If you are studying in Hong Kong - access further information on local support.
Distance learning is much more flexible than traditional face-to-face teaching. It allows you to study whenever and wherever is convenient to you, and to fit your studies in around professional or personal commitments. You can study wherever you live in the world - if you move country with your job, for example, you can still continue with your studies.
Studying by distance learning requires you to be highly motivated, disciplined, and able to master complex problems independently. Many students do find self-directed study to be challenging, but the outcome is incredibly rewarding.
We provide personal, individual guidance in many areas:
You will have the opportunity of hearing from, and engaging with, Royal Holloway academics. They will allow you to immerse yourself in all core modules and your group presentation and project, as well as develop networks with colleagues on the course. The sessions are intensive, and include a range of master classes on all core modules, but our students have told us that they have benefited enormously from them. You will also be able to work in groups and practice leadership skills.
If attending at Royal Holloway: Plenary sessions take place once a year towards the end of June at Royal Holloway (UK). You are required to join two one-week sessions.
Week one: consists of master classes for all core modules.
Week two: consists of career and personal development sessions and includes two
days of focusing on the consultancy/case study group project. You may attend the first week of
master classes at any point during your studies, but you are required to have attempted the assessment
(TMA and examination) for all nine MBA and all seven MSc core
courses prior to attending week two of the plenary session.
| For students registered to study the MBA at HKU SPACE, Hong Kong Plenary sessions take place throughout the year in the form of master class weekends at HKU SPACE, Hong Kong (MBA only). Separate application procedures apply. |
You are required to arrange their own travel and accommodation when attending the plenary sessions at Royal Holloway in London or at HKU Space in Hong Kong. However, we will provide you with comprehensive information on how and where to book accommodation on campus (at Royal Holloway) or any other close-by (walking distance) accommodation in a B&B or guest house/hotel.
An integral part of the MBA programme, Royal Holloway's online World Wide Learning Community (external link) offers a variety of resources to support the learning experience. It allows you to:
We will give you a full range of study aids when you first register. These will either be printed or you'll be directed to the World Wide Learning Community website [external link]:
You can buy study materials for new courses at any time of year by paying the appropriate course fee.
The School of Management, Royal Holloway is now offering a careers service to distance learners. This will be based on advice from MBA recruiters offering an international network of careers advice which will include: