The MBA Top-up is designed for professionals who already hold a relevant postgraduate diploma or equivalent and wish to upgrade to a full MBA qualification. This intensive 1-year programme focuses on strategic leadership, advanced management, and real-world business application, culminating in a major project that demonstrates applied research and critical thinking.
Learners benefit from a flexible, work-friendly format that allows them to balance study with professional responsibilities. This programme is ideal for those looking to enhance their leadership profile and broaden their global business outlook.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Top-up
1 Years
| Study Mode | Delivery Mode | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time / Part Time | Live (Online) Delivery | English | 80 |
Select 80 Credits |
|---|
| Professional Project (60 credits) – Compulsory |
| Leadership and Management (20 credits) – Optional |
| Strategy (20 credits) – Optional |
- Professional Project (Compulsory) – In this capstone module you will have the opportunity to bring together multiple elements of the programme to design, plan and execute an extended piece of work in critical research or professional enquiry to address a real contemporary business, organisational, or sector issue, challenge, or problem. This may involve research within an organisation, sector-based empirical research, or simulation-based research. You will be given a thorough grounding in fundamental research paradigms, strategies, and methods with opportunities, as appropriate, for more specialised research training according to project focus and interest. You will negotiate the major outputs of your research: for example, you may opt for a traditional dissertation or choose from more contemporary instruments of attainment, such as a research paper, professional portfolio of artefacts, etc. Whichever route you choose you will begin your project with a public pitching of your proposed area of research and close the module by participating in an end of MBA showcase. The GAME+ attributes covered in this module are: Influence and Impact; Critical Self-Management; Critical Creativity; Professional Identity and Innovation and Skills Mastery.
Indicative Content for professional project
1 The research process
2 Critical research and professional enquiry
3 Research questions
4 Literature reviews and conceptual frameworks
5 Theoretical perspectives and research paradigms
6 Data collection and analysis
7 Disseminating research
8 Presenting research
9 Research artefacts
10 Reflection and experiential learnin
11 Ethical Issues
- Leadership and Management (Optional) – Focuses on personal leadership style, team dynamics, and effective people management in complex organisational settings.
- Strategy (Optional) – Covers strategic thinking, competitive analysis, global business dynamics, and implementation of long-term plans.
Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:
- Conduct strategic research and apply insights to solve complex business challenges.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of leadership, management, and strategy.
- Align organisational goals with sustainable and ethical business practices.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and lead transformational change.
- A Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business or Management (or equivalent).
- Relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Successful graduates can progress to:
- Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
- PhD in Strategic Management or Leadership
Graduates will be prepared for high-level roles such as:
- Senior Manager / Director
- Strategy Consultant
- Operations Manager
- Project Lead
- Business Analyst
- Entrepreneur / Business Owner
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or PhD
- Advanced certifications: ACCA, CPA, CFA, CIMA, or CMA
- Senior consultancy and executive leadership roles
After completing an MBA, individuals can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in finance, management consulting, marketing, human resources, and various specialized fields like data analytics, project management, or entrepreneurship. Many MBA graduates also choose to pursue further education, such as executive MBA programs, PhDs, or specialized certifications.