The University of Bolton (UOB), began writing themselves into the history book nearly three decades ago, and successfully has been awarded the status of University in the year of 2004. They are a private institution in the United Kingdom, made up of four Academic Schools and three research centres, with The School of Business and Creative Technologies being one of the their many highlights in the professional field of education. The University is located in the town of Bolton itself, a place where you can find the internationally renowned cultural structures such as The Octagon Theatre plus The Bolton Museum and Art Gallery. Being one of Britain's fastest growing universities, the academic professionals are committed to developing young minds for their professional lives in the future, with a student body of around 13,000 produced up to date.

Learner's Outcome:  Provide students with high quality teaching and learning experiences that are relevant to accounting, business and management careers. Develop subjects specific knowledge and understanding appropriate to business and management careers, including study of organisations, their management and the changing environment in which they operate. Develop the capacity for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis, through the application of knowledge to wide range of situations. Encourage creativity and develop appropriate research, communication and quantitative skills. Prepare students for a career in business and management and progression to further study. Develop ability to become autonomous learners and to reflect upon personal skill development, thus encouraging life-long learning.

Course Overview: A business management degree is regarded as a prerequisite entry requirement for many careers in business and is essential in order to gain access to higher levels of responsibility. The BA (Hons) in Business Management degree is a broad-based degree that will give you the skills and knowledge to help you begin your career in the business world or enhance your professional development if you are already working in this sector. The course will provide you with a strong foundation in a range of subjects which form the business management discipline. These include core modules covering generic management skills as well as specific areas such as human resources, finance and marketing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to select a specialised study route in which you can focus on a particular aspect of business management or, of course, you may choose modules spanning the range of business management disciplines.

About the course: Our teaching staffs are professionals with extensive knowledge and experience of the business world. The courses offered by the School of Business and Creative Technologies have some of the best staff to student ratios in the sector which means you will experience excellent levels of contact and interaction with teaching staff and your fellow students.Throughout your studies there is an emphasis on the practical application of academic theory in a business environment. Case studies are a major focus for teaching and you will have the opportunity to develop relevant, professional and vocational business skills based on realistic scenarios.

Lists of Subjects

Year 1

• Management Skills
• Managing Prople
• Principles of Marketing
• Business Finance
• Business Environment
• Introduction to Services Marketing

Year 2

• Financial decision Marking for Managers
• Managing Organisational Behaviour
• International Marketing
• Professional Project 
• Human Resource Development 
• Research Methods

Year 3

• Contemporary Management Issues
• Strategic Human Resources Management
• Project Part I
• Strategic Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Part II

Tier 1 -- Direct Entry into Foundation (Year 1 of BBA)

i) Malaysian students

SPM Students- 5 credits or higher in any subjects (credits in any subjects, with condition having Bahasa Malaysia Pass)

ii) International students (O-Level or equivalent)

Tier 2--Direct Entry into Year 2 of BBA

i) Malaysian students

UEC Students - 5B or higher in any subjects

STPM STudents - 2 principals in any subjects

ii) International students (A-Level or equivalent)

1. How many intakes are there? When can I apply?

-There are two intakes per year (Feb and August).

-You can apply at any time before the commencement date of the programme. Applications will be accepted until the commencement date of the programme.

-Late applications will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis before the commencement date.

2. What are the entry requirements?

 6.5 for entry to MBA

 International Students are required to sit for placement test.

3. Is Bolton's MBA recognised in Malaysia?

-Yes. The MBA programme is an international recognised Public University in UK, and it is on pending approval from Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

4. Where can I continue my degree after completing my Bolton' MBA?

-Students can continue with our Bolton's PhD in Business at Mantissa College.

-Students can also apply to any other university (subject to meeting the respective universities' entry requirement).

5. What are the structures for this MBA?

-1 1/2 years programmes (2 Semester per year)

-Total of 7 papers + 1 Thesis.

-Offer for full timer (weekday + weekends) and part-timer (weekends).

6. If I am in another Bachelor Degree course which is non- business based, can I able to apply for Bolton's MBA?

- Yes, Students are requested to send their copy of certificates and their C.V; our programme leader will screen the students' qualification and offer them exemptions or bridging subjects in accordingly.

-This will be case by case issues and final decisions will be on the hands of Mantissa college's principal.

7. What is the schedule for MBA like? How many days in a week do I have classes?

The MBA' follows university style schedules. There is generally about 5 hours per day, 4-5 days a week inclusive weekends.

8. What are the benefits taking this Bolton's MBA?

-University of Bolton is a public University in UK. (It is globally recognised University).

-Certificate will be differed directly by University of Bolton.

-Certificate is deferred with Honours Status.

-Frequently visit professors from UK during the lecturing sessions.

-Standard of quality is guaranteed in term of questions papers, marking, teaching materials (all delivered by University of Bolton).

-3+0 local based. 100% completed in Mantissa College, Malaysia (cost wise for students).