The benefits for you are that this course will:

• Provide you with a strong foundation of business and management knowledge
• Give you an internationally recognised, UK accredited qualification
• Help you gain membership of your professional association or institute
• Provide evidence that you are ready for a promotion
• Prepare you for studies at MBA, MA, or MSc level
• Help you to manage more effectively and successfully

On successfully completing our Foundation programme, you will be offered direct entry onto an MBA course at one of our partner universities, or you can choose from Masters courses around the world.

Is it an appropriate course for you?

If you are in the early stages of your career, and wish to study management at postgraduate level, and move on later to study at Masters level, this course is ideal for you.

The programme is also very suitable for more experienced managers and specialists, and for entrepreneurs, in all business sectors, who need to obtain a valuable management qualification, and to prepare for study at MBA level.

Will my qualification be internationally recognised?

There are now ten times more managers and professionals studying by distance learning than in the classroom.

Distance learning qualifications are fully recognised in all the major countries, in North & South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Asia, and Australasia.

National and international organisations around the world recognise the MBA Foundation qualification as evidence that you are a knowledgeable and professional manager.

Universities and business schools in all countries accept this qualification as evidence that you are capable of studying for a Masters level programme.

Will Distance Learning be suitable for me?

To be a successful distance student you will need to be self-motivated and be able to plan your studies around your work and social activities.

Distance learning is a flexible study format, allowing you to speed up or to slow down, as your situation changes.

Your study materials are designed to help you work through the content so that you learn effectively.

You will have support from your UK based Personal Tutor, who will give you guidance and advice on how to plan your studies, and who will talk with you by email, fax, and telephone, as you progress through the programme.

When can I start?

You can join the MBA Foundation Programme at the start of each month.

How long will it take me to complete?

Our postgraduate distance students take between 15 and 24 months to complete their courses.

What will I study?

The MBA Foundation has 5 Study Modules and a Management Report

• Strategic Management
• Managing Operations
• Managing Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing Management
• Management Report

How will I be assessed?

You will complete an Assignment for each of the Study Modules, and a Management Report on a strategic management topic.

What Next?

If you are interested in this programme, and you

• are over 23 years of age with a minimum of 2 years work experience

you may be eligible ~ please email our Admissions team at: admissions@brightonsbm.com
or, visit our website www.brightonsbm.com and complete the Enquiry Form.

Under 23 or less experienced ?

If you are not ready for the MBA Foundation, yet would like to gain essential basic management knowledge, in preparation for a successful career in management, and also take a first, positive step towards an MBA, then you should consider our
Certificate in Management Studies
the ideal entry level course for those wishing to become an effective and qualified manager, which then gives direct entry on to our MBA Foundation Programme.