Arguably, the best and most common business administration course is the MBA.
The MBA (Master of Business Administration) is an academic course in a number of business subjects that together make up the ‘science’ of management.
In the English-speaking world, the MBA is so highly regarded that many assume it is the only academic business qualification available, which is not the case. For example, in Japan, there are masses of management and business education but no MBA. In mainland Europe most business education generally, and management administration courses, in particular, are at the undergraduate (Bachelor) level. In many countries around the globe, the MBA has no legally recognized status at all. Even in the UK and USA, where the MBA is much heralded, there are a large number and variety of undergraduate business courses.
In addition to undergraduate education, an increasing number of online education providers are filling the gap for UK students who have not been to university. Business administration courses are available from the best distance learning colleges, of which Business Qualifications is perhaps the most popular (https://businessqualifications.com). Business Qualifications also offers a ‘Mini MBA’; a group of 5 business administration courses that confer some of the most crucial skills needed in today’s commercial careers. Project Management, Employment Law, Human Resources, Management Studies, and Accounting can be discounted by 20% when studied together.
MBA students tend to be older than most undergraduates because they're expected to have a first degree and some work experience. So, MBA students are rarely under 24 years of age, and many are older, even into their 50s.
MBA students for roughly into three categories:
- People who want to go into business after working in other areas, such as teaching, service in the armed forces, or perhaps the civil service.
- People wanting to make a career move from one company to another, or from one function (for example, engineering) to another.
- People who want to become management consultants, where an MBA is almost essential.
What are the entry qualifications?
Apart from a recognized degree, the only entrance exam for the best schools in Europe and the USA Is the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
However, the route to business success through an online provider is somewhat easier, cheaper, and much more flexible. The components of the ‘Mini MBA’ business administration courses from Business Qualifications, while not officially recognized as such, result in five Level 3 endorsed qualifications in the subject matter, and are certificated by Focus Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
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