Simon Browning tells the story of his MBA in UK from Bradford University School of Management
An ability to focus on long-term issues and develop methods of aligning the interests of various organisational stakeholders is how Simon Browning recognises his Bradford MBA in UK has helped him in his subsequent career
(prHWY.com) November 18, 2012 - BD9 4JL, CA -- November 19, 2012 - An ability to focus on long-term issues and develop methods of aligning the interests of various organisational stakeholders is how Simon Browning recognises his Bradford MBA in UK has helped him in his subsequent career.
"I benefitted from formalising my management skills and strengthening my strategic capabilities, which is what prompted me to take an MBA in the first place," said Simon, who studied on the Part-Time programme.
"The reputation and quality of the School of Management made me pick Bradford and the fact that I could reach the campus in well under an hour. I definitely did not want to study by distance learning as the interaction with students and staff was very important.
"I am now the Technical Director of an SME (small and medium-sized) manufacturing business which has meant putting in place systems, policies and procedures covering everything from health and safety to staff appraisals to strategic planning. We focus strongly on lifestyle and I try to manage my time so that I can have other involvements as well - I am chair of trustees for a small charity, advise a technology start-up business in the renewable energy field, and pursue my passion for sailing - having logged over 2,000 miles in the last year.
"From 2001 to 2005, I was MD of Connect Yorkshire - an organisation that supports new technology businesses seeking investment. Taking this organisation from conception to a flourishing and effective catalyst for business growth was a significant career highlight for me.
"This success was evidenced by the number of companies that went on to gain investment after presenting at our Investment Forums. For example, Syntopix, a drug discovery company, floated on Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in March 2006 raising £4m of additional funding. Proactis, a specialist in spend control software, also floated on AIM raising £3.3m."
"For those thinking of taking an MBA at Bradford I would advise that the more you put into the course, the more you will get out of it."
The Bradford MBA in UK, which is ranked in the top 100 in the world, top 25 in Europe and top 15 in the UK by the FT (see more on rankings), is designed for those who can take time out from work to focus solely on their studies. Those wishing to study on a full-time basis have a choice of three pathways
12 month MBA in the UK
10 month Accelerated MBA in the UK
12 month MBA in Italy
As with all the School's MBAs, students are offered the flexibility to switch between modes of study, such as distance learning or part-time, during the programme. Full-time MBA students also have the option to study some modules in different locations across the School's global campus. For example, students can choose to study full-time in Bradford and take advantage of choosing one or more block modules in Perugia in Italy, or with another partner institution in France or Spain, normally in the May/June period.
Whichever Full-time MBA or MBA in UK route a student chooses, they will get all the benefits of studying at a leading international business school and gaining a globally recognised qualification as well Bradford's supportive learning environment and expertise in sustainability required by the business leaders of tomorrow. The School's Full-time MBA and MBA in UK programmes are very intensive and enable students to progress quickly in their careers, with minimal time out of the workplace.
The Bradford Full-time 12 month MBA in UK is the School's most popular MBA programme and attracts students from all over the world.
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