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Master's in Business Administration (MBA - Top-Up)
Awarding Body
Duration
06 Months
Course Type
Full-Time
Year of Entry
2026
Tuition Fee
£4500
How to apply
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Overview
The Marjon MBA is a programme of broad, analytical and integrated study of business, leadership and strategic management. It is a career development programme for those working in a variety of organisations, including sole traders, SMEs, national and multi-nationals, and not-for-profit. The programme is forward looking, with a focus on practical leadership and management skills which can be implemented in the workplace.
The Strategic Management Project is designed to be highly applicable to the student’s own experiences and desired professional trajectory. Starting with a Management Project Methods with project proposal phase, with close supervision and advice; this helps to ensure that students are set on an achievable and realistic path towards successful completion. The programme has a strong focus on reflective and peer-to-peer learning that draws on learners’ prior experience and enables them to integrate their new knowledge within the base of their professional context.
Distinctive Features
- A comprehensive curriculum offering emphasis on strategic leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation
- The programme is designed for flexibility, to provide accessibility for potential students.
- The programme uses a hybrid learning model – a combination of online learning with intensive and immersive face- to-face sessions.
- Authentic assessment opportunities with no examinations, enabling learners to embed and apply knowledge and understanding in their professional context, if applicable.
96%
of our Master’s in Business Administration Course Course students were satisfied with the learning resources on their course.
CLC – London Students Survey 2025
Business Administration program at City of London College gave me the confidence to recognise career opportunities. Alumni network at the college has been a valuable resource in supporting my professional journey.
George
Sales Manager
Modules information
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Features
Plymouth Marjon University Rankings
City of London College partners with Plymouth Marjon University, an institution recognised nationwide for its outstanding quality and student experience. Recent rankings include:
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Rated Joint 1st in the UK for Academic Support
National Student Survey 2024 -
No. 1 in the UK for Assessment
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023 -
Top 5 in the UK for Career Prospects
WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024 -
Top 5 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality
WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024 -
No. 3 in the UK for Teaching Quality
Good University Guide 2025 -
No. 3 in England for Student Satisfaction
Complete University Guide 2025 -
No. 2 University in England for Social Inclusion
Good University Guide 2025 -
No. 2 University in England for Student Voice
National Student Survey 2024 -
No. 6 University in England for the Students’ Union
National Student Survey 2024
Programme Aims
- To foster broad knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external business
- context in which they operate, and their effective leadership and management.
- To develop a range of skills relevant to business and management: analysis, critical thinking, evaluation, decision-making, ability to communicate and work with others.
- To collect relevant information across a range of areas pertaining to a current situation, analyse that information and synthesise it into an appropriate form in order to evaluate decision alternatives.
- To critically apply theory in real-world business contexts.
- To develop comprehensive understanding and evaluation of research and enquiry techniques required to conduct an independent and original project on a specialised topic of interest and benefit to business practice.
- To equip business leaders and managers to respond to and shape the dynamic and changing nature of business.
Learning Enhancement
The teaching would aim to engender a culture of independent learning that presents a challenging learning experience. The design of the programme facilitates real world learning and favours authentic assessment that draws on, and informs, their professional experience. Theory and practice are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Digital materials and resources are used extensively during the programme via the Distance Learning Platform, including the provision of reading lists, module workbooks, shared tutor and student presentations, slides, quizzes, videos, and other digital resources. Students are encouraged to engage in peer support through other professional online platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter.
Academic Progression Opportunities
Successful participants could be eligible to apply for an MPhil/PhD programme in a topic of business and management at Plymouth Marjon University, or other institutions.
Support for Students and for Student Learning
All registered students of Plymouth Marjon University are entitled to draw upon a range of the University’s student support and guidance services. The following are accessible remotely:
- Academic tutorial staff, including programme leaders, module leaders, and external University tutors.
- Extensive library and other learning resources, including the electronic library catalogue, e-journals, and Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
- Library and study skills guidance, access to Studiosity and Turnitin.
- Student Support Services: support with learning, counselling services. • Detailed programme and module handbooks.
Student Voice
The programme team seek to develop positive relationships with participants through ongoing and continuous dialogue and regular communication. Feedback at programme level will be achieved through programme and module evaluations, mid module evaluations, end of semester evaluations and the staff student liaison committee. In addition, students will be invited to participate in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).
Admission Criteria
This MBA is a ‘top-up’ programme designed specifically for holders of postgraduate diplomas with 120 credits in business or management.
- Hold a Level 7 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a leadership or management subject with a minimum of 120 credits. Equivalent international qualifications are also accepted.
- Be 18 years or older.
- International students will be expected to meet the English language requirements of IELTS 6.0 or Equivalent
- Normal University entrance criteria apply
Certifications You Will Receive
- MBA Degree from Plymouth Marjon University, UK
- Transcript (European Diploma Supplement) showing credits, classification, and grading
Studying the Business Administration programme at City of London College helped me build confidence and identify new career pathways. The college’s alumni network has been an invaluable source of guidance and professional support throughout my journey.
Elon
Operations Executive
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Career Progression Opportunities
Employability skills are integral to this programme and are developed through peer learning, independent tasks, formative and summative assessments. In addition to those skills shown Analytical thinking and innovation, Active learning and reflective practice, Leadership and social influence and Emotional Intelligence; Reasoning, problem solving and ideation and Complex problem-solving.
Graduates from the programme are expected to be candidates for rapid progression within their organisation. Through a combined focus on developing knowledge, skill acquisition, and personal development planning, students are in an excellent position to become innovators or leaders of change in their work and business sector contexts.
The Business Administration course at City of London College empowered me to explore new career possibilities with confidence. The strong alumni network has played an important role in supporting my professional growth and development.
Michael Turner
Business Development Officer
Course Fees
The 2026 tuition fees for this course are:
Full-time – 06 months
£4,500
Full-time – Foundation Year 0
