Course Comparison

Course
MBA Master of Business Administration (top-up) FdA Business
Award
Master of Business Administration - MBA Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Duration
1 year 2 years
Assessment breakdown
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Course type
Part-time Full-time
Placement
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Location
Plymouth Distance OS Petroc
Provider
Plymouth Business School Petroc
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. 
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