What happens after I have completed the online registration?  [back to top]

• Having completed the registration screens, you must print off the Declaration Form. It is important that you read and understand the statements on the Declaration Form. Sign the form and send it with a recent passport sized photograph to:
  Distance Learning MBA Programme Administrator
  Oxford Brookes University Business School
  Wheatley Campus
  Wheatley Oxford
  OX33 1HX
  United Kingdom


• Once your application has been verified you will receive a letter telling you whether or not you have been accepted


• You will receive a welcome pack with information about the online induction programme and details concerning the distribution of material

What are the deadlines for registration?  [back to top]
The closing date for receiving declaration forms and payment is normally one month before the start of the next programme. Applicants who are required to submit further information in support of their application should allow sufficient time for all the information to arrive two months prior to the start date of the programme that they wish to join.

If I choose the instalment option, when do I have to pay the balance of the fees?  [back to top]
ACCA members will be invoiced for the second payment one month in advance of the one year anniversary of the start of your programme. Payment must be received one month before the start of the second year.

What happens if my payment is late?  [back to top]
If payment is late, not received, or not honoured, then you will be considered to have deferred. You will not have access to the Virtual Campus or to the Virtual Library or to your tutors. To reinstate you on the programme an additional fee of £150 will also have to be paid.

I am not an ACCA member. Am I eligible to join the programme?  [back to top]
You may be eligible to join our full MBA distance learning programme. For details please go to www.mbaoxford.com.

How is the programme assessed?  [back to top]
The programme is assessed in a variety of ways, including by coursework, participation in seminars, examinations and a dissertation.

When do examinations take place?  [back to top]
Examinations normally take place in the first week of June and December each year.

Where can I take examinations?  [back to top]
When registering for the programme you will be asked at which of the examination centres world wide you would prefer to sit your examinations .

How do I get my assessment results?  [back to top]
A letter will be sent to you informing you of your results and the remaining studies on your programme. You will also be able to access your results via the web.

What support do I get on the MBA programme?  [back to top]
The programme starts with an online induction programme to familiarise you with the programme, provide you with experience of using the Virtual Campus and Virtual Library and provide the opportunity to get to know tutors and other students in your tutor group. You are allocated a tutor for each module on the programme. There are opportunities through the e-learning seminar programme to discuss issues with tutors and other students form around the world. You can also contact your tutor at any time, by the mailbox on the Virtual Campus or telephone. You may also arrange to visit us and there are opportunities to attend face-to-face workshops. The Programme Director and Course Manager are there to discuss issues that may be impacting on your studies and the MBA Programme Administrators help with any administrative issues.

What study materials will I receive?  [back to top]
You will also have access to guides on preparing for examinations and analysing case studies to help you prepare effectively for assessments. The Virtual Library also provides you with access to thousands of articles and business reports which you can download and print.

How do I access the Virtual Library?  [back to top]
You can access the Virtual Library from anywhere in the world through the Oxford Institute of International Finance web site or through the Virtual Campus. In addition to having access to an impressive range of databases you will also be able to access guides to help you in your studies e.g. on citing sources.

How long does the programme take?  [back to top]
It is possible to complete the programme in 21 months but it may take longer if you have to retake modules.

How many hours study are involved?  [back to top]
The time involved in studying for the accelerated route for ACCA members is estimated as 1400 hours as opposed to 1800 hours on the full programme. How much time is involved will of course depend upon individual needs, abilities and learning styles.

Who is my MBA awarded by?  [back to top]
You will be an enrolled as a student of Oxford Brookes University, who will make the award of the MBA. The MBA comes within the domain of the Business School which recently received a score of 24/24 in Business and Management and Economics by the UK Quality Assurance Agency.

Is the MBA accredited?  [back to top]
Yes, the MBA is accredited by the Association of MBAs, AMBA. For further details click on www.mbaworld.com.

Why should I do this MBA?  [back to top]
This MBA is unique in that it has been designed for ACCA members, through a partnership between ACCA the largest global accounting body and Oxford Brookes University. The accelerated programme recognises the expertise and knowledge gained form your professional studies. The delivery is through use of specifically designed textbooks and Study Guides together with opportunities for interaction with other students from across the world and your tutor, through the Virtual Campus. A full MBA programme is available for those who are not ACCA members. For further details click on www.mbaoxford.com.