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Get ahead with an

online MBA from the

University of Liverpool

International reputation – ranked in the

top 1% of universities worldwide, with an

AACSB accredited management school

Convenience – fit your studies around your

other commitments. Accelerate your career

without interrupting your current job

Global perspective – meet like-minded

professionals from all over the world

for a rich, multi-cultural experience

Practical skills and knowledge –

develop critical understanding and

analytical skills to respond to today’s

toughest business challenges

Dedicated support – benefit from

close, personal support and feedback

throughout your studies, helping

you stay motivated and focused.

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Accelerate your career 4 Learn with a globally-respected UK university 8 A world-class research institution 9 ULMS - a reputation you can rely on 11 Accredited at the highest level 11 The University of Liverpool online MBA 12

Programme structure 14

Dissertation or consultancy project 15 Maximum convenience, maximum results 18 Take your career to the next level 22

Invest in your future 23

Join our global alumni network 24

Admission requirements 28

Take the first step today 29

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Accelerate

your career

T

he University of Liverpool’s globally-ori- ented online MBA is designed for suc- cessful business professionals who want to advance their careers, develop as leaders, and positively contribute to the growth of their organi- sations and their communities.

Offered fully online by the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS), the programme lets you study without interrupting your personal and professional life. On the programme you’ll ex- plore critical theories and concepts around high- level business management with a global network of peers, enjoy 24/7 access to your classroom, and have the flexibility to choose elective modules spe- cific to your own professional development.

Empower you with practical knowl-

edge of the principles and current issues

relevant to senior business management

roles

Equip you with the key transferable

skills you need to be a successful manager

This MBA will:

Dr Claire Moxham

Director of Studies for the online

MBA, University of Liverpool

“Our students quickly see the benefits of studying the MBA online. From day one you are able to achieve professional impact by applying current thinking from the class- room to your workplace. The international make-up of our online classes and our re- search driven teaching combine to offer an exciting and vibrant learning environment that will challenge and inspire you.”

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Support your personal

and professional develop-

ment with a critically re-

flective mode of learning

Help you acquire a

range of analytical tech-

niques for effective tacti-

cal and strategic manage-

ment

Nurture your business

skills in a collaborative

international environment

with a global faculty base

and international profes-

sionals studying alongside

you

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“Studying the

MBA online with

the University of

Liverpool is one of

the best decisions

I have ever made

in my career.

It has opened up another

page in my career. It’s a

personal and professional

investment – but one that

offers lifetime reward.”

Khan Yeh (MBA 2013), online graduate

Operations Delivery Lead

From Taiwan, living in China

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University of Liverpool

Key facts

In the top 1%

of universities worldwide

Member of the UK’s

Russell Group

One of Europe’s largest

providers of

fully online degrees

Nine

Nobel Laureates

*As listed in the International Universities Handbook, published 2012

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Learn with a

globally-respected

UK university

Making the commitment to pur-

sue an MBA is a big decision.

There are many choices you need

to consider – which univer-

sity to study with, its reputation,

the quality of the management

school, how you will learn and

what sort of experience you will

have.

A

t the University of Liverpool, we offer the very best choice for successful interna- tional professionals looking to collaborate and share best practice with their peers from around the world. Our online MBA will broaden your hori- zons, challenge your thinking, help you develop criti- cal and analytical understanding, and give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to respond to today’s toughest business challenges and boost your career potential. Best of all, you won’t need to take any time out from your job to study.

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A world-class

research institution

T

he University of Liverpool is a world-class re- search university with a long track record of academic excellence and rigour. It is a mem- ber of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group and ranked within the top 1% of universities worldwide*. We have been providing online postgraduate education since 2000, with more than 10,500 online students currently studying with us around the world. Over 5,000 stu- dents have already graduated with an online degree, joining the University’s thriving international alumni network of 183,000 people in over 192 countries.

Global pioneers

We have been pioneers in research and education since our founding in 1881, and are considered one of the great international centres of research, knowledge and innovation. Our pioneering reputation attracts students, faculty, experts and partners from across the globe. Through our research, teaching and collabora- tions we seek to be life changing and world shaping.

Leaders in online

We’re also a European leader in fully online postgrad- uate degrees. Our partnership with e-learning experts Laureate Online Education enables us to support you every step of the way throughout your studies. It’s through this exciting partnership that the University is a member of the Laureate International Universities network – an international network of prestigious, in- novative institutions of higher education – giving you access to international experts and leaders through events such as the World Business Forum and the Clinton Global Initiative.

*As listed in the International Universities Handbook, published 2012

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AACSB Accreditation puts

ULMS in the top 5% of the

world’s business schools. It

reflects the dedication of our

staff to helping our students

learn to make a difference

to employers worldwide.

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ULMS - a reputation

you can rely on

Our online MBA is offered by the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS), a glob- ally recognised centre for management and leader- ship training, education and research. Our mission is ‘Learning to Make a Difference’. This is reflected in the foundations of our research and teaching, which strive to make a difference to the lives of in- dividuals, businesses and communities.

Accredited at the

highest level

ULMS is accredited for all its campus and online programmes by the Association to Advance Colle- giate Schools of Business (AACSB), the oldest and most respected global accreditation body for busi- ness schools. Less than 5% of the world’s business schools have achieved this distinction.

By holding this accreditation, we have made a com- mitment to continuous improvement, and to pro- viding a curriculum that is both responsive to the needs of business and delivered in a high-quality teaching environment.

For more information, visit www.aacsb.edu.

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The ULMS online MBA is designed for business professionals look-

ing for a rewarding, interactive international experience at the high-

est level. You can learn while you earn and accelerate your career

with practical knowledge and advanced skills that you can put to

immediate use in your career.

Global perspectives, local impact

The programme allows you to study from wher- ever you are, at any time of the day – from your first module all the way through to graduation. Our easy-to-use learning platform and collaborative approach connects you with an international net- work of fellow professionals from every continent.

Through this collaborative approach, you will gain real insights into today’s global business trends that you can immediately apply in your work.

An international hallmark

of excellence

Delivered by an AACSB-accredited Management School, our MBA programme is also accredited for teChnology Enhanced Learning (or CEL) by the Eu- ropean Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). This hallmark of excellence demonstrates the academic rigour of our MBA programme and the quality of the online experience you will enjoy.

Leadership skills that inspire

Our MBA is designed to support you personally and professionally as you progress and develop your leadership strengths. You will explore the most influential management theories, exercise your critical thinking skills and broaden your strategic understanding of business. You will also create a Personal Development Plan that runs throughout your programme, helping you reflect on your own learning and record your leadership journey.

Learn from the world’s best

Through our partnership with Laureate, you will have access to our executive video speaker series, giving you an exclusive insight into the experienc- es, thinking and guidance of some of the world’s top business brains.

The University of Liverpool

online MBA

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Tailor-made for you

Our online MBA allows you to tailor your learn- ing to your career. Choose from a range of modules in established pathways such as General Manage- ment, International Business, Marketing & Busi- ness Operations, Entrepreneurship or Finance and Accounting – or choose individual electives to create your own programme of study. In the final phase of the programme, you can also choose be- tween a research dissertation and a ‘live’ consultan- cy project addressing a real business issue at your organisation.

Reap the rewards – immediately

You don’t have to wait until you graduate for your programme to have an impact. The beauty of our online MBA is that you can apply your learning and understanding to your work as you progress through the programme – increasing your oppor- tunities and career prospects while you study.

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Programme structure

The programme includes five

core modules and three elec-

tive modules. You can choose

from a pool of electives based

on your areas of interest, or

choose individual electives in

order to create a self-designed

programme of study.

The process by which you choose electives will be linked to your Personal Development Plan. Our elective portfolio covers a broad range of study ar- eas such as International Business, Finance and In- vestment, Entrepreneurship, Operations, Market- ing, Project Management, and others.

Entrepreneurship International Business Investment Strategies Project Management Operations Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategic Human Resources Consumer Behaviour

Business in Emerging Markets Managerial Accounting Business Finance Global Leadership Business Leadership

Financing the Entrepreneurial Organisation Financial Reporting

Services Marketing

Core modules (mandatory) Elective modules

Being a Leader

The Organisation in a Strategic Context Finance & Accounting for Managers Market Perspectives

Innovation and Change

1 2 3 4 5

visit www.university-liverpool-online.com/MBA for module details

*Please note that current scheduling may be subject to change and that we cannot guarantee that all elective modules will be offered in every calendar year.

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Dissertation or

consultancy project

You complete your MBA with

either a dissertation or a consul-

tancy project:

Dissertation

The dissertation is a 15,000 – 20,000 word piece of research. You identify an appropriate research top- ic, critically select and apply appropriate research methodology and data collection methods to your chosen research topic, and demonstrate a rigorous understanding of the theory and literature relevant to the issues under investigation.

Consultancy project

For your consultancy project you would work on a specific project for an organisation – typically an employer or another organisation with which you’re familiar. The aim is to enable you to under- take a self-managed process of systematic practi- tioner inquiry within the management domain. The output will be a 15,000 – 20,000 word report.

Entrepreneurship International Business Investment Strategies Project Management Operations Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategic Human Resources Consumer Behaviour

Business in Emerging Markets Managerial Accounting Business Finance Global Leadership Business Leadership

Financing the Entrepreneurial Organisation Financial Reporting

Services Marketing

Core modules (mandatory) Elective modules

Being a Leader

The Organisation in a Strategic Context Finance & Accounting for Managers Market Perspectives

Innovation and Change

1 2 3 4 5

visit www.university-liverpool-online.com/MBA for module details

*Please note that current scheduling may be subject to change and that we cannot guarantee that all elective modules will be offered in every calendar year.

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“The thing that

I enjoyed most

was meeting

people from

different parts

of the world

via the online classroom.

Students were in constant

dialogue with each other,

which was a really great

way to collaborate and

share experiences.”

Mohamed Badi Derouiche

(MBA 2013), online graduate

Finance Manager

From Tunisia, living in the United Arab Emirates

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Maximum convenience,

maximum results

As a fully online programme, our MBA con-

veniently fi ts around your existing personal

and professional commitments. It means that

wherever in the world you live and work, you

can study for a prestigious ULMS MBA with-

out interrupting your career or your personal

life.

T

here are no fi xed lecture times. All your coursework, class discussions and group projects take place online, and the classroom is always open. As long as you have internet access, you choose when in the day you study and where.

Continuous Support

You can interact and collaborate with your faculty in- structors and fellow students all over the world at any time of the day. And if you run into any IT problems, our technical support team is on hand 24/7 to help you out.

You will also benefi t from continuous academic sup- port. From the moment you contact us right through to your graduation, you will enjoy dedicated support, including a personal Student Support Manager and regular feedback on your progress from our interna- tional faculty instructors, as well as additional self- study and taught skills modules to support your aca- demic and professional development.

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Your online

experience

Your studies will be based around the Laureate LENS learning platform. Laureate LENS brings together all the resources you need – from your electronic classroom to learning tips, the Uni- versity’s extensive and fully online library to stu- dent support – in one easy-to-use dashboard, making it easier for you to stay motivated and focused on your studies.

Laureate LENS also enables you to network with your fellow online students around the globe.

You can engage, learn and share with your peers and with the faculty, not only on your course, but across the entire online university commu- nity – giving you the chance to make valuable connections across a range of professions and industries.

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L A U R E A T E

LEARN. EVOLVE. NETWORK. SOCIALIZE.

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“Since graduating

from the

Liverpool online

MBA, I started

my own NGO

and am now supporting

NGO’s and social corporations

in the field of organisational

development. Graduating

has been a gift to myself

– it has opened up the

next phase in my life.”

Maik Fuellmann (MBA 2013), online graduate

Social Entrepreneur

From Germany, living in Thailand

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Take your career

to the next level

O

ur online MBA is designed for ex- perienced graduate professionals looking to better prepare them- selves for the business challenges of the 21st century. It’s a unique opportunity to com- bine rigorous academic study with practical experience and insights into real business issues, in an exhilarating international envi- ronment of collaboration, management and leadership.

Studying with us gives you a solid foundation on which to accelerate your career, achieve your aspirations, handle the toughest busi- ness challenges and boost your earning po- tential.

Not only will you study the latest manage- ment thinking, develop new skills and un- derstanding, and learn how to apply the very latest industry theory to real life busi- ness situations, you will develop an extensive global network of high-powered profession- als, from accountants and project managers to engineers and scientists.

75 %

90 %

90 %

perceived a career improvement as a result of their education with the University of Liverpool.*

felt that their degree prepared them for their career.*

What our online MBA

graduates say:

would recommend the University of Liverpool to a friend, family or colleague.*

*Results gathered by the University of Liverpool in 2012 from on- line alumni who responded to our survey.

Take your career

to the next level

O

ur online MBA is designed for ex- perienced graduate professionals looking to better prepare them- selves for the business challenges of the 21st century. It’s a unique opportunity to com- bine rigorous academic study with practical experience and insights into real business issues, in an exhilarating international envi- ronment of collaboration, management and leadership.

Studying with us gives you a solid foundation on which to accelerate your career, achieve your aspirations, handle the toughest busi- ness challenges and boost your earning po- tential.

Not only will you study the latest manage- ment thinking, develop new skills and un- derstanding, and learn how to apply the very latest industry theory to real life busi- ness situations, you will develop an extensive global network of high-powered profession- als, from accountants and project managers to engineers and scientists.

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Invest in

your future

O

ur students come from senior posi- tions in organisations all over the world. The key thing they have in common is commitment: a commitment to investing in their future, in their potential, in their career.

The Liverpool online MBA will be tough. It will stretch you beyond your comfort zone.

But you will come away with an unrivalled armoury of skills and knowledge of critical business functions, such as finance, strategy, marketing and human resources, that you can apply directly to your own organisation, deliv- ering tangible results for both your career and your employer.

85

11 20

%

work full-time

average years’

work experience

30

70 %

%

male/female

39

average age

Did you know that...

94 %

of online MBA

graduates said their University of Liverpool education provided them with a strong return on investment in their career.**

**Results gathered by the University of Liverpool in the 2013 July graduation survey.

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Join our global

alumni network

On graduation, you become

part of the University of Liv-

erpool’s 183,000-strong inter-

national alumni network. The

University’s alumni programme

will continue to support you

throughout your career, offering

a range of benefits and services

to help you achieve your career

aspirations.

Wherever you are in the world, the benefits of an online postgraduate degree with the University of Liverpool Management School will stay with you, both professionally and personally, long after grad- uation.

Alumni Benefits

Professional

development courses

Exclusive

discounts

International

events and lectures

Career and business

focused webinar series

Free

online journal access

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Elevate

your leadership ability

An online MBA with the University of

Liverpool can help you:

Increase your career opportunities

Boost your salary potential

Strengthen your leadership skills

Develop better managerial skills

Enhance your professional credibility

Secure more challenging and interesting jobs

Build a global network of senior industry contacts

ULMS 2013 online graduates outside the Management School after graduation, from left to right:

Francis Banda (Malawi), Jose Marcos Orobiyi (Equatorial Guinea), Fabian Uzoechi (Nigeria)

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“My experience

with the University

of Liverpool

has changed my

perception of life.

My relationship with my

clients and staff have changed

and improved. If you’re a

business professional and

want to manage your business

better, this programme

offers the total package.”

Sidiquat Akindele (MBA 2013), online graduate

Managing Director, Nigeria

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Admission requirements

The ULMS online MBA is aimed at working professionals looking

to further their careers in business and gain knowledge they can ap-

ply immediately in their work. We welcome applications from peo-

ple all over the world, at any time of the year.

T

he programme is based on the demands of today’s fast-moving business world. We expect our students to be able to demon- strate real business skills, experience and knowl- edge that will enrich their studies and help them gain maximum benefit from our online MBA pro- gramme.

When you apply, we will consider both your educa- tional qualifications and your work experience. In general, you will be expected to have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, or a degree from a recognised institution comparable or equivalent to a British honours degree, as well as three years’ relevant working experience.

If you do not directly meet the educational require- ments, you will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into account your vocational and profession- al qualifications and your working experience.

English proficiency

The online MBA programme is taught in English.

So if English is not your mother tongue, you will need to demonstrate English proficiency compara- ble to IELTS 6.5, TEEP 6.5, TOEFL 600, or GCSE C.

How to apply

It’s our aim to make the application process as smooth and straightforward as possible. The first step is to get in touch with one our dedicated En- rolment Advisors. They will advise and guide you through the application process, help you prepare the information we need, and explain your options to you.

After that, you will need to:

1 Submit an online application form

2 Provide the required documents (for ex-

ample, identification and certificates)

3 Pay an application fee

Your application will then be passed to the Ad- missions Team, and provided it meets the entry requirements, to ULMS, who will assess your ap- plication.

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To contact an Enrolment Advisor, find out more about the ULMS online MBA, or check key dates and tuition fees, visit

www.university-liverpool-online.com/MBA

Information sessions and webinars

You can also come and meet us at one of the many information and networking sessions we organise all over the world, or join us online for free 45 min- ute webinar presentations, where you can have your questions answered and find out more about the University of Liverpool’s online programmes.

Visit www.university-liverpool-online.com/events to find out when the next information and network- ing session or webinar is taking place.

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Contact:

Laureate Online Education B.V.

Haarlerbergweg 23C 1101 CH Amsterdam Z.O.

The Netherlands

www.university-liverpool-online.com learnmore@liverpool-online.com +31 (0)20 713 0000

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