The UKCBC MBA Pathway is a two-part programme. Part A is the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (120 credits), awarded by OTHM and delivered by UK College of Business and Computing Limited (UKCBC Limited). Part B is the Plymouth Marjon University MBA Top-Up (60 credits), awarded by Plymouth Marjon University.
Progression to Part B is not automatic. It depends on successfully completing the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership and meeting Plymouth Marjon University’s progression requirements.
Both parts of the programme are run from UKCBC's London campus. You complete coursework based assessments across the six Part A units, then complete BUAM05 Management Project Methods and BUAM06 Strategic Management Project in Part B, leading to an MBA awarded by Plymouth Marjon University.
Six core units, 20 credits each, 120 credits in total. Taught live online by UKCBC London faculty and assessed entirely through coursework and assignments, with no traditional written exams.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Strategic Management | Analysing global competitive forces, evaluating stakeholder expectations, and formulating innovative strategies amid complexity and risk. |
| Strategic Leadership | Exploring contemporary leadership theories, cultivating ethical decision-making, and practising influencing skills for high-performance cultures. |
| Strategic Human Resource Management | Aligning talent strategy with organisational goals, mastering workforce analytics, and driving performance through evidence-based HRM. |
| Advanced Business Research Methods | Designing rigorous research, choosing qualitative/quantitative methodologies, and interpreting data to inform board-level decisions. |
| Strategic Change Management | Diagnosing drivers of change, managing resistance, and architecting transformation programmes that deliver sustainable value. |
| Strategic Marketing | Crafting market-led strategies, leveraging digital analytics, and positioning brands for long-term growth in dynamic environments. |
Part A, OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (delivered by UKCBC): £3,800. Part B, MBA Top-Up (Plymouth Marjon University): £3,600. Total for the full 180-credit programme: £7,400. Secure your place with a 30% initial payment, with the balance paid in instalments across the programme. Early application discounts are available on selected intakes. Ask an adviser what is running for your intake. There are no separate examination fees, because assessment is by coursework and project. Intakes run monthly
This programme is not eligible for the UK postgraduate Master’s loan, for either Part A or Part B.
This MBA is built for working professionals who want to step into senior leadership, move into a different industry, or gain an MBA awarded by Plymouth Marjon University.
Across the programme you will learn to build and execute data informed strategy, lead change and performance across teams, read financials the way a board member does, and turn insight into marketing and innovation plans that hold up under scrutiny.
1 OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
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