The MBA advanced entry route (top-up) lets you top-up your existing diploma level qualifications to an MBA at Roehampton’s well-established Business School.
Duration
6-12 months (full-time)
12- 24 months (part-time)
Number of Credits
60 credits at Level 7
Start date
September 2023
January 2024
April 2024
Degree Type
MBA
Modules
Why this course
This MBA programme is dual accredited meaning upon graduation you are eligible for a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).*
A flexible delivery pattern allows you to top up to an MBA in as little as six months (up to 24 months).
Participate in the Global Leadership Programme which will develop your skillset and professionalism through lectures, workshops and networking.
The Roehampton MBA is especially designed with early career professionals in mind.
Option to complete a consultancy project with a multinational corperation or leading SEM in London, or undertake a supervised applied research project.
Skills
Do you want to top-up your existing qualifications to an MBA at a supportive, and career-focussed Business School?
The Roehampton MBA puts emphasis on the analysis of global organisations' best practices and strategies and it provides the opportunity to pursue a consultancy project with either a multinational corporation or a leading SME in London.
On successful completion of your MBA you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead and manage global business operations; to absorb complex information; to make difficult strategic decisions and communicate them effectively; and to lead and manage cross-cultural project teams
You will learn about key concepts such as managing people, operations, marketing and finance; and learn what businesses need to do to operate effectively and ethically in a culturally diverse environment.
Course subject to validation
Accreditation
This programme is dual accredited to a CMI qualification. Upon successful completion of the programme, Roehampton on-campus students, who complete the whole programme with Roehampton, will be eligible for a CMI L7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership (subject to passing the required mapped CMI modules and CMI moderation).
How you'll learn
You will learn in a stimulating active blended learning environment that values critical appraisal and reflective practice. This programme has been designed with input from successful senior managers, and will equip you with an understanding of the needs of global business. This MBA will also prepare you for the challenges of senior management within an international business environment.
On this top-up programme, you will study two taught modules as well as complete a supervised applied research or a consultancy project.
The compulsory taught module is Problem Solving and Research Methods for Managers (20 credits) and will provide knowledge and practical insight into problem solving and research methods.
The compulsory third module is Applied Research or a Consultancy Project (20 credits). Drawing on the proposal developed in the Project Methods and Data Analysis Module, you will produce a management research/consultancy 6,000-word report.
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Career options
On the top-up MBA you will build up the skills in leadership and management required to cope with careers in diversified business, social and political environments.
The current pandemic has forced organisations to develop a new sense of purpose and value which will lead to the creation of more career opportunities for those who will benefit from a top-up MBA.
On graduating you will be equipped to work as a manager in a multinational corporation, international SME or start your own consultancy business.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
You can now apply for any programme for any entry point in 2023.
All postgraduate taught applications can be made via our online application form.
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
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Specific Entry Requirements
The MBA advanced entry route (top-up) is designed for students who have already studied a broad range of Business Management subject areas (120 credits at Level 7) through an APCL (Accreditation of prior certified learning).
Examples of eligible qualifications include the Diploma in Management Studies, Edexcel Extended Diploma in Strategy Management, Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma in Management & Leadership, and ICC Education PG Diploma in Business Management.
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
