University of Sunderland
15 Month Master of Business Administration (MBA)

This MBA programme consists of two qualifications – a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS), which last for 9 months, and the University of Sunderland’s ‘top-up’ MBA programme, which takes 6 months to complete.

Stage 1: 6 Month Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
The Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) is a postgraduate qualification and is a natural precursor to the study of the top-up MBA programme.  It is awarded by Edexcel and is, therefore, a well recognised qualification in its own right.  It is accepted by the majority of UK universities for direct entry onto a range of Business related Masters Programmes.

As well as preparing students for the top-up MBA programme of study the DMS also acts a stand-alone qualification and will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for continued professional development in first-line management positions.

• Advanced Professional Development
• Managing Change in Organisations
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Planning and Implementation
• Leadership of Your Organisation

• Managing Financial Principles and Techniques
• Human Resources Planning & Development
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Quality and Systems Management

Entry Requirements
Education:
Although there are no formal education requirements for this course, as it is an Edexcel qualification, we would nevertheless expect applicants to have at least an Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Certificate in Management or a first degree qualification. A minimum of 2 years work experience and at least 1 employment reference is also required.

Minimum age: 22 years 6 months  Length of course: 6 months (2 academic terms)
Course start dates: September, January, April and July

International students will need an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or an equivalent English qualification.

Successful completion of the DMS (Stage 1) will enable students to remain at the College and begin the University of Sunderland’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) – this is Stage 2 and will last for a further 9 months.

View Stage 2 9-month top-up MBA