MSc International Business vs MBA Master of Business Administration (top-up)

Course Comparison

Course	MSc International Business	MBA Master of Business Administration (top-up)
Award	Master of Science - MSc	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Duration	1 year	1 year
Assessment breakdown	-	-
Course type	Full-time, Part-time route available	Part-time
Placement	(+ optional placement)	-
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth Distance OS
Provider	Plymouth Business School	Plymouth Business School
Entry requirements	Normal minimum entry requirements are a lower second (2:2) class honours degree or equivalent. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. A good honours degree, first or second class, or equivalent, in any discipline. If English is not your mother tongue 6.5 IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in any element in a secure English language test. English language requirements . The University of Plymouth offers pre-sessional English language courses if you do not have this. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.	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.