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The MBA at UKCBC London is a two part, postgraduate programme for working professionals who want a globally recognised UK Master's without relocating or pausing their career. It combines the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (120 credits), taught live online by UKCBC London faculty, with an MBA Top-Up awarded by Plymouth Marjon University (60 credits).
Both parts of the programme are run from UKCBC's London campus. You complete coursework based assessments across the six Part A units, then move into a Research Methods module and a 10,000 word dissertation in Part B, finishing with a full 180 credit UK Master's degree awarded by Plymouth Marjon University. Classes are live, timetabled around full-time work, and every session is recorded.
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. |
60 credits. A Research Methods module leading into a 10,000 word dissertation on a live issue in your own sector, supervised from UKCBC’s London campus and awarded by Plymouth Marjon University.
| Stage | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Checkpoint 1 | Proposal approval |
| Checkpoint 2 | Research methods sign-off — frame your research question and select the right methodology |
| Checkpoint 3 | Data collection complete — gather and analyse data |
| Checkpoint 4 | Dissertation submission and viva prep — submit your dissertation and complete your viva |
Total: 180 UK credits, the same credit volume as a campus-based UK Master’s degree.
Fees and Payment
Tuition for the full 180 credit programme is £7,400, covering both Part A and Part B
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 dissertation
Intakes run monthly
This MBA is built for working professionals who want to step into senior leadership, move into a different industry, or gain a respected UK MBA without leaving their job or their country.
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.
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