The Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Top Up) (Online) is an esteemed postgraduate qualification that provides an overview of key business practices and is highly valued by top employers and businesses globally.
MBAs are usually studied once you’ve gained a few years of professional experience and achievement of an MBA can lead to greater professional prospects, improved professional reputation and a wider business network.
Programme Overview:
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) (top-up) programme is offered to students who already possess the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification.
The MBA (top-up) programme allows you to achieve an MBA qualification in up to six months, so it is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.
To join the MBA (top-up), you should already hold the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (120 credits) qualification, and you should have suitable managerial experience.
The flexible nature of the programme means that most students complete within approximately four to six months.
The content of the qualification is focused on people management, managing projects, marketing, finance for managers, business law, business ethics and social responsibility.
The qualification is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.
Consultancy Project Report – compulsory
The MBA (top-up) consists a compulsory single module ‘Consultancy Project Report’ worth 60 credits. The module provides the opportunity for you to examine an area of particular interest within an appropriate organisational context. The module is designed to make a major contribution to your professional and intellectual development, through enabling you to demonstrate your capacity for sustained independent thought, learning and critical reflection.
The purpose of this programme is to deliver a practical and realistic solution to a business-related strategic challenge, which in turn is supported by appropriate reference to theoretical and conceptual analysis.
You will evidence this by producing a ‘Consultancy Project Report’ of 12,000 words.
The Consultancy Project Report is delivered and assessed by our UK based academic team using our virtual learning platform and direct support from your allocated supervisor.
The ‘Consultancy Project’ module could be completed in one academic term of 15 weeks or may be studied part-time over two terms.