With our MBA (Top-up) you can top-up your existing diploma level qualifications to an MBA at a Business School that champions individuality, delivers competitive advantage and prioritises responsible leadership for positive global impact.
Duration
12- 24 months (part-time)
Number of Credits
60 credits at Level 7
Start date
April 2024
September 2024
January 2025
Degree Type
MBA
Modules
Why this course
Dual accredited meaning upon graduation you are eligible for a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfication (PTES 2022, 2023).
You can also participate in our progressive Global Leadership Programme alongside your MBA.
Skills
Gain the expertise you need to standout in today’s marketplace.
The Roehampton MBA puts emphasis on the analysis of global organisations' best practices and strategies.
You’ll also have the chance to pursue a consultancy project with either a multinational corporation or a prominent SME in London.
By focusing on the role of responsible leadership, you’ll become a confident, agile, independent thinker, with the ability to adapt rapidly to change. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to:
- Lead and manage international business operations
- Absorb complex information
- Make difficult strategic decisions and communicate them effectively
- Lead and manage cross-cultural teams
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Professional Development Programme
Through this mandatory, co-curricular module, you’ll practice and enhance your core skills in the following areas:
- Presenting
- Critical writing
- Research
You’ll also work on negotiation techniques, developing the credibility of your arguments to give you the competitive edge.
Professional accreditation
This programme is dual accredited to a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification. This means that students who complete their entire MBA at Roehampton will be eligible for a CMI Level 7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership (subject to passing the required mapped CMI modules and CMI moderation).
How you'll learn
Choose an MBA that works for you.
Created in collaboration with industry-leading professionals, the Roehampton MBA has a global outlook – preparing you for the challenges of senior management within an international environment.
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Working in high-spec facilities, like our Business Laboratory and Bloomberg Trading Room, you'll study two taught modules as well as complete a supervised applied research or a consultancy project.
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the core aspects of business management, including:
- The knowledge and practical insight into problem solving and research methods
- Producing a management research / consultancy 6,000-word report
You’ll also have the chance to pursue a consultancy project with either a multinational corporation or a prominent SME in London.
The Roehampton Business School is a progressive and inclusive community, putting you at the centre of your learning journey. Recognising that our students have different personal circumstances, we limit on-campus teaching to a maximum of two days per week, enabling you to balance your studies with work, family, and other external commitments.
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Career options
Take the lead in shaping a sustainable future.
With a Roehampton top-up MBA you'll build up the skills in leadership and management required to cope with careers in diversified business, social and political environments.
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Our dedicated careers team is on hand to help you with personalised support from day one, whether you aspire to:
- Win your first leadership role in a multinational corporation
- Take the next step in a high-profile SME
- Launch a startup, or
- Start your own consultancy business
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
- April 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form
Apply now for January / April 2024 entry
- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
- 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.
