MBA Leadership Fast Track

Key Information

Typical Duration: 1 year (part-time)

School: School of Defence, Security and Executive Education

Campus: Lincoln Campus [L]

Fees: £3,900.00

Next Course Start Date: 23/11/2026

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Course Overview

The MBA Leadership Fast Track programme provides an accelerated route to achieving a full MBA qualification for experienced leaders looking to formalise their expertise, or for professionals who have already completed a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Leadership. An MBA is a globally recognised qualification that demonstrates advanced strategic thinking, leadership capability and the ability to address complex organisational challenges, enhancing both professional credibility and career progression.

This fast track or top-up programme requires the completion of a single 60-credit module: the Integrated Research and Consultancy Project. This module enables you to investigate a strategic organisational challenge or consultancy topic relevant to your professional context, culminating in the submission of a dissertation.

To support you throughout the project, the programme includes two days of Research Methods teaching, delivered either in person or online via Microsoft Teams. These sessions provide the knowledge and skills needed to plan, undertake and successfully complete postgraduate-level research.

On successful completion, you will be awarded the MBA Leadership, demonstrating your ability to apply advanced leadership knowledge, critical thinking and research skills to complex organisational challenges.

Chartered Manager Status

Students who successfully pass the Integrated Research and Consultancy Project module and meet Chartered Management Institute learning outcomes will qualify for a Level 7 Certificate with the CMI in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, and Chartered Manager status, the highest status that can be achieved in the management profession.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Leadership, Management, or a closely related subject from a recognised institution; or
• Be able to evidence significant leadership and management experience through professional practice.

Applicants applying based on professional experience will be asked to provide supporting evidence, such as a current CV and/or a professional profile, which will be assessed as part of the University's Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process.

As with all University of Lincoln postgraduate programmes, applicants should also satisfy the University's standard postgraduate entry requirements, including English language requirements where applicable.

All applications and eligibility will be assessed by the programme lead.

Fees

MBA Leadership Fast Track	26/27 Tuition Fees
SLMMBAMB	£3,900.00

If you are University of Lincoln alumni, you may be eligible for a alumni scholarship (up to 20%). Please check your eligibility.

For further enquiries, please contact our team: 

Email: defenceandsecurity@lincoln.ac.uk

 

Additional Costs

With regards to text books and print resources, the University of Lincoln provides students who enrol with University library access, most library resources are available in a virtual format as well as hard copy. However, students may prefer to purchase some texts themselves and will therefore be responsible for this cost.