Course summary
Top-up your Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Management and earn an MBA in 7 months. Students that hold 120 credits or equivalent at level 7 in a Management Subject, can complete 60 credits to qualify for the award of MBA. The course consists of only two parts: Research Methods module (20 credits) and a Dissertation (40 credits) on a management topic of your choice and relevant to your workplace. Designed to fit flexibly around your home and work life, you can study our distance learning MBA online from any location in the world. With scheduled interactive webinars and one-to-one virtual sessions, you’ll feel supported every step of the way. Our teaching team are both research-active and industry-experienced, supporting you to develop your research skills and advance your career into senior management. You'll also be invited to attend a graduation ceremony in Cardiff and receive your Cardiff Metropolitan University 'Master of Business Administration' certificate as well as a transcript and Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). Join our globally respected MBA Advanced Entry that’s been transforming careers for over 10 years, with a 97% pass rate. Fast-track your way to an MBA and advance your career into senior management and beyond.
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
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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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