Leader
Aberdeen Business School
The Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QETel: +44 (0)1224 263428
Fax: +44 (0)1224 263838
E-mail: a.scott@rgu.ac.ukor,
Eilidh Sligo
MBA Administrator
Aberdeen Business School
The Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QETel: +44 (0)1224 263852
Fax: +44 (0)1224 263838
Email: e.sligo@rgu.ac.uk
The following form is for ALL students interested in the online MBA / distance MBA:
This form is NOT an application form. When you complete this form we will then keep you updated with course details and documentation.
If you do want to apply please go to: Apply for the Online MBA Degree course
