The L7DBM is recognized as a suitable entry onto the below MBA and MSc top-up programmes. These are designed specifically for holders of postgraduate diplomas in business or management, allowing you to fast-track your studies to gain a full MBA/MSc award
The University of Plymouth
- Remote study
- Project-based
- Expert supervision
- 60 credit dissertation
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Distance learning
- Interactive webinars
- 20 credit research methods module & 40 credit dissertation


Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM) qualification, students must use one of these routes:
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 the 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.