Arden University

MBA (Top-Up)

Arden University

Course overview

In the current uncertain business climate, there’s never been a better time to add value to your existing qualifications. The MBA (Top-Up) is a globally recognised qualification that gives you the opportunity to build on your prior academic qualifications to unlock enhanced career prospects. In just a few months of study, you’ll join the ranks of MBA-level professionals and will have the skills you need to apply for senior management roles in practically any industry.

In fact, on Arden’s MBA (Top-Up) degree course, we go far beyond the standard business and management curriculum. While studying with us, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the development and implementation of business strategies, how to manage and sustain large organisations and steer them to success, and how to be an influential and respected leader in your chosen industry. During this postgraduate top-up degree course, you’ll also study a wide range of management disciplines - with ideas, experiences, and case studies taken from organisations and thought leaders across the world.

You’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice from the moment you start studying, creating an immediate impact on your career trajectory and providing lasting value to your organisation. Explore postgraduate Business degrees Video • 2 mins

Key highlights

  • Builds on prior Level 7 business study to complete a full MBA
  • Develops skills to apply for senior management roles across industries
  • Covers developing and implementing business strategy in large organisations
  • Focuses on leading, managing and sustaining organisational success
  • Uses case studies from organisations and thought leaders worldwide
  • Apply learning in your workplace from the start of study

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each component) if English is not your first language

Careers this course leads to

  • General manager
  • Operations director
  • Business development manager
  • Strategy manager
  • Management consultant
  • Senior project manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £3,450 total (online) | International: £3,421 total (online)

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Arden University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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