Business Administration PG Diploma
Entry requirements
A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification
You must have a minimum of three years' professional experience. Usually we expect Birmingham MBA candidates to have a minimum of five years professional experience. You must demonstrate career progression and managerial responsibilities, which could include people management, budget management or project management
IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 67 overall with no less than 64 in all four skills
Please note we will also consider candidates without a first degree or professional qualification but with at least ten years’ work experience including significant managerial responsibility.
Months of entry
February, September
Course content
Gain the knowledge, skills and mindset to be a responsible, dynamic leader. Elevate your career with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Birmingham Business School. This programme is funded via the Apprenticeship Levy meaning it will be paid for through your employer.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration will elevate your career. Ours nurtures responsible business leaders, preparing you for the next step in your career. Our course will challenge you to reflect on your approach to Responsible Business and help you develop key skills for your future.
Course Structure
Our two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is delivered via a combination of online materials and sessions plus residential long weekends. There is also the option to top-up to the MBA with the completion of an additional module and a research project (top up fee applicable, please contact us for more details).
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration stands apart by embedding Responsible Business themes throughout the course, preparing students to lead ethically and sustainably. A unique feature is the Deloitte Consultancy Challenge, which provides hands-on experience by allowing students to tackle real-world business challenges alongside industry leaders, fostering practical skills and impactful learning.
Projects are customised to align with your organisation, allowing you to directly apply new skills to your work. The course is also levy-funding compliant, with tailored guidance on leveraging this funding available from our Apprenticeships team. Additionally, students can top up to a full MBA qualification by completing one additional module and a research project.
- Responsible Business themes embedded throughout the programme, preparing students to lead ethically and sustainably
- Join the Deloitte Consultancy Challenge for hands-on experience with real-world business challenges
- Projects customised to align with your organisation, allowing direct application of new skills
- Levy-funding compliant with tailored guidance from the Apprenticeships team
- Option to complete one additional module and a research project to gain a full MBA qualification
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration includes a wide variety of learning and teaching:
Online learning - learn online at your own pace via various resources and materials
Residential weekends – meet other students on your cohort, network and engage in professional development opportunities
Fees and funding
This course is fully funded via the employer Apprenticeship Levy, there will be no costs incurred by you.
All employers who have a payroll over £3 million pay an Apprenticeship Levy. They can use this levy to fund your enrolment on the programme.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGDip Apprenticeship
- part time24 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Degree Apprenticeships team