Course Comparison

Course
MBA Master of Business Administration (top-up) BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Award
Master of Business Administration - MBA Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)
Duration
1 year 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Part-time Full-time
Placement
- (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Distance OS Plymouth
Provider
Plymouth Business School Plymouth Business School
Entry requirements
  • Minimum 120 Level 7 credits or equivalent in a business or management subject. 
  • Examples of such qualifications include:
    • a Diploma in Management Studies from a British University
    • Edexcel Extended Diploma in Strategy Management 
    • Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Business and/or Management related studies
    • NCC Education PG Diploma in Business Management 
  • Qualifications and academic performance will be reviewed by the Programme Director.
  •  Advance Post Graduation Diploma in Maritime Business Management from IMBA.
  • Candidates will be required to be competent in English. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent in a secure English language test. If the candidate’s English language does not meet the above standard, they will be given the opportunity to complete one of the University’s pre-sessional English language courses. English language requirements. 
  • Work experience is considered as part of the application process but is not essential.
  • We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 
A level: 112-128 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. This course considers general studies.
BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in any subject. 
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction.
T levels: Merit in any subject.
IB: 28 - 32 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level.
English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above.
Short of the entry requirements for this course? Don’t worry you may be eligible for a foundation year to prepare you for possible entry onto this course for the following year.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.