Set yourself on the path to becoming an influential business leader. Further your professional development, build your management experience and qualifications to grow professionally and stay competitive in today’s market.
Register your interestThis Master of Business Administration (MBA) 90 credit top-up is for people who already hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies or an equivalent postgraduate qualification. The course requires you to study one of the 30-credit MBA core modules and the completion of your 60-credit MBA Research Project. The module you will study depends on when you start and your entry qualifications.
For more information read the programme specification.
This course can be studied full-time over seven months.
MBA students will study one of the 30 credit core MBA modules, followed by a 60 credit MBA research project on a familiar organisation or industry sector, critically examining a relevant topic. You’ll gain essential knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s business environment. Develop strategic thinking, leadership abilities, and critical problem-solving skills, while expanding your professional network for future career opportunities.
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To study this course, you need:
You must meet the minimum English language requirements to join the course:
We accept a range of English language tests and qualifications for students from all over the world. View the full list here.
APL is the term used when you get credit towards your course for something you learned in the past. It means you might not need to study all of the course including a module or number of modules.
This can come from:
If you think you could get APL, contact our Admissions team.
The annual fee for this course is:
The annual fee for this course is:
Please note: fees may change in the next academic year.
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Studying for MBA (Top-Up) with us will build on your past management experience and give you the skills you need to take your career to the next level. You'll be able to apply for roles with better salaries and opportunities, having knowledge that top employers look for in their leaders.
You can work in a wide range of roles including chief technology officer, financial manager and management consultant with salaries starting at £30,000. Our MBA graduates have gone on to work in global finance, oil and car industries and taken on high-level management roles in international companies.
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