🚀Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (Level 7) with MBA Top-Up
Awarded by London Examinations Board (LEB) and the University of Gloucestershire (UK)
The Smarter, Faster Way to Earn a UK MBA
Designed for ambitious professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs, this Fast-Track MBA allows you to achieve a fully recognised UK Master of Business Administration without putting your career on hold.
By combining a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma with a focused MBA dissertation top-up, you can complete your MBA in as little as 9–12 months — significantly faster and more cost-effective than traditional routes.
This programme is practical, flexible, and career-focused, allowing you to apply what you learn directly to real business challenges in your organisation.
Why Choose the Fast-Track MBA?
✔ Graduate with a UK-awarded MBA in under a year
✔ Study while you work — no career interruption
✔ Learn from UK faculty and supervisors
✔ Practical, work-based assessments
✔ Flexible online and residential delivery options
✔ Significant cost savings compared to traditional MBAs
✔ Optional specialisations aligned to your career
Programme Structure
Stage 1: Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (PGDLSI)
Duration: 6 Months | Credits: 120 (UK Master’s Level)
This stage develops advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation capability for today’s complex business environment.
Core Modules (20 credits each):
Strategic Management
Corporate Governance, Ethics & CSR
Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Leading Change
Managerial Accounting
Strategic Human Resource Management
How You’ll Learn:
Live online lectures with UK faculty
Optional 6-day intensive residential (UK or in-country for eligible cohorts)
Independent study via a dedicated learning portal
Work-based assignments (2,000–2,500 words)
Successful completion awards the Level 7 PGDLSI and enables direct progression to the MBA Top-Up.
Stage 2: MBA Top-Up – University of Gloucestershire
Duration: 6 Months | Credits: 60
The MBA Top-Up focuses entirely on your dissertation, allowing you to conduct an in-depth investigation into a real business or management issue relevant to your professional context.
What’s Included:
Research Methods Workshop
UK-supervised MBA dissertation (15,000 words)
Reflective learning and professional development analysis
Assessment Structure:
10% Research Proposal (1,500 words)
80% Dissertation / Major Project (15,000 words)
10% Reflective Paper (1,500 words)
Delivery Options:
On-campus at the University of Gloucestershire (subject to visa eligibility)
Fully online with LEB-appointed UK supervisors
MBA Specialisation Options
Choose a General MBA or specialise in one of the following areas:
Accounting and Finance
Human Resource Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Marketing Management
Healthcare Management
Specialisations are subject to research suitability and access to relevant organisational data. Ideally, learners are working in their chosen field.
Who Is This Programme For?
Mid-to-senior managers seeking career acceleration
Entrepreneurs and business owners
High-potential professionals aiming for leadership roles
Executives looking for a fast, credible MBA upgrade
Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet one of the following criteria:
A Bachelor’s Degree
A professional qualification equivalent to a degree plus 2 years’ work experience
Diploma / Advanced Diploma plus 6 years’ experience (minimum 2 at managerial level)
No formal qualification plus 8 years’ experience (minimum 3 at managerial level)
English language proficiency
Programme Duration at a Glance
| Stage | Qualification | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | PGDLSI (Level 7) | 120 | 6 Months |
| Stage 2 | MBA Dissertation | 60 | 6 Months |
| Total | Full UK MBA | 180 | 9–12 Months |
Your Future Starts Here
This Fast-Track MBA is not about shortcuts — it’s about smart acceleration. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, confidence, and credibility to lead, innovate, and make strategic decisions in a global business environment.
Take the next step towards your UK MBA — faster, smarter, and on your terms.
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