The objective of Bachelor level business and management degrees is to prepare individuals as potential managers and business specialists. The courses cover the study of organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate and also the preparation for and development of a career in business and management.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements for the Online BA (Hons) Programmes include: Grades BCC (260 points) from GCE Advanced level studies (or equivalent) in any subjects with priority given to Business related subjects, Mathematics and Languages (General Studies and Critical Thinking do not count towards the score).Applicants should have a range of GCSEs (which must include a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Mathematics and English).Other qualifications accepted include, for example, Vocational Advanced Subsidiary and Vocational Advanced levels, Scottish Highers, Welsh Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificates and the International Baccalaureate.

Applications from non-standard applicants are welcomed and will be considered individually.

Special entry requirements:
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Applicants who do not have English as their first language and/or have not received their education through the medium of English, must achieve an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 and no element below 6.5 at the start of the programme. A good standard of spoken English and good inter personal skills are a pre-requisite for all candidates.

Direct entry into specific levels of the BA programmes is possible for those candidates who hold recent business related BTEC HNC and HND qualifications and wish to ‘top-up’ their certificates or diplomas to a bachelor degree, provided the learning outcomes of their BTEC award satisfy those of the equivalent levels of the BA (Hons) programme for which they seek admission. Direct Entry and other AP(E)L (approved prior and experiential learning) opportunities are considered on an individual basis. Details of such opportunities can be discussed with an Admissions Adviser.

Other Fees

Application fee - £25

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The University of St Mark & St John MBA degree is an internationally recognised business degree and a valuable qualification for those aiming to become global business leaders. It is academic in nature, yet provides practical preparation for individuals in business and management.The programme is designed to prepare participants in the major functional areas of today’s competitive business world. The pace of the programme is rigorous and participants are offered opportunities to study modern organisations. The programme aims to provide participants with the skills necessary to guide their decisions as corporate executives in a dynamic, global environment.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements for the Online MBA programme include:

- An accredited Bachelor’s degree. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered for admission to the programme. Candidates should normally have at least two years of appropriate postgraduate work experience on admission.

- Proficiency in English – Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, or a GCSE with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS with a score of 6.5 or a minimum grade of “C” at the MBA English Placement Test which can be taken online. The University offers English modules at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission.

- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended. You may supply official electronic transcripts issued by a post-secondary institution directly to University of St Mark & St John online.

- Academic Background. (Applicants with a non-business background can be admitted onto the programme but they may be required to take preparatory foundation modules.)

- Personal Statement

Direct entry into specific levels of the MBA programmes is possible for those candidates who hold business related Level 7 qualifications and wish to ‘top-up’ their diplomas to an MBA degree, provided the learning outcomes of their award satisfy those of the equivalent levels of the MBA programme for which they seek admission. Direct Entry and other AP(E)L (approved prior and experiential learning) opportunities are considered on an individual basis. Details of such opportunities can be discussed with an Admissions Adviser.

Other Fees

Application fee - £35

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The University of St Mark & St John MBA degree is an internationally recognised business degree and a valuable qualification for those aiming to become global business leaders. It is academic in nature, yet provides practical preparation for individuals in business and management.The programme is designed to prepare participants in the major functional areas of today’s competitive business world. The pace of the programme is rigorous and participants are offered opportunities to study modern organisations. The programme aims to provide participants with the skills necessary to guide their decisions as corporate executives in a dynamic, global environment.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements for the Online MBA programme include:

- An accredited Bachelor’s degree. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered for admission to the programme. Candidates should normally have at least two years of appropriate postgraduate work experience on admission.

- Proficiency in English – Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, or a
GCSE with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS with a score of 6.5 or a minimum grade of “C” at the MBA English Placement Test which can be taken online. The University offers English modules at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission.

- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended. You may supply official electronic transcripts issued by a post-secondary institution directly to University of St Mark & St John online.

- Academic Background. (Applicants with a non-business background can be admitted onto the programme but they may be required to take preparatory foundation modules.)

- Personal Statement

Direct entry into specific levels of the MBA programmes is possible for those candidates who hold business related Level 7 qualifications and wish to ‘top-up’ their diplomas to an MBA degree, provided the learning outcomes of their award satisfy those of the equivalent levels of the MBA programme for which they seek admission. Direct Entry and other AP(E)L (approved prior and experiential learning) opportunities are considered on an individual basis. Details of such opportunities can be discussed with an Admissions Adviser.

Other Fees

Application fee - £35

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