The Bradford University School of Management has been providing students with an opportunity to study for an MBA via distance learning since 1998.

Innovation, Enterprise and the Circular Economy MBA program

Entry Requirements
One is considered on the individual merits and will be assessed using a collective approach, which takes into account professional status and work experience and academic achievement.

Work experience
One must have at least 3 years’ postgraduate work experience, which can be from any industry, including both private and public sectors, and charitable organisations.

Academic & professional achievements
One should have a good first degree awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification.

If do not have a first degree or professional qualifications will need to demonstrate significant management or business leadership experience (normally 8 years). It will also consider an academic recommendation based on interview.

Numeracy & literacy competences
It will require evidence of numeracy and literacy competences, and depending on the information provided at application, one may need to complete an authorised online aptitude test such as the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or School equivalent.

English language proficiency
If English is not first language, it may need evidence of one’s proficiency in English through a recognised test (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE-A). One will be required to achieve a minimum score of:
•IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5; or
•Internet-based TOEFL:
•For EU, non-UK applicants: 94 overall, with minimum scores of: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Speaking 20, Writing – 17
•For International, non-UK/EU, applicants (UKBA requirement): 94 overall, with minimum scores of: Listening – 21, Reading – 22, Speaking – 23, Writing – 21; or
•PTE-A (Pearson Test of English Academic): 60 overall, with no sub-test less than 51.