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Students must apply via one of the following online application forms:-
If you are applying for this course for February 2025, click apply now.
Course starts: 17 February 2025Apply now
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Course starts: 13 October 2025Apply now
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Build on your previous managerial experience and relevant qualification. Further your professional development. Gain an advantage in an ever-evolving job market.
This Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up is for people who already hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
We understand that your MBA is part of an onward journey. We offer extensive career support to help you gain a rapid return on your investment in yourself – and achieve your personal goals.
Teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars, class discussions, case studies, group work, presentations, and applied study.
Assessment is mainly through the dissertation and assignments, as well as exams in some subjects.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitable graduate applicants. All levels of practical/work experience will be considered including applications from graduates with limited/no work experience post their master’s degree who can display they'll benefit from a course of this type.
This course converts a standard master’s level qualification to an MBA. Therefore, a relevant postgraduate or equivalent professional qualification is a requirement to apply for this course.
If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.
2024/25 fees are:
2025/26 fees are:
See the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
The applied nature of our MBA course will build on your previous managerial experience while moving you forward on a journey of practical professional development. The course is an investment in yourself that can lead to higher salary, promotion opportunities, greater employability, and flexibility in an evolving job market.
Business graduates from Sunderland have secured roles in organisations such as Facebook, Microsoft, Sage, HSBC, IBM, Enterprise, Nissan, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Merck & Co, Barclays, Marriott Hotels, Viacom 18, PricewaterCoopers, and Adidas.
We invite business leaders into the University to share their experiences with students. Past speakers include Divine Chocolate’s Head of Sales and Marketing and Sunderland Football Club’s CEO.
Learning from business professionals can be very useful if you’re not sure what career to pursue when you graduate. If you already have a plan for your career, these events are an excellent way to start building a network of business contacts.
The MBA is the very foundation and motivation for the initiative.
Sunderland has provided me with brand new critical thinking skills.
It's been absolutely great, inside the class, and the experience outside the class as well.
