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Complete MBA Pathway

  • MQF Level 7
  • EQF Level 7
  • 90 ECTS/ECVET
  • Part-time
  • Higher Education Programme

The Complete MBA Pathway at Avanza Training Academy offers a seamless progression from a postgraduate diploma to a full Master of Business Administration (MBA). This integrated route is designed for ambitious professionals who want to gain a globally recognised British qualification while maintaining flexibility in how and where they study.

Credits

90 ECTS/ECVET

Duration

18 Months

Starting

January, 2027

Delivery

Blended

Language

English

Avanza Training Academy is licensed as a Further and Higher Education Institution, Licence No. 2019-004.

The pathway begins with the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management, delivered face-to-face, followed by the MBA Top-Up, delivered online in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University. This structure allows students to build strong academic foundations before advancing to strategic and research-focused master’s level study.

By combining both stages, learners benefit from a comprehensive, career-focused learning journey, aligned with international standards and recognised by employers and universities worldwide

This pathway provides a complete postgraduate education in business management, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application and research. Students will develop strong leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to analyse and solve complex business challenges.

The programme evolves from core management disciplines at the diploma level to advanced strategic and research capabilities at the MBA level.

Knowledge

  • Strategic management and organisational leadership
  • Corporate finance and decision-making
  • Research methodologies and business analysis
  • Global business strategy and innovation

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Leadership and team management
  • Research, analysis, and academic writing
  • Strategic decision-making

Competencies

  • Leading organisations in dynamic environments
  • Managing change and innovation
  • Conducting independent research
  • Making evidence-based executive decisions

Target Audience

This programme is ideal for:

  • Graduates seeking a full MBA qualification
  • Professionals aiming for leadership or senior management roles
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners
  • Individuals seeking career progression or industry transition

Career Pathways

Graduates of this programme can progress into roles such as:

  • Senior Manager / Director
  • Business Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Executive Leadership Positions
  • Operations Director
  • Strategy or Business Development Manager

Progression Opportunities

Upon completion, graduates may progress to:

  • Doctorate programmes (DBA or PhD)
  • Executive leadership roles across industries
  • Specialist consultancy or advisory position

Why Choose This Pathway?

The Complete MBA Pathway offers an affordable, and globally recognised route to a UK MBA, combining academic excellence with practical relevance.

Key benefits include:

  • Study locally and progress to an international MBA
  • Strong career and progression opportunities
  • Globally recognised British qualification
  • Designed for working professionals

Your Pathway to a UK MBA

Stage 1

Level 7 Diploma in Business Management

Build strong foundations in business, leadership and management.
60 ECTS | 12 Months | Face-to-face

Stage 2

MBA Top-Up

Awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University
Develop advanced strategic, research and leadership capabilities.
30 ECTS | 6 Months | Online

Achieve your MBA by completing these courses.

Location
Lecture Location

Avanza Training Academy,
Oftec Business Centre,
1-2, Notabile Road
Birkirkara, BKR1876
Malta.

Policies & Important Information

For further information about this programme, please contact us.

Important Links

For international students: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/.

More information
Entry Criteria
Mode of Assessment
Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Grading System
Malta/EU Fee

€9,950

Bundle offer instead of €11,470. The fee for non-EU students differs.

Flexi-payment terms available.

Funding

Receive up to 70% refund with the Get Qualified Scheme.

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Entry Criteria

Route 1 Academic:

  • An honours degree in a relevant subject area from a UK university or equivalent award from a non-UK university.
Route 2 Combined:
  • An honours degree in a non-relevant subject area from a UK university or equivalent award from a non-UK university, together with three years’ management experience in a relevant area.
Route 3 Management Experience:
  • Five years’ management experience in a relevant industry or area.
AND
  • An IELTS score of 6.5 or above for students who do not hold a degree-level qualification wholly taught and examined in English.
OR
  • The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalized test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.

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Mode of Assessment

Assessment across the pathway is practical and academically rigorous:

Level 7 Diploma:

  • 100% assignment-based
  • Real-world case studies and applied projects

MBA Top-Up:

  • Research Methods module
  • Dissertation (independent research project)

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, students will be able to:

  • Apply advanced strategic management concepts in real-world contexts
  • Demonstrate leadership and decision-making at executive level
  • Conduct independent research and critical analysis
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges
  • Produce a professional dissertation aligned with industry practice

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Structure

Stage 1: Level 7 Diploma (60 ECTS)

  • Corporate Finance and Decision Making – The purpose of this unit is to impact students’ understanding of the importance of, accountability for, and control over a business organisation’s financial resources.  It will equip students with the skills necessary for sound organisational financial management at a strategic level.
  • Digital Marketing and Communications – Students will develop a critical understanding of the impact of digital transformation on the formation of an organisation’s marketing strategy and communications in order to effectively implement powerful digital marketing campaigns that engage and convert the contemporary customer.
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Students will understand that entrepreneurship is a key area of businesses.  It applies to small sole traders and large corporations.  The link with innovation is symbiotic and the focus of this unit on both areas highlights how enterprises grow and the benefits and risks to innovation.
  • Strategic Management – Students will gain a thorough understanding of the process of strategy formation, development and implementation to improve organisational performance and create competitive advantage.
  • Project Management – Students will be introduced to the discipline and profession of project management and learn transferable skills that help them succeed in a project environment.
  • Leadership, People and Change – Students will develop a keen understanding of the modern complexities of and new thinking about how to lead successful organisations in the turmoil of today’s business environment.

Stage 2: MBA Top-Up (30 ECTS)

  • Research Methods (10 credits) – The Research Methods module introduces research as practised in business and management disciplines. Following satisfactory completion at the exam board, you will progress onto the Dissertation.
  • Dissertation (20 credits) – On successful completion of Research Methods, you will move onto the Dissertation, which provides an opportunity for an in-depth study of a topic relevant to management.

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Grading System

Level 7 Diploma:

  • Distinction (≥70%)
  • Merit (60–69%)
  • Pass (40–59%)
  • Fail (<40%)

MBA Top-Up:

Pass / Merit / Distinction (UK postgraduate framework)

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