Business Administration Graduate Diploma

Summary

This programme provides a thorough grounding in functional issues in management and is a qualification in its own right. It also empowers those who seek to gain entry to our MSc programmes, and, importantly, it is the first year of our 24-month MBA programme.

The pre-masters Diploma programme is the first year of our 2 year MSc and MBA programmes as well as being a recognised qualification in its own right.
Key features of the pre-masters Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) include: 

  • A flexible Diploma route to all MSc and MBA Programmes (MBA 24 or 21 month), and an essential and recognised qualification in business
  • Successful students progress to the MBA or MSc of their choice
  • Students take 12 modules over 9 months
  • English language support is provided throughout the programme
  • Students experience a wide range of teaching and learning methods
  • The GDBA enhances employment opportunities for participants

Key facts

Type of Course: Taught

Duration: 9 months full-time

Start date: September 2012

Entry requirements

A degree or diploma from an approved university, or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of three years full-time work experience after graduation.

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International students
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements 

English language requirements: Scores of 6.0 IELTS, 87 TOEFL, or 51 (in all skills) Pearson Academic Test of English are required.

Contact details

MBA Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 4378
Fax: +44 (0)121 414 3553 
Email: mba@bham.ac.uk 

How to apply

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

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Fees and funding

Standard fees apply
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Scholarships and studentships 
Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

For further information contact the School directly or email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Programme overview

This programme provides a thorough grounding in functional issues in management and is a qualification in its own right. It also empowers those who seek to gain entry to our MSc programmes, and, importantly, it is the first year of our 24-month MBA programme.

We aim to expose you to a wide range of management disciplines that develop your abilities to:

  • Synthesise diverse theoretical issues
  • Analyse complex business situations from theoretical and practical perspectives
  • Understand team dynamics
  • Build confidence in articulating and presenting solutions to a critical audience

Programme content

We employ many teaching and assessment methods on this programme that reflect the standards required by our MBA and MSc programmes. For international students, we offer continuing English language support to enhance your learning experience.

The programme offers 12 taught modules including:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Global Business and Business Policy

Students on this programme have gained employment in both private and public sector organisations, and it has launched many successful careers. It offers opportunities for higher study to those candidates whose experience, qualifications or language ability may be insufficient for direct entry to our Masters programmes.  

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