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MBA Master of Business Administration (top-up) at University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The University of Bolton's Master of Business Administration (MBA) top-up qualification offers skills and knowledge to advance your career. You can learn how to tackle large-scale, strategic business challenges and grow as a leader ready to flourish in almost any field.

Duration: 32 weeks Full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Leadership and Management; Strategy; Professional Project.

Career pathways

No matter what part of industry or commerce you work in, studying our MBA (top-up) course will deepen your critical understanding of the problems and challenges facing enterprises and organisations and equip you with the analytical and critical faculties to identify potential solutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must have both of the following: significant work experience in a business or management capacity and a Level HE7 qualification with a minimum of 100 credits in a relevant subject (for instance, Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Edexcel DMS, ABE Level 7 Extended Diploma). We'll also consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. When applying you must include a reference from your current employer. The reference should clearly state how long you have been employed by them and give a breakdown of your job content and roles and responsibilities. Your application form must be accompanied by a reflective overview of the managerial responsibilities you have undertaken to date. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,320 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

International applicants: GBP 7,778 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

Duration: 32 weeks Full-time

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