MBA - Advanced Entry (Top-up) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A 60-credit top-up that converts a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Management into a Cardiff Met MBA in about seven months. It is studied by distance learning from anywhere in the world with scheduled interactive webinars and one-to-one virtual sessions. The final certificate reads Master of Business Administration with no reference to the entry route.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Management | Department: Business Administration (MBA) | Duration: 7 months (distance learning) | Intake: January (1DL01), April (1DL04) and September (1DL09) starts | Study mode: online | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two parts: a Research Methods module (20 credits, 8 weeks, preceded by about five weeks of induction and webinars) and a Dissertation (40 credits, 8,000-10,000 words on a management topic, ideally related to the workplace).

Career pathways

Positioned as a fast route to an MBA to advance into senior management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold 120 credits (or equivalent) at Level 7 in a management subject: a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a Strategic Leadership and Management subject awarded by ATHE, LRN, NCC Education, OTHM (including Strategic Financial Management and Strategic Marketing units), Pearson or SQA within the last 5 years (certificate and transcript required). Supporting documents required together: CV, statement of purpose, two letters of reference (including one from the Level 7 education provider) and photographic ID. A Microsoft Teams interview with the Programme Manager is required. International applicants: secure English language test, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, and passport/visa copies. A master's degree cannot be used towards the top-up; only a Postgraduate Diploma.

GBP 3,180 for the whole programme (2027). Course fee stated on the programme page for the whole top-up Source

Intake: January (1DL01), April (1DL04) and September (1DL09) starts

Duration: 7 months (distance learning)

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