Executive Master of Business Administration Top-Up MBA
Overview Updated 09/03/2020
Our Executive MBA Top-Up course is designed to enable holders of the Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) (or equivalent UK and international qualifications) to gain an MBA qualification in just one year.
This course is available via Distance Learning with a September and January intake.
May 2019/20 Intakes
Defence Minerva Stratford Business School
September 2020/21 Intakes
Distance Learning Defence Minerva Stratford Business School
January 2020/21 Intakes
Course
Highlights
- Gain an MBA qualification in just one year
- Balance study with your commitments at work and home
- Enhance your employment opportunities
Additional
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Additional Information
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Course Details
You will take one module and submit the Business Research Report which will top up your Diploma to sufficient credits to be awarded an Executive MBA.
- Critical issues in Business (10 Credits)
- Business Research Project (50 Credits)
Your teaching will be delivered electronically enabling you to balance study with your commitments at work and home, whilst enhancing your employment opportunities.
You will be aided throughout the process by our supportive teaching staff that are professionally qualified and have industry and academic experience to share with you. You will be encouraged to engage with your fellow students and tutors online.
Studying via distance learning will give you the flexibility to study at your convenience without the need to travel or physically attend classes. Please note that modules are delivered within trimester periods so you will need to complete them in specified times.
Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Applying for 2020
Facebook Applicant Group
Office hours:
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
If you hold any of the following qualifications you will be eligible for entry onto this course (subject to conditions below):
- a Diploma in Management Studies from a British University (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
- Edexcel Extended Diploma in Strategy Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
- Association of Business Executives (ABE) PG Diploma in Business Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
- NCC Education PG Diploma in Business Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
- Other Business Management qualifications of the same level also considered
In addition to one of the qualifications listed above, we ask that you have a minimum of two years’ management experience. It would be helpful if your CV made your managerial experience clear.
If you would like more information on how to apply for this course, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Course Content
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Critical issues in Business (10 Credits)
Module code: STRM042Core Module Y
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Business Research Project (50 Credits)
Module code: STRM044Core Module Y
Alumni 20% Discount
Our Graduate Discount Scheme
If you have previously studied an undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton, you may be eligible for a 20% discount on Postgraduate course fees.
Visit our Graduate Discount Scheme page to find out more information and eligibility requirements.
Fees & Funding
20/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Part Time & Distance Learning : £3,555 full course fee
(Applies Home/EU & International)
If you are ELCAS funded, please contact Finance on 01604 892236 or email income@northampton.ac.uk
To see what Scholarships and funding may be available to you, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships page.
Additional costs
There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2020. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.<
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Part Time & Distance Learning : £3,510 full course fee
(Applies Home/EU & International)
If you are ELCAS funded, please call Finance on 01604 892236.
To see what Scholarships and funding may be available to you, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships page.
Additional costs
There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.
Scholarships
Dr Mike Daniel Research Degree Scholarship
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Sir Thomas White Scholarship
The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…
TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000. This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…
The Chancellor's Fund
The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…
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Updated 09/03/2020
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Course
Highlights
- Gain an MBA qualification in just one year
- Balance study with your commitments at work and home
- Enhance your employment opportunities
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Career Opportunities
Your management technique and competence will be significantly improved on completion of the MBA, giving you the skills and confidence to progress into higher level management positions and other employment opportunities.
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Our Graduate Discount Scheme
If you have previously studied an undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton, you may be eligible for a 20% discount on Postgraduate course fees.
Visit our Graduate Discount Scheme page to find out more information and eligibility requirements.
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*Course data provided by Unistats