Executive Master of Business Administration (Top-Up) MBA

    Executive Master of Business Administration (Top-Up) MBA

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 94 / per Credit
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Executive Master of Business Administration (Top-Up) MBA

    About

    Overview


    The University of Northampton Executive Master of Business Administration Top-up (EMBA Top-up) course is designed to enable holders of the Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) (or equivalent UK and international qualifications) to gain an MBA qualification in just one year.

    The EMBA Top-up remains a well-recognised established qualification for those seeking career advancement or consolidation. Studying an Executive MBA Top-up degree will support your career progression by developing your critical thinking and research skills and enhancing your business knowledge and understanding.

    The Executive MBA Top-up programme at the University of Northampton is a contemporary and market-focused programme aimed at middle and senior managers across the commercial, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Students will be encouraged to reflect on and develop their skills and competencies alongside deepening knowledge and expertise. The programme will develop students’ strategic and critical thinking skills to manage complex, multidimensional issues in a dynamic and uncertain business environment.

    This course is available via Distance Learning, and we have two programme starts in the year: January and September. This mode of delivery is supported by live online sessions, though the sessions will also be recorded.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements


    If you hold any of the following qualifications you will be eligible for entry onto this course (subject to conditions below):

    • a Diploma in Management Studies from a British University (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
    • Edexcel Extended Diploma in Strategy Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
    • Association of Business Executives (ABE) PG Diploma in Business Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
    • NCC Education PG Diploma in Business Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
    • Other Business Management qualifications of the same level also considered
    • In addition to one of the qualifications listed above, we ask that you have a minimum of two years’ management experience. It would be helpful if your CV made your managerial experience clear.

      If you would like more information on how to apply for this course, please visit our How to Apply page.

      If you are an International student and would like more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

    • For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

    English Program Requirements

    For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    94 / per Credit

    Executive Master of Business Administration (Top-Up) MBA

    University of Northampton

    University of Northampton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Northampton