Prospects 2008 MBA Guide

appropriately, it can stimulate face-to-face interaction between students.’ to support the delivery of each module. ‘The global learning environment,’ explains Stephen, Bangor has just introduced a distance learning MBA, ‘is the electronic support mechanism which ties an online version of their successful campus together the widely spread members of the group. It programme. Students are offered core modules in is used by the module co-ordinator, the e-facilitators management and optional electives, all of which are delivered by a variety of methods. Like the Cardiff programme, the distance learning MBA at Bangor is aimed at those who want to continue in employment whilst working towards the Masters qualification. ‘Our course gives students this opportunity whilst pursuing a programme which has been tailored for distance, in terms of material available on the web and workshop tutorials carried out online,’ confirms Stephen. SUPPORTED LEARNING In order to ensure that students and the students themselves to keep in touch and to stimulate discussion and interaction.’ Of course, part-time and distance learning programmes are not the only methods of study for MBAs, though the former now accounts for the main growth in the MBA market. While the flexibility of these courses is attractive, some students find fulltime programmes suit their needs better. ‘I did contemplate studying part-time whilst continuing to work in London in my role at the time,’ says Matthew Rea, who started the University of Liverpool’s MBA (Football Industries) this year. ‘I realised, however, that this logistically would have been very difficult to carry out and also that I wanted to spend the entire year utilising what the are well prepared to study at a distance, Bangor has introduced a Foundation Module to provide an introduction to supported learning technology. Among the key elements of the programme’s delivery are online workshops, academic e-facilitators course offers in terms of visits to the clubs and and a global learning environment. Online workshops guest speakers.’ require attendance by students and are designed to ensure the programme does not consist entirely of self–study, while academic e-facilitators are on hand When it comes to choosing how to study your MBA, it’s clear that personal circumstances will have a major impact upon your final decision. DAMIEN CURRIE POINTS TO REMEMBER It is important to think about the following when choosing the right programme for you: COURSE CONTENT Make sure the course meets your asking the institution about funding; many business schools offer some scholarships to help students cover their fees. requirements. Ask yourself what it is you want to RANKINGS AND REPUTATION Accreditation and rankings will give you some indication of the get out of the programme and then find out if that will be delivered. COSTS AND FUNDING The price of programmes quality of the programme but there are other factors to look into. The location of the school, the facilities available and, most importantly, the level of support you will receive are important varies significantly and the more expensive option may not be the best one. It is also worth considerations. PROSPECTS MBA GUIDE 9

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