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s a management professional and pro- spective student looking to develop your knowledge and skills as a leader, you’ve made a great choice with the University of Liver- pool Management School. Our teaching mission at the Management School is to prepare and develop leaders who are committed to making a difference, both personally and professionally. What’s exciting about our online MBA programme is that we use the latest industry research, knowledge, and trends, and bring it to life in an interactive online learn- ing environment that is relevant for today’s leaders.With a Liverpool online MBA, you will be equipped to put your new knowledge and global insights to immediate use in your career so you can truly make a difference, wherever you are in the world.
Director, ULMS
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.
Learn with a globally-respected UK university 10 A world-class research institution 11 ULMS - a reputation you can rely on 13 Accredited at the highest level 13 The University of Liverpool online MBA 14
Programme structure 16
Dissertation or consultancy project 17 Maximum convenience, maximum results 20 Take your career to the next level 24
Invest in your future 25
Join our global alumni network 26
Admission requirements 30
Take the first step today 31
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
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
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.”
“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
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
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.
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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.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
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.
Professor Murray Dalziel
Director ULMS
“AACSB accreditation puts
ULMS in the top 5 per cent 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.”
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
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.
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.
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.
“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
maximum results
As a fully online programme, our MBA con-
veniently fits 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.
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here are no fixed 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 benefit 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.
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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“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
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.
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
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.*
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.
Did you know that...
94 %
of online MBAgraduates 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.
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
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)
“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
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.
Take the
first step today
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.