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Manchester Business School WorldwideMBA for Construction ExecutivesLeading a dynamic industry
Combining the strengths of UMIST andThe Victoria University of Manchester
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Manchester Business School Worldwide MBA for Construction Executives
Why Manchester Business School
Worldwide?
Manchester Business School Worldwide hasextensive experience in delivering distance
learning MBA programmes specifically
designed for this mode of study. We have the
Manchester Business School badge of quality,
and are amongst an elite group to be
accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB
International. We now operate in over 80
countries worldwide and have our own
centres and carefully selected partners in
a number of international destinations.
What makes the MBA for Construction
Executives different?
Manchester Business School Worldwide, inpartnership with CITB-ConstructionSkills, and
through consultation with the leading industry
institutions, has developed this unique MBA
programme for Construction Executives,
providing you with the toolkit to move into
senior management. The programme
combines core modules which are the
hallmark of an MBA programme with
construction specific modules developed with
financial support from CITB-ConstructionSkills.
Self study is combined with face-to-face
workshops, allowing the career-orientated
individual to continue working while gaining
an internationally ranked MBA. You will
network with lecturers and fellow studentsfrom different countries and industry
backgrounds, completing your studies with
the project stage which brings all of your
learning to bear on a significant business
issue within the Built Environment.
Frequently asked questions
Who will be awarding the distance
learning MBA?
The degree is awarded by The University ofManchester. The certificate awarded to the
distance learning students is exactly the same
as that awarded to full-time residential
students.
How long does it take to complete the
MBA programme?
Depending on the programme, you will
spend at least two or two and a half years
completing the coursework component
before moving on to the project/dissertation
stage. This final stage normally takes twelve
months. Our programmes are very flexible
to accommodate your personal and workcommitments. Five years are allowed to
complete your studies.
Am I able to start the course at any time?
Our intakes are in January and July each year.
How much do the programmes cost?
Please refer to our web site for the most up
to date programme costs. Costs include the
coursework and project stages, with payments
made on a (six month) semesterly basis.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants will normally be at least 27 years
of age, with a f irst degree or professional
equivalent, plus relevant work experience
student will rely on their work experience
when applying themselves to their studies.
Please refer to page 20 for further details on
entry requirements.
How many hours per week will I need to
study?
You are recommended to allow approximately15 hours per week.
Is the programme accredited by any
of the industry institutions?
The programme has been developed in
consultation with the leading industry
institutions and as such is likely to meet
their continuing professional development
requirements. Individual enquiries should be
made direct with the relevant professional
institution.
Are you able to tailor programmes for
corporate groups?Yes, Manchester Business School Worldwide
can use the modular structure of the MBA
to tailor an MBA to the needs of the
company, taking account of corporate
objectives, busy work periods and specific
learning objectives. Please see page 13
for further information on our corporate
programmes. PricewaterhouseCoopers, Pfizer,
Nedcor, Xerox Modicorp and BT are amongst
the businesses who have taken advantage of
this option.
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"Our research into the needs of managers in the construction
industry highlighted the demand for a programme that:
has the credibility of a world class MBA from a leadingbusiness school
provides the added value of networking with others indifferent parts of the supply chain
is flexible enough to allow key employees to continue theircareers whilst developing their business and management skills.
We believe this specialist programme from Manchester BusinessSchool delivers such a programme."Paul Bowden, Project Manager, CITB-ConstructionSkills
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The Manchester Business School MBA
The MBA for Construction Executives
Leading a dynamic industry
Programme structure
Distance learning a proven method of study
The distance learning community
Corporate relationships
Developing your network as an alumnus
Course descriptions
Applications
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Manchester Business
School would like to
thank current and
former students, as well
as client companies and
their representatives,
for their co-operation inthe preparation of this
brochure. In particular
we would like to thank
them for taking part in
the photography and
for offering their
testimonials.
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ExcellentWe have the best quality teaching of any
UK business school, ranked in the highest
category, Excellent, by the UK government
funding body (HEFCE).
Top 15Because we are constantly ranked as one ofthe top 15 schools in Europe, your qualification
will deliver the distinctiveness you need in an
intensely competitive job market.
3,000Your employment opportunities are enhanced
by our history of links to more than 3,000
companies worldwide offering projects,
internships and employment. In 2004/05,
over 50 companies partnered the School to
offer projects.
*****We have consistently received the highestresearch rating available. The new Manchester
Business School was formed by four partners
who all had a research rating of 5 or above. This
means teaching is backed by cutting-edge research.
1/5What you learn is up-to-date and totally
relevant to your workplace. Our faculty spend
around one-fifth of their time consulting,
which ensures they balance academic insight
with real business and organisational practice.
This also means they are continually making
new contacts for our students.
Your guarantee of quality is bound up in our
status as one of a small number of business
schools worldwide to be accredited by AACSB
International, AMBA (The Association of MBAs)
and EQUIS.
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Why the Manchester MBA?
A Manchester Business School MBA is highly
valued by executives and employers worldwide:it develops broader business knowledge and
an understanding of the whole business
process; it provides you with an exceptional
portfolio of theoretical and practical business
skills; it marks you out as being academically
well qualified and, crucially, able to apply
what you have learned to the workplace.
Most importantly, employers all over the world
recognise its value; a hallmark qualification
with international recognition.
Having MBA (Manchester) after your name
opens up a host of opportunities.
An international reputation
Founded in 1965 as one of the UKs first
business schools, Manchester Business School
quickly established a reputation as a leading
centre for management teaching and
research. Today, the School stands alongside
the worlds leading business schools. A recent
Financial Times survey found that of the top
50 business schools, Manchester Business
School is one of the strongest in terms of
international focus. The school is also
consistently ranked as one of the top 15
business schools in Europe.
The Manchester Business School MBA
Part of The University of Manchester the UKs largest university Manchester Business Schoolis now the biggest campus based business and management school in the UK, attractingstudents and faculty from across the globe.
The School produces research ranked as
amongst the worlds best by peer academics
and practitioners. The new ManchesterBusiness School was formed by four partners
who all had a research rating of 5 or above.
This means teaching is backed by cutting-
edge research.
The Manchester MBA is prestigious and
unique a guarantee of quality is that we
are one of only a small number of business
schools worldwide to be accredited by the
Association of MBAs (AMBA), AACSB
International and EQUIS. The School is a
member of the European Foundation for
Management Development (EFMD) and
the Association of Business Schools (ABS).
Taking the Manchester MBA worldwide
Acknowledged as a leader in its field,
Manchester Business School Worldwide
the distance learning arm of Manchester
Business School is at the forefront of
distance learning, blending self study with
face-to-face workshops and IT support
systems. Our programmes are specifically
designed to appeal to specialists in their
chosen field whilst retaining the general
management nature which defines an MBA.
Our MBA programmes have all the
advantages of a high quality Manchester
MBA alongside the flexibility to study from
anywhere in the world.
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As part of the new University of Manchester, Manchester BusinessSchool has strength across all the construction disciplines fromarchitecture and engineering through to managing the process.In addition, within the Centre for Research in the Management ofProjects, a team of leading researchers focus on innovation andproject management within the industry. Working at the interfacebetween broader themes and issues in contemporary management
and the particular challenges now facing construction executiveswe are uniquely placed to provide an education with both breadthand depth to the future leaders of the construction industry.Professor Graham M Winch, Programme Director,Manchester Business School
For more than ten years individuals from over
80 countries worldwide and corporate clients
have benefited from Manchester BusinessSchools distance learning MBA programmes
we enable access to quality management
education for the career-orientated professional
regardless of location, supporting more than
1,900 students and 2,000 alumni worldwide.
We are able to do this through our own
permanently staffed support centres in the
UK, Hong Kong and Singapore, and through
partnership with a range of carefully selected
partners around the world.
The MBA for Construction Executives
combines the complementary skills of
Manchester Business School Worldwide in
distance learning business education with theexpertise of the Manchester Centre for Civil
and Construction Engineering in construction
management part of the former UMIST led
by programme champion, Professor Graham
Winch.
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The MBA for Construction Executives
This world-class MBA from one of the worlds top business schools is designed around thespecific needs of the construction industry. It is delivered by internationally renowned expertsin the field of construction management and features four construction specific modulesdeveloped explicitly for this programme.
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Laying the foundations for future success
The MBA for Construction Executives
has been developed in partnership withCITB-ConstructionSkills, and through
consultation with the leading industry
institutions RICS, CIOB and CEBE. It
combines the general core modules necessary
in an MBA with construction specific modules,
developed specifically for this programme with
financial support from CITB-ConstructionSkills.
Manchester Business School Worldwide is
uniquely placed to deliver this distance
learning MBA for Construction Executives.
The school has a long history of association
with construction companies and the
programme director, Professor Graham Winch,
has over 20 years experience of research andgraduate teaching in the industry. He has
established relationships with industry bodies
and has delivered specific programmes for the
RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors).
The MBA for Construction Executives is both
practical and relevant to the particular needs
of managers and clients in the construction
sector, and is designed specifically to appeal
to managers within all construction disciplines,
from architecture and engineering through to
project management.
Participants on the programme will learn fresh
management skills and techniques, enhance
their critical faculties and grow in knowledge,
confidence and self-awareness. Through its
distance learning format career-orientated
professionals will be able to reap immediate
practical benefits through the application of
their learning to their day-to-day job role.
The MBA will help construction executives
make the final transition into effective
construction-business managers with the
capacity to take on profit responsibility. It also
prompts awareness of other roles within the
supply chain.
The MBA for Construction Executives is
particularly valuable because it provides a
sound understanding of the functionalaspects of business (finance, marketing,
strategy) while helping to develop soft skills
(communications, team-working, human
resources management) from both theoretical
and applied perspectives. The specific role of
the MBA is to put these subjects into the
context of a management approach.
The result is relevance without restriction
a programme that has both focus and
international currency value.
Course structure
Our programme structure enables us to define
our programme as The distance learningMBA thats also face-to-face. The number of
face-to-face lecture hours is comparable to
some full-time and part-time programmes,
making the MBA for Construction Executives
a real alternative. The programme consists of
the Module Stage and Project Stage. Modules
are split into core and construction specific
modules. Further details on course structure
can be seen on pages 8 and 9.
Industry backing
The MBA for Construction Executives is
supported by many of the leading industry
institutions who recognise modules andthe course as part of the requirements
for continuing professional development.
Exemptions may therefore apply for those
undertaking the Manchester Business School
MBA for Construction Executives. Individual
enquiries should be directed to the industry
institutions.
Key features and benefits
A unique MBA programme developed in
partnership with CITB-ConstructionSkills,and through consultation with the leading
industry institutions RICS, CIOB and
Constructing Excellence in the built
environment.
An MBA designed around construction
executives existing skill sets and needs.
Four construction specific modules have
been developed explicitly for the
programme with financial support from
CITB-ConstructionSkills.
The programme is recognised and
accredited by a number of the leading
industry institutions as an exempting
qualification for continuing professional
development. Achieve an MBA from one of the worlds
leading business schools without
interrupting your career.
Immediate practical benefits to the
individual and sponsoring company.
A self-driven, self-selected project provides
the opportunity to put theory into practice
and can create an acceptable research
package, whilst also providing return on
investment to employers.
Face-to-face workshops provide the
opportunity to network with academics
and fellow students from different industry
backgrounds and different countries
worldwide. Bringing together a wide
range of differing experiences, cultures
and outlooks.
The programme will develop managers
with the skills to manage a construction
business and will prompt awareness of
other roles in the organisation.
The MBA is delivered by internationally
renowned experts in their field with
experience in distance learning, helping
to put you ahead of the game as you
implement your learning.
Internationalism is a key feature of the
Manchester MBA, allowing you to gain a
global perspective and hence identify
business opportunities for your company.
The distance learning MBA leads to the
same award as an on-campus course.
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In an increasingly competitive industry managers of construction are required to develop adiverse range of skills and abilities. The Built Environment absorbs huge investment of capitaland the responsibilities of the construction manager are such that the highest level of education
in business and management should be a prerequisite for effective leadership of the constructionteam. The MBA is an ideal way to ensure we have the skills for future leadership.Michael Brown, Deputy Director CIOB
FAQ: Will I get a return on my
investment?
In terms of management development,
definitely. For distance learning
programmes salary rises are difficult to
ascertain, as most of our students are
already in jobs, working while studying.
The award is commonly used as leveragefor internal promotion or position change,
as a result of students implementing
learning in the workplace, thus improving
company performance and processes.
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Course Director
Prof Graham M Winch PhD MCIOB
Following a career as a project manager for London-based roofing contractors, Graham went to Warwick Business Schoolwhere he researched operations management in construction and manufacturing. His PhD based on the research in
manufacturing was published as Managing Production: Engineering Change and Stability (Oxford, 1994). Moving to
the Bartlett School at University College London in 1990, Graham spent the next decade teaching the management of
construction firms and projects at MSc level, an experience which is distilled in Managing Construction Projects: An
Information Processing Approach (Blackwell, 2002). His research covered a wide variety of areas including the management
of professional practice, the organisation of the European construction industry, the governance of inter-firm relations in
construction, and the comparative performance of the UK construction industry.
Taking up the chair of Construction Project Management at the Manchester Centre for Civil and Construction
Engineering, UMIST, in 2001 where he headed the Project Management Division, Grahams research turned towards
project risk management. The opportunity of the merger of UMIST and the Victoria University of Manchester to form the
University of Manchester prompted Graham to move to Manchester Business School to enable a much stronger connection
to be made between teaching and research in construction management and in mainstream business and management.
The inspiration for the MBA for Construction Executives lies in the benefits of strengthening this connection, and a similar
belief underpins the Centre for Research in the Management of Projects at MBS which Graham now directs.
Module Director Working Collaboratively
Dr Nuno Gil PhD
A Corporate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, UK, Nuno has several years of professional practice in Portugal
and the United States. This includes working for the leading structural design consultant in Portugal, Segades Tavares &
Associados (STA), during which he participated in projects conceptualised by the award-winning architect Alvaro Siza
Vieira. Subsequently, he project managed the construction of a tidal swimming pool and the retrofitting of a sea
promenade wall. He has also worked as a strategic planning consultant for the Portuguese Government and for planning
and development projects funded by the EU. In the US Nunos experience includes projects to design, build, and tool
2Billion semiconductor fabrication facilities.
Following a degree in Civil Engineering, Nuno earned a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and specialised
certificates in the Management of Technology and in Logistics from the University of California at Berkeley, US. He joinedthe Operations, Technology, and Innovation Management division of Manchester Business School in September 2004 after
spending two years in the Manchester Centre for Civil and Construction Engineering. Nuno has delivered training on
project planning and scheduling techniques to the Project Management Professional Development Programme (aka Rolls
Royce Programme) and on lean construction to the British North-West Development Agency.
Nunos research focuses on developing contributions to project management theory and practice and his interests are
primarily in the domain of large engineering projects, including the delivery of high-tech production facilities such as
semiconductor fabrication facilities, high-rises, and airport terminal infrastructures. His work primarily involves computer-
based simulation and qualitative research methods and he also investigates ways to enhance the effectiveness of web-
based project management tools.
Leading a dynamic industry
Utilising the vast experience of our course leaders.
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The programme comprises three
key elements:
course modules residential workshops
project stage
Course Modules
Modules direct you through the subject
matter, setting out aims and providing check
points where you assess your progress and
understanding. Set assignments provide
feedback, open book examinations test your
understanding of the concepts studied and
their application. For each module you receive
a full module study pack including study
guides, textbooks, required readings,
assignment questions and sample past
examination papers all provided withinthe set tuition fee.
The Module Stage comprises 12 modules
which are normally completed in five
semesters over a period of 30 months,
although it is possible to take up to five years
to complete. Semesters run from January to
June and July to December. Students usually
take two and a half modules per semester.
Examinations are normally held in the
students country of residence in late
November and early June.
Both challenging and rewarding, the MBA
programme is purpose-designed for effective
study management. While each module has
a specific timetable, the number of modules
taken in any semester may be adjusted should
professional or personal circumstances require
it. Brief details of both core and construction
specific modules can be found on pages 18-19.
Each of the modules comprises 4 units for the
core and 3 units for the Construction specific
ones. One is delivered through a three-day
residential workshop.
Residential workshops
Workshops are a central feature of the MBAthat really set it apart. Each workshop runs over
three days. You usually attend two sessions
each semester held at Manchester Business
School Worldwides UK or Overseas Centres.
These sessions allow the group and faculty
Programme structure
The modular programme structure can be adjusted to suit professional workloads and outsidecommitments; it is portable relocation does not lead to loss of studies or tuition fees.
to put theory into practice, addressing
management issues through face-to-face
contact and the exchange of ideas. Formalpresentations by participants also enhance
the experience. Many of our distance learning
graduates have said that the workshops are a
key factor in personal and career development.
To ensure you gain the maximum benefit,
the number of delegates at each workshop
is purposely kept low, normally between 15
and 25. Working within these relatively small
groups, you can learn through collaboration
while being allowed to express your ideas
fully and develop your individual thinking.
What benefits do the workshops offer?
They enable emphasis on interactiveproblem solving, providing the ideal
environment for rapid progress.
You learn the value of teamwork and
hone in on your analytical skills.
They enable exchange of ideas with
similarly motivated individuals, leading to
creative and lively sessions.
Workshops are characterised by a
strong emphasis on the use of experience
in learning.
They provide you with a sense of
belonging to the University community
which develops with your fellow students
and faculty.
Project Stage
The final element of the course is the
completion of a project to address a work-
related management issue. The Project
Stage normally takes six to 12 months and
provides an opportunity for you to focus on
any management issue of particular interest
and relevance both personally and to your
organisation. One-to-one supervision is
provided.
Students will be required to complete a
personal project, as well as an Industrial
Group Project.
Personal Project
The project enables you to bring all you have
learned in your coursework studies and your
experience to bear on one specific issue. The
project, of around 10,000 words allows you
to develop your own topic on an aspect ofthe business that is both interesting to you,
relevant to your work and of real use to your
organisation.
This is a further opportunity to develop a
management approach to a work-related
topic and demonstrate individual responsibility.
Industrial Group Project
Working in groups of four, you will put the
skills you have learned to practical use in a
business environment.
The project addresses a significant business
issue such as a new product launch, majorcapital expenditure programme or
development of a business strategy, preferably
in one of the participants organisations.
The Project is preceded by an intensive
planning workshop to develop the necessary
data collection, planning and group working
techniques to deliver a successful report and
project outcome. An experienced academic
supervises each group.
Certificate/Diploma
For students who, for a variety of reasons,
might choose not to complete their MBA,there are two points of exit built into the
programme structure: the Certificate of
Business Administration (three modules)
and the Diploma of Business Administration
(eight modules).
Assessment
Assessment is through continuous assessment
and examination to the same exacting standards
as the on-campus MBA. The continuous
assessment, carrying a 50% weighting in the
final module mark, comprises written
assignments at set points during the module.
The examination part of the assessment takes
place at the end of each semester. The result
for the examination contributes 50% to the
module mark.
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Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Project Stage
Financial Risk Managerial Creating the Managing the Industrial
Management Management Economics Built Environment + Construction firm + Group Project
Marketing Supply chain Strategic Procuring Assets Working
Strategy Management Management and Services + Collaboratively +
Business Information Organisational Behaviour and
Systems Human Resource Management
Personal Project
Core modules+
Elective Modules
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The course structure below is indicative of a 'typical' academic year, with the primary aimof showing student workload and course commitment required.
MBA for Construction Executives Typical semester structure
FAQ: How is the semester
structured in terms of modules
taken and time spent in workshops
and examinations?
During each six month semester
students study two or two and a halfmodules. For each of the full modules
there is a three-day residential
workshop and a three hour open-book
examination.
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Distance Learning- a proven method of study
Distance learning is flexible, portable and highly effective. Evidence suggests that students tend tobe more self disciplined, independent, motivated and investigative than classroom based students and it reduces opportunity cost.
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A Manchester Business School Worldwidedistance learning MBA offers the advantagesof independence and portability with thequality of the most prestigious conventionalMBA programmes. With the number of face-to-face contact hours with lecturers andfellow students at the workshops, theprogramme is a real alternative to full andpart time programmes undertaken withthe minimum disruption to your personallifestyle and professional commitments.
Graduates of the distance learning MBAprogramme receive the same degreecertificate as their full-time counterparts;the programme delivers quality and success,highlighted by Manchester Business SchoolWorldwides individual AMBA accreditation,
plus EQUIS and AACSB Internationalrecognition through MBS.
Of course, the distance learning programmetakes longer to complete than its 18 monthfull-time equivalent. Combining the depth andsubstance of study which Manchester BusinessSchool Worldwide requires of its students witha professional working life is a challengingcommitment. We regard it both as a strengthand an indication of the programmes qualitythat the course will take at least three years tocomplete. It is designed to bring out the bestin you and give you a real career advantage.
Manchester Business School Worldwide hasembraced distance learning to bring you thisspecialist MBA that is carefully structured toprovide a combination of independent and
guided study. As you progress, workshops,course assignments, continuous assessmentand open book examinations aid yourdevelopment to the same standard as theon-campus MBA.
The Manchester Business School Worldwidedistance learning MBA programme uses ahighly successful and proven method ofstudy. As your studies progress you relate thelearning directly to your professional work.Research shows that this distance learningdynamic enhances learning outcomes andyour studies become immediately relevant you benefit professionally during your studiesas well as after graduation.
We seek to ensure high levels of support and
face-to-face contact throughout the distancelearning programmes. Whilst full use is madeof IT, modules are not web-based as feedbackconfirms that students prefer hard copy textwhen it is combined with a web-basedsupport system and face-to-face workshops.
Study guides are written by specialists in theirfield and these same specialists, senior facultyfrom Manchester Business School and otherprestigious UK universities, deliver theresidential sessions. This is a practical andconvenient format that delivers the best indistance learning.
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For me, a vital ingredient of Manchester Business School is the business maturity, backgroundand experience of the students participating - from middle managers to consultants to productheads from every possible industry background. Every workshop session is worth its time in
gold for the cross-industry and cross-functional inputs you get. People here know what theyare talking about and you can pocket all of that wisdom for you post -MBA career.
If that wasnt enough, there is the Brand name of The Manchester Business School and itsalumni network to fall back on. There are few top world-wide business schools who wouldgive you the opportunity to continue full-time work and complete your MBA.
To top it all youve got the flexibility that comes with this MBA - I have moved house fromAberdeen to London, had our second child and had a new job - all without compromising onthe MBA. Vikram Das - Consultant, LogicaCMG UK. Engineering Programme July 04 Intake
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Recent speakers have included:
Michael Oglesby,
Chairman, Bruntwood Estates:The life and times of a Manchester man
of property.
Sir Terry Leahy,
Chief Executive, Tesco plc:
Leading the market through innovation.
David Varney,
Chairman, Inland Revenue and Customs
& Excise: Managing change in
organisations - the role of leadership.
Marian Bell,Monetary Policy Committee:
Communicating monetary policy in
practice.
Alison Ritchie,
Chief Broadband Officer,
British Telecom plc: Building a
broadband nation.
Please visit www.mbs.ac.uk/events
to view the most recent Vital Topics
seminars.
Student support
The MBA incorporates a first class student
support network. Each student is a vital partof the programme and you can be assured
that whatever problems may arise, personal
or academic, we have the resources to
provide any assistance you might need.
Manchester Business School Worldwide is
a dedicated distance learning unit: this is
our sole priority and we have channels of
communication using direct e-mail, mail, fax
and phone contacts. Friendly, accessible staff
in the UK and Overseas Centres are there to
help and advise you.
Manchester Business School Worldwide
hosts a comprehensive student support andcommunications website. The site incorporates
academic resources including reading lists,
academic frequently asked questions, project
abstracts, bulletin boards, collaborative areas,
links to sites and databases, academic profiles
and other relevant information. There is access
to the Manchester Business School electronic
library with company information and full
text journals.
In addition to the normal communication
channels you will receive feedback on your
progress during workshops. You can discuss
any specific matters with academic staff at
these sessions. The assignment assessment
form allows the tutor to point out strengths
and weaknesses, emphasise points of
information and comment on problem
areas in your understanding of the work.
Overseas Centres
As well as a dedicated UK-based resource
and support unit, Manchester Business School
Worldwide have their own permanently
staffed Overseas Centres in Hong Kong and
Singapore, an association with the Jamaican
Institute of Bankers, and have carefully
selected partners in a number of other
international destinations. Regardless of
location, students can be assured that thequality of support, resource and service are
as you would expect of a first class institution.
Many students form informal study groups,
with our help, to develop and discuss their
ideas. At Manchester Business School
Worldwides Overseas Centres, there are
high quality teaching rooms, a library facility
with access to the Web and the Manchester
Business School electronic library, and welcoming
and friendly staff. Students often use these
facilities for informal get-togethers and study
groups. This networking is an important
part of the MBA experience and useful for
students and graduates. The Centres alsofocus on building alumni networks linked to
the extensive alumni services of MBS and are
used to run alumni seminars and activities.
Please see page 17 for further information
about the alumni network. Contact details
for the Overseas Centres can be found on
the inside back cover.
More than an MBA
Each year, Manchester Business School
organise the prestigious Vital Topics series,
in which prominent figures from business,
politics and culture address an invited
audience of business people, staff and
student. For those unable to attend these
sessions, Manchester Business School capture
the moments through the use video-technology,
making the sessions available for students to
download from all corners of the globe.
The distance learning community
Student support is an essential ingredient of distance learning. The combination of off-campusstudy, face-to-face workshops and web-based support, makes the distance learning experiencefeel less distant more like joining a global distance learning community.
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Corporate programmes
Close co-operation with business and
industry has been a key to the Schoolssuccess. Over 3,000 companies have become
associated with the School through corporate
programmes, dissertation partnerships, and
the provision of scholarships and prizes.
The distance learning MBA format offers an
effective means of outsourcing management
development. For the company the benefits
include cost-effectiveness (distance learning
programmes are relatively inexpensive and
replacement staff are not required), minimum
disruption, immediate improved management
performance, and staff retention. For the
employee there is a clear commitment from
the company to his or her career developmentand the distance learning programme
encourages motivation and enthusiasm.
Add to this the Manchester Business School
reputation, delivery flexibility, plus a dedicated
distance learning administration and the
Manchester Business School corporate
MBA through Manchester Business School
Worldwide offers an excellent training
budget investment.
Courses can be offered in two ways as
tailor-made MBAs or as single Continuing
Professional Development modules.
Corporate relationships
Manchester Business School distance learning offers effectiveand cost efficient management development programmes.
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A tailored approach
Using the modular structure of the MBA
Manchester Business School Worldwide cantailor a programme to the needs of the
company, taking account of busy work
periods and specific learning objectives. We
can develop new modules of specific interest
for inclusion in the MBA. Alternatively we
can offer a set programme, comprising of
standard compulsory MBA modules and
carefully selected option modules.
Pfizer, Nedcor, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Xerox Modicorp, KPMG and BT, are amongst
the businesses who have taken advantage of
this option.
Stand-alone modules CPD
Any one of the modules developed for the
MBA is available for company groups on a
stand-alone basis for in-house training or
Continuing Professional Development
purposes. Single modules can be delivered
over 12-13 week period, culminating in a
three-day residential workshop. Single modules
can be credited to the MBA at a later date.
To discuss your specific Corporate Programme
requirements please contact:
Manchester Business School Worldwide
Hormoz AhmadzadehCorporate Development Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 7244
Some of the companies who have
sponsored students on the MBS
Worldwide programmesThe enthusiasm shown by companies to the
MBS Worldwide specialist distance learning
MBAs is apparent in the number of students
fully or part sponsored by their employers.
Here are a few examples:
Andersen Business Consulting
ABB High Voltage Technologies Ltd
ABS Consulting
AMO
Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd
BAE Systems
Baker Atlas
BHP Billiton Petroleum Ltd
BTCable & Wireless
Citibank
Daimlerchrysler AG
Enterprise plc
Ernst & Young Corporate Finance SP
Exxon Mobil Pte Ltd
Fedelta Managers Ltd
International Power plc
Kleinwort Benson (CI) Ltd
KPMG
Lotus Engineering
Marks & Spencer Money
Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV
Nedcor
Perkinelmer Q-Rc Ltd
Pfizer
Pratt & Whitney
Price Waterhouse Cooper
Siemens AG
Sonsub Ltd
Unilever
Urenco Power Technologies Ltd
Xerox
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Institutionally, Manchester Business School have embraced the distance learning concept andhave supported it with access to faculty and flexibility in attending required workshops. For us,distance learning was key because of our unpredictable work schedules.
The Manchester Business School Worldwide team is accessible, and the culture human. Teachingand learning comes first, not that of institutional structure, bureaucracy, or red tape. Egos havebeen stowed away in order to help our people achieve their objectives.Paul Ellis (USA) Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 2003 intake (corporate programme)
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The benefits of your MBA are just beginning
when you complete the programme and our
commitment to you continues as your careerdevelops. The motto of Alumni Relations is
Profile, Status and Connections.
Our alumni online community site gives
you access to our international network
and email for life. It is a catalyst for all our
communications, providing you with a contact
directory and ready-made networking tools,
a continuously updated calendar of events,
research portal, career development resources,
and online job postings.
We work closely with our international
groups to ensure that wherever you are, you
feel part of our alumni community. Alumnigroups in China, Greece, India, Jamaica,
Japan, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Spain, the USA, London and Manchester are
particularly active. Our alumni have free access
to a range of events including regular social
and professional events, such as the senior
alumni speaker series. These events give you
the opportunity to share the wisdom of
industry experts and to network with
professionals from other industries.
Developing your network as an alumnus
When undertaking an MBA at Manchester Business School, you join a network of current andformer students, many of whom are at the top of their profession throughout the world. With20,000 alumni, including 7,000 MBA alumni in 130 countries, the contacts you make proveinvaluable, as does the continuing professional development on offer.
We also hold an annual Alumni Reunion
Weekend that includes a ball and other
activities such as a golf tournament, socialevents and seminars. Our annual reunion
gives alumni from around the world a chance
to catch up with old friends and renew
acquaintances in a relaxed and convivial
atmosphere. Social events are mixed with
personal and professional development
activities to provide an enjoyable and
rewarding experience.
Alumni are vital to our campus life and as
soon as you join us youll meet alumni in
their capacities as recruiters, ambassadors,
interviewers, career advisors, mentors, guest
speakers, or simply guests at social and
professional events.www.mbs.ac.uk/alumni
www.mba-exchange.com
www.global-workplace.com
www.executives-direct.com
To get the most from your MBA, the relationship with MBSneeds to be an enduring one. It takes commitment on bothsides, but the benefits are huge. I would strongly encourage allalumni to become involved in the activities of their local alumniassociations through the organisation events, sponsoring andthe delivery of presentations. Felix Martin (Spain), Nestl UK Ltd, Chair,London Alumni Association, MBA 1999
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Recent events have included:
Business Networking
Business Breakfast in Manchester
Investment Banking Club Networking
Event in London
Management Seminars
AT Kearney Alumni Seminar Series
Manchester Business School Faculty
presentations on management buy-
out, leadership, retail
Social Events
North West Alumni curry nights
with students
Wine tasting evening Golf day Workshops
Effective Job Hunting for Busy People
Three day training programme on
coaching skills
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Core Modules
Business Information SystemsThe module focuses on the central role of
information systems in creating and supporting
the processes of a business, both internally
and externally. Topics covered include
e-business, decision support and enterprise
resource planning. An overview of current
information technology components and
trends is complemented by discussion and
analysis of contemporary business developments
such as global electronic marketplaces and
virtual organisations.
The focus of the module is on changes in
management and the critical role of
information and communications technology(ICT) in modern enterprises. No prior knowledge
of information technology is assumed.
Financial Management
This is a challenging subject but one which
offers the aspiring senior manager key skills
in running a technologically based enterprise:
how to measure the performance of a
business; how to evaluate the impact of
business decisions at all levels; and how to
utilise the firms financial markets to best
effect. Alongside these skills, this module
provides you with a deep understanding of
the financial side of the enterprise as weexplore the three key factors that govern
business success: liquidity, profitability and
the management of risk.
Managerial Economics
This module considers managerial theories
of the firm, production and costs, marketstructures, strategic pricing and competition
policy. The latter topic is reserved for the
workshop which emphasises the importance
of an economic understanding of how
modern firms behave in the real world.
The objective of the course is to expose you
to a challenging perspective on evaluating
modern firms and management in areas
as diverse as pricing strategies and rival
behaviour in inter-dependent markets.
The approach adopted offers a precise and
definitive treatment of the many concepts in
business or managerial economics, supportedby the use of real world case studies.
Marketing Strategy
The module introduces the basic concepts
of marketing and illustrates their application
in organisations, with specific reference to
financial service organisations. As an
introduction, the module emphasises the
relevance and use of marketing concepts
rather than trying to develop technical
marketing expertise. The component units
of the module describe the basic tasks of
marketing: understanding markets and
customers; creating customer values;communicating values; and delivering values
to customers. The module also aims to
show the relevance of these tasks to the
organisation and to the work of all functions
within the organisation.
Course descriptions
The following pages contain brief descriptions of the core and construction specific modules.
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Organisational Behaviour and
Human Resource Management
Students are provided with an overviewof human resource management and
organisational behaviour their scope
and context; which helps the students to
understand their organisations and, at the
same time, enhances their ability to manage
work and responsibilities rather than merely
react to changes and agendas developed by
other people in their, and other, organisations.
An understanding of typical recruitment and
selection procedures and the issues involved
in their formulation and implementation in
organisations today is developed. This module
also provides students with the knowledge
and opportunity to examine some of thecomplex issues involved in reward and
compensation .
In conclusion, the module aims to provide
students with an overview of some crucial
issues in managing a workforce: change
management, training and International
Human Resource Management. At the same
time there is a clear recognition of cultural
differences between societies and, whilst
applying primarily Western models and
theories of organisational behaviour, students
are encouraged to recognise their limitations
in other societies.
Risk Management
The aim of the course is to develop an
effective approach to risk management.
The approach will be based on a Construction
approach to risk management enhanced by
use of concepts and ideas from social
sciences. The course will cover both
quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
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Strategic Management
The module is designed to give you a clear
understanding of the planning developmentand implementation which constitute
strategy and strategic management. Strategy
is concerned with developing plans to secure
favourable positions and competitive
advantage at corporate, business and
functional levels. The pre-requisites for
effective strategy formulation are an in-depth
understanding of the external environment,
competition and self-diagnosis. Strategy
formulation cannot be separated from
execution. A strategy that cannot be
implemented is worthless. Strategic management
is concerned with the overall strategic process
that integrates formulation and its successful
implementation, evaluation and control.
Supply Chain Management
A supply chain is a network of organisations
that supply and transform materials and
distribute final products to customers. Supply
chain management is concerned with the
effective management of the complex range of
business activities associated with co-ordination
of resources and effective delivery of value to
customers. This is becoming increasingly
important as competitive pressures and
developments in information technology
make supply chains more efficient.
Construction Specific Modules
Creating the Built Environment
This module will address the contribution
constructed facilities make to the successful
management of business in the public and
private sectors. The buildings that house
business processes play a significant and
poorly understood role in shaping those
processes, and infrastructure plays a critical
role in any successful economy. At the same
time, the benefits offered by constructing
facilities have broader social and
environmental implications for the various
stakeholders affected by them in the creation
of the built environment. In addressing
these issues, the module will explore howinnovation in both the constructed product
and the construction process enables the
creation of the built environment.
Procuring Assets and Services
The perspective of this module is from the
demand side and will explore how clients can
effectively articulate their requirements for
new facilities and then manage the process
of facility definition and delivery successfully.
For course members from the client-side, the
module will provide learning in the effective
management of acquisition projects; for
course members from the supply-side it will
improve understanding of how to creategreater value for their clients.
Managing the Construction Firm
This module is the complement to ProcuringAssets and Services in its focus on the supply
side. The principal aim of this module is to
explore and apply the learning from the
core modules to firms working on the supply
side in construction, be they specialists,
contractors, or consultants; and be they
incorporated or constituted as partnerships.
For course-members working on the supply
side, it will address all the issues around
creating sustained competitive advantage;
for those on the client-side, it will facilitate
understanding of how the supply-side
operates and how its effectiveness can be
improved through appropriate and timely
decisions.
Working Collaboratively
The first three modules explore the
construction process, and the demand-side
and supply-side separately. This module brings
them all together to focus on the dynamics
of working collaboratively to create the built
environment.
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Important information
This brochure is prepared well in advance of the
entry dates to which it relates. The information
contained in this brochure is accurate at the time
of going to press. However, the MBA is a dynamic
programme, constantly changing as a result of new
learning innovations, developments in the business
world and feedback from students and alumni. The
School therefore reserves the right to make variations
to its MBA programmes in line with its commitment
to continuous improvement.
When you accept a place at Manchester Business
School, you agree to comply with the rules and
regulations of The University of Manchester. Those
which are most relevant will be communicated to
you in the programme materials you receive prior to,
and upon, joining the School. A full listing of theUniversitys Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and
Regulations is available upon request.
The University of Manchester has adopted a policy
of equal opportunities for students. The aim of the
policy is to ensure that no student or prospective
student should receive less favourable treatment
directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexuality, marital
or parental status, disability, creed, political belief
or social or economic class.
Manchester Business School
Manchester Business School is part of the Faculty
of Humanities at The University of Manchester, andoffers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research, MBA,
Short and Executive programmes on a full-time,
part-time and distance learning basis.
Admission criteria
Much of what you gain from your distance
learning programme depends on theexperience you bring to your studies. Our
interactive workshops rely on a certain level
of business experience and we ask for a
minimum of three years experience during
which you have been exercising initiative and
decision-making responsibility. Applicants
will normally, therefore, be at least 27 years
of age, have a recognised first degree or
professional equivalent plus the requisite work
experience (or, in lieu of formal qualifications,
substantial management experience). In
certain circumstances we may require an
applicant to take the GMAT as further
evidence.
Language
Proficiency in both spoken and written
English is essential and supporting evidence
may be requested.
Fees
Information on fees can be found my visiting
our web site www.mbs-worldwide.ac.uk
Application procedure
All applications should be directed to
Manchester Business School Worldwide.
Full contact details can be found opposite.
Applications
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Further information
To find out more about our specialist distance
learning MBAs please contact any Manchester
Business School Worldwide Centre or visit
our website.
United Kingdom
Manchester Business School Worldwide
Unit E
Llys-y-Dderwen
Parc Menai, Bangor
Gwynedd LL57 4BL
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1248 672222
Fax: +44 (0)1248 672201
E-mail: [email protected]
Hong Kong
Ms Christina Siu
Manchester Business School Worldwide
6th Floor, Wilson House
19-27 Wyndham Street
Central, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 2526 3113
Fax: (852) 2526 4910
E-mail: [email protected]
Singapore
Mr Gabriel Lee
Manchester Business School Worldwide
1 Phillip Street#07-00, Singapore 048692
Telephone: (65) 6538 4454
Fax: (65) 6538 4404
E-mail: [email protected]
www.mbs-worldwide.ac.uk
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