Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Institute: Institute of Business Management and Commerce

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: BC7-O14-24
MQF Level: Level 7
Credits: 90 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: Full-Time (were this mode is offered) 3 Semesters (typically 18 months) Part-Time – equivalent duration spread over a Part Time schedule of sessions, typically spread over 3 years’ part time studies

Course Description

The MBA is a part-time degree that provides theoretical knowledge in business management. It provides the fundamentals that one needs in order to understand the business organisation and helps the individual identify ways of innovation possibilities and growth potentials within a strategic business unit (SBU). The final aim is to develop own managerial skills within an organisation, be it Public or Private. This degree emphasizes on project planning, organisational behaviours, strategic management, and analytic skills needed within an organisation amongst others. This programme comprises 10 modules and a final Masters Dissertation, and has three sequential exit points relating to 30, 60 and 90 ECTS accumulated totals entitling the student to a Post-Graduate Certificate, Post-Graduate Diploma and finally a Master in Business Administration.
FEES: Fees apply – Further information through MG2i (MCAST Gateway to Industry)

Career Prospects

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a recognised MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification, with at least 180 credits, in any area of study. Applicants found eligible as per above, will also be asked to successfully complete a Master’s Programme Suitability Interview

In the absence of above entry requirements, applicants aged 27 years and over, can submit an application under the Maturity Clause…. but must present a recognised MQF/EQF Level 5 qualification (minimum of 120 credits), or its equivalent, in any area of study, together with clear evidence of a minimum of three (3) years (full time) of direct and relevant professional experience.

Applicants under Maturity Clause, will be asked to sit for a combined Maturity and Master’s Suitability Interview

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

This Master’s Programme MAY be available as Full-Time delivery, if this same programme will be taking off for an International Cohort. Fees apply as will be guided by MG2i (MCAST Gateway to Industry). Information about this Master’s Programme being offered on a Part-Time delivery mode, can be found on the MG2i Website promoting such programmes – https://mg2imalta.com/ .

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Updated: 2025-06-06