Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up
Awarded by: University of Sunderland, UK
This Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up within the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism at the University of Sunderland is for people who already hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies or an equivalent postgraduate qualification. Students will complete a 60-credit MBA Research Project.
Assessment Methods
Research project.
Why University of Sunderland
- Ranked 27 in the Guardian University Guide 2026
- THE – Times Higher Education 2024: Ranked 10th in the country for student satisfaction
- Ranked top 100 UK University Overall in the Complete University Guide League Table 2023
- Ranked top 120 for Business and Management Studies in the Complete University Guide 2023
- Awarded 5 Stars for Teaching, Inclusiveness, Employability and Facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023
Graduation
Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up from University of Sunderland.
Graduation Outcomes
- Critically evaluate a substantive authentic business issue within an organisation or business sector.
- Conduct a relevant research investigation into an authentic business issue adhering to ethical guidelines.
- Produce sustainable recommendations for strategic change in the organisation/sector investigated.
- Critically reflect on their professional identity and personal learning which has taken place to inform future career development
- MBA Research Project
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
| Blended | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 7 months (Full-Time) | ||
| TBC | TBC | |
|
Blended |
||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 7 months (Part-Time) | TBC | TBC |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Full-time | S$8,720 | S$700.00 - S$1,700.00 |
| Part-time |
Application fees: S$163.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
#Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
#Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
#Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management awarded by MDIS
OR
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies
OR
ATHE Level 7 Extended diploma in Strategic Management
OR
Equivalent
Note: All applications are subject to the final approval by the University
English Language Requirements
IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
OR
Pearson PTE 65 (no element lower than 59)
OR
Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
Pass the MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Letter from College / University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Equivalent
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
| DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
| UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
| OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
| DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
| POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
Duration & Intakes
| Blended | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 7 months (Full-Time) | ||
| TBC | TBC | |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Full-time | S$12,535 | S$700.00 - S$1,700.00 |
Application fees: S$490.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
#Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
#Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
#Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management awarded by MDIS
OR
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies
OR
ATHE Level 7 Extended diploma in Strategic Management
OR
Equivalent
Note: All applications are subject to the final approval by the University
English Language Requirements
IELTS (or acceptable equivalent test) with a score of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5)
OR
At least a Grade C6 in English at GCE 'O' Level
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
Pass the MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Letter from College / University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Equivalent
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:
Office: 6247 9111 (Mon - Fri) | Email: etc@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 7 Months
Part-time: 7 months
Mode of Delivery
Blended
Award
MASTERS
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programme
TBC
Part-time Programme
TBC
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
NORTH ASIA
- Greater China:
+86 139 1175 8357 (Beijing)
+86 159 8926 0052 (Guangzhou)
+86 136 8802 2229 (Chengdu)
+65 8138 1412 (Singapore)
WeChat ID: MDIS_Singapore_1956 - Korea / Japan: +65 9814 2969
- Philippines: +65 9814 2969
SOUTH EAST ASIA
- Vietnam:
+65 9814 2969 - Indonesia:
+62 817 0188 188 - Laos / Cambodia:
+65 8779 6040 - Myanmar / Thailand:
+65 8779 6040 / +959 793 920 950 - Malaysia:
+65 9814 2969
SOUTH / CENTRAL ASIA
- India:
+65 8424 9644 / +91 9884 047 382 / +65 8798 1735 - Sri Lanka / Bangladesh:
+65 8424 9644 / +65 8798 1735 - Russia / Central Asia:
+65 9687 6012