MBA For Construction Executives Brochure

Manchester Business School Worldwide MBA for Construction Executives Leading a dynamic industry
Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester
Manchester Business School Worldwide
MBA for Construction Executives
Frequently asked questions
Why Manchester Business School Worldwide? Manchester Business School Worldwide has extensive 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, in partnership 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 students from 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.
Who will be awarding the distance learning MBA? The degree is awarded by The University of Manchester. 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 work commitments. 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 first 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 approximately 15 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 leading business school provides the added value of networking with others in different parts of the supply chain is flexible enough to allow key employees to continue their careers whilst developing their business and management skills.
We believe this specialist programme from Manchester Business School delivers such a programme."
Paul Bowden, Project Manager, CITB-ConstructionSkills
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Contents
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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 Further information inside back cover
Manchester Business School would like to thank current and former students, as well as client companies and their representatives, for their co-operation in the 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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We have the best quality teaching of any UK business school, ranked in the highest category, Excellent, by the UK government funding body (HEFCE). Your 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.
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What 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.
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Because we are constantly ranked as one of the top 15 schools in Europe, your qualification will deliver the distinctiveness you need in an intensely competitive job market.
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We have consistently received the highest research 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.
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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The Manchester Business School MBA

Part of The University of Manchester the UKs largest university Manchester Business School is now the biggest campus based business and management school in the UK, attracting students and faculty from across the globe.
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 School produces research ranked as amongst the worlds best by peer academics and practitioners. 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 cuttingedge 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.
For more than ten years individuals from over 80 countries worldwide and corporate clients have benefited from Manchester Business Schools 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 the expertise of the Manchester Centre for Civil and Construction Engineering in construction management part of the former UMIST led by programme champion, Professor Graham Winch.
As part of the new University of Manchester, Manchester Business School has strength across all the construction disciplines from architecture and engineering through to managing the process. In addition, within the Centre for Research in the Management of Projects, a team of leading researchers focus on innovation and project management within the industry. Working at the interface between broader themes and issues in contemporary management and the particular challenges now facing construction executives we are uniquely placed to provide an education with both breadth and depth to the future leaders of the construction industry.
Professor Graham M Winch, Programme Director, Manchester Business School
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The MBA for Construction Executives

This world-class MBA from one of the worlds top business schools is designed around the specific needs of the construction industry. It is delivered by internationally renowned experts in the field of construction management and features four construction specific modules developed explicitly for this programme.
Laying the foundations for future success The MBA for Construction Executives has been developed in partnership with CITB-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 and graduate 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 functional aspects 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 learning MBA 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 and the 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 a diverse range of skills and abilities. The Built Environment absorbs huge investment of capital and 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 construction team. 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 leverage for 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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Leading a dynamic industry

Utilising the vast experience of our course leaders.
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 School where 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 joined the 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 computerbased simulation and qualitative research methods and he also investigates ways to enhance the effectiveness of webbased project management tools.
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Programme structure
The modular programme structure can be adjusted to suit professional workloads and outside commitments; it is portable relocation does not lead to loss of studies or tuition fees.
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 within the 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 MBA that 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
to put theory into practice, addressing management issues through face-to-face contact and the exchange of ideas. Formal presentations 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?
experience to bear on one specific issue. The project, of around 10,000 words allows you to develop your own topic on an aspect of the 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, major capital 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.
They enable emphasis on interactive problem 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 workrelated 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
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The course structure below is indicative of a 'typical' academic year, with the primary aim of showing student workload and course commitment required.
MBA for Construction Executives Typical semester structure
Semester 1 Financial Management Marketing Strategy
Semester 2 Risk Management Supply chain Management Business Information Systems
Semester 3 Managerial Economics Strategic Management
Semester 4 Creating the Built Environment + Procuring Assets and Services +
Semester 5 Managing the Construction firm + Working Collaboratively +
Project Stage Industrial Group Project
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Personal Project
Core modules
+ Elective Modules
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 half modules. 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 to be more self disciplined, independent, motivated and investigative than classroom based students and it reduces opportunity cost.
A Manchester Business School Worldwide distance learning MBA offers the advantages of independence and portability with the quality of the most prestigious conventional MBA programmes. With the number of faceto-face contact hours with lecturers and fellow students at the workshops, the programme is a real alternative to full and part time programmes undertaken with the minimum disruption to your personal lifestyle and professional commitments. Graduates of the distance learning MBA programme receive the same degree certificate as their full-time counterparts; the programme delivers quality and success, highlighted by Manchester Business School Worldwides individual AMBA accreditation, plus EQUIS and AACSB International recognition through MBS. Of course, the distance learning programme takes longer to complete than its 18 month full-time equivalent. Combining the depth and substance of study which Manchester Business School Worldwide requires of its students with a professional working life is a challenging commitment. We regard it both as a strength and an indication of the programmes quality that the course will take at least three years to complete. It is designed to bring out the best in you and give you a real career advantage. Manchester Business School Worldwide has embraced distance learning to bring you this specialist MBA that is carefully structured to provide a combination of independent and
guided study. As you progress, workshops, course assignments, continuous assessment and open book examinations aid your development to the same standard as the on-campus MBA. The Manchester Business School Worldwide distance learning MBA programme uses a highly successful and proven method of study. As your studies progress you relate the learning directly to your professional work. Research shows that this distance learning dynamic enhances learning outcomes and your studies become immediately relevant you benefit professionally during your studies as well as after graduation. We seek to ensure high levels of support and face-to-face contact throughout the distance learning programmes. Whilst full use is made of IT, modules are not web-based as feedback confirms that students prefer hard copy text when it is combined with a web-based support system and face-to-face workshops. Study guides are written by specialists in their field and these same specialists, senior faculty from Manchester Business School and other prestigious UK universities, deliver the residential sessions. This is a practical and convenient format that delivers the best in distance learning.
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For me, a vital ingredient of Manchester Business School is the business maturity, background and experience of the students participating - from middle managers to consultants to product heads 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 they are 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 its alumni network to fall back on. There are few top world-wide business schools who would give 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 from Aberdeen to London, had our second child and had a new job - all without compromising on the MBA. Vikram Das - Consultant, LogicaCMG UK. Engineering Programme July 04 Intake
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The distance learning community

Student support is an essential ingredient of distance learning. The combination of off-campus study, face-to-face workshops and web-based support, makes the distance learning experience feel less distant more like joining a global distance learning community.
Student support The MBA incorporates a first class student support network. Each student is a vital part of 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 and communications 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 the quality 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 also focus 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.
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.
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Corporate relationships
Manchester Business School distance learning offers effective and cost efficient management development programmes.
Corporate programmes Close co-operation with business and industry has been a key to the Schools success. 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 development and 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.
A tailored approach Using the modular structure of the MBA Manchester Business School Worldwide can tailor 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 Ahmadzadeh Corporate Development Manager E-mail: h.ahmadzadeh@mbs-worldwide.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)161 275 7244
Some of the companies who have sponsored students on the MBS Worldwide programmes The 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 BT Cable & 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 and have 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. Teaching and learning comes first, not that of institutional structure, bureaucracy, or red tape. Egos have been 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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Developing your network as an alumnus

When undertaking an MBA at Manchester Business School, you join a network of current and former students, many of whom are at the top of their profession throughout the world. With 20,000 alumni, including 7,000 MBA alumni in 130 countries, the contacts you make prove invaluable, as does the continuing professional development on offer.
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 buyout, 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
The benefits of your MBA are just beginning when you complete the programme and our commitment to you continues as your career develops. 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. Alumni groups 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.
We also hold an annual Alumni Reunion Weekend that includes a ball and other activities such as a golf tournament, social events 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 MBS needs to be an enduring one. It takes commitment on both sides, but the benefits are huge. I would strongly encourage all alumni to become involved in the activities of their local alumni associations through the organisation events, sponsoring and the delivery of presentations. Felix Martin (Spain), Nestl UK Ltd, Chair,
London Alumni Association, MBA 1999
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Course descriptions
The following pages contain brief descriptions of the core and construction specific modules.
Core Modules Business Information Systems The 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 we explore 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, market structures, 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, supported by 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.
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Students are provided with an overview of 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 the complex 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 development and 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 how innovation 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 create greater value for their clients.
Managing the Construction Firm This module is the complement to Procuring Assets 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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Applications
Admission criteria Much of what you gain from your distance learning programme depends on the experience 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.
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 the Universitys 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, and offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research, MBA, Short and Executive programmes on a full-time, part-time and distance learning basis.
Further information
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