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Diploma of Business and Management

Manchester Metropolitan University International College

Manchester, United Kingdom
0.67 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A structured research doctorate in business and management leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Business and Management can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
Evaluate financial and operational decisions
Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Business Analyst
Operations Coordinator
Management Trainee

Curriculum

Structured PhD in Business and Management (four years full-time
Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
Supported by taught graduate-education modules
Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

Country-specific secondary-school qualification (70+ countries listed on the College academic requirements page)
At a higher level than Foundation entry
GCSE Mathematics D/3 or C/4 or equivalent for some pathways.

Accepted academic background

Country-specific secondary-school qualification, Listed for more than 70 countries on the Academic entry requirements page (https://www.mmu.ac.uk/international/college/admissions/academic-requirements), No single grade; Examples: Algeria Baccalaureat with 13/20; Australia Year 12; Bangladesh HSC GPA 3.5/5.0 (65%); Canada Grade 12 with 55% (Ontario) or 60%. Standard Year One is taught by College lecturers; Mathematics GCSE D/3 (Business and Finance; Business and Management) or C/4 (Business, Sports, Events and Hospitality Management) or equivalent.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 59
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Completed application form
Identification document
Language proficiency evidence if requested
Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements
Fees and intake dates on the official website. Apply on the student portal or through a contracted agent on the official website. No application fee is published. Upload academic and English qualifications and a valid passport. Receive a conditional or unconditional offer. Accept and pay the tuition fee deposit stated in the offer pack. Receive the CAS letter and apply for the Student visa. Book accommodation
Then register and enrol in person on arrival with passport
Entry clearance and accommodation contract.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,000 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	£28,539 GBP

Program details

Campus	Manchester
Faculty or school	Manchester Metropolitan University International College
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	2,000 GBP annual scholarship on the course page (2026/27)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
2 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jul 2027
231 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.67 years.