MBA Top-Up (DL) MBA
University of Sunderland
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MBA - Master of Business Administration

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MBA - Master of Business Administration

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OverviewThis Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up (DL) is for people with a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.You can take your existing postgraduate qualification and ‘top-up’ to an MBA by studying either 60 or 90 credits.We understand that your MBA is part of an onward journey. We offer extensive career support to help you gain a rapid return on your investment in yourself – and achieve your personal goals.Why us?Benefit from ...Read more

Overview

This Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up (DL) is for people with a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.

You can take your existing postgraduate qualification and ‘top-up’ to an MBA by studying either 60 or 90 credits.

We understand that your MBA is part of an onward journey. We offer extensive career support to help you gain a rapid return on your investment in yourself – and achieve your personal goals.

Why us?

Benefit from employer engagement opportunities, employer visits and our guest speaker programme

Course structure

Students are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials.

Students studying via Independent Distance Learning will mainly learn through activities accessed on the Learning Management System, Canvas. Online activities and tasks are supported by limited live online sessions.

Assessment is through coursework, submitted at the end of each module.

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31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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117th
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75th
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Elizabeth
13 Dec 23

Supportive learning environment Easy access to materials for studying Quality Education..Read more

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28 Nov 23

Great facilities..Read more

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Entry requirements

This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitably academically qualified applicants. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post degree who can display that they will benefit from a programme of this type. A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications is required.

Tuition fees

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£8,500 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£8,500 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£8,500 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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