Earn two university postgraduate qualifications in one combined programme

Master and PhD

in Business Administration

2 Options:

OTHM Level 7 Diploma with MBA

and PhD

or

MBA and PhD

MBA + DBA inter-university dual-degree online programme

Take advantage of enrolling in a unique combined Master and Doctor programme

UCN European Programmes is an OTHM approved centre for the provision of UK OFQUAL recognised and accredited OTHM Level 7 RQF (EQF) regulated qualification and offers the combined Level 7 Diploma (OTHM) and Master of Business Administration MBA (UCN) study opportunity.

The Level 7 Diploma (OTHM) is a recognised English qualification at postgraduate level. Postgraduate diplomas are taught courses at level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) - the same level as Masters degrees.

Awards:

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in the given specialisation.

MBA Master of Business Administration awarded by UCN as intermediate degree.

UCN PhD in Business Administration in combination with OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (or other applicable Level 7 Diploma)

Combining an English recognised regulated qualification at postgraduate level with the UCN MBA plus PhD by thesis in Business Administration.

Postgraduate level programmes of OTHM: Level 7 diplomas are taught programmes on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). They also sit on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at level 7 which is equivalent to DF-EHEA second cycle qualifications, comparable to Master level of study. OTHM qualifications at level 7, represent knowledge, skills and competencies that are recognised in academic terms as being comparable level to Master Degrees and Vocational Qualifications at Level 7. OTHM Qualifications, known as OTHM, is an OFQUAL recognised awarding organisation with Recognition Number: RN5284. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department with jurisdiction in England independent of government and reporting directly to Parliament, and regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England, maintaining standards and confidence in qualifications in England. OFQUAL is responsible for making sure that (i) regulated qualifications reliably indicate the knowledge, skills and understanding students have demonstrated; (ii) assessments and exams show what a student has achieved; (iii) people have confidence in the qualifications that OFQUAL regulates; (iv) students and teachers have information on the full range of qualifications that OFQUAL regulates.



PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration awarded by Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN as terminal degree.

Modality and Objectives:

Online programme suitable for busy professionals anywhere. The programme is not synchronous and can be started at any time of the year.

The regular PhD curriculum consists of 180 ECTS credits of postgraduate study, offered as modular fashion.

The modular PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration programme has as a general aim of provision of an academically rigorous education designed to develop skills, expertise, knowledge and vision to enable students, whatever their chosen route, to be critical, analytical and creative. The programme aims to provide opportunity for self-development in relation to career enhancement and as life-long learners.

The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their own capabilities, skills and competencies within a supported environment. 

Admission requirements:

Bachelors degree or graduate degree (4 years), Bachelors degree (3 years) plus a Masters degree (1 year minimum), Bachelors degree plus a Postgraduate qualification at level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework reflecting a minimum of 240 ECTS credits. Despite no TOEFL or EFL score is required, English proficiency is required for the programme. Students need to be able of conducting independent research and scientific writing of the doctoral thesis.

Admission requirements: At least a Bachelor degree for MBA. Plus the respective OTHM admission requirements.

Duration of the programme:

OTHM Level 7 plus MBA 1 study year 60 ECTS

PhD top-up 2 study years 120 ECTS

Total credits 180 ECTS

Degree requirements: 180 ECTS credits

Students need to earn 60ECTS credits (1 study year) for the award of the MBA.

Candidates need to pass research courses and submit and defend (online) a thesis in the extent of 120 ECTS credits (2 study years) for the award of the PhD.

Credits transfer:

Students can apply for credits transfer from any second study year of a Master programme in Business Administration, Management or related concentrations, applicable to the study plan, to the MBA curriculum. No credits can be transferred to the DBA or thesis. Thesis by scientific publications can be approved individually.

Study language: English (optionally German)

Tuitions:

Tuitions are for the complete online dual-degree programme regardless of duration.

Tuitions are due in full for active enrolment with all providing universities.

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The UCN PhD by research dissertation requires the submission of a research project proposal according to the guidelines, the independent implementation of a research project and the editing of the research report (thesis or dissertation) according to the guidelines, including a summary of the thesis in article format according to the guidelines, and the presentation of the thesis via viva-voce online defence. The complete programme requires 180 ECTS credits.

Study languages: German, English, Spanish



The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their own capabilities, skills and competencies within a supported environment. 

Students need to earn 60 ECTS credits (1 study year) for the award of the Master degree.

Candidates need to pass research courses and submit and defend (online) a thesis in the extent of 120 ECTS credits (2 study years).

Credits transfer:

Students can apply for credits transfer from any Master programme applicable to the study plan, to the curriculum. No credits can be transferred to the PhD or thesis. Thesis by scientific publications can be approved individually. (See PhD Programmes)

Study language: English (optionally German)

Tuitions:

Tuitions are for the complete online dual-degree programme regardless of duration.

Tuitions are due in full for active enrolment with both universities.

Fees:

We reserve the right to charge an admission evaluation fee of 100 EUR.

Apostille or Legalisation fees are not included and charged individually to students. We cannot predict the development of these external service fees at the time of enrolment, and will have to charge the applicable fees at a given time of provision of the service.