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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is offered through three UK universities: the University of Lancashire (UCLan), the University of Portsmouth and Anglia Ruskin University. Each university has its own route, with its own entry requirements, study model, length and intakes.
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The University of Lancashire (UCLan) in the United Kingdom is ranked among the world's top 1001–1200 universities in the Times Higher Education ranking for 2026, which underlines the strength of its academic accreditation and the quality of its teaching.
The programme: MBA Top-Up
Top-Up means the student has already completed earlier study in business administration, and in this programme completes the dissertation, or final project, stage of the MBA to earn the full master's degree. On successful completion, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is formally awarded by the University of Lancashire (UCLan).
- Programme
- MBA Top-Up
- Award
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Awarding body
- University of Lancashire (UCLan)
- Duration
- 6 months
- Study mode
- Fully online
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Entry requirement
- Qualifi Level 7 Diploma
- Ranking
- 1001–1200 worldwide (THE 2026)
How it is studied: research in two stages
The programme is research-based and consists of two core stages, which together form the final stage of the MBA.
Research Proposal
- Length: about 1,500 words
- Content: the student sets out the dissertation topic and the research plan
Dissertation
- Length: about 15,000 words
- Content: the main dissertation, or graduation project
Study mode
Study is fully online, so it can be followed from anywhere in the world alongside professional commitments.
Start dates
The programme runs three intakes a year
- January
- May
- September
Programme length
The programme lasts only 6 months, because it is the final dissertation stage of the master's.
Entry requirements
Admission requires
- Qualifi Level 7 Diploma: a postgraduate diploma in business administration, regarded as equivalent to the first stage of the master's
Application requirements
- Academic qualifications
- Qualifi Level 7 Diploma certificate and the full transcript
- Professional experience
- An updated CV or résumé showing work experience
- Proof of identity
- A clear copy of the passport
Teaching team
- Dr. Ahmed Al-SenousiCEO
- Dr. Mohamed BadawyInstructor and Supervisor
- Dr. Mina ZakyLecturer
- Dr. Ahmed Al-HawaryInstructor
- Dr. Tarek MadkourLecturer
- Dr. Ahmed MantashLecturer
- Dr. Marwan Abdullah Al NuaimiLecturer
- Dr. Fahad Nasser Al SubaieLecturer
Programme modules
- Module 1Project Managementإدارة المشروعاتLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Senousi
- Module 2Research, Problem Solving and Business Reportingالبحث وحلّ المشكلات وإعداد تقارير الأعمالLecturerDr. Mohamed Badawy
- Module 3Human Resource Practice, Leadership and Managing Peopleممارسات الموارد البشرية والقيادة وإدارة الأفرادLecturerDr. Mina Zaky
- Module 4Corporate Finance and Financial Strategyتمويل الشركات والاستراتيجية الماليةLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Hawary
- Module 5Operations, Quality and Supply Chain Managementإدارة العمليات والجودة وسلاسل الإمدادLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Hawary
- Module 6Corporate Strategyاستراتيجية الشركاتLecturerDr. Tarek Madkour
- Module 7Global Tradeالتجارة الدوليةLecturerDr. Ahmed Mantash
- Module 8Strategic Marketingالتسويق الاستراتيجيLecturerDr. Ahmed Mantash
Awarding body
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is formally awarded by the University of Lancashire (UCLan) in the United Kingdom, once the research proposal and dissertation stages are successfully completed.
Sample certificate and transcript
Below are samples of the certificate and transcript issued by the university.
Sample MBA certificate Sample transcript
Graduation ceremony of some of our students at Anglia Ruskin University, UK From our students' graduation ceremony in the UK – Anglia Ruskin University Graduation of MBA cohort 16 Graduation ceremony of MBA cohort 10 and MSc cohort 1 at ARU, UK
The University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom is ranked among the world's top 401–500 universities in the Times Higher Education ranking for 2026, which underlines the strength of its academic accreditation and the quality of its teaching.
The programme: MBA Top-Up
Top-Up means the student has already completed earlier study in business administration, and in this programme completes the dissertation, or final project, stage of the MBA to earn the full master's degree. On successful completion, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is formally awarded by the University of Portsmouth in the UK.
- Programme
- MBA Top-Up
- Award
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Awarding body
- University of Portsmouth
- Delivery partner
- Achievers International Campus
- Duration
- 6 months
- Study mode
- Fully online
- Intakes
- Several intakes through the year
- Entry requirement
- Qualifi Level 7 Diploma
- Ranking
- 401–500 worldwide (THE 2026)
How it is studied: research in two stages
The programme is research-based and consists of two core stages, which together form the final stage of the MBA.
Research Proposal
- Length: about 2,000 words
- Content: the student sets out the dissertation topic and the research plan
Dissertation
- Length: about 10,000 words
- Content: the main dissertation, or graduation project
Study mode
Study is fully online. The programme is delivered through Achievers International Campus, an approved strategic partner that delivers it in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth.
Intakes
The programme has several intakes through the year, which makes it easier to choose the right time to study. The intakes are:
- January
- February – March
- April – May
- June – July
- August
- October
- December
Programme length
The programme lasts only 6 months, because it is the final dissertation stage of the master's.
Tuition fees
Fees can be paid in two instalments to make payment easier for students.
Entry requirements
Admission requires
- Qualifi Level 7 Diploma: a postgraduate diploma in business administration, regarded as equivalent to the first stage of the master's
Application requirements
- Academic qualifications
- Qualifi Level 7 Diploma certificate and the full transcript
- Professional experience
- An updated CV or résumé showing work experience
- Proof of identity
- A clear copy of the passport
Teaching team
- Dr. Ahmed Al-SenousiCEO
- Dr. Mohamed BadawyInstructor and Supervisor
- Dr. Mina ZakyLecturer
- Dr. Ahmed Al-HawaryInstructor
- Dr. Tarek MadkourLecturer
- Dr. Ahmed MantashLecturer
- Dr. Marwan Abdullah Al NuaimiLecturer
- Dr. Fahad Nasser Al SubaieLecturer
Programme modules
- Module 1Project Managementإدارة المشروعاتLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Senousi
- Module 2Research, Problem Solving and Business Reportingالبحث وحلّ المشكلات وإعداد تقارير الأعمالLecturerDr. Mohamed Badawy
- Module 3Human Resource Practice, Leadership and Managing Peopleممارسات الموارد البشرية والقيادة وإدارة الأفرادLecturerDr. Mina Zaky
- Module 4Corporate Finance and Financial Strategyتمويل الشركات والاستراتيجية الماليةLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Hawary
- Module 5Operations, Quality and Supply Chain Managementإدارة العمليات والجودة وسلاسل الإمدادLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Hawary
- Module 6Corporate Strategyاستراتيجية الشركاتLecturerDr. Tarek Madkour
- Module 7Global Tradeالتجارة الدوليةLecturerDr. Ahmed Mantash
- Module 8Strategic Marketingالتسويق الاستراتيجيLecturerDr. Ahmed Mantash
Awarding body
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is formally awarded by the University of Portsmouth in the UK. The programme is delivered through Achievers International Campus, the approved strategic partner working with the university.
The University of Portsmouth's education partnerships page
https://www.port.ac.uk/collaborate/our-partnerships/education-partnerships/collaborative-courses
Sample certificate and transcript
Below are samples of the certificate and transcript issued by the university.
Sample MBA certificate Sample transcript
Graduation ceremony of some of our students at Anglia Ruskin University, UK From our students' graduation ceremony in the UK – Anglia Ruskin University Graduation of MBA cohort 16 Graduation ceremony of MBA cohort 10 and MSc cohort 1 at ARU, UK
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in the United Kingdom is ranked among the world's top 601–800 universities in the Times Higher Education ranking for 2026, one of the leading global academic rankings, which assesses universities on teaching quality, research and international impact.
The programme: MBA Advanced Entry
The programme is designed for students who already have prior advanced study in business administration or strategic leadership, so they enter the advanced stage of the master's programme directly. On successful completion, the student earns the Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Anglia Ruskin University in the UK.
The programme builds a wide range of skills and knowledge in managing and developing businesses, supporting career progression, a higher income and better job benefits. The certificate is internationally accredited and can be built on to study for a doctorate (PhD) at any international university.
Who the programme is for
Anyone looking to raise their level of education and improve their job prospects, as well as entrepreneurs and executives from every field. An MBA opens the way to many positions, for example:
- Chief Executive
- General Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Project Manager
- Management Consultant
And many other management positions.
- Programme
- MBA Advanced Entry
- Award
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Awarding body
- Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
- Duration
- About 6 to 9 months
- Study mode
- Fully online
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Modules
- Two (30 and 60 credits)
- Ranking
- 601–800 worldwide (THE 2026)
Programme modules
The programme consists of two core modules
Organisational Psychology in a Social Context
- Credits
- 30
- Focus
- understanding organisational behaviour and psychology in the workplace, and its effect on organisations
Entrepreneurial Action – Major Project
- Credits
- 60
- Focus
- a major project centred on entrepreneurship and the practical application of management and strategic ideas
Study mode
Study is fully online, so it can be followed from anywhere in the world alongside professional commitments.
Start dates
The programme runs three intakes a year
- January
- May
- September
This gives flexibility in choosing the right time to start.
Programme length
The programme takes about 6 to 9 months.
Programme strengths
- Every subject covers the key knowledge and skills a student needs in their job or own business
- All subjects are assessed by assignments, not exams
- No IELTS certificate is required
- Bachelor's holders are accepted, as are institute graduates (with an additional subject), with any grade
- The programme's academic team is Arabic-speaking, the dissertation supervisor is British, and students can be supported through to graduation
- Study language: Arabic and English
- Evening study at weekends only
- Payment in instalments is available
Study path
The programme comprises eight subjects plus a research dissertation of only 10,000 words, completed with the university in the UK, which can be followed online.
Entry requirements
Admission requires one of the following qualifications
- Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management
- Or an equivalent Ofqual- or SQA-regulated qualification in business administration, with at least 120 credits at Level 7
How to apply
Applying to the programme requires sending the following documents:
- An updated CV with contact details and work experience
- A copy of a valid passport
- Copies of previous qualifications (English translation if needed)
- One academic reference letter
- One professional reference letter from the employer
- Statement of Purpose (a personal statement of about 500 words)
Joining the programme from the start
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university, or a two-year institute diploma after secondary school, plus at least 3 years of work experience, and must pass a personal interview and have their CV approved.
Teaching team
- Dr. Ahmed Al-SenousiCEO
- Dr. Mohamed BadawyInstructor and Supervisor
- Dr. Mina ZakyLecturer
- Dr. Ahmed Al-HawaryInstructor
- Dr. Tarek MadkourLecturer
- Dr. Ahmed MantashLecturer
- Dr. Mohamed AbdelsattarInstructor - Academic director
- Dr. Amir Mohamed Abou ElnagaInstructor
- Dr. Yasser ElKadyInstructor
- Dr. Marwan Abdullah Al NuaimiLecturer
- Dr. Fahad Nasser Al SubaieLecturer
Programme modules
- Module 1Project Managementإدارة المشروعاتLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Senousi
- Module 2Research, Problem Solving and Business Reportingالبحث وحلّ المشكلات وإعداد تقارير الأعمالLecturerDr. Mohamed Badawy
- Module 3Human Resource Practice, Leadership and Managing Peopleممارسات الموارد البشرية والقيادة وإدارة الأفرادLecturerDr. Mina Zaky
- Module 4Corporate Finance and Financial Strategyتمويل الشركات والاستراتيجية الماليةLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Hawary
- Module 5Operations, Quality and Supply Chain Managementإدارة العمليات والجودة وسلاسل الإمدادLecturerDr. Ahmed Al-Hawary
- Module 6Corporate Strategyاستراتيجية الشركاتLecturerDr. Tarek Madkour
- Module 7Global Tradeالتجارة الدوليةLecturerDr. Ahmed Mantash
- Module 8Strategic Marketingالتسويق الاستراتيجيLecturerDr. Ahmed Mantash
Awarding body
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is awarded by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in the United Kingdom once both modules of the programme are successfully completed.
Sample certificate and transcript
Below are samples of the certificate and transcript issued by the university.
Certificates earned
Over the programme the student earns two international certificates:
- Diploma in Executive Management from Qualifi (UK)
- Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University
The certificate does not state that the study was completed online.
Sample MBA certificate Sample transcript
Graduation ceremony of some of our students at Anglia Ruskin University, UK From our students' graduation ceremony in the UK – Anglia Ruskin University Graduation of MBA cohort 16 Graduation ceremony of MBA cohort 10 and MSc cohort 1 at ARU, UK
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