Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| Ascencia Malta | Masters | On Campus | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
Fees |
| 36 months | Full Time | € 7,500 | |||
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Application Deadline |  |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| July 2024 | July 2024 | Assignments |
About this Course
This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 7, with 90 ECTS.
Students will be prepared for careers in entrepreneurship and/or for working in small or growing businesses. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how to identify and evaluate business opportunities, and how to develop strategies and tactics required to bring those opportunities to fruition. This program provides a unique learning environment for students, where students from varied backgrounds and disciplines are introduced to topics such as branding, marketing, business theory and practice, and business planning and finance at postgraduate level. In addition, students leave the program having cultivated the mindset and abilities to turn ideas into reality and to take calculated risks.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Apply project and resource planning principles to addressing business problems both as a project manager and also as a consultant
- Strategically engage in peer review and feedback seeking activities
- Conduct empirical work using appropriate methodologies and ethical frameworks
- Develop and implement communication and presentation strategies that align with organisational goals and objectives
- Execute effective marketing plans for international markets, including product development, pricing, distribution and promotion strategies
- Predict, recognise, adapt to and manage human capital barriers to entrepreneurial growth (cultural attitudes, histories of entrepreneurship, networks, worker talent and universities (as creators of human capital))
Target Audience
- Public Relations Managers
- Chief Executives
- Marketing Specialists
- Marketing Managers
- Market Research Analysts
- Brand Specialists
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers and Athletes
- Product Marketing Manager
- Entrepreneur
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by Ascencia Malta. This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. MFHEA deems this Master of Arts (MA) in Entrepreneurship to be at MQF/EQF Level 7 with 90 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Students who have no training in the field must have completed a bachelor’s in a relevant subject or have completed an MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification. However, students’ circumstances and experiences may also be considered during the application process—five years of relevant working experience in the industry of specialization. Kindly view our RPL (recognition of prior learning) previously approved by the MFHEA policy in Appendix A. Similarly, students applying for the course need to be fluent in English since the course is taught in English. Therefore, proof of B2 level of English should be provided by the students upon application – IELTS level/grade 6 or the student’s country equivalent.
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- Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in a business, humanities, finances or sciences, or a related (eg: commerce, psychology, social policy, marketing etc) field
- Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset
If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.
Assessment Mode
When it comes to assessment methods, we have included quite a variety that will allow learners with different learning styles and abilities to complete the programme successfully. Students will also have to prepare individual, and team reports and presentations, apart from written and multiple-choice examinations. In addition, they will have to prepare a thesis and submit assignments.
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English in our Campus in Floriana. The course will be delivered through a flexible combination of modern face-to-face lectures, webinars, seminars and discussion forums, tutorials, group work, case studies, guest speakers, organisational visits and independent study.
Course Funding Schemes
This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme
