Royal Holloway, University of London (Distance Learning)

The University

The University of London is a federation of 19 self-governing Colleges of outstanding reputation, and a number of academic Institutes and activities. Royal Holloway, University of London, is the college of the federation which is responsible for providing academic leadership to the MBA in International Management. Founded in 1886, it is one of the UK's leading research university institutions.

Since 1858, students have been able to study for University of London degrees through the University of London’s External System which enables students to study by distance and flexible learning – wherever they are in the world.

The Business School

The School of Management at Royal Holloway developed the MBA in International Management, together with a Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma. The teaching on the MBA and the associated learning materials draw on deep, grounded, and diverse international business knowledge which is based on the School's extensive multi-country research. In addition, many members of the School are consultants to, or directors of, international businesses so they are used to applying their expertise in real-world situations.

The Program

You can study the MBA in International Management via distance learning through the University of London’s External System. This allows you to fit your studies around home and work commitments, and still benefit from the expertise of Royal Holloway

These programmes are accredited by The Association of MBAs (AMBA), the internationally recognised impartial authority on postgraduate business education. This seal of high quality places Royal Holloway in the leading group of British Universities providing MBAs. It is your assurance of the high standards that you seek to maximise your career potential. .

With an extensive range of topical, financial, business and legal options, you can build a programme that prepares you for your particular career trajectory. There are flexible admission points, payment, assessment and study periods, to enable you to fit your studies around your lifestyle.

You have support in your studies in a number of different ways. Importantly, you attend face-to-face plenary sessions at Royal Holloway in the UK or in Hong Kong which allow you to work in small groups and network with other students. In addition, all students are assigned a tutor to give academic or study skills advice via email. There are also online fora and seminars where you work with other students. A careers service is also available which provides a personalised service.

The Faculty

School and Programme directors:
Head of the School of Management: Dr Chris Smith, Professor in Organisation Studies.

Director of External and Executive programmes, and Deputy Dean of the Faculty: Chris Howorth, Senior Lecturer in Organsational Strategy.

Director of MBA and MSc programmes for External students: Dr Duncan Harris.

Director of MBA and MSc programmes for External students studying at HKUSPACE, Hong Kong: Dr G Harindranath, Senior Lecturer in Management Information Systems.

Deputy Director of MBA and MSc programmes for External students: Dr Sameer Hosany, Lecturer in Marketing.

Entry Requirements

A second class honours degree and an advanced level of English. You will also need to meet our minimum computing requirements. MBA applicants will also require least three years' relevant work experience.

A GMAT may be requested.

Full details are provided on our website.

Application Procedure

You can either complete and return the application form by post, or you can apply online.

Tuition and Fees

The total costs of the courses in 2009 are:
Postgraduate Certificate £2,810
Postgraduate Diploma £5,510
MSc £8,140
MBA £10,150

Fees can be paid over the duration of the course.