Work experience

Candidates must have at least three years’ of management or leadership work experience, which can be from any industry, including both private and public sectors, and charitable organisations.

Academic and professional achievements

You should have a good first degree awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification. If you do not have a first degree or professional qualifications you will need to demonstrate significant management or business leadership experience (normally at least eight years). We will also consider an academic recommendation based on interview.

Numeracy and literacy competencies

We will require evidence of numeracy and literacy competencies, and you may be required to complete an authorised online aptitude test such as the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or School equivalent (The Bradford Test).

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we may need evidence of your proficiency in English through a recognised test (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE-A). You will be required to achieve a minimum score of:

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5

Internet-based TOEFL:

• For EU, non-UK applicants: 90 overall, with minimum scores of: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Speaking 20, Writing – 17
• For International, non-UK/EU, applicants (UKBA requirement): 90 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

If you have not taken an English test, but have extensive experience of working and being taught in English, then we may be able to waive the requirement for a formal test.

The curriculum of the Distance Learning MBA was developed by faculty and lecturers from the University of Bradford's renowned School of Management. As one of the world's longest-running Distance Learning MBAs, the module content and learning methods are well-tested to maximise your potential. By the end of this programme, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a systemic and critical understanding of contemporary management theory and practice knowledge, along with an awareness of emerging organisational issues in local and global contexts.

• Develop a broad, yet rigorous understanding of the concepts, constructs, and frameworks used to support decision-making.

• Exercise personal initiative and responsibility in implementing solutions to complex strategic business problems in an uncertain, complex, and volatile world.

• Evidence adaptability and originality in tackling and solving problems, and the ability to work cooperatively and ethically in a range of contexts.

• Demonstrate a personal and critical understanding of sustainability and its implications for business decisions.

• Reflect on your own professional and career development needs, recognising how to take action to maintain the knowledge and skills required to practice.

• Critically evaluate and develop credible approaches to gathering, evaluating and using data to support the construction and presentation of business cases.