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Founded in 1948, Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is an enterprising, pioneering institution of global standing.
We engage business minds, and pursue impact on the stakeholders we serve.
Our University’s mission for over 200 years has been to be ‘the place of useful learning’; an ethos which still drives the business school and distinguishes us from our competitors.
In 2016 SBS celebrated 50 years of our prestigious MBA programme. the Strathclyde MBA Contents
3 Strathclyde Business School - an overview 6 What is the Strathclyde MBA? 9 The Strathclyde MBA - an overview 10 What you will learn 14 Professional development journey 19 Join our learning community 22 Many programmes - one MBA 34 General information 36 Admissions process 38 Our centres worldwide 40 Beyond the Strathclyde MBA - your global alumni community
1 2 Strathclyde Business School - an overview
Excellence
SBS IS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, A SOCIALLY PROGRESSIVE AND LEADING INTERNATIONAL TECHOLOGICAL INSTITUTION.
Accreditation EQUIS - the European Quality Additionally, our departments have Strathclyde is a triple accredited Improvement System is the newest of earned an impressive range of business school: one of only 89 in the the big 3 accrediting bodies and has discipline-specific accreditations. world (2018) and the first business the smallest membership. It was formed Accounting is fully accredited for entry school in Scotland to be triple to address the European problem of to the Institute of Chartered Accountants accredited, holding accreditation from diverse national accreditation systems, of Scotland (ICAS) as well as offering the international bodies, AMBA, AACSB and is gaining ground outside Europe. exemptions to other professional bodies, and EQUIS. www.efmd.org e.g. Association of Chartered Certified Accreditation offers a very objective Accreditation in the UAE Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered way of measuring a business school’s In addition to triple accreditation, Institute of Management Accountants credentials. For example, the quality Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is (CIMA). The Department of Accounting and of education on offer, the school’s Europe’s first university faculty to be Finance has all four of its MSc programmes facilities, the student body and the awarded a licence to operate an MBA accredited by the Chartered Institute of faculty, can all be reviewed as part of an programme in the United Arab Emirates. Management Accountants (CIMA). accreditation process. It was scrutinised by the deans of The Department of Work, Employment AMBA - originating in the UK, the three top US Business Schools as part and Organisation is a CIPD Approved Association of MBAs is the only one of the process carried out by the UAE Centre, accredited to deliver programmes of the 3 main bodies to accredit Commission for Academic Accreditation. that meet the knowledge requirements MBA courses rather than the host The licence establishes the school as for professional membership of CIPD. institutions. www.mba.org.uk an educational institution officially (CIPD is the professional association recognised by the UAE government. for HR professionals in the UK, with a AACSB - Association to Advance membership of around 150,000). Collegiate Schools of Business is the Research excellence USA’s best known accreditation body. Strathclyde has a reputation for research Our Hospitality and Tourism Despite a very American membership excellence. Based on the REF (Research Management degrees (UG in (few business schools outside the Excellence Framework) 2014 GPA scores, Department of Strategy and USA have this award), it remains the the Times Higher Education ranked us Organisation and MSc in Department of hallmark for any business school with first in Scotland in the top 10 business Marketing) have been accredited by the world-class ambitions. www.aacsb.edu schools in the UK for our research. Institute of Hospitality.
3 Excellence
Innovative International
Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is one SBS was the first UK business school to In addition to our seven international of four faculties of the entrepreneurial offer: centres offering the MBA and other and innovative University of Strathclyde. programmes, we have long-standing ▸▸ A full-time 1-year MBA programme SBS is home to the Hunter Centre and established links with universities (1966) for Entrepreneurship - endowed by across the world. Our partner Sir Tom Hunter. Students across the ▸▸ A part-time MBA programme (1976) institutions include universities in University can access the services of ▸▸ A distance learning programme Australia, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network (1983) the USA. (SEN) which supports students, graduates ▸▸ A DBA (Doctor of Business We encourage students to gain and postgraduates with interests in Administration) programme (1988) international experience through links entrepreneurship and new venture This pioneering spirit brought the with overseas universities, and our creation, and supports academics and Strathclyde MBA into many new countries international centres’ network. researchers in realising the value of their via the establishment of international research through commercialisation and World-leading research is carried out centres. These centres meant, for the first enterprise. MBA students have previously by our academics in collaboration time, local managers could study for a UK formed a sounding board for SEN, helping with numerous international partners. MBA in their own country. This earned SBS prepare select entrepreneurs to pitch their Many have visiting professorships or the prestigious Queen’s Award for Export businesses at Strathclyde 100 events fellowships at prestigious overseas Achievement in 1993. throughout the year where they can meet institutions. The business school potential investors. We currently operate in a number of offers consultancy through bespoke international Strathclyde MBA centres: programmes, consultancy and Strathclyde is also the first business school Singapore, Malaysia, the Gulf (Abu Dhabi, knowledge exchange. in Scotland, and one of just five in the UK, Dubai, Bahrain and Oman), Switzerland to be awarded the Small Business Charter and Greece. Gold Award for its work in supporting start- ups and small businesses. With 50 years’ As a result, there are approximately 1,500 experience in developing the best MBA course members currently enrolled on the programme, SBS is a major innovator in the Strathclyde MBA around the world. field of business and management.
4 Influential Research Engaging
Strathclyde Business School is highly Strathclyde Business School has Corporate Connections rated for its research. Based on the REF a strong reputation for effective Our Centre for Corporate Connections (Research Excellence Framework) 2014 engagement with business, industry formalises our on-going engagement GPA scores, the Times Higher Education and the public sector and our vision with industry. We run a bespoke MBA ranked us first in Scotland and in the is to attain the highest levels of programme - MBA25 - in partnership top 10 business schools in the UK for its knowledge exchange. with William Grant & Sons. research. Times higher also ranked us Knowledge exchange in the business 3rd in the UK for impact of our business In partnership with Babcock and management field takes place research, based on REF’s GPA scores, a International Group we have developed through applied projects, consultancy measure of how the research impacts the Lead and Drive programme to and action research. SBS develops on practise in business. enhance the strategic planning, theory-led, policy-relevant research commercial and leadership skills of The REF 2014 is a Government-led through collaboration and dialogue with its managers and senior executives. benchmarking exercise measuring the a variety of organisations, government We have also developed the Babcock quality of research in higher education and trade unions. The business MBA programme for selected Babcock institutions and these latest results school hosts the successful Centre for employees. show Strathclyde Business School as Corporate Connections and leads the being strong overall in its research. Business Engagement theme within the In partnership with Iberdrola and ICADE University’s new Technology Innovation Business School, we have developed SBS also did exceptionally well in terms Centre (TIC). Strathclyde has always had the MBA in the Global Energy Industry of the REF’s assessment of its research close links with industry and business for Iberdrola managers, globally, while environment, rated as 1st amongst UK but the university is taking partnership we have also established an MBA business schools for Environment. to a new level and helping Scotland’s programme for the Weir Group, building Research excellence is embedded industries compete on the world on the successful Weir Group certificate throughout our departments. stage: the TIC revolutionises the way programme launched in 2011. researchers in academia and industry Our research bolsters our reputation In addition to executive education, we collaborate and innovate together - up and also provides our students with engage with business at every level of to 1200 researchers, engineers and access to internationally recognised our organisation. For example: project managers from academia and faculty members at the forefront of their industry will work side-by-side in a ▸▸ We have established relationships research fields, ensuring a world-class state of the art building in the heart of with Deloitte, Procter & Gamble education throughout the business Glasgow. and Ernst & Young who have school. sponsored our Management Developed with industry, for industry, Development Programme a the Technology and Innovation Centre compulsory element for all has already attracted major partners undergraduate business school including Scottish and Southern students. Energy, the Weir Group, ScottishPower ▸▸ Our international advisory and several other major cross-sector board comprises a mix of industrial partners. The partnership senior business people and will benefit from participation by large industrialists. The board corporations and a large grouping of discusses and advises on the innovative SMEs. on-going development of SBS’s corporate activities.
5 What is the Strathclyde MBA?
BY ITS VERY NATURE, THE MBA IS A GENERALIST DEGREE, IT IS INTENDED TO DEVELOP MANAGERS INTO BUSINESS LEADERS – AND TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER, YOU NEED A SOLID OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS, SOMETHING SBS HAS BEEN OFFERING SINCE 1966.
At Strathclyde, we are exceptionally proud to have delivered a renowned MBA programme since 1966. Over the years we have pioneered developments in the MBA, such as offering the first one-year full “ time MBA programme in the UK, the first part time route, and the first distance learning programme. As a world class business school in an international technological university, we continue to innovate with our MBA and other programmes to ensure they are completely relevant and impactful to today’s business world.
Professor David Hillier Associate Principal,” Executive Dean Strathclyde Business School
6 The Strathclyde MBA
In particular it: What are the benefits for ▸▸ Provides the skills required for employers and sponsors? progression to higher level policy- Improved corporate performance forming positions ▸▸ Greater understanding of ▸▸ Allows you to make successful corporate goals career transitions ▸▸ More knowledgeable and ▸▸ Facilitates the move from successful management technical specialism to general As someone ▸▸ Advanced communication through management mutual understanding who has ▸▸ Polishes the skills and enhances ▸▸ Greater awareness of external the abilities of people working for influences and recognition of the recruited MBAs themselves or about to set up in need for a quality customer focus “ business for Cognizant, a and market orientation ▸▸ Increased potential for the effective utilisation of valuable global IT service What are the prime benefits? corporate, human and other firm, I look for Self-development resources ▸▸ A broad understanding of MBAs from business and management issues Human resource development triple accredited ▸▸ Strategic orientation and the ability to successfully implement ▸▸ Greater ability to attract and retain schools. the strategies formulated high potential managers ▸▸ Development of management ▸▸ Flexible approach to management Strathclyde MBA skills and techniques education ▸▸ Self-awareness as a manager and ▸▸ Structured development of students stand leader individual managers out from the ▸▸ Increased confidence in all areas ▸▸ Integral part of succession of business planning and development of competition. tomorrow’s leaders Career development Michael Cooper Global Head of Quality & ” ▸▸ Enhanced promotion prospects Compliance ▸▸ New career opportunities Life Sciences R & D at Cognizant ▸▸ Access to the extensive Technology Solutions Strathclyde alumni network
7 THE STRATHCLYDE MBA IS NOT JUST A BUSINESS PROGRAMME: IT IS A STIMULATING, CHALLENGING, LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE, WHICH WILL MAKE YOU QUESTION, RE-THINK AND RE-EVALUATE HOW YOU DO BUSINESS.
The Strathclyde MBA is highly experiential and based on collaborative learning – students share their varied work experiences, knowledge, understanding and skills. The MBA will shape and guide you as a reflective, open- thinking, adaptive learner. This is facilitated through enhanced understanding of the interplay of theory and practice in management.
8 The Strathclyde MBA - an overview
The Strathclyde MBA
Professional Development Journey (Non Credit Value Added)
Project inc Project Methodology Personal Development (40 credits)
(Non Credit Value Added) 2 Electives (20 credits - 2x10)
Strategic Consulting in Practice (10 credits)
Entrepreneurial Exploring Strategy, Making the Int. Analysis & Strategy Strategic Management for Management Sustainable Success (20 credits) & Leadership Business Env Evaluation
Information & Tech Management (10 credits) Comparative The Reflective Practitioner Corporate (20 credits) Professional Development Journey Finance and Marketing Analytical Governance Financial Management Support for Management Decision Making Making the Business Work (6 x 10 credits) The Financial and Managing Learning Management Operations People in Management Manager Accounting Organisations Credit Bearing
9 What you will learn
THE STRATHCLYDE MBA IS A 180-CREDIT PROGRAMME FOLLOWING THE EU GUIDELINES AS SET OUT BY THE BOLOGNA PROCESS. THE PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED AROUND FOUR MODULES, AND THE MBA PROJECT.
Module The Reflective Practitioner The first module explores concepts and skills of management and learning 1 which will be applied and developed throughout your study, and your career.
Module Making the Business Work The second module enables you to explore the languages, concepts, skills 2 and application of specialist areas from the perspective of the general manager.
Module Strategic Management for Sustainable Success The third module develops your ability to work as a manager in modern, 3 complex organisations through using and integrating a wide range of techniques and theories pertinent both to day-to-day management and strategic change.
Module Personal Development The fourth module enables you to choose where to develop further, either 4 continuing a generalist approach, or seeking to understand a particular subject in greater depth. This includes the final piece work, the MBA Project, which enables you to explore in depth a managerial, organisational or environmental issue, and through so doing, to put into practice relevant knowledge and skills, and to reflect on learning outcomes. While we will do our utmost to help you, clearly your progress and the value you gain from the Strathclyde MBA is really down to your own personal commitment. 10 Module Module 1 2 The Reflective Practitioner To promote good corporate Making the Business Work The Reflective Practitioner is designed management in today’s complex To become a highly effective general to help students respond to the international environments, MBA manager, it is crucial to understand increasing emphasis in the business graduates need to understand the the management fundamentals and world on corporate social responsibility, importance of corporate governance processes that are vital to business stakeholder expectations and the in a free market system. This class success and that are operated by professional practice of management. will enable you to understand specialist functional teams in an It comprises three component organisational structures and carry organisation. classes - The Learning Manager, out analyses on key organisational By becoming aware of these disciplines Comparative Corporate Governance, stakeholders. students are better able to appreciate and Entrepreneurial Management and Competitive, uncertain and fast- each function as well as the inter- Leadership. changing environments demand a relationships and tensions between Analysing and developing your self- new breed of manager, and more them. awareness as a manager and how entrepreneurial leaders. Entrepreneurial Therefore, during this second module of you interact with others is crucial to Management and Leadership allows the Strathclyde MBA, you will undertake becoming more effective, at any level you to experience and reflect on the following classes: within an organisation. The Learning entrepreneurial skills and practices Manager explores these issues and that are appropriate to managing and ▸▸ Finance and Financial increases your ability to analyse and leading in a corporate context. Management develop how you learn, to become The Learning Manager, Comparative ▸▸ Financial Management Accounting ultimately a more reflective learner. Corporate Governance and ▸▸ Operations Management Collaborative learning between Entrepreneurial Management and ▸▸ Marketing Management students, and between students and Leadership provides you with the staff is central to The Learning Manager. foundations to become an adaptive ▸▸ Analytical Support for Decision manager open to life-long learning. Making ▸▸ Managing People in Organisations
11 Module Module 3 4
Strategic Management for Personal Development Sustainable Success As students progress through the The Strathclyde MBA is renowned for its Strathclyde MBA, academics work with reputation and excellence of research to help them ‘personalise’ their learning in the area of Strategy and Strategic and development, and ensure that the management. The three inter-related overall experience is highly experiential classes within this module comprise: and relevant to current business practice. ▸▸ Exploring the International Business Environment Strategic Consulting in Practice is an ▸▸ Strategy, Analysis and Evaluation opportunity to put into practice all that you have learned from the preceding ▸▸ Making Strategy Strategic Management module. Working Initially, you will learn to explore and as a consultant for a client organisation, fully understand internal and external you, as part of a small team, will be ambiguity, complexity and uncertainty tasked to work on a live organisational in international business environments. issue for that particular organisation. Building on this understanding, you will The client will feature significantly in then develop your ability to manage the evaluation of the class and your in these environments, armed with team’s performance. This session, structured opportunities to explore normally run over a weekend, will offer the major management and economic you many insights into the uncertainties theories, alongside the language of of managing yourself, working with a strategy and strategic management in small team, the task of strategising and the Strategy, Analysis and Evaluation meeting the expectations of the client. Class. In the final instructional phase of the Finally, in the Making Strategy class you Strathclyde MBA, the “personalised” will learn to negotiate strategy in a small element is realised via a range of management team, putting into practice possibilities and choices in our Elective the management theories acquired in Classes, and the final MBA project. the preceding classes This will involve developing an effective statement of strategic intent, including purpose, competitive advantage and strategic priorities.
12 Online Class - Information and Elective Classes MBA Project Technology Management With a pool of over 120 academic The capstone element of the Strathclyde In everyday discussions about experts across a wide range of specialist MBA is the project, which provides technology, IS and ICT, people generally departments in SBS we are able to offer an opportunity to examine in depth a are referring to computers. In this class a wide range of classes. In practice, this managerial, organisational or strategic the focus is not on computers but on means that we are able to offer more business issue of your choice over an the picture we have about computers. than 20 different electives all taught by extended period of time. The design By doing this we will examine the ‘big subject specialists. of the MBA project enables you to put picture’ of IS/ICT, and technology more into practice the knowledge and skills A highlight of the Strathclyde MBA generally, in order to gain a better you have developed throughout the calendar is the annual MBA Summer understanding of what computers can MBA experience. While you have the School, which takes place in Glasgow do for us, and when we should switch freedom to pursue your own topic and over May and June. off our computers, smartphones, use your own network, SBS will offer a tablets, and wearable technology and The summer school is open to all study number of consultancy opportunities take matters back into our human routes of the MBA who have reached sourced through alumni and our hands. elective study stage, and is a wonderful corporate connections. The Project opportunity to study your elective Methodology module provides guidance Delivered online to mirror the subject choices alongside a group of like- and a support infrastructure throughout matter, this class covers fundamental minded international colleagues. the project. concepts of technology and IS/ICT although students should be aware that For those unable to attend the summer overall this is not a technical course. school, elective classes are also offered at our international centres. To reflect both the latest challenges facing business and the latest insights from our world-leading research, the range of electives is revised annually.
13 Professional development journey
A key element of my MBA was what “I learned about the importance of interpersonal skills and how they can be used to manage people and circumstances which you encounter in personal and professional life.
Sean Bush Full-time MBA ”
14 I used to work in project management within a company providing public transport services in Rome. I chose to do an MBA with a view to improving my “ career outlook. The Strathclyde MBA offered a very interesting programme; it focused on strategy as well as being open to all aspects of business management. I would definitely recommend this programme. It has been a challenging as well as rewarding experience.
Marco Massimetti Full-time MBA ”
AT STRATHCLYDE WE UNDERSTAND THAT CAREER ENHANCEMENT IS ONE OF THE TOP REASONS ANYONE CHOOSES TO STUDY FOR AN MBA.
Free and for Life Events We draw on our many years of Complementary to your MBA learning experience and industry knowledge experience, you can access a range of from the in-house team, supplemented talks and networking events which will by top consultants who are experts in add further value. Our Scottish MBA their field, to offer dedicated careers Employability conference is an annual planning and development for all our event, regularly attracting high-level MBA cohorts and unlimited access once industry representatives. Integrated you join our alumni. and stand-alone seminars and workshops are delivered throughout the year, online and on-campus. The Career Management Journey Our focus is on developing long-term career management skills. As part of Our Virtual Careers Community our career development support we All students and alumni become part of offer: our global careers community through access to our Career Management Site, ▸▸ strategies to support self- where there is a wealth of information awareness, personal skills and resources, alerts, and information development, competency audits, on jobs and events. and professional development needs ▸▸ advice on core career skills such as CV building, interviews, assessment centres, social media and online branding ▸▸ one to one careers coaching
15 Prior to graduating, the MBA Careers service introduced me to a position at a prestigious FTSE 100 company. A few years down the line, as Director of Supply Chain, I identified several project “opportunities that my team did not have the time nor the skill set to undertake. Having reached out to the Business School I have been fortunate enough to engage with several professional individuals with time and motivation to review and develop solutions for my business challenges. The students have had the chance for real world consultancy experience and I am delighted with the support and conclusions provided.
Jenny McGeough Full Time MBA ”
Corporate and Alumni Relations Careers Post-Graduation — Where Through the MBA-dedicated job links our Students Go on the Career Management Site and Over the last three years, an average our network of corporate contacts, 90% of our full-time students had jobs our students are kept in touch with or a job offer 3 months after November international recruiting organisations. Graduation. Recent companies hiring our students include Accenture in the SBS is consistently a top-ranked school UK, Deloitte in India, Cognizant and in the Economist and FT rankings and Moodys in the US, Coracoes in Brazil, this is down to our alumni, who have Ineos in Thailand, the Central Bank of added value in organisations and Indonesia, and Telecoms HK. industries globally for many years, creating a network for projects, jobs and networking.
Industries where Consulting 26% Financial Services 18% you’ll find our recent Engineering 10% graduates: FMCG 10% Professional Services 10% Public Sector/NGO 10% Manufacturing 4% Media/Entertainment 4% Pharma 4% Technology 4%
16 17 18 Join our learning community
UNDERTAKING THE STRATHCLYDE MBA IS NOT SIMPLY ABOUT GAINING AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION, IT IS ABOUT JOINING A COMMUNITY OF EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVES WHO SHARE A DESIRE TO DEVELOP THEIR PRACTICE ON A CONTINUING BASIS.
We see our task as facilitating this numbers to ensure effective and mutual development through and beyond the learning. MBA. Our commitment to this approach For example, our full-time cohort is no is reflected not only in the course more than 60 people. itself, but in the people we recruit, the approach to learning, the information resources and services available to you An innovative approach to and the way we work with alumni. learning We believe strongly that experienced Wherever you undertake our MBA, managers deserve an approach to Strathclyde academics lead your class learning that reflects their skills and giving you the opportunity to discuss knowledge. This starts with the learning issues and learn from their expertise. materials. While the standard textbooks we provide cover the generality of Building a learning community subjects, we also supply bespoke core The foundation stone of our learning learning materials targeted towards community are the people who join the needs of managers. These texts the course. In recruitment our guiding are written by the teams who deliver question is ‘what does this person the course and draw upon their bring to our learning community?’ The collective experience as managers and qualities we look for in candidates are consultants. As a result these materials experience and a hunger to explore reflect the latest thinking while existing practice. integrating across the course. We build our cohorts to contain as much All of our MBA study routes, wherever diversity of organisational backgrounds in the world you are based, are fully and nationality as possible and restrict supported by a dedicated online
19 learning resource called Myplace. Facilitating your learning Executive Education This virtual learning environment The Andersonian Library provides The focus of the Strathclyde MBA is on comprises web pages and tools that access to the best resources possible to real-world relevance, and developing deliver learning materials and activities support you throughout your studies. In skills that you can apply in business designed to enhance and support your addition, the Knowledge & Information during and after your studies with us is learning. Portal (KIP), available via MyPlace, gives crucial. you access to additional resources, The MBA class sites will give you As you would expect from a business directly related to your studies. specific details about the class school which has been delivering an including assessment details, lecture The learning resources available to you MBA in the UK for 50 years and around notes, and further reading. from the Library and the KIP include the world for over 25 years, we have It also has discussion forums for you access to a wide range of databases, acquired a very wide and international to interact with both your lecturers and e-books and e-journals all available network of corporate contacts, many of your class-mates. 24/7 from anywhere in the world. whom continue to be very active alumni members. We also emphasise a learning process Information, help and advice on current in our classes that maximises the business, management, company, Our school overview section on pages opportunity to question and debate industry, market and country data is 3 - 5 clearly outlines our commitment to current thinking. Unlike other provided. 24/7 help is available via be both engaging and enterprising in all schools we do not over-emphasise telephone and email. of our corporate pursuits. the historical, paper-based, case study approach preferring, wherever possible, to concentrate on current issues facing organisations. This provides the basis for jointly exploring business issues both with your peers and with academics. No matter where in the world you undertake our MBA, Strathclyde academics will lead your class giving you the opportunity to discuss issues with them and learn from their expertise.
20 To enhance your MBA experience, we Continuing your development ensure that a wide range of industry path leaders and managers are brought We recognise that completing the in for guest speaker and networking Strathclyde MBA does not exhaust your sessions, allowing them to share their need to develop and grow. There are experiences and knowledge with you. a number of options for alumni of the Some of this input comes directly from school to continue their studies through our alumni network, whose involvement continuing professional development and commitment is actively encouraged courses or to take the next step by by the school. embarking upon the Doctor of Business In addition, SBS offers excellent Administration (DBA) qualification. careers support with connections Many alumni contribute to the into many prominent industries and community by acting as live clients for large corporations. This is more fully the current class, or work with us to explained on page 15. create materials to use on the course. Others act as mentors for those on the course or ambassadors at events. Due to our extensive Or you may choose simply to benefit from the activities of the 9,000 strong corporate networks world-wide network of alumni that and alumni, we include workshops, guest speaker and “ networking events. have many requests for students to undertake projects. These approaches are supported throughout the year by activities such as project methodology, project management, personal counselling and coaching, and post MBA job support. Dr Sean Ennis ”
21 Many programmes - one MBA
MANY ROUTES – ONE MBA.
The Strathclyde MBA is a very flexible programme. We offer a variety of study routes, allowing you to choose a programme which suits both your work and/or personal circumstances.
Full-time (12 months intensive study in Glasgow)
Part-time (evening and weekend classes in Glasgow over 2-3 years)
Flexible learning (combination of off-campus, self-paced study, interspersed with workshops and seminars: 3-5 years)
Strathclyde Executive MBA – International (study your MBA locally in Singapore, Malaysia, Switzerland, Greece, Bahrain, UAE, Oman)
22 Should your circumstances change While each of the aforementioned study These alternative ways to study for during your study, or should you want routes have differences in how they are your Strathclyde MBA are explained in to vary the way you complete your delivered, you can be assured that no greater detail on pages 24 - 33. Strathclyde MBA, we also allow our matter where and how you study for course members the opportunity to your Strathclyde MBA, each study route transfer to a different study route, even has the same: if that means studying in a different ▸▸ Entry criteria country! ▸▸ Course content and core learning We have had full-time course members materials who have completed their studies by ▸▸ Assessments flexible learning, and international part- time course members who have studied ▸▸ Degree parchment at our other international centres.
23 the Strathclyde MBA Full-time
The Full-time MBA – an Special characteristics of the Benefits of the full-time international experience full-time programme programme If you choose to study your MBA full- The full-time course is 12 months: ten Since we require a minimum of three time over 12 months you can expect a months participating in classes, group- years’ work experience (the average stimulating experience. Your year with work and professional development is over nine years) you will find that us is an opportunity to stretch yourself processes, and two months completing your classmates have a wealth of to the maximum, to be challenged the MBA project. The full-time course experience, a powerful resource and inspired by the faculty and your allows you to take time to embark on life that will prove invaluable. Students colleagues and to make lasting planning and in many cases reinventing typically come from a wide variety of friendships around the globe. or re-planning your career. In the early industries, public service and voluntary stages of the course there are a number agencies. This means that a wide range At the end of the year you will emerge of classes designed to identify your of experienced professionals have a different person, confident in the personal strengths and weaknesses. developed their skills through the full knowledge that you have gained skills This is critical as it ensures you use time MBA. Typically this has included and abilities to help you realise your your assets to full advantage while the accounting and financial managers, career aspirations. Studying full-time strengthening your weaker areas. The consultants, engineers, IT specialists, allows you the opportunity to focus on course is intensive and relies heavily and marketing managers that you might the course rather than trying to juggle on teamwork throughout – encouraging meet on many MBA programmes, but study and work. co-operation rather than competition. also some people with very different Within teams, your own expertise and perspectives, such as medical experience is an essential and a valued professionals, civil servants and military part of the distinctive character of the officers. full-time MBA. This professional diversity is As the full time MBA route of study complemented by the international is normally undertaken by those flavour of the course. The class has a individuals changing careers or maximum intake of around 60 course considering starting up their own members from a variety of countries. business, then the programme has a Our strong belief is by limiting the more formal, integrated careers and class size, students interact more with professional development programme. academic staff and class-mates, making Details of this can be found on pages the overall MBA experience highly 14-15. participative and engaging.
24 Profile: Full-time study Jay Manton Full-time MBA
There I was, 33 years old, and had been The Strathclyde Business School MBA Two fundamental courses in the MBA working in the Canadian oil and gas checked all of these boxes plus more that really made a difference in my industry as a civil engineer for a heavy and helped me influence my transferable knowledge was in Marketing and industrial contractor for the past 6+ skills from my construction industry Finance. In my previous roles I had years. During this time, I had mostly into another industry. But what my job done a lot of cost-versus-budgeting but worked the camp life on a rotational title would look like was still yet to be not been involved with the big picture schedule, flying back home every couple determined… financials such as understanding money of weeks to spend a few days with my lending and effects on the business, Well, fast forward almost 5 years since I fiancée. I loved the work but hated being or how to read Year End Statements started the full-time MBA programme at away from home. Call it what you want - a efficiently. Strathclyde and my life is a lot different change of pace, a mid life crisis or just now. I successfully completed the MBA, As for my marketing experience, I think wanting more for my family, but I started expanded our family to have a two-year- ‘non-existent’ would sum it up but to look for a change and thought an MBA old daughter and, with the help from through some of the courses in the MBA I would position me to make this shift. my brother and father, we started two got the exposure to understand how and I am a born and raised Western Canadian separate zipline tour businesses back why I may want to access my customer. I and I had had a diverse career up to that in Western Canada. Kokanee Mountain even took a Social Media elective which point in my life. Out of high school I did Zipline was the first business which enriched my understanding of the power a diploma in wireless communication started in the summer of 2015 in Nelson, of the online marketing world. I now and worked as a telecom technician for BC and the second zipline park, Mineral spend over half of my yearly budget on a couple of years, before going back to Mountain Ziplines started in the summer our online presence and we are seeing school to get my electrical engineering of 2017 in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. great returns. degree in my mid twenties. Between both businesses, we employ The SBS MBA third semester is all around During my summers in school I about 40 employees full-time on a strategic planning and is really the heart worked for construction companies, seasonal summer (six month) basis. of the programme. I utilise the tools we moving dirt and pouring concrete as a During these summer months I work learn in this semester regularly to help labour foreman. I never worked as an seven days a week from dawn until dusk, navigate through the varying visions electrical engineer though and became but this leaves me the winters to enjoy that each of the shareholders has on the a Professional Engineer in civil. After some down time on my skis and with business. As I always say, “My father getting my engineering degree, I held my family. It’s not that the work stops wants to build the Taj Mahal and my positions of a superintendent, project over the winter (financial year ends, brother would run the business out of a engineer, and operations manager on marketing, hiring, strategic planning, etc) tent. I am there to find the compromise.” job sites of $10M (CAD) to $200M+ but it can be done on my time around So, by filling some of my gaps with MBA, (CAD). My thoughts going into the MBA my fun. I feel I am a more well-rounded general was maybe it would help me move into Doing an MBA gave me the time to reflect manager and I am able to make informed a corporate position based from home, on who I am and what I wanted my life decisions on which direction we want instead of in the field on the road. to look like after I had established a new to grow our businesses. It is never easy When I started looking at the various career. After some soul searching, I knew starting or growing a business, but if it MBAs, I realised that most of the I wanted to be in the outdoor adventure was easy, it wouldn’t be fun! Western Canadian programmes were a recreation industry and the MBA helped two-year commitment and were heavily me influence my existing skills from my influenced by the Oil and Gas industry. construction experience to excel in a I expanded my search geographically new industry. The SBS MBA provided me and narrowed my focus to flexible 1-year with some fundamentals tools that were programmes that were also reasonably needed to bolster areas that my previous priced. The MBA also had to provide experience was lacking. a broad strategic outlook of various industries to provide me with a more well-rounded education while still ranking competitively against the best in the world.
25 the Strathclyde MBA Part-time
Part-time study - a Scottish Part-time MBA students can also take networking experience advantage of the flexible learning We recognise that the commitments of intensive seminars to catch up on working managers mean they require any classes missed due to work a programme that fits around their commitments. careers. Strathclyde’s part-time MBA Our position and strength as a business (evening study) offers course members school brings a further benefit. As the the opportunity to gain a valued vast majority of the course members on and well- established management the part-time programme live and work qualification in a way best suited in the central belt of Scotland, studying to their professional and personal part-time at Strathclyde gives you the circumstances. opportunity to get to know people from Typically, part-timers complete their across the broad spectrum of Scottish degree in around three years although industry. Currently the part-time route some choose to accelerate the includes representatives from, amongst programme to complete in a little over others, the financial services, oil, two. pharmaceutical, IT and retail sectors as well as public and not-for-profit A major strength of the part-time route organisations. This provides course lies in the immediacy of the relationship students with the unique opportunity to between managerial practice and the establish a powerful network amongst course. Members of the part-time route Scotland’s up and coming managers. bring to their classes and groups the issues they deal with on a day-to- day Choosing to study a part-time MBA is basis and in-depth knowledge of current a significant step, especially at a time practice in their industry. Through the when your career and lifestyle may course materials and discussion with change. their peers they take back into their A major advantage of the Strathclyde work situations insights that reflect MBA is its flexibility and responsiveness the cross-disciplinary nature of the to your needs. If you change your job course and the contextual richness of or move away from the area, we will those taking the MBA. This generative be happy to discuss with you which dynamic brings great value to course study options might best fit with your members and employers alike as new circumstances. possibilities and ways of working are opened up at both an organisational and personal level.
26 Profile: Part-time study Mildred Zimunya Part-time MBA
From day one of my part time MBA their own issues and formulate winning journey I have been constantly learning strategies. and applying my learning from the MBA I also participated in the Leadership for programme. Change and Innovation elective - this What has been key in doing this MBA has was about understanding leadership been the emphasis on understanding rather than being a leader. This is also others, understanding the environment in recognition that organisations are and the application of learning through environments filled with creative and the use of live case study examples from innovative individuals at any level the business world. I have changed a and where organisations harness this lot in how I work with people - I listen resource they can think out of the box more, I have learnt what it is ‘to be in the and find new and successful ideas within other persons shoes’, I have learnt to be themselves to move their organisations more analytical using the many theories forward. and tools taught to understand my work These electives have reinforced the environment. How does the part-time importance of acknowledging that programme work? As a manager I have acquired a huge employees often hold the keys to When you join the part-time programme insight into understanding management unlocking success and that it is important (our intake is in late September) you will issues and the technical skills necessary that organisations offer the right join a group of like-minded individuals to tackle them. The MBA programme environment for this to happen. has been very well rounded in offering with whom you will progress through the The beauty of doing the Strathclyde MBA organisational management techniques programme. part time programme has been that I have to make decisions that benefit Normally you will attend one session in organisations and foster growth. I have been able to put into practice what I have the evening each week from September been given tools that have already helped learnt throughout my learning journey. I to June (with holidays at Christmas and me unlock the nuts and bolts of some of am definitely a more reflective person in Easter) although course participants my own work issues to enhance service my practice, I am much more confident often get together more often to work delivery. in my view of management; I believe together on course material. the skills I have gained have given me Before the MBA my view of the Corporate leadership skills applicable to any sector. There may be a few weekend classes Profit-focussed world versus the Third spread over the period of study where sector, not-for-profit environment was My fellow students and I have been on feedback from students has suggested very narrow, it was skewed towards a this MBA journey together and, although the learning experience for a particular view that these two entities were enemies we are part time, we have had much class is better when delivered as an of each other and what drove them was opportunity to get to know each other. intensive seminar over two or three very different. However my view now From the very first day we were placed days. Timetables will be issued well is that organisations all want the same in working groups and this approach in advance of when these weekend things and exist in more or less the same has been consistent throughout. While classes will occur. environments with similar challenges we were put in these groups to work and needs around working with people, on various class assessments, being We also offer a range of other study building successful businesses, in these groups was a learning process options including intensive seminars to sustainability and good leadership. on its own - learning to accept people, aid your study of specific subjects and learning to understand that people are The electives I chose were very much a selection of elective classes which different, learning to view things from informed by my learning experience run over the weekend. Typically, part- other people’s viewpoints. The mix of and my curiosity in how to make work time students complete their degree students from all business sectors and environments better for employees. in around three years although some various nationalities has enriched my I feel a motivated work force is a key choose to accelerate the programme to view of other cultures and broadened my ingredient in organisational success. I complete in a little over two. understanding of the vital role culture chose the Developing Skills for Effective plays in moving organisations forward. If you value regular contact with Management Consulting and through this academics and course colleagues as well I have learnt the importance of having I have certainly found SBS a ‘place of as the enriching experience of applying the skills to listen, to explore issues that useful learning’ and will continue to new concepts to your work, the part-time may be affecting an organisation, and to actively participate as an alumna of route is the ideal choice for you. help organisations with the tools to solve Strathclyde Business School.
27 the Strathclyde MBA Flexible Learning
Flexible learning - beyond distance learning For many people the hectic nature discussion group through, and beyond, of today’s organisations means they the period of the programme. often do not know where in the world The Flexible Learning MBA also allows they are going to be from week-to- a balance between a structured week. People in this situation need programme and allowing individual an MBA programme that can allow choice in the pace of study. To do this them to direct their own studies while we work to a standard timetable that providing the level of support that an will see participants graduate in three internationally recognised school can years. offer. Our response to this challenge is the Flexible Learning MBA. Our aim, however, is to assist people in formulating a workable study plan The Flexible Learning MBA is unique in that suits their circumstances. This the balance it offers in two key areas. has seen individuals accelerate their The first area is the balance between studies to graduate in just two years, or self- study and group interaction. The extend their studies to fit in with work core learning materials you will receive commitments. in addition to textbooks are specifically written for practising managers by our teams of academics. Taken together with our class materials on MyPlace and support resources, those studying by flexible learning have all the tools needed to study subjects on their own. However, we believe that the heart of MBA learning lies in the conversations between experienced managers and we make strenuous efforts to encourage peer interaction and group learning. One way we achieve this is through the workshops and seminars at which you will have the opportunity to meet with your peers. These valuable networking opportunities are where associations and friendships are formed that continue by phone, chat, email and
28 29 I have worked in law library Exploring the international business administration for the past 19 years. environment of Kazakhstan was a part Since 2008, I have been responsible of the course that was really interesting for the strategic vision, leadership and for me. Not only did I gain a lot of management of information technology, knowledge through research, but also legal information resources, research a lot of insight from my colleagues and training services for the judiciary, that worked in various industries, who practicing bar, Crown prosecutors, thought about and tackled a project government lawyers, and public via a very differently to what I was used provincial-wide network of law libraries to. I really enjoyed the entire course in the province of Alberta, Canada. I am of study, especially the learning Profile: Flexible Learning also a co-founder of the Alberta Legal experiences I gained from working with Sonia Poulin Information Society (2012) whose goal various colleagues from around the Director, Alberta Law Libraries and is to streamline legal processes for the globe, both from cultural, linguistic, and Information Services public and promote collaboration in even different time-zone, perspectives Flexible learning MBA the legal community in order to reduce - waking up in the middle of the night duplication of services and resources. to join my colleagues online to discuss our assignments is probably one of the There have only been a few highlights of my MBA studies! management courses included in my previous degree studies. I’ve been in I was one of the very few students a senior leadership role since 2002 who worked in public service and at and, while I had a number of years of the beginning I thought somehow experience in budgeting and managing this would be an issue. I was wrong: I teams, I felt it was important to have the learned so much from my course work proper management credential acquired and colleagues. through a recognised degree. My final project was completed with an Working full-time, I chose the international brewing company. One Strathclyde flexible MBA so it would might wonder what the similarities are fit around my career. Although I am between beer and the law - surprisingly located in Canada, I attended all more than one would think. I was able weekend schools and electives on to transfer my skills, knowledge and campus, with the exception of just two applied research gained throughout this courses. I really enjoyed the mix of both project to my current career. distance learning, weekend schools, During the course of my studies, I had and completing my course assignments the opportunity to lead significant online with colleagues located around organisational changes within the the world. Department of Justice that demanded I spent six months researching MBA innovative and creative solutions in programmes. I chose the Strathclyde integrating all programmes and services MBA for various reasons: overall cost, into a multi-site one-window service triple accreditation and flexibility. delivery framework while engaging As a flexible student located outwith staff, and a large group of stakeholders Scotland, one aspect that was very with varying interest, into a complex important to me was personalisation. decision-making process. I was recently I did not want to be just a student nominated and elected President of number. From my very first phone call the Law Section of an international to Strathclyde Business School, I knew organisation. I had found the right institution. The Completing an MBA has helped me MBA administrators made me feel as get out of my comfort zone. I would one of their own. I never once had to definitely recommend the programme provide my student number. I knew that - obtaining an MBA has helped me to when I would need help or a deadline think differently, more strategically and extension for an assignment, I would has increased my creativity, analytical not have to explain myself. This has no and cultural awareness skills. I know it price! will definitely help me further my career.
30 31 The Strathclyde Executive MBA is offered on a part-time basis through our international partnerships in:
Bahrain Greece Malaysia Oman Singapore Switzerland UAE
Further details of the above centres are available in separate literature – please contact us for further information.
32 the Strathclyde MBA
Executive - International Profile: Executive MBA Aida El Bouanani Executive MBA - Dubai
Strathclyde Executive MBA - International I come from an engineering background As part of the MBA, I had the The Strathclyde MBA has been and graduated in IT Engineering in 2010 opportunity to choose two electives in available outside the UK since 1988, in Morocco. However I never worked two different locations and I used this with thousands of course participants as an Engineer and joined the sales opportunity to travel to the Strathclyde now graduated and thousands team in Procter & Gamble after my campus in Glasgow to take one of more currently studying in their own graduation. After four years, I had the the electives there. It was a great country. This success is due to the opportunity to move to Dubai and join opportunity to meet with students from flexible learning delivery structure the sales team in General Mills in 2014. all over the world and exchange views developed with local partners. on our experiences with the MBA and Coming from an engineering our future career perspectives. Our partnership agreements ensure background, most of my studies were that our international bases mirror the around mathematics, physics and The academic teaching at Strathclyde high standard of teaching facilities technical subjects. So when I started is very comprehensive as it covers and resources you would expect in a working in sales, I realised I was diverse courses. Also, all the professors leading business school. While we lacking the business acumen needed come from the Glasgow campus and maintain full control of admissions, in order to progress in my career. I this ensures consistency in the delivery academic teaching and programme joined the MBA in order to get a holistic of the courses between the different delivery, our partners provide full understanding of the corporate world locations. On top of that, most of the and equip myself with the right tools to local counsellors are alumni of the administrative support and are on move to a senior leadership position. Dubai MBA itself which represents an hand to deal with your everyday opportunity to discuss with them the needs as you progress through your During my research for the MBA, I outcomes of the MBA and how to make studies. attended various MBA fairs and did the most out of it. extensive research about the various The Strathclyde MBA has many MBA courses available in Dubai. I chose After graduation, I joined BP Middle study routes, but we emphasise Strathclyde as it is the longest standing East as part of their Future Leaders our ‘one MBA’ approach. The MBA in the UAE, and is the only one programme. The Future Leaders executive MBA you study via one of offering a triple accreditation - AMBA, Programme (FLP) is an international our international centres is exactly EQUIS and AACSB. The Strathclyde four-year rotation programme the same programme as you would MBA is also accredited by the Ministry which takes enthusiastic, talented study in Glasgow, and the academics of Higher Education & Scientific people from a range of professional who deliver the core elements of Research in the UAE, and was the first backgrounds and provides the skills the programme in your country also international MBA in the UAE to have and opportunities necessary to develop deliver the MBA in Glasgow. this accreditation. Strathclyde’s MBA them to reach senior leadership remains the only UAE government and positions and accelerate their careers. The programme format is especially triple internationally accredited UK MBA The programme consists of two designed for busy executives who programme available in the UAE. 24-month rotations, one of which is need to combine career and family an international assignment. The BP I also looked at the different rankings commitments with the demands Future Leaders Programme has been provided by the FT and the Economist of MBA studies. The flexibility of ranked the 5th Top MBA Development and it was clear from there that the part-time approach enables programme in the World in 2018 by Strathclyde had the best cost vs. participants to graduate within two MBA-Exchange.com. years. However, study may be spread ranking ratio and thus provided a better over a longer period if necessary, to a return on investment. The MBA has been a life-changing experience and a great career maximum of six. I enjoyed the variety of classes provided accelerator for me. Strathclyde by the MBA. I had classes about Business School curriculum is very marketing, operations management, challenging and will push you to human resources and finance. I also give the best of yourself and get the had the chance to be exposed to the maximum learning out of the MBA. strategy module and work on multiple case studies for different industries.
33 General information
Course assessment studying an MBA at Strathclyde unlikely that they will be eligible for Assessment throughout the programme Business School. Conditions apply for financial assistance via our scholarship involves a combination of assignments, further information visit: schemes. For further details refer workshops, examinations, group work www.prodigyfinance.com to: http://www.strath.ac.uk/mba/ scholarships/ and presentations. How do I raise the funds? For details of other funding How much does it cost? opportunities, such as career The Strathclyde MBA Programme is a development loans, please visit our Details of fees are available online. well-recognised qualification among website at http://www.strath.ac.uk/ If you are studying via the part time international, national and local rio/postgraduatescholarships/ or flexible learning MBA route fees employers. On average, 50% of course careerdevelopmentloans/ or contact stay at the same rate from when you members on the part-time and flexible the MBA admissions office commenced the programme. learning routes obtain full or partial sponsorship from their employer. For What other costs might I course members funding themselves, Accommodation encounter? there are a number of ways of securing The University has a large student It is strongly recommended that you funding. Details of how to find out village with a variety of accommodation have your own personal computer or about available scholarships are shown both on-campus and nearby. All laptop. A suitable computer would cost below. successful applicants for the full-time between £350 and £500, depending programme will be sent on- campus on model type and specification, and Association of Masters of accommodation details. a printer around £50 - £100. Our IT Business Administration Support department would be happy Students are eligible to join AMBA after Examinations to advise you on the best buy for your enrolment on an MBA course. There are three examination schedules budget. each year for UK- based study routes – Scholarships and funding December, March and July/August, and How do I pay? two in August and March for study via Each year, the business school provides international centres. Sponsoring companies are asked to pay a range of scholarship opportunities for tuition fees at the beginning of each those students who are self- funding It is possible for flexible learning course academic year. their MBA studies. Self-funding status members to sit examinations off- If you are paying your own fees you means that fees are paid for by a campus. Full details, including current might wish to take advantage of student’s own means. If a student is locations, are available from the local a scheme allowing you to pay by in receipt of funding or a scholarship administrators. instalments. from an organisation such as the British Council or a corporate body, then it is Prodigy finance offers loans to UK nationals and international students
34 Flexibility of study choice If you would like to discuss the Course dates and We offer you the flexibility of programme with a member of transferring between various study the admissions team or the MBA applications routes, and to undertake units or administrator, please contact us. We modules from different routes. For would be happy to show you around the Full-time MBA and Part-time example, part time students can school and introduce you to some of the faculty. MBA programmes start during catch up with missed work via flexible September each year learning seminars or by taking part SBS and our international partners in selected modules of the full-time regularly hold MBA information sessions programme. Full-time MBA students at all our centres. In addition, we who miss out on elements of the attend international recruitment events Flexible Learning MBA (UK) MBA programme for whatever reason can throughout the year. Two intakes in October and April also take advantage of flexible learning seminars. For further details on any of the above, please contact the admissions team on: Please note that course members T: +44 141 553 6118/9 Strathclyde Executive MBA - wishing to take classes on routes other E: [email protected] International than the one they are registered for Two intakes at each of our may be subject to additional fees. In international centres: addition, while we do our best to meet your requirements wherever possible, - April such requests are subject to availability. (applications must be submitted by the beginning of March) Keeping you informed - October Our comprehensive website at (applications must be submitted by www.strath.ac.uk/mba/ provides mid-August) additional information and should answer most of your questions.
We advise you to apply as early as possible since places on most study routes are limited.
35 Admissions process
AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT, OUR SELECTION PROCESS IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY TALENTED PROFESSIONALS FROM A WIDE RANGE OF ACADEMIC, BUSINESS AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS WHO MIGHT GAIN FROM, AND CONTRIBUTE TO, OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY.
As a result, while there are formal Admissions Testing Computer competence requirements for entry listed below, Although GMAT (Graduate Management In order to undertake the MBA you our concern is with the potential Admissions Test) is not a standard will need to be competent in word of individual candidates, their requirement of our admissions process, processing, the use of spreadsheets interpersonal and teamworking strong verbal reasoning and numerical and in report writing. qualities and the range and nature of abilities are critical for the MBA and we their managerial experience. may ask you to undertake such a test. The application process Applications should be made online In order to assess these skills we Competence in English at www.strath.ac.uk/mba/. Completed ask you to complete a number of The MBA programme is highly application forms are considered by essays outlining your experience and interactive and therefore requires a the Admissions Committee as they are aspirations along with references high level of competence in English received. You are therefore encouraged supporting your work experience and speaking, writing, reading and to submit your application form and academic record. understanding. A well balanced all the supporting documentation minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS is as soon as possible. Once all the We may ask you to undertake a formal required for those applicants whose requisite details are with us you should interview to discuss your achievements first language is not English. We may receive a decision within two weeks of and aspirations. In any case we would consider applicants who fall slightly application. encourage you to visit the school or below these standards if they are willing centre you are applying to and to ask as to undertake pre-sessional study. many questions as you need to clarify your decision.
36 The Strathclyde MBA requires us to view the things that affect an organisation from “different and various viewpoints. Atsushi Ikarashi MBA Malaysia ”
Qualifications and experience
For entry to the MBA programme:
▸▸ A first degree is essential and applicants must be at least 24 years old, have a minimum of three years’ postgraduate managerial/professional experience and be able to demonstrate career progression.
37 Our centres worldwide
AS A SCOTTISH BUSINESS SCHOOL WITH OUR CITY CENTRE CAMPUS IN GLASGOW, WE PIONEERED OUR MBA PROGRAMME OVERSEAS STARTING WITH SINGAPORE IN 1988. OUR EXECUTIVE MBA IS NOW OFFERED IN SEVEN LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE.
Scotland Glasgow Scotland is one of Europe’s most unique Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city but destinations, famed for its history, its its position and excellent transport links castles, its scenery, its lively cities, its mean all other parts of the country are warm hospitality and its traditions. It is easy and quick to access. A stunning city a small yet wildly diverse country and in its own right, Glasgow is just minutes the very size of the land is one of its from some of the most beautiful parts attributes, allowing the visitor to travel of the country – the rugged west coast, the length and breadth of the country Loch Lomond and Burns country are all easily and often. on our doorstep. Outdoor activities are plentiful in Glasgow has been named variously Scotland. In the ‘home of golf’, places as European City of Culture, UK City of such as Gleneagles, Carnoustie and St. Architecture and Design and European Andrews Old Course are synonymous Capital of Sport. Glasgow played with world-class golf. Other activities to host to the highly successful 2014 be enjoyed in Scotland include walking, Commonwealth Games and co-hosted climbing, skiing, white water rafting and the 2018 European Championships with sailing. Berlin. The city is not content to rest on its laurels, making it a vibrant and Culture is also important in Scotland exciting place to live. Visitors attest – of course, there is the world famous to the fact that Glasgow offers great Edinburgh International Festival, but experiences, whether that is through there are numerous festivals and events culture, history, entertainment, food and throughout Scotland all year round in drink, shopping or a taste of all of these! both towns and cities.
38 The Strathclyde MBA is offered on a part-time After 14 years’ work experience basis through in marketing and public relations our international “both in Switzerland and abroad, partnerships in: I wanted to study with open-
Bahrain minded people from different Greece countries in order to gain a Malaysia broader and deeper insight Oman into strategic management and Singapore Switzerland general leadership. I applied for UAE the Strathclyde MBA. For me it was a very positive experience and one I would not have wanted to miss.
Anna Baumann Executive MBA, Switzerland”
39 Beyond the Strathclyde MBA - your global alumni community
ON COMPLETING THE STRATHCLYDE MBA, YOU MAY GO FOR A COMPLETE CAREER CHANGE, BE PROMOTED WITHIN YOUR EXISTING ORGANISATION, OR EVEN START UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS. NO MATTER WHAT YOUR AMBITION, WE ENSURE THAT ALL OF OUR GRADUATES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOW-HOW AND CONFIDENCE TO ADD IMMEDIATE VALUE TO ANY ORGANISATION.
On graduation, you will join an alumni base of over 9000 MBA graduates spread across the world not to mention the wider University of Strathclyde alumni base of some 150,000 graduates. Once registered, we will keep you up to date on current business issues, SBS news and alumni events via our website, e-newsletters and our on- line dedicated MBA alumni site. This site also gives you access to a careers portal, bulletin boards and Business Source database. This database is your personal global address book, allowing you to search for colleagues and networking opportunities. MBA alumni are eligible to undertake one elective per year for three years after graduation, subject to availability. We believe that we offer you every opportunity to make life after your Strathclyde MBA rewarding. We look forward to developing this relationship throughout your career.
40 Further Information
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE STRATHCLYDE MBA PROGRAMME OR ANY OF OUR OTHER PROGRAMMES PLEASE CONTACT US AT:
Marketing and Student Recruitment University of Strathclyde Business School 199 Cathedral Street GLASGOW G4 0QU T: +44(0)141 553 6118/6119 E: [email protected] www.strath.ac.uk/mba For general information on the Strathclyde MBA programme or any of our other programmes please contact us at: Marketing and Student Recruitment University of Strathclyde Business School 199 Cathedral Street GLASGOW G4 0QU T: +44(0)141 553 6118/6119 E: [email protected] www.strath.ac.uk/mba