MQF/EQF Level 6
Bachelor of Science in Business Management (Top-Up)
Knights College
Malta
May / October 2026
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Mode
Full Time, Part Time
Delivery
Class-Based Learning
Duration
12 Months
Location
Malta
Credits
60 ECTS/ECVET*
Language
English
Early Registration starting from (EU Students)
€5,760
Price Full (EU Students)
€7,200
Up to €5,040 refunded via the Get Qualified Scheme.
Price International (Non-EU Students)
€8,550
The MQF Level 6 in Business Management (Top-up) equips you with leadership skills to excel in people management and guide individuals, teams, and organisations to success through effective business practices. This programme prepares students to tackle real-world business challenges and make a significant impact in their chosen career path.
Learners will learn how to:
- Define and critically discuss the term business and the different types of organisations found in the business industry
- Understand the effects of the external environment on the overall success of a business
- Comply with employment laws and regulations when performing recruitment
- Examplify ways in which interpersonal skills lead to enhanced and better performing teams
- Develop the ability to make informed decisions that align with the long-term goals and objectives of a business
- Hone communication skills tailored to diverse stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and productivity
Mode of Assessment
The course shall be assessed through the use of an assignment based on the theoretical concepts presented during the lectures and ways of implementing said concepts and theories. These assessments will include group assignments, group presentations, individual assignments and individual presentations.
Target Audience
The BSc in Business Management (Top-up) is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working as team leaders or managers.
Semester 1 & 2
The below is an outline of the modules covered in this course
Module
ECTS
Contact Hours*
Strategic Human Resource Management
This module allows learners to understand the key concepts of human resource management. It will assess diverse aspects such as performance management, job design and recruitment, continuous professional development, employee recognition and rewards.
10
ECTS
50
hours
Interpersonal Skills for Managers
This module will allow learners to understand and further nurture their interpersonal skills which will enable them to go further successfully throughout their career. It will allow them to further their studies in management and to portray effective communication skills.
10
ECTS
50
hours
Financial Management in Business
This module aims at equipping learners with the necessary skills, knowledge and competence to use key financial documents, figures and structures. It will also allow learners to to understand the role of effective financial management when it comes to the overall success of a business.
10
ECTS
50
hours
Research Methods in Business
This module equips learners with the required skills, knowledge and competences to be able to effectively prepare a research proposal and eventually a research project. It will allow them to learn in-depth the main methodologies implemented in data gathering, methods of analysing data, turning collected data into information and the best ways to present such findings.
12
ECTS
60
hours
Business Project
This module allows learners to carry out an effective research project, implementing a critical thinking approach, time management skills, problem solving and effective decision making together with the appropriate and most relevant research methodologies.
18
ECTS
90
hours
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Total Credits
Core Modules
60
Credits to graduate
*1 ECTS is equivalent to 25 total hours of learning, inclusive of contact hours, supervised placement and practice hours, self-study hours, and assessment hours. Minimum 20% (5 hours for every ECTS) must be contact hours.
60 ECTS/ECVET*
Awarding &
Accrediting Bodies
Awarding Body
Endorsed
Knights College
This qualification is awarded by Knights College.
Awarding Body
Endorsed
Coventry University
This qualification is endorsed by Coventry University.
Accrediting Body
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
Entry Requirements
The below are the requested entry requirements
Applicants should hold:
- To be eligible for the programme, candidates must hold either: A Higher Diploma OR a Foundation Degree at MQF Level 5
- Non-Native English Speakers should be in possession of suitable English qualifications such as IELTS 5.5 or CEFR, or equivalent.
Funding Schemes
Scholarships & Facilitations
Get Qualified Scheme
Governed by the Malta Enterprise, this scheme gives the student up to 70% of the total fees paid for the course in tax credits. Get Qualified is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry. Find out if you're eligible by contacting our admissions team or visiting the Malta Enterprise Get Qualified portal
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