MIS-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PART-TIME)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PART-TIME)

Awarded by:

The University of Buckingham is the UK 's only independent Chartered University and provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses for full time and part time students, and supports an independent and vigorous research agenda. Founded in 1976, the University received its Royal Charter in March 1983 and awarded its first degrees in February 1984.

Ranked 1st for graduate prospects in The Times Good University Guide 2012
Ranked 1st for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey for five consecutive years from 2006 to 2010
Ranked 15th in Business and Management Studies in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2012
Ranked 20th in The Independent Complete University Guide 2011
Ranked 21st in The Times Good University Guide 2012

Introduction

In today's competitive employment market, employers search the ranks of MBA graduates to find the best talent available, so studying the right MBA programme may be the best investment you can make for your future.

Programme Objective

At Buckingham University , they recognise that business has become more global, more entrepreneurial and more concerned with environmental matters and social responsibility. The University proactively monitor current research and news events to ensure that the students develop knowledge of changes and debates that are impacting on business today.

Programme Structure & Curriculum

The 24 - 28 months part-time programme covers 12 modules:

Semester	Modules Code	Modules
I	MBA 101	The Corporate Environment
I	MBA 102	Operations Management
II	MBA 103	Strategic Marketing Management
II	MBA 104	Human Resource Management
III	MBA 201	Strategic Management
III	MBA 202	Finance
IV	MBA 203	Managing People Across Cultures
IV	MBA 204	Business Law
V	MBA 301	Global Business
V	MBA 302	Business Research Methods
VI	MBA 303	E-Business and E-Commerce
VI	MBA 304	Leadership and Management
VII	MBA 401	Work Based Project

The programme is offered on both full-time and part-time basis. For the part-time programme, classes are usually held two to three times a week on weekdays.

Applicants with at least a 2nd class honours degree in a non Business-related discipline are required to complete a 4-month Pre-Masters programme before gaining entry to the MBA programme. The 4-month programme covers the following 8 subjects over 180 hours with in-class tests:

Organisational Behaviour
Principles of Economics
Introduction to Information Systems for Business
Statistics for Managers
Introduction to Marketing
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Operations Management

Examinations & Assessment

The core disciplines taught through the formal lecture, seminar and tutorial programme are assessed through coursework, group and individual projects and presentations and examinations (seen and unseen). Formal examinations enable students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of course material as well as their ability to construct a clear / concise reasoned argument and analysis of the issues in question in a limited period of time. Individual and group research-based assignments enable students to integrate theory and practice and to provide constructive and explicit coverage of key issues.

Weightings (course / project work to examinations) vary from course to course at the discretion of the lecturers and will be made explicit to students on each course specification document.

Award of Certificate

Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required modules and met all financial obligations to the institute and University of Buckingham shall be awarded the Master of Business Administration by University of Buckingham .

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification	Admission
At least a 2nd class honours degree in Business	Direct entry to MBA
At least a 2nd class honours degree in a non Business-related discipline	Entry to MBA after Pre-Masters (4 months)
General / pass degree; or Recognised diploma in Business	Graduate Certificate in Management Studies; or MISTC Graduate Diploma in Business Management, then proceed to MBA

No work experience required for the above programmes
Mature candidates with good work experience and/or professional qualifications can gain direct entry to the Master of Business Administration or Graduate Certificate in Management Studies or Pre-Masters on a case-by-case basis

The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at its sole discretion.

English Language Requirements

GCE “O” or “AO” pass in English
English language requirement for international students whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 590 / GCSE Grade C / TOEFL IB 95 / MISTC EL4 score 90% and above
Students with MISTC EL4 below 80% will be required to attend 6 months of Business English Course during their first year of the Degree programme

Course Fees

Fees are payable by instalments:

Semester	Fees	7% GST	Total
I	S$3,000.00	S$210.00	S$3,210.00
II	S$3,000.00	S$210.00	S$3,210.00
III	S$3,000.00	S$210.00	S$3,210.00
IV	S$3,000.00	S$210.00	S$3,210.00
V	S$3,000.00	S$210.00	S$3,210.00
VI	S$3,000.00	S$210.00	S$3,210.00
VII	S$3,000.00	S$210.00	S$3,210.00
Total	S$21,000.00	S$1,470.00	S$22,470.00

A non-refundable application processing fee of S$200.00 (subject to prevailing GST rate) is chargeable upon application and submission of documents.

In the event of a failed module, students are to pay a re-module fee of S$1,620.00 per module (subject to prevailing GST rate) and attend classes before they are allowed to submit their coursework for assessment or considered eligible to take the prescribed examination.

The course fees cover lesson delivery, Fee Protection Scheme insurance, medical insurance, MIS membership, and DO NOT include textbooks and other miscellaneous charges, if any.

MIS Membership

The Marketing Institute of Singapore is a professional body for sales and marketing practitioners. All successful applicants must be individual members of the Institute.

Financial Assistance

Bank Loan

For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.

Changes & Amendments

The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserves the right to vary, change and amend the module content, entry requirements, course fees, curriculum, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, lecture date, venue and other aspects of the course at any time prior to and during the delivery of the modules.

Application Procedures

An applicant must complete the application form and return it together with the following documents:

Certified true copies of educational certificates/degrees/diplomas Certification may be made by your company or at Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre, in which case, the originals must be presented for verification.
One passport-sized photograph.
A crossed cheque of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) for the application processing fee (non-refundable) made payable to “MIS Training Centre”. Payment by Cash, NETS and credit cards are accepted at the institute.

The completed application form and all relevant documents should be submitted to:

Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
Admissions Department
10 Raeburn Park
#01-33, Block C
Singapore 088702

Please contact our sales office at (65) 6411 1711 or email education@mis.edu.sg for more information.

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Disclaimer

The information above is subject to change. In particular, the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserves the right to change the content and/or method of assessment of study, to withdraw any unit of study and/or vary arrangements for any part of the programme.