Business Administration (Top-up) MBA

Gain a globally recognised MBA by topping up your existing Level 7 qualification through a focused six-month programme. Ranked 1st in the sector for Business and Management for overall satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2026 Flexible online and distance learning allows you to complete your MBA around work and personal commitments, wherever you're based. Gain a globally recognised business qualification in just seven months by building on your prior training and knowledge. You can undertake our MBA (Top-Up) from anywhere in the world as it is completed online through flexible, part-time study. It’s aimed at aspiring leaders who already have a Level 7 diploma and want to top this up to a Masters. You will focus on completing an in-depth research project.

To apply for this course, you must meet the following criteria: Hold a Level 7 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a Leadership or Management subject worth a minimum of 120 credits OR OTHM L7 Diploma

Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.

International students: £4,995 per course

UK students: £4,995 per course

UK/Home: £4,995 per course

International: £4,995 per course

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See central postgraduate application guidance: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply

• Stoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom