MBA Business Administration (Top-up) at University of Staffordshire

MBA Business Administration (Top-up) lets students with an existing Level 7 qualification gain an MBA through a focused part-time, online distance-learning programme that can be studied from anywhere in the world. It centres on an in-depth research project and is aimed at aspiring leaders with a Level 7 diploma in leadership or management.

Faculty: Business School  |  Duration: 6 months part-time (top-up, distance learning)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028, May 2028  |  Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course starts with an intensive study period of up to five days on research skills, including quantitative and qualitative methods, data collection, statistical analysis and literature reviews, and students present a 10-minute dissertation proposal. The remainder is devoted to a 15,000-word dissertation under an assigned supervisor.

Career pathways

MBA graduates have gone on to careers in many industries and countries, with some setting up their own businesses.

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