Program Code : MBA-UOB
Program Leve : Post-Degree
Program Fee : S$24,500
Application Fee : S$155
Area of Study : Business

Course Description

The MBA program is one of the prestigious programs offered by the Birmingham Business School. The program is taught in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Mauritius. It is fully accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

You must take a total of 8 modules of which 5 modules are core and compulsory. 3 electives may be chosen from a further 5 modules. Each module is designed to ensure that you are exposed to both the operational and the strategic aspects of management disciplines through the use of modern teaching methods. These include- action learning/ research, formal and 'live' case studies and computer assisted learning, and complement conventional lectures and seminars. As this is a classroom-based program, not distance learning, classes are conducted in intensive teaching periods.

You are free to choose the number of modules you take in a year, but normally a minimum of two is expected. The program is fully taught by faculty members of the University of Birmingham.

Upon graduating from the program, students will be awarded the degree parchment which is identical to that for the on-campus program.

Core Modules

• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Strategic Management
• Finance and Management Accounting
• International Business Environment

Elective Choices (Three electives to be selected)

• Finance & International Trade
• Operations Management
• Strategic Management II
• Derivative Securities and Risk Management
• Project Management

Click here link to view the list of modules synopsis

Dissertation

• 10, 000 - 12,000 words : often in the form of an in-company project, but "desk" study if you prefer;
• A supervisor will be assigned to guide you with your dissertation.

Additional Information

Modules are taught intensively over an eleven-day period: on weekday evenings and weekends for a total of 45 contact hours per module. All taught modules are assessed by coursework (50%) and a final examination (50%). All examinations are conducted at the beginning of the following module, normally about 8-10 weeks after the intensive teaching.

Modules must be taken one after the other i.e; you are not allowed to take 2 modules at any one sitting. You must fully complete a module before going on to the next one. The norm is to take 4 modules a year.

Entry Requirements

• At least 24 years of age
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of relevant management/supervisory experience; or
• A recognized Professional Qualification with 8 years relevant management/supervisory experience
• Proficiency in English is essential
• GMAT is not required although a score above 550 will be an advantage

No exemptions will be granted. However, ACCA graduates or equivalent have an option to replace the core accounting module with an additional elective.

Duration

A minimum of 24-months and a maximum of 48-months.

Intake

5 Intakes per year. January, April, July, September and November

Course Fees

The total course fee is S$24,500 payable in 4 equal installments. This is inclusive of course materials, textbooks and examinations.

A registration fee of S$155 is to be made upon application into the program.

FAQ

Why Study MBA at the University of Birmingham?

• Birmingham is a "Blue chip" British University, a member of the �lite Russell Group It was the first British university to include what we now call a Business School at its foundation.
• It has an excellent international reputation for the development and the teaching of management courses which are intellectually stimulating and highly relevant to your career needs.
• The MBA program is one of the most up-to-date and innovative in Singapore.
• The Birmingham MBA has one of the highest employability rates in the public and private sectors, domestic and international, to meet current and anticipated business needs.
• All Birmingham's MBA program are fully accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
• The School is recognized for its high research standards by the HEFCE Research Assessment Exercise.

What does an AMBA and EQUIS accredited MBA mean to you?

• For the Employers- the Association's list of accredited MBA programs provides a touchstone of quality for those seeking to recruit high caliber staff.

The Birmingham MBA provided students with:

• Maximum flexibility to allow candidates to remain in employment or professional practice while maintaining their earning power.
• Maximum enhancement of career prospects from continued experience and new qualifications
• Minimum disruption of planned career path
• A cost effective means of achieving additional skills and qualifications
• Group interaction provides ample opportunities for networking
• Continuous access to overseas lecturers through free Fax and Email services provided by AEC

Ranking of the University

• Ranked 83rd Globally; 14th in U.K and 23rd in Europe (source: The Financial Times, 2009)
• Ranked 67th Globally (source: The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2008)
• Ranked 25th on The Good University Guide UK (source: Times Online, UK)
• Ranked 14th Research Assessment Exercise, UK

For more information, please visit UOB site at: http://www.business.bham.ac.uk/news/2009/ft_ranking.shtml