(Diploma Continuation) Exclusively for Graduates of Lloyd’S Maritime Academy, Knect365 Learning and North Kent College Diploma Courses
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MBA (DIPLOMA CONTINUATION) EXCLUSIVELY FOR GRADUATES OF LLOYD’S MARITIME ACADEMY, KNECT365 LEARNING AND NORTH KENT COLLEGE DIPLOMA COURSES www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/MBAcont [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 ABOUT THIS COURSE Programme overview COURSE HIGHLIGHTS The programme curriculum will equip both established and future industry leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to manage themselves as well as their operation successfully. The programme consists of three modules Duration: before a final Business Transformation Project delivered 18 months over the 18 months. Topics covered include: • Strategy Process • Objectives of organisations Delivery: • Corporate strategy Online Distance Learning • Economic theory • Global business economics • Accounting and finance Attendance: • Pricing strategies 100% online • Evidence-based practice • Strategy development Online delivery means you can study without having Mode: Part-Time to travel or compromise your employment status. The unique myUniHub online student learning environment provides access to online written materials, complemented by audio visual content, group interaction, networking opportunities and a variety of e-learning tools. Structure: - Three modules delivered online with associated multimedia resources, discussion forums, chatrooms, team collaboration and tutorial support, plus a dissertation - Applicants for the MBA must have already successfully graduated from one of the following Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, KNect365 Learning and North Kent College Diploma courses. 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How will you be assessed? The course is 18 months long. Course runs annually as follows: To successfully complete the programme you must pass Application Deadline: August each module and the Business Transformation Project. Individual module assessment will incorporate coursework, Start Date: September examinations and individual and group projects. Participation Please visit www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/MBAcont through the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow for the next available dates. students is compulsory and assessed in order to encourage regular contributions by all students. What are the entry requirements? There will not be any examinations requiring attendance at We consider applications on their individual merits and a venue. You will, however, have certain online tests in some circumstances. However as a guide the elements we consider modules which you will be able to complete at a location of when assessing the suitability of an applicant are: your choice. Assessments are carefully designed to reflect • Relevant, approved Diploma awarded by Lloyd’s Maritime industry issues and assist you in applying your learning to your Academy or KNect365 Learning and North Kent College company or individual focus. • A Bachelors Degree or an equivalent qualification normally at second class honours or above - or equivalent international How much does it cost? academic qualification. Please go online to www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/MBAcont • A minimum of two years’ relevant managerial or professional and see the Fees & Funding page for full details. An interest-free work experience since undergraduate graduation. Managerial instalment plan is available. Please contact us for more details. experience means having responsibility for people and / or functions and / or relevant technical expertise. • Candidates without an undergraduate honours degree must demonstrate at least five years’ senior managerial experience and may be required to submit a GMAT test result of 550 or higher. A full description of your experience is essential to show clearly your successful career path and the contribution you can make to the MBA programme. • Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement for entry to the programme. This can be by English being your mother tongue or you have previously successfully completed an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at a recognised institution where the medium of tuition and assessment was entirely in FACULTY English (proof must be provided). Where this is not the case, an unconditional offer cannot be provided until you provide Programme Leader satisfactory evidence of your English language ability by: Dr Ioannis Bournakis BA MA PhD • A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components). You can take this test in any of the centres in Programme Leader of the Distance Learning MBA British Council offices overseas. Applications should be made and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics direct to the local office. If no office is available, enquire at the Ioannis is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Middlesex British Consular Offices. Business School. He was awarded a PhD in Economics • A minimum TOEFL score of 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of from the University of Kent, UK in 2008 and he also holds a written English) or TOEFL iBT of 90 (with no less than 19 in Master’s Degree in Economics and Econometrics from the each component). University of Manchester, UK. Ioannis is an economist with • Or equivalent qualification. research and teaching interests in the areas of International What other supporting documents do I need to Economics, Macroeconomics and Quantitative Methods. submit with my application? Prior to Middlesex University, he has held lectureship positions • Two references, usually from your current employer and at the University of Kent, Regent’s University London and someone who can comment on your academic ability. University of Greenwich. Ioannis has published a book on A form for your referees to complete can be downloaded Trade and Competitiveness and chapters in edited volumes. from www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/MBAcont His research focuses on issues of international trade, • Copies of any of your qualifications stated on your productivity and growth. Ioannis has published numerous application form (scanned copies are accepted) articles in international academic journals and has extensive • A copy of your passport page showing the photo (a scanned experience with distance learning education on the copy is accepted) well-established and prestigious Middlesex University • A passport photo (this can be a digital photo or a scan of a programme of MBA in Shipping and Logistics. hard copy) www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/MBAcont [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 3 Achieving academic quality and excellence, innovative delivery and professional focus whilst meeting the highest standards is all important for Middlesex University. At Middlesex University, our passion for education and research underpins all that we do. Offering cutting-edge research and a well-established tradition of promoting professional practice, our wide range of postgraduate degrees caters to those who wish to deepen their subject knowledge whilst gaining practical work experience. The excellence of our existing teaching, our purpose built facilities and the individual support systems for distance learning students that can be tailored to each student all combine to make Middlesex University a first choice destination. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our vibrant postgraduate community. WELCOME MDXWorld Class Middlesex University has offered cutting edge business courses since the 1950s and was the first institution in the UK to offer a business studies qualification in 1965, launching an MBA programme in the 1980s Dedicated to unlocking your potential The MBA by distance learning is an internationally recognised qualification of the highest standard and is recognised by Governments around the world, as well as many industry and professional bodies. Middlesex University is an acknowledged leader in developing and delivering courses of the highest standard. The quality of the MBA is monitored and assured by the academic course validation and review process at Middlesex University plus the UK Government Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The key strength of this MBA is that it combines high quality business education with 100% distance delivery. Middlesex University is proud of its excellent reputation and the recognition it receives for this innovative approach. By unlocking access to a quality Master of Business Administration for executives around the world, this programme is at the forefront of the latest educational approaches to postgraduate