BA Top-Up + MBA (1+1)
A structured two-year online pathway consisting of a one-year BA Top-Up stage followed by a one-year MBA.
Students must successfully complete each stage and satisfy Lincoln University’s academic requirements.
Total Duration
2 Years
Total Credits
73 Credits
Study Stages
Two Stages
Delivery
Online Platform
Students must successfully complete each stage and satisfy Lincoln University’s academic requirements.
Who Is This For
Designed for your next academic step
- Diploma / Advanced Diploma holders
- HND / Associate Degree holders
- Da Zhuan / Zhuan Ke graduates
- Applicants seeking a structured two-year online pathway
- Working professionals planning Bachelor then MBA progression
Pathway Overview
BA Top-Up + MBA (1+1)
A structured two-year online pathway consisting of a one-year BA Top-Up stage followed by a one-year MBA.
Students must successfully complete each stage and satisfy Lincoln University’s academic requirements.
Curriculum
How This Pathway Works
Previous Qualification
Start from Diploma, HND, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent, with transfer credit and RPL assessment as part of the application process.
BA Top-Up — 1 Year
Complete 37 credits delivered online through Lincoln University’s learning platform.
MBA — 1 Year
Continue with 36 credits delivered online in management, leadership, finance, strategy and international business.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, degrees and official transcripts are issued by Lincoln University.
Transfer Credit and RPL Assessment
Previous qualifications and relevant prior learning may be considered as part of the application process.
Academic Requirements
Students must successfully complete each stage. Final academic decisions are made by Lincoln University.
Why Choose 1+1
A clear two-stage online pathway
Plan both stages from the start: one year BA Top-Up, then one year MBA, with online delivery through Lincoln University’s learning platform.
73 total credits across two years
BA Top-Up stage: 37 credits
MBA stage: 36 credits
Degrees issued by Lincoln University
Traditional Study vs 1+1 Pathway
Separate Programs
- BA Top-Up and MBA planned separately
- Separate application steps
- Less structured progression planning
- Credit and admission assessed stage by stage
1+1 Pathway
- Combined BA Top-Up + MBA structure
- Clear two-year online study route
- 73 total credits across two stages
- Final admission and academic decisions by Lincoln University
Actual fees and outcomes are confirmed during admission assessment by Lincoln University.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore the 1+1 Pathway
Apply for the BA Top-Up + MBA (1+1) pathway or speak with an advisor about eligibility. Final admission decisions are made by Lincoln University.