Elevate Your Career with an Advanced Master in Management and Strategic Leadership.
At ISLA’s Porto Campus, you can earn a Master’s in Management alongside the NCC Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (online via Kingsley) and fast-track into a Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA TopUp—all in just 14–18 months. This unique partnership programme blends rigorous on-campus learning in Porto’s innovation hub with flexible, self-paced online study, giving you expert guidance every step of the way.
Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia (ISLA) Porto Campus is a leading Portuguese higher education institution, celebrated for its excellence in business sciences and technology. Situated in Portugal’s dynamic northern hub, ISLA Porto offers modern facilities, a thriving international community, and strong industry links that foster real world collaborations and internship opportunities.
ISLA’s Master in Management is a rigorous, 120 ECTS on-campus programme delivered in English. You will engage in advanced seminars covering strategy, finance, marketing, operations, HR, and innovation, and complete a major capstone project—dissertation, applied research or internship—tailored to your professional interests. This qualification refines analytical and leadership skills, equipping you to drive organisational success across sectors.
NCC Education is a globally renowned UK awarding body specialising in business and IT qualifications. With over twenty years of expertise, NCC Education maintains rigorous academic standards and strong partner networks, ensuring its diplomas are respected by employers and universities worldwide.
Delivered online by Kingsley Institute in partnership with NCC Education, the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management programme is a 120-credit regulated qualification. Covering strategic management, corporate finance, digital marketing, leadership, and project management, this diploma deepens your executive capabilities. Flexible, assignment-based study allows you to balance work commitments while fast-tracking to a UK-awarded MBA.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a UK leader in employability focused education. Known for its practical approach and industry partnerships, Cardiff Met combines academic rigour with realworld relevance. Its dedicated support services, research centres and global alumni network empower graduates to pursue leadership positions worldwide.
The MBA TopUp at Cardiff Met builds on the Level 7 Diploma foundation with a 20credit Research Methods module and a 40credit dissertation, delivered entirely online. Under expert supervision, you will master strategic research skills and demonstrate leadership through an original dissertation. On completion, you earn a full UKawarded MBA in Strategic Management—an internationally recognised credential that dramatically accelerates career progression.
Prospective students should meet each stage’s criteria:
All applications are handled by Kingsley’s admissions team. You’ll need academic transcripts, a CV, identity proof, English scores (if applicable), and two professional references.
✔ Master’s in Management – Awarded by ISLA Portugal
✔ NCC Level 7 Diploma in Business Management – Delivered online with Kingsley
✔ Cardiff Met MBA TopUp – 60 credits of Research Methods + Dissertation
Master’s in Management (ISLA)
Level 7 Diploma + Cardiff Met MBA
Mode & Timing
Our integrated programme awards over 300 academic credits across three prestigious qualifications. As students earn a 120-credit Master’s degree from ISLA in Portugal, they become eligible to apply for the country’s post-study work visa. This creates a powerful pathway to gain international work experience, build a career in Europe, or explore entrepreneurial opportunities after graduation.
Tuition Fees: €15,000
Our admission team is ready to take your career to a higher qualification:
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