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Master in Business Administration (Online Top-up) Hartpury University

Highlights
Tuition fee
7150 GBP / year
7150 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
7150 GBP / year
7150 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master in Business Administration (Online Top-up) at Hartpury University is a part-time postgraduate programme designed for professionals. This online course lasts one year and allows students to gain a full degree by completing a work-based project, integrating advanced theory with practical industry solutions.

Overview

The Master in Business Administration (Online Top-up) at Hartpury University provides a flexible pathway for professionals to enhance their leadership capabilities through a dedicated research project. This programme is specifically designed for individuals who already hold a postgraduate diploma or equivalent credits in a relevant field. By focusing on real-world challenges, students can drive innovation within their specific sectors while maintaining their current employment commitments.

This qualification is delivered entirely online, ensuring that students from across the globe can access high-quality British education without relocating. The curriculum is structured to support personal and professional growth, encouraging students to identify game-changing solutions for their organisations.

Why Master in Business Administration (Online Top-up) at Hartpury University?

Hartpury University is recognised as a top 10 UK university for overall postgraduate student satisfaction, providing a supportive environment for advanced study. Students benefit from the university's extensive professional networks, including the Hartpury Sports Business Hub, which facilitates connections across various industries. The institution's research is regarded as world-leading and internationally excellent, ensuring that the academic framework for your project is of the highest standard.

The programme offers a unique opportunity to apply academic theory to practical practice in sectors such as sport, equine, animal, and agriculture. While the delivery is online, students have the option to visit the campus to explore how their research applies to real-world environments. This blend of flexible learning and professional prestige makes the degree a valuable asset for those looking to advance into significant leadership roles in private or government sectors.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

  • International fee: GBP 7150 per full
  • National fee: GBP 7150 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on a substantial piece of independent research that allows students to demonstrate their expertise. Modules may include:

  • Business Administration Project

Careers with Master in Business Administration (Online Top-up)

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to take on senior leadership and management positions across a variety of global industries. The degree is internationally recognised, helping professionals transition into high-level roles within private corporations, government bodies, and third-sector organisations. With 97% of graduates in employment or further study, the programme provides a proven track record for career progression.

The work-based nature of the project ensures that students gain applied experience that is immediately relevant to their current employers. Common career paths include executive leadership, strategic management, and consultancy roles within specialised fields such as agriculture, equine management, and sports business. By demonstrating advanced research and problem-solving skills, graduates can significantly improve their prospects for promotion and professional recognition.

Programme Structure

  • Whichever sector you work in, the Hartpury MBA Top-up is designed to help you identify and understand problems and challenges you may be facing. You’ll choose the problem you wish to investigate, we’ll support you towards finding a solution. The course allows to you to demonstrate research, knowledge and abilities applicable to the award of the MBA degree.
  • The part-time online course is designed so you can continue working full-time, you’ll enhance your career development prospectus whilst learning and applying theory to practice.
  • You'll benefit from a strong support network from day one. This will range from your lecturers and your personal tutor to our specialist academic support (Achievement and Success Centre), employability (Innovation, Careers and Enterprise) and wellbeing teams.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Gloucester, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Academic
  • Minimum 120 Level 7 credits (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma) or equivalent in a relevant area of study. Qualifications and academic performance will be reviewed by the Programme Manager.
  • Non-academic
  • Relevant work experience is considered through the application process, but is not a requirement.
  • International
  • Applicants whose first language or prior degrees are not in English require IELTS 6.5 of equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    7150 GBP / year
    7150 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    7150 GBP / year
    7150 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • (£7,975 per year for years one and two, £4,675 for year three)

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Master in Business Administration (Online Top-up).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Top-up Progression Discount
Merit-based

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Hartpury University
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
30 May 2026
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Hartpury University
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 GBP
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
Sainsbury Engineering Management Fellows Scholarships
Merit-based

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EIBF
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2026
Chevening Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2026
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based

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UK Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2026
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 GBP
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sainsbury Science Management Fellows Scholarships
Merit-based

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EIBF
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Fully Funded MBA Award
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

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DFID/UK Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Government of the United Kingdom
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
1st Formations Business Scholarship

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available

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