MBA from Hellenic American University (HAU)

[bjcheung77]

For most cases, MBA from the US vs the UK, technically is the same thing, if you're based here in the US, having an RA degree is sufficient, any added programmatic accreditation is secondary... Unless there are some specific concentrations or extra certs, minors, or nominal differences, you'll have an equivalent degree. Having said that, it really depends where you're located as well, if your MBA is coming from a higher ranked UK institution and you're based in the UK, then doing a Level 7 and a 'top-up' masters from a more recognized university may be better.

[SophiaPrincess]

For most cases, MBA from the US vs the UK, technically is the same thing, if you're based here in the US, having an RA degree is sufficient, any added programmatic accreditation is secondary... Unless there are some specific concentrations or extra certs, minors, or nominal differences, you'll have an equivalent degree.  Having said that, it really depends where you're located as well, if your MBA is coming from a higher ranked UK institution and you're based in the UK, then doing a Level 7 and a 'top-up' masters from a more recognized university may be better.

I have read some threads here but am unaware of any higher ranked UK universities that offer a top up MBA for holders of a Level 7 diploma. Do you have any suggestions? Do higher ranked UK universities offer their own level 7 diplomas? Thank you.

[bjcheung77]

Higher ranked UK universities do NOT offer their own level 7 diplomas, they offer the same classes but at a more expensive price point... It's their own version of the Level 7, which is their first year of studies, then you take the remaining classes for second year to finish....

You should review the OTHM Progressions website to see an example of a few universities that have Level 7 to Masters/MBA top-up options.  But for me, I'm more into the Level 8's right now, such as their one and only top-up... https://othm.org.uk/university-progression

University of Gloucestershire
OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Entry onto: Doctor in Business Administration DBA

From this webpage, they mention their DBA is #21 in some global rankings... Too bad they're not fully online!
https://www.glos.ac.uk/courses/course/db...istration/

[SophiaPrincess]

Higher ranked UK universities do NOT offer their own level 7 diplomas, they offer the same classes but at a more expensive price point... It's their own version of the Level 7, which is their first year of studies, then you take the remaining classes for second year to finish....

You should review the OTHM Progressions website to see an example of a few universities that have Level 7 to Masters/MBA top-up options.  But for me, I'm more into the Level 8's right now, such as their one and only top-up... https://othm.org.uk/university-progression

University of Gloucestershire
OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Entry onto: Doctor in Business Administration DBA

From this webpage, they mention their DBA is #21 in some global rankings... Too bad they're not fully online!
https://www.glos.ac.uk/courses/course/db...istration/

I see the University of Gloucestershire offers the DBA top up but who offers the Level 8?

[FireMedic_Philosopher]

https://lcft.org.uk/level-8-diploma-in-s...-practice/

This is one cheap example. There are others.

Keep in mind that these programs are "accelerated" and most deal with general management topics. No real specialization options.

[wow]

Friendly question/suggestion: Can we keep this thread focused on HAU? It might be helpful to start another thread about top-up MBAs so others interested could see it. They could miss it here.

[newdegree]

Friendly question/suggestion: Can we keep this thread focused on HAU? It might be helpful to start another thread about top-up MBAs so others interested could see it. They could miss it here.

Agree….

[wow]

People who have attended HAU and transferred or tried to transfer in coursework--will they accept coursework from completed degrees or only non-completed ones? RA only or also NA? I know there's still a process where you need to discuss with the Dean why you think you don't need to take the HAU course/s in question, and transfers of course are not guaranteed. Just curious what the starting point is.

[TINASAM]

People who have attended HAU and transferred or tried to transfer in coursework--will they accept coursework from completed degrees or only non-completed ones? RA only or also NA? I know there's still a process where you need to discuss with the Dean why you think you don't need to take the HAU course/s in question, and transfers of course are not guaranteed. Just curious what the starting point is.

Great question, I'm curious as to this as well.

[jg_nuy]

No transfers but I did receive 3 course waivers based on the combo of prior study and work experience. They were also flexible in switching out one of the waived classes for another as I did want to wait for availability of a more rarely offered class.