Master of Business Administration
MBA top-up qualification provides an opportunity to move your career forward. The program explores how to tackle large-scale, strategic business challenges, allowing you to grow as a leader in almost any field.
Course Overview
The MBA Top-Up is an accelerated career development program designed for professionals with management experience. It focuses on enhancing strategic thinking skills essential in today’s global economy. The course covers organizational management, creative problem-solving, and strategies to improve business practices.
Regardless of your industry, this program will help you critically analyze business challenges and develop practical solutions—highly valued skills sought by top employers.
Program Structure
• Recorded Classes – Covering key business administration topics.
• Final Dissertation – A minimum 8,000-word business research project.
• Self-Paced Learning – Fully online and flexible to suit your schedule.
• Duration – 6 to 8 months.
• Total Credits – 32
Credit Breakdown
• Strategic Business Management – 10 credits
• Research Methodology – 4 Credit
• Prior Academic Learning – 6 credits
• Dissertation – 16 credits
The final CGPA will be calculated on a 4.0 scale based on your grades.
Progression Pathway for Top-Up with Existing Qualifications and Job Experience.
This program is divided into two stages:
Stage 01
Complete the Strategic Business Management course (2 months)
Stage 02
Complete and submit a Business Dissertation Report (minimum 8,000 words)
(3-4 months)
Upon successful completion of Stage 2, you will be awarded a full MBA degree from Douglas Business School.
Entry Requirements
Typically, applicants should possess:
UK Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two years of managerial experience, OR
Five years of managerial work experience (evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma* OR applicants without a Level 7 Diploma but holding significant managerial experience will be considered for Advanced Entry on a case-by-case basis
GMAT/IELTS: Not Required
English Proficiency: Strong writing skills are required.
Admission Process
Submit Documents: Email your CV, academic transcripts, certificates, and job experience certificates (if you have them) to admissions@douglasbusinessschool.org.
Review: We will check your documents and give you feedback.
Next Steps: Based on our feedback, you can contact our local representatives. They will help guide you through the next steps.
Fees
Douglas Business School offers an affordable MBA program for business professionals. The total fee for the entire program (Stage 1 and Stage 2) is US$ 1,200.
Scholarships:
We offer up to 50% off on the fee, based on your previous academic background and recommendations from our local partners.
Payment Options:
You can pay directly to our representative if you prefer.
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