Master of Business Administration (Strategic Leadership) Top Up

Why study this course

Established and excellent reputation amongst employer organisations in the private, public and VCSFE Sectors

Blends independent research with expert academic teaching, support and supervision

Taught by highly experienced and qualified tutors

Designed to fit flexibly around home and work life

Course summary

The MBA Top Up programme centres around the Strategic Management Project module (BUS71021), designed for postgraduate learners at Level 7. This module provides an opportunity for you to initiate, plan, and produce a unique, independent piece of work that demonstrates and enhances the knowledge, skills, and mindset developed throughout your MBA studies.

Please note: Dates of entry onto this course will be determined by student application numbers.

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Key facts

Award	MBA
Typical offer	96 points (e.g. CCC)
Duration	Two semesters
Mode of study	Part time, Blended, Online
Start date	January, May and September 2026
Award	Lincoln Bishop University
Institution code	B38

Main Campus

Online

About this course

This Top Up provides you with the opportunity to initiate, plan and produce a unique and independent piece of work that showcases and further builds on the knowledge, skills and mindset developed throughout the programme to date.

You are encouraged to self-select a format for your project that best suits your career ambitions and overarching goals for your MBA. You may opt to complete a business dissertation, applied corporate project, or produce a business plan.

A series of workshops will support the production of the final project. These workshops will focus on developing the research and analytical skills required to produce the final project. In addition, you will be supported by a designated project supervisor. Overall, the intent of the module is to equip you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to conceive, plan, implement and evaluate strategic management/ research projects.

An active approach to learning and personal development including the opportunity to share this learning journey with a peer group will prevail.

Scheduled Teaching Hours

There are 30 scheduled teaching hours on the Master of Business Administration (Strategic Leadership) Top Up.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership & Management
- Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Level 7)
- CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice

Progression on to the course is subject to the above, or suitable equivalent pathways, to complete an MBA. If unsure, please contact us.

Further information

Click here for key information for all undergraduate students.

Click here for all programme specifications.

In accordance with University conditions, students are entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, RP(C)L, based on relevant credit at another HE institution or credit Awarded for Experiential Learning, (RP(E)L).

How you will be taught

There is no one-size-fits-all method of teaching at Lincoln Bishop – we shape our methods to suit each subject and each group, combining the best aspects of traditional university teaching with innovative techniques to promote student participation and interactivity.

You will be taught in a variety of ways, from lectures, tutorials and seminars, to practical workshops, coursework and work-based placements. Small group seminars and workshops will provide you with an opportunity to review issues raised in lectures, and you will be expected to carry out independent study.

Placements are a key part of degree study within many courses at Lincoln Bishop. They provide an enriching learning experience for you to apply the skills and knowledge you will gain from your course and, in doing so, give valuable real-world experience to boost your career.

Assessment

Assessment consists of one 12,000-word Strategic Management Project, weighted at 100% coursework.

This module provides you with the opportunity to initiate, plan and produce a unique and independent piece of work that showcases and further builds on the knowledge, skills and mindset developed throughout the programme to date.

You are encouraged to self-select a format for your final project that best suits your career ambitions and overarching goals for your MBA. You may opt to complete a business dissertation, applied corporate project, or produce a business plan.

A series of workshops will support the production of the final project. These workshops will focus on developing the research and analytical skills required to produce the final project. In addition, you will be supported by a designated project supervisor. Overall, the intent of the module is to equip individuals with the knowledge and understanding necessary to conceive, plan, implement and evaluate strategic management/ research projects.

Careers & Further study

Successful completion leads to the award of Master of Business Administration (Strategic Leadership & Management).

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Support

Learners receive supervisory support, access to online workshops, the VLE, academic services.

Fees & Funding

A lot of student finance information is available from numerous sources, but it is sometimes confusing and contradictory. That’s why at Lincoln Bishop we try to give you all the information and support we can to help to throughout the process. Our Student Advice team are experts in helping you sort out the funding arrangements for your studies, offering a range of services to guide you through all aspects of student finance step by step.

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Undergraduate course applicants should apply via UCAS using the relevant UCAS code. For 2026 entry, the application fee is £28.95, and you can make a maximum of 5 choices.

For the 2025 cycle, UCAS is removing the undergraduate application fee for any student who is/or has received Free School Meals (FSM) during the last six years, up until the end of their final year at school or college. More information on the UCAS fee waiver can be found here.

For all applicants, there are full instructions at UCAS to make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate. Full details of all tuition fees can be found here.