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

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0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

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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

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Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time: 7 Months
Part-time: 7 months

Mode of Delivery
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Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
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Part-time Programme
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