How
the
Programme Works
Usually
the course is studied over three or four years, with 4 subjects
at each stage, although the Durham MBA Distance Learning Programme
offers considerable flexibility. In particular, Stages 3 and
4 may be combined - with examinations in April and a dissertation
submitted by August. The University will allow extensions
of study beyond the three/four year period, up to a maximum
of 8 years, to accommodate the work commitments of the individual
student. Although the programme is designed to be followed
on an individual basis, offering maximum flexibility, we facilitate
local student groups which are supported, where possible,
by a local graduate of the programme.
University
of Durham Business School produces specially written distance
learning material which contains all the information, background
detail and assignment questions you will need to complete
the programme successfully. All the essential text books are
included in the course material.
You can
enrol for the programme at any time during the year, with
an appropriate choice of initial examination date (April/August).
If you withdraw before completing the full MBA programme,
but after successfully completing Stages 1 and 2 to the required
standard, you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Business
Administration.
Tutor
Assistance
Individual tutors are allocated for each subject to provide
students with general support. They also provide feedback
to students on the Tutor Assessed Assignments (TAAs) which
are completed at intervals throughout each course.
Residential
Seminars
The seminars, which are held in Durham and some overseas locations
in September, are an important feature of the programme. There
is a short optional induction seminar when Stage 1 students
are able to meet both tutors and students from later stages
who are attending their own intensive residential sessions.
It is important for students to attend these later seminars,
which last about one week, although exemptions can be granted
in case of difficulty. The seminars give the opportunity to
exchange experience, problems and solutions with other students
and programme tutors.
Examinations
Examinations for Stage 1 are held in April and August each
year. Examinations for Stages 2 and 3 are held in April each
year and the dissertation for Stage 4 can be submitted in
April or August. If candidates fail any examination they will
normally be allowed to re-sit the failed subjects at the next
ordinary examination date. The examinations include both conventional
examinations and an Examined Coursework Assignment for each
course which is completed before the examination date.
Examinations
may be taken either at an official centre or at any of over
100 approved overseas centres located in each of the major
continents throughout the world. New centres may be added
if required.
"Following
what can be the lonely path of learning at a distance it is
essential to build good personal relationships. The one to
one communication with members of the Business School, the
tutor network and the other students is one of the major benefits
of the Durham Distance Learning Programme."
Paul
Webb
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