Online Masters of Business Administration Top Up Degrees :: Accredited Universities

The Northampton Business School MBA is an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification in management. This programme combines excellent generalist management teaching and learning with highly valuable additional recognition, qualifications and activities.

This distance learning programme designed as a top up to the MBA for holders of the Diploma in Management Studies (DMS). The top up qualification is also offered as a part time programme.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to hold:

a Diploma in Management Studies from a British University (120 credits at Level 7/PG)

Edexcel Extended Diploma in Strategy Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)

Association of Business Executives (ABE) PG Diploma in Business Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)
NCC Education PG Diploma in Business Management(120 credits at Level 7/PG)

ATHE Diploma in Strategic Management (120 credits at Level 7/PG)

Other qualifications may provide full or partial exemption from modules on the MBA. Please contact us for further information.

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The purpose of the MBA program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers and businesses. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The MBA program includes core courses in general functional areas and covers general management and administration skills that can be applied toward any field or industry. The program builds upon the core curriculum by focusing on advanced topics in business administration.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the general MBA program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Broaden the base of business administration knowledge, smoothing the transition from specialist to generalist.

Utilize an expanded business vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of business.

Conceptualize the impact of strategic decisions on various functional areas of business and evaluate business- and corporate-level strategies.

Perform market segmentation, SWOT, and competitive analyses to take advantage of changes in the marketing environment and advances in technology.

Apply cost management tools and techniques to managerial decision making.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Analyze the various functions of a human resources department, and examine the interaction between the human resource department and other departments to develop and implement corporate strategy.

Analyze the financial disclosures required to effectively evaluate a business and make appropriate strategic decisions.

Evaluate the legal issues arising in the operation of a typical business and apply legal concepts in making and implementing business decisions.

Examine the concepts of entrepreneurship and small business to include identifying new business opportunities; analyzing markets, customers, and product risks/benefits; developing marketing and financial plans.

Strategically and functionally examine the development of a business from domestic to international, and evaluate the impact of diverse cultures on international business processes, strategies, and human resource management issues.

Manage large and small business projects, to include developing timelines to guide completion, writing associated reports, and utilizing project management software.

Evaluate ethical and legal issues relevant to the policies, practices, and management of employee behaviors and business operations in a competitive environment.

Research and analyze the competitive environment of an industry, recommend product, business, and strategic positioning changes within the industry, and develop associated strategic plans.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

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The Georgia WebMBA Is Your Learning Portal to the Master of Business Administration. The program is ranked among top regionally and professionally accredited online MBA programs nation-wide. The program offers qualified and highly motivated professionals the opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with little interruption to their work and personal lives. Associates benefit from the same rigor and commitment to quality as traditional campus programs. Associates from a range of professions and industries choose the WebMBA for its accreditation, quality, and fit with their busy lifestyles.

Entry Requirements

1. Complete the Online Application Form.

2. If necessary, International Student Application Form.

3. $50.00 application fee made payable to Georgia Southern University.

4. Scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).

5. One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended.

6. If necessary, scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

7. Completed Health Services Form from Georgia Southern University.

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Green Mountain College offers the premier, 100% Online Sustainable MBA. “Green” isn’t just a word we throw around. We truly practice what we teach. Green Mountain College has been teaching sustainability for more than fifteen years and we have been recognized many times for our mission. In the past two years we were named the #1 and #2 green school by Sierra Magazine, the only college in the nation to place in the top 10 two years in a row. The Princeton Review featured us in their 2011 Guide to the “Top 311 Green Colleges” and their “322 Green Colleges” in 2012. Our online Sustainable MBA program has been offered since 2006. Our faculty is very experienced, both in the corporate world, as well as in online instruction, which provides our students with a rich, meaningful learning experience.

Our online Sustainable MBA program is 37 credits. Each course lasts six weeks, with a one week break before the start of the next course. We cap each course at 20 students, but our typical class size is 10-18 students, the perfect size for individualized attention and quality group discussion. Our faculty members have highly regarded work backgrounds, and they are committed to helping students understand green business issues. In 1995, Green Mountain College was one of the first colleges in the country to embrace an environmental mission. We have kept this focus throughout the years with many successes, including achieving carbon neutrality in 2011. We are innovators in Green Business Education and have been recognized many times for our mission, including being ranked the #1 and #2 green school by Sierra Magazine in 2010 and 2011. Our online Green MBA program has been offered since 2006. We have a committed and enthusiastic faculty that is very experienced in both the corporate world and online instruction. Our students can expect a rich, meaningful learning experience that will prepare them in all areas of business (finance, marketing, accounting, economics) with sustainability lessons woven throughout.

Here's what makes the GMC Sustainable MBA program so unique:

In-Depth Exploration & Application of Sustainable Business Concepts and Practices

Low Residency Requirement Reduces Travel Time & Expense

Leading Faculty

Recognized College Leadership in Sustainability

Student Variety

Alumni Accomplishment

Proven Online Learning System & Small Classes Facilitate Learning

Entry Requirements

Admission to the MBA program is based on a review of the following:

Transcripts from each college or professional school previously attended (where applicable indicating degrees earned). A GPA of at least 3.0 is strongly preferred. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Letters of recommendation from three individuals who are not relatives and who can provide a well-rounded perspective of your background and character. Recommendations can be based on any combination of professional, academic, and/or personal relationships. The letters should address your capabilities for graduate education, leadership and management. The letter of recommendation should be sent directly by its author to the college. The author may email the letter to mastersprogram@greenmtn.edu as a Word or PDF document. However, the author will need to also mail the signed original letter directly to GMC to the address listed below.

A personal essay. The personal statement is an opportunity to tell us about yourself, including (1) Why you would like to pursue a GMC MBA; (2) How your advanced degree fits into achieving your career goals; and (3) How you will manage competing personal, professional, and academic priorities during your advanced course of study?

GMAT or Assessment of Quantitative Skills. Ideally, applicants will submit the results of the Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) taken within the last 5 years. Alternatively, applicants may submit a quantitative skills assessment, including (1) a list of college-level math, statistics, economics, finance, and accounting courses (include workplace and other professional development in quantitative subjects); (2) a list of quantitative skills currently used at the workplace; and (3) a description of experience with spreadsheet and/ or other math-related software.

At least 3 years of full time work experience. Students with work experience are better prepared to grasp and apply MBA concepts and contribute to the classroom discussions. We do not accept students directly from undergraduate programs unless there are significant extenuating circumstances.

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Notes

One residency period is required in each of two years.

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Get the business and financial management knowledge and skills you need to advance your career with an online MBA in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. In addition to the business management knowledge you expect from a quality MBA program, our online Accounting MBA deepens your understanding of capital budgeting, finance and portfolio management.

Your online MBA in Accounting can give you access to a wide array of career opportunities. Our graduates are working in some of the top accounting firms in the U.S., as well as in management-level positions in a range of industries. By earning an Accounting MBA online, you will have both the management and financial background that are in demand by corporations around the globe.

Advantages of an Accounting MBA Online at SNHU

- One of the most affordable online Accounting MBA programs

- An Accounting concentration that prepares you for management positions in business, accounting and finance

- Earn an Accounting MBA online degree from a respected, private, nonprofit university with a 75-year history of graduating successful business professionals
"Best of Business" Awards: Best MBA Degree, Best Online Degree Programs

- No GMAT or GRE required for admission

- Take classes online, on campus, or both

- Classes taught by experienced faculty with real-world business experience

- Participate in classroom and online discussions, group projects, and actual case studies

- Earn your Accounting MBA online or on campus in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term

- In-class or online course work leads to the same SNHU diploma

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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