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

Course Comparison

Course	MBA Master of Business Administration (top-up)	MSc Business and Management
Award	Master of Business Administration - MBA	Master of Science - MSc
Duration	1 year	1 year
Assessment breakdown	-	-
Course type	Part-time	Full-time, Part-time route available
Placement	-	-
Location	Plymouth Distance OS	Plymouth
Provider	Plymouth Business School	Plymouth Business School
Entry requirements	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.	Normal minimum entry requirements are a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline, or an equivalent professional qualification. Candidates who do not possess a first degree or who have been awarded a third class honours or pass degree may be considered for the programme on the basis of previous work experience or relevant training. If English is not your first language, you will need to have achieved at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each element in IELTS or equivalent exams. English language requirements. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.