MBA top-up
Top-up Degree
Online MBA (Top up)
£4,250 fee No exams
Online
MBA top-up
MBA top-up online
Already hold a Level 7 diploma? Convert it into a full UK MBA online in 6 to 12 months. 1 top-up route from £4,250.
Not a diploma holder yet?
Start with the full MBA instead — the general route or a specialist route over 12, 18 or 24 months.
- General MBA · 12/18/24 mo
- Accounting and Finance · 12/18/24 mo
- Coaching and Mentoring · 12/18/24 mo
- Data Science · 12/18/24 mo
- Education Management and Leadership · 12/18/24 mo
- Health and Social Care Management · 12/18/24 mo
- Human Resource Management · 12/18/24 mo
- International Business · 12/18/24 mo
- International Business Law · 12/18/24 mo
- International Commercial Law · 24 mo
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management · 12/18/24 mo
- Occupational Health and Safety Management · 12/18/24 mo
- Oil and Gas Management · 12/18/24 mo
- Project Management · 12/18/24 mo
- Public Administration · 12/18/24 mo
- Risk Management · 12/18/24 mo
- Strategic Management and Leadership · 12/18/24 mo
- Strategic Marketing · 12/18/24 mo
- Tourism and Hospitality Management · 12/18/24 mo
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- General MBA · 4
- Accounting and Finance · 3
- Coaching and Mentoring · 3
- Data Science · 3
- Education Management and Leadership · 3
- Health and Social Care Management · 3
- Human Resource Management · 3
- International Business · 3
- International Business Law · 3
- International Commercial Law · 1
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management · 3
- Occupational Health and Safety Management · 3
- Oil and Gas Management · 3
- Project Management · 3
- Public Administration · 3
- Risk Management · 3
- Strategic Management and Leadership · 3
- Strategic Marketing · 3
- Tourism and Hospitality Management · 3
Frequently asked questions
What is an MBA top-up?
An MBA top-up is the final 60-credit stage of a UK MBA for learners who already hold a 120-credit Level 7 diploma in business or management. You complete the dissertation or capstone stage and receive the full MBA.
How long does the MBA top-up take?
Between 6 and 12 months of online study depending on your pace; most learners finish within nine months.
Who is eligible for the MBA top-up?
Holders of a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, an Extended Diploma in Business Management, or an equivalent 120-credit postgraduate diploma from a recognised awarding body.
How much does the MBA top-up cost?
The MBA top-up fee is £4,250, payable monthly or in full; the exact plan is shown on the programme page.
Is the top-up degree the same as a full MBA?
Yes. The degree certificate is the same MBA awarded to students who complete the full programme; the top-up route recognises the credits you already hold.
Ready to start your MBA?
Apply online in five minutes, or ask admissions which route and pace fit your background.
Last reviewed 23 October 2026Degrees are awarded by the respective UK partner universities.