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. 

Management — ISLA Gaia | Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology 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: 

• Master’s in Management (ISLA): 
  •  A bachelor’s degree in any discipline (business or related fields preferred) 
  • Good academic standing; professional experience a plus 

• Level 7 Diploma (Kingsley/NCC): 
  • An honours degree (any subject) or 
  • A non-honors degree + three years’ relevant work experience or 
  • Five years’ managerial experience 
  • IELTS 6.5 (or NCC English test) for nonnative speakers 

• MBA TopUp (Cardiff Met): 
  • Automatic entry upon successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma 

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.