Academically rigorous and designed to be immediately applicable to real life business situations, the innovative Kingston University Distance Learning Master of Business Administration (DLMBA) will help you to take ownership of your career.

The academic standard required for this online MBA is of the same high level as the on-campus degree. The full suite of Kingston MBAs, including the Distance Learning MBA, is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This stamp of approval means your MBA is highly valued anywhere in the world. Our flexible MBA inspires you to make a difference to your personal and working life.

Key Facts
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- Study online by distance learning using our cutting edge web-based learning management system
- Flexible but structured inspirational learning experience
- Personalised individual support from a Student Support Manager
- Start your Distance Learning MBA throughout the year with multiple annual intakes
- Face-to-face induction and first core module with campus-based students to expand your international network
3-year programme
- Innovative course pathway offers a mixture of modules and projects
- Exams replaced by continuous assessment
- Affordable payment plan over 18 instalments

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Need to attend face-to-face induction and first core module with campus-based students.

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Kingston University offered the first GIS undergraduate degree in the world in 1989, followed by several MSc and PhD research degrees. Today, Kingston is considered the UK's foremost centre for GIS education and training, with one of the largest GIS programmes in Europe. This course provides a high level of competency in the principles of GI science and the use of geotechnology, as well as the skills to routinely use professional software for data acquisition, handling, exploration and mapping.

Kingston University is recognised within the industry as a premier provider of GIS education with our graduates having amongst the highest employment rates.

Kingston is an ESRI Development Centre, which rewards universities that have exemplary GIS programmes. We are one of only two universities in Europe to gain this recognition. ESRI awards an annual prize to the best student.
Fieldwork is an important part of our teaching.

The course covers the principles of GI science and geotechnology and the foundations of geographical information handling.

You will learn how to handle spatial entities for data transformations, generalisation and aggregation, and will develop competency in analytical operations, methods and spatial analyses. You will have the chance to implement principles of map design and graphical representation techniques, and will gain an understanding of spatial database systems and application design. You will also perform storage and retrieval operations, and work with alternative data models, 3D modelling and advanced visualisation.

The course is taught partly in distance-learning mode and partly in traditional classroom mode or entirely in distance-learning mode.

Entry Requirements

The Geographical Information Systems and Science MSc is open to both those fresh from their undergraduate studies and those already in employment.

Successful applicants will be expected to have either:

a good honours degree awarded by a British or approved overseas university. Normally the degree level should be at second-class honours level or higher and contain one or more aspects from the GIS, Geographical, Earth, Environmental, Computer or Biological Sciences as the major field(s) of study; or
for those without formal undergraduate qualifications, be able to demonstrate extensive work experience or career development in the field of GIS.
All applicants will be expected to show strong ability and motivation to work at MSc level and, crucially, a commitment to the discipline of GI Science and Systems.

Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

The application process
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Early applications are advised and you will also be required to supply good references. You may be called for interview.

English Language Requirements
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All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

However, instruction is in English so students will still be required to have the English language qualifications above.

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This part-time programme enables education professionals to undertake a substantial investigation into an area of current professional practice in education, following contextual modules focused on methods and philosophies of educational enquiry, professionalism and teaching and learning. The EdD is offered in collaboration with Roehampton University and involves attendance at weekend conferences, tutorials and online learning activities in the preparation of module assignments, which are focused on professional practice.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically:

- have completed masters-level study in education or a related field;
- be in a professional role in education or training with at least two years' experience; and
- be looking forward to contributing to the development of theoretically informed reflective practice in their particular professional setting.

Prior learning – AP(E)L
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Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University's policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning.

English Language Requirements
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All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall 5.5 in all elements.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

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Kingston's Strategic Marketing MSc is uniquely designed for ambitious marketing professionals. It's part time but you can graduate in just one year. It's taught on weekends so you'll keep your weekdays clear for work commitments. And it's a full, academically respected MSc with no exams or revision.

Strategic Marketing MSc might be delivered part time but the cutting-edge academic theory you'll master will benefit your career for decades.

We take a practitioner-focused approach, which means your marketing experiences – and those of your peers on the course – are all part of the lesson. Apply strategies, models and techniques to real case studies and business issues from work. Challenge orthodox marketing methods with rigorous evidence-based reasoning. What you learn on Saturday you'll be ready to put into practice in the working week.

The course culminates in a research dissertation project that could tackle one of your organisation's key marketing challenges, or break new ground for your personal career aspirations.

Strategic International Marketing MSc: this pathway is delivered in collaboration with Boston University via distance learning. You will complete the Boston Graduate Certificate in International Marketing in lieu of an equivalent module at Kingston. Your dissertation must also relate to international marketing.

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from those who possess a first degree (or an equivalent approved professional qualification), a postgraduate marketing qualification and at least three years' marketing work experience.

English Language Requirements
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All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in all elements.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

Other Fees

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