{"id":650,"date":"2021-03-03T14:19:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T14:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/?page_id=650"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:45:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:45:41","slug":"university-of-plymouth","status":"publish","type":"courses_cpt","link":"https:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/qualifications\/post-graduate-level\/university-of-plymouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"full_content single-text-column white_bg pt_lrg pb_none\"> <!-- Full Content -->\r\n  <div class=\"mw_700 no_text_center\"> <!-- MW -->\r\n            The NCC Education L7DBM is your flexible route to an MBA, designed to suit your lifestyle and career ambitions.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/videoplayback-3.mp4\r\n\r\n<em>*Video courtesy of the University of Plymouth\u00a0<\/em>      <\/div> <!-- \/ MW -->\r\n<\/div> <!-- \/ Full Content -->\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"full_content accordion-list white_bg pt_none pb_none\"> <!-- Full Content -->\r\n  <div class=\"mw_700 no_text_center\"> <!-- MW -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_list_block\"> <!-- Accordion List Block -->\r\n        <ul>\r\n                      <li>\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_btn\"> <!-- FAQ Btn -->\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-list__block-title\"  href=\"#\">\r\n                  <div class=\"button_border\" ><\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion_icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n                  About the University of Plymouth                <\/a>\r\n              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Btn -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion-cont\"> <!-- FAQ Cont -->\r\n                                  <p>Founded in 1992, the University of Plymouth is located in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The University of Plymouth is renowned for high quality, internationally-leading education, research and innovation. With a truly global outlook, the university strives to create an inclusive and inspiring community for students.<\/p>\n<p>Consistently ranked as one of the leading universities in the UK and awarded a Queen\u2019s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2012, the University of Plymouth has a strong record of excellence, enterprise and innovation across its teaching and research activities.<br \/>\nRanking<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>86th in the Times University Guide 2018<\/li>\n<li>60th in the Guardian University Guide 2020<\/li>\n<li>Ranked in the top 40 global modern universities according to the Times Higher Education \u2018100 Under 50\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/HHHH.png\" width=\"314\" height=\"78\" \/><\/p>\n                              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Cont -->\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_btn\"> <!-- FAQ Btn -->\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-list__block-title\"  href=\"#\">\r\n                  <div class=\"button_border\" ><\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion_icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n                  Overview                <\/a>\r\n              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Btn -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion-cont\"> <!-- FAQ Cont -->\r\n                                  <p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.plymouth.ac.uk\/courses\/postgraduate\/mba-business-administration\">Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up Award<\/a> has been offered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouth.ac.uk\/\">University of Plymouth<\/a> for several years. This MBA \u2018top-up\u2019 programme is designed specifically for students already holding 120 Level 7 credits in business or management, allowing them to fast-track their studies to gain a full MBA award.<\/p>\n<p>The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up Award is recognised worldwide as a premier postgraduate qualification in the field of business management.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remote study<\/li>\n<li>Project based<\/li>\n<li>Expert supervision<\/li>\n<li>60 credit dissertation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Cont -->\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_btn\"> <!-- FAQ Btn -->\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-list__block-title\"  href=\"#\">\r\n                  <div class=\"button_border\" ><\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion_icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n                  Distinctive features of the MBA                <\/a>\r\n              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Btn -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion-cont\"> <!-- FAQ Cont -->\r\n                                  <ul>\n<li>Dissertation under the supervision of an academic with expertise in the chosen subject area<\/li>\n<li>Learning support for the programme will be provided through the University of Plymouth DLE, incorporating a variety of digital learning resources and activities (e.g. discussion groups)<\/li>\n<li>The programme can be studied from any location in the UK or worldwide, with no necessity to travel to Plymouth<\/li>\n<li>Students studying at distance will have full access to the University of Plymouth\u2019s e-library<\/li>\n<li>The programme is highly flexible, offering two start dates: September and March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Cont -->\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_btn\"> <!-- FAQ Btn -->\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-list__block-title\"  href=\"#\">\r\n                  <div class=\"button_border\" ><\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion_icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n                  Entry Requirements                <\/a>\r\n              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Btn -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion-cont\"> <!-- FAQ Cont -->\r\n                                  <p>The NCC Education\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/qualifications\/ofqual-regulated-qualifications\/ncc-education-level-7-diploma-in-business-management-l7dbm\/\">Level 7 Diploma in Business Management<\/a>\u00a0(L7DBM).<\/p>\n<p>120 credits from the Level 7 Diploma (L7DBM) will form part of the 180 credit Master of Business Administration (MBA). This means students will only need to complete a 60-credit dissertation to acquire a full MBA and graduate from the University of Plymouth.<\/p>\n<p><em>* How to complete the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM)?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Students can attend face-to-face classes with an NCC Education\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/study-centres\/\">Accredited Partner Centre (APC)<\/a>, or take the independent route and study 100% online. Our blended route offers the best of both worlds, with a mix of face-to-face teaching and online learning.<\/p>\n<p>To attend face-to-face classes or if you would like to take the blended study route please contact one of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/study-centres\/\">Accredited Partner Centres<\/a>\u00a0directly.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to study fully online, contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:postgraduate@nccedu.com\">postgraduate@nccedu.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n                              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Cont -->\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_btn\"> <!-- FAQ Btn -->\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-list__block-title\"  href=\"#\">\r\n                  <div class=\"button_border\" ><\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion_icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n                  Qualification Structure                <\/a>\r\n              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Btn -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion-cont\"> <!-- FAQ Cont -->\r\n                                  <p>Students are required to undertake a single 60 credit Level-7 dissertation under the supervision of a qualified academic with an appropriate level of expertise in the subject area of the dissertation. The programme consists of a single module: STO712.<\/p>\n<p>On successful completion graduates should have developed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>skills of critical thinking, reviewing and critically analysis of relevant literature supported through evidence<\/li>\n<li>an ability to demonstrate a strategic focus in evaluating research evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Cont -->\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_btn\"> <!-- FAQ Btn -->\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-list__block-title\"  href=\"#\">\r\n                  <div class=\"button_border\" ><\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion_icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n                  How to Apply                 <\/a>\r\n              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Btn -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion-cont\"> <!-- FAQ Cont -->\r\n                                  <p>If you would like to apply to this programme, you must apply through the University\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pgtapply.plymouth.ac.uk\/WCFWebSite\/PlymouthOnlineServices\/login.aspx\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n                              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Cont -->\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                  <\/ul>\r\n      <\/div> <!-- \/ Accordion List Block -->\r\n      <\/div> <!-- \/ MW -->\r\n<\/div> <!-- \/ Full Content -->\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial_block full_content white_bg  \"> <!-- Testimonial Block -->\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"testimonial_slider\"> <!-- Testimonial Slider -->\r\n                  <div class=\"testimonial_slide\"> <!-- Testimonial Slide -->\r\n            <div class=\"testimonial_content\"> <!-- Testimonial Content -->\r\n              <div class=\"quote\"><p>&#8220;I would strongly recommend undertaking a course with Plymouth University. 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