MBA Advanced Entry (Top Up) Route
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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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. 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. The course consists of only ...Read more

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. 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. 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. 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.

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43/279
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66th
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Deepak
25 Feb 25

Overall, it's a good university with friendly staff and..Read more

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Shobin
07 Feb 25

As an MBA student at Cardiff Metropolitan University, I have experienced firsthand the supportive, dynamic, and resource-rich environment that the institution offers. Student..Read more

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.

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£454 month

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£454 month

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£454 month

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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University , Cardiff

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers degree courses across a range of disciplines....

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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff Cardiff CF5 2YB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Danescourt  0.6 miles away
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