Course summary
The MBA Advanced Entry (Top Up) Route is specially designed for students that hold an approved Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a Management subject. Students with this qualification have the opportunity to apply directly onto the programme and complete 60 credits to qualify for the award of MBA. The course consists of the Research Methods module (20 credits) and the Dissertation (40 credits) on a topic of their choice, making it a popular option for individuals committed to developing their careers in senior management. The course content is delivered through a distance learning mode of study; information and guidance given to the student mirrors which would have ordinarily been given during the induction week at either Cardiff Metropolitan University or one of our partners. There are scheduled interactive webinars for Research Methods followed by one to one sessions with a designated supervisor for the Dissertation. Help and guidance is provided along the way plus online tools to support development. On successful completion of the course, the student receives a Cardiff Metropolitan University certificate in 'Master of Business Administration' as well as a transcript and HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report). The student is also invited to attend the graduation ceremony based in Cardiff.
Modules
The course content is made up of 2 parts and takes approximately 7 months to complete. The first module is Research Methods (2 months) followed by the Dissertation (5 months), where the student will be required to submit an 8000 -10,000 word dissertation on their chosen subject, preferably related to their line of work. The Research Methods module introduces research as practised in business and management disciplines. Following satisfactory completion of the module, students will progress to the dissertation.
Assessment method
Assessment is via a combination of examinations, assignments, presentations, groupwork and the final project.
Entry requirements
Students wishing to join the course must provide the following supporting documents: A Curriculum Vitae. A Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a Strategic Leadership and Management subject awarded by ATHE, LRN, NCC Education, OTHM (including units Strategic Financial Management (20 credits) and Strategic Marketing (20 credits)), Pearson or SQA in the last 5 years (students need to submit both certificate and transcript on application). An Undergraduate Qualification Equivalent to UK Bachelors 2:2 or higher – work experience may be considered for candidates not meeting this requirement. A High School Certificate. A Statement of Purpose. Two letters of Reference/Recommendation. A copy of your passport or another form of photographic ID. International Applicants A Secure English Language Test: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. A copy of your passport (and all UK visas where applicable). In addition to the above requirements, all applicants will be required to take a Microsoft Teams interview with the Programme Director. Details of these arrangements will be sent subject to your successful application.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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