Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up

Program Overview

The Oxford Prestige College Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up program is designed for graduates with a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Management. Delivered through distance learning, it consists of a Research Methods module and a Dissertation, taking approximately seven months to complete. The program is targeted at individuals seeking senior management roles and is recognized as suitable entry onto Cardiff Metropolitan University's MBA Top-up program.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up program offered by Oxford Prestige College in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University is a postgraduate level program designed for students holding an approved Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a Management subject. It allows students to fast-track their studies and gain a full MBA award by completing 60 credits. The program is specifically designed for individuals committed to developing their careers in senior management. Due to the current climate, the course is delivered through distance learning, mirroring the induction week experience that would ordinarily be provided at Cardiff Metropolitan University or partner institutions. The program includes scheduled interactive webinars and one-to-one sessions with a designated supervisor. Upon successful completion, students receive a Cardiff Metropolitan University certificate in ‘Master of Business Administration’, a transcript, a HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report), and are invited to the graduation ceremony in Cardiff. The program is described as a popular option for those aiming for senior management roles.

Outline:

The MBA Top-up program consists of two parts and takes approximately seven months to complete.

• Research Methods Module (20 credits): This module takes two months to complete and introduces research as practiced in business and management disciplines.
• Dissertation (40 credits): This module takes five months to complete and requires students to submit an 8000-10,000-word dissertation on a chosen subject, preferably related to their line of work.

Assessment:

The assessment for the MBA Top-up program involves the completion of a 20-credit Research Methods module and a 40-credit Dissertation. The dissertation requires an 8000-10,000 word submission on a topic of the student's choice.

Teaching:

The MBA Top-up program is delivered through distance learning. Teaching methods include scheduled interactive webinars for the Research Methods module and one-to-one sessions with a designated supervisor for the Dissertation. The program mirrors the induction week experience that would normally be given at Cardiff Metropolitan University or a partner institution.

Careers:

The provided text highlights that the MBA Top-up program is a popular option for individuals committed to developing their careers in senior management.

Other:

The Level 7 Diploma in Business Management is recognized as suitable entry onto Cardiff Metropolitan University’s MBA Top-up program. Students can choose between face-to-face classes, online learning, or a blended learning approach. The program is offered by Oxford Prestige College. Testimonials from students of other programs offered by APeducation Online (a seemingly separate institution) are included but do not directly relate to the MBA Top-up program.