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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