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Leadership and Management (Top-up)

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MSc On-Campus Part-time 1 January, September find out find out
Course fee notes

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About Leadership and Management (Top-up), MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Take your practical leadership experience you’ve gained in your career and complete a dissertation on leadership or management to convert your experience into a full Master’s degree. 

Supported by an expert supervisor, you'll use research theory and practices to explore leadership within your organisation, and graduate with a recognised academic qualification.

You’ll choose a dissertation topic you’re passionate about and define a suitable research area with your course director. 

As you continue to work alongside your studies, you’ll be able to apply your learning directly in your workplace and develop your research and critical analysis skills. 

This top up Master's course is open to anyone with management and leadership experience, as well as officers of the Armed Forces (based on rank and experience) through Recognition of Prior Learning that has been mapped and accredited against the CMI Diploma Level 7 or an equivalent qualification. The University of Portsmouth is also an Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) approved supplier.

Course highlights

  • Complete a dissertation to earn your full MSc degree 
  • Use your expertise (professional experience or military rank) to build knowledge on leadership and management
  • Investigate a management topic you’re passionate about
  • Apply your learning in the workplace 
  • Get support from expert lecturers and academics

Accreditation 

Accredited by: 

The University of Portsmouth has earned business accreditation from the AACSB in recognition of the outstanding quality of its business and management education. Less than six percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation.

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

You’ll graduate as an expert in leadership with a postgraduate qualification to showcase your skills. Holding a recognised MSc certificate will help you appeal to employers and evidence your experience, both in civilian life and during your time in service.

During your degree, you’ll network with lecturers and fellow students which will support your career development.


Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.


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