If you have any students who are currently in possession of a Diploma in Business and are looking to do the final year of their degree in a foreign country, this may be the choice for them. The Top-Up degree offered at Global College Malta is equivalent to the last year of an Honours (EQF Level 6) degree which can then lead to a Masters/ Postgraduate degree. Students who match the same curriculum in years one and two of any business-related degree programme will be eligible to complete their University of Cheser (UK) awarded honours degree in Malta, within less than one year of study. So, what is necessary to know about this degree?

- The Awarding Body shown on the certificate will be University of Chester (UK) and all degrees are European Accredited and approved by the National Commission of Further and Higher Education

- Duration: The duration of this programme is 9 months (starting in October and finishing in July.

- Intakes: Two intakes are planned in a year, one starting in October and the other starting in February.

- Assessment: The main form of assessment will be coursework, requiring students to use theory on practical cases; additionally, students will also have the opportunity to develop other skills, as presentations and selected exams are also included. No dissertation will be required.

- Requirements: Completed the first 2 years of a 3-year business related degree in another institution OR Possession of an equivalent qualification approved by the admissions board AND TOEFL 213/550 or an IELTS 6.0 where appropriate, or an equivalent English language qualification

- What will the students learn? The course content equips students with an in-depth, higher-level understanding of organisations, their management and strategies for sustainable development in an ever-changing global landscape.

- Course Modules:

1. The operation and management of resources.
2. The management and development of people within organisations.
3. Uses and management of finance.
4. A critical evaluation of the relationship between theory and practice in connection with strategy.
5. Principal concepts, models and techniques that enable strategic decision making.
6. The processes involved in strategic analysis, planning and implementation.
7. The development of a critical awareness of the dynamic nature of business management, and the development of an awareness of the necessity for continuous strategic review.
8. A critical evaluation of the underlying principles and practice of marketing communications.
9. A thorough examination of the creation and maintenance of company and customer value through customer engagement, relationship building, brand management and targeted marketing communications techniques and applications.
10. The production of viable, comprehensive marketing communication strategies across a range of channels and market types.

- Modules:

TM6023 Preparing for Professional Success

BU6002 Strategic Management

BU6007 Managing Employee Performance

BU6303 International Financial Management

TM6004 Marketing Communications

BU6004 Retail Management  

- Learning Workload: 120 UK Credits 

- What will be the outcome? After finishing this programme students will be in possession of an Undergraduate ( EQF Level 6 Degree). 

- What can students do next? Students will be able to enrol in any Masters/ Postgraduate programme or else they can look for an employment in a Business or Administrative field.

Here at Global College Malta we are always happy to help you and your students as best we can. Call us on +356 2180 1252 or send us an email on enquiries@gcmalta.com so we can answer your questions.