Master of Business Administration (Part-Time)

Advance your career without putting it on hold.

GBS Malta's new part-time MBA Malta programme has been designed for ambitious professionals who want to develop advanced leadership capabilities, strengthen their strategic thinking and gain specialist expertise while continuing to work. This MBA for working professionals in Malta provides a flexible pathway to postgraduate study without interrupting career progression.

Delivered over 24 months through evening classes, the programme provides a flexible pathway to postgraduate study that combines academic excellence with practical workplace application.

Students can choose from two specialist pathways:

MBA in Marketing Management
MBA in Project Management

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Course overview

The Part-Time MBA Malta has been developed for professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership potential while gaining specialist expertise in either marketing management or project management. Designed as a flexible MBA Malta programme, it enables students to balance academic development alongside existing professional responsibilities.

Combining core MBA disciplines with industry-relevant specialisation, the programme equips students with the strategic, analytical and leadership capabilities required to succeed in today's rapidly evolving business environment.

Whether your ambition is career progression, industry transition or preparation for senior leadership roles, this MBA provides the practical and academic foundations needed to achieve long-term professional success.

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

The MBA in Marketing Management aligns with the standards of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, supporting the development of contemporary marketing capabilities that reflect current industry expectations.

Association for Project Management (APM)

The MBA in Project Management aligns with the professional framework of the Association for Project Management, helping students develop practical project leadership capabilities valued across industries.

This professional alignment ensures that learning remains relevant to modern workplace requirements while supporting long-term career development.

Intakes	February/May/October
Duration	24 months (Part-Time)
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Awarding Institution	GBS HE Malta
Awarded Qualification	Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management / Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing Management
Level	MQF Level 7
MQRIC Accredited Status	Accredited
Locations	Malta
Fees	€10,000
Accreditation Category	Higher Education Programme
Language of Instruction	English

Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL)

GBS Malta recognises that professional experience can be as valuable as formal academic qualifications.

Applicants who do not meet traditional academic entry requirements may be considered through the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) pathway.

Typical eligibility may include:

MQF Level 5 qualification
Minimum 10 years of professional experience
Mid-management experience

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Malta Get Qualified Scheme

This programme is approved under the Malta Get Qualified Scheme.

Eligible graduates may be able to claim back up to 70% of their tuition fees as tax credits after graduation, subject to applicable scheme terms and conditions.

Under the current scheme requirements, graduates are generally required to live and work in Malta for at least two years following completion of their studies to benefit from the scheme.

1. MBA701 – Applied Digital Marketing

2. MBA702 – Global Strategies

3. MBA703 – Managerial Finance

4. MBA704 – Leadership and Organisational Behaviour

5. MBA700 – Dissertation

Marketing Management Pathway

6. MBA713 – Marketing Management Practices

7. MBA714 – Contemporary Issues and Practices in Marketing Ethics

Project Management Pathway

8. MBA715 – Procurement, Leading and Managing Project Teams

9. MBA716 – Executing, Controlling and Closing a Project

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will have developed advanced knowledge, specialist expertise and professional skills relevant to contemporary business and management practice.

1. Generic learning outcomes:

The learner will be able to:

Critically evaluate a range of conceptual strategic management frameworks and their application within organisational contexts.
Analyse contemporary issues and challenges in global strategic management.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of corporate finance principles and their application to business decision-making.
Evaluate managerial finance concepts, financial performance and approaches to risk measurement.
Critically assess theories of leadership and contemporary leadership research.
Analyse the role of leadership in achieving effective organisational performance and managing change.
Understand and evaluate digital marketing as an integrated management function within modern organisations.
Critically assess the concept of the product life cycle and its application to organisational planning and strategy.
Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to investigate management and organisational challenges.
Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate research findings within the context of published academic and professional literature.

2. Pathway-specific learning outcomes:

MBA in Marketing Management

The learner will be able to:

Critically evaluate contemporary issues and ethical considerations within modern marketing practice.
Apply advanced marketing management theories, frameworks and strategic approaches to organisational challenges.
Analyse customer behaviour, market dynamics and brand management within competitive business environments.
Develop and evaluate marketing strategies that support organisational objectives and sustainable growth.

MBA in Project Management

The learner will be able to:

Critically evaluate project management methodologies, frameworks and best practices.
Apply project planning, procurement, risk management and governance principles within organisational settings.
Lead and manage project teams effectively while balancing stakeholder expectations and organisational objectives.
Analyse and evaluate project performance throughout the project lifecycle, including execution, control and closure.

Professional and Transferable Skills

The learner will be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking, analysis, synthesis and problem-solving skills in a range of management contexts.
Apply quantitative and qualitative research skills to support evidence-based decision-making.
Locate, evaluate, extract and synthesise information from multiple sources to address business and management challenges.
Apply accounting and finance terminology accurately and appropriately in organisational settings.
Evaluate the role of information technology in management while recognising its opportunities, limitations and risks.
Apply a holistic approach to organisational analysis and complex business challenges.
Demonstrate effective teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
Manage time effectively, prioritise competing responsibilities and work independently where appropriate.
Communicate effectively in English through written, verbal and professional communication.
Critically evaluate published research and apply theoretical concepts to professional practice.
Demonstrate leadership, management and professional capabilities appropriate for senior management and strategic leadership roles.

Standard entry route

Applicants should normally hold an MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent.

Alternative entry route (RPEL)

Applicants with significant professional experience may be considered through the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning process.

Curriculum

1. MBA701 – Applied Digital Marketing

2. MBA702 – Global Strategies

3. MBA703 – Managerial Finance

4. MBA704 – Leadership and Organisational Behaviour

5. MBA700 – Dissertation

Marketing Management Pathway

6. MBA713 – Marketing Management Practices

7. MBA714 – Contemporary Issues and Practices in Marketing Ethics

Project Management Pathway

8. MBA715 – Procurement, Leading and Managing Project Teams

9. MBA716 – Executing, Controlling and Closing a Project

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will have developed advanced knowledge, specialist expertise and professional skills relevant to contemporary business and management practice.

1. Generic learning outcomes:

The learner will be able to:

Critically evaluate a range of conceptual strategic management frameworks and their application within organisational contexts.
Analyse contemporary issues and challenges in global strategic management.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of corporate finance principles and their application to business decision-making.
Evaluate managerial finance concepts, financial performance and approaches to risk measurement.
Critically assess theories of leadership and contemporary leadership research.
Analyse the role of leadership in achieving effective organisational performance and managing change.
Understand and evaluate digital marketing as an integrated management function within modern organisations.
Critically assess the concept of the product life cycle and its application to organisational planning and strategy.
Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to investigate management and organisational challenges.
Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate research findings within the context of published academic and professional literature.

2. Pathway-specific learning outcomes:

MBA in Marketing Management

The learner will be able to:

Critically evaluate contemporary issues and ethical considerations within modern marketing practice.
Apply advanced marketing management theories, frameworks and strategic approaches to organisational challenges.
Analyse customer behaviour, market dynamics and brand management within competitive business environments.
Develop and evaluate marketing strategies that support organisational objectives and sustainable growth.

MBA in Project Management

The learner will be able to:

Critically evaluate project management methodologies, frameworks and best practices.
Apply project planning, procurement, risk management and governance principles within organisational settings.
Lead and manage project teams effectively while balancing stakeholder expectations and organisational objectives.
Analyse and evaluate project performance throughout the project lifecycle, including execution, control and closure.

Professional and Transferable Skills

The learner will be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking, analysis, synthesis and problem-solving skills in a range of management contexts.
Apply quantitative and qualitative research skills to support evidence-based decision-making.
Locate, evaluate, extract and synthesise information from multiple sources to address business and management challenges.
Apply accounting and finance terminology accurately and appropriately in organisational settings.
Evaluate the role of information technology in management while recognising its opportunities, limitations and risks.
Apply a holistic approach to organisational analysis and complex business challenges.
Demonstrate effective teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
Manage time effectively, prioritise competing responsibilities and work independently where appropriate.
Communicate effectively in English through written, verbal and professional communication.
Critically evaluate published research and apply theoretical concepts to professional practice.
Demonstrate leadership, management and professional capabilities appropriate for senior management and strategic leadership roles.

Entry requirements

Standard entry route

Applicants should normally hold an MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent.

Alternative entry route (RPEL)

Applicants with significant professional experience may be considered through the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning process.

Why study the Part-Time MBA at GBS Malta?

As an MBA for working professionals in Malta, the programme has been specifically designed to support career advancement while accommodating professional and personal commitments.

This programme enables professionals to:

Develop advanced leadership and management capabilities
Strengthen strategic thinking and commercial awareness
Build specialist expertise aligned with career goals
Apply learning directly within the workplace
Enhance long-term career progression and earning potential
Gain a respected postgraduate qualification while continuing to work
Prepare for senior leadership and management positions

Choose your MBA pathway

Whether you are looking for a flexible MBA Malta pathway in marketing or project management, both specialisations combine academic rigour with practical workplace application.

MBA in Marketing Management

Designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in strategic marketing, customer engagement, brand management, digital marketing and commercial decision-making.

Aligned with the standards of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), this pathway helps students develop the knowledge and skills required to lead marketing functions within modern organisations.

Potential career opportunities

Marketing Manager
Senior Marketing Executive
Brand Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
Commercial Manager
Business Development Manager
Marketing Consultant
Head of Marketing

MBA in Project Management

Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in project leadership, governance, stakeholder management, procurement, risk management, and project delivery.

Aligned with the professional framework of the Association for Project Management (APM), this pathway prepares students to lead complex projects and organisational initiatives across a variety of sectors.

Potential career opportunities

Project Manager
Programme Manager
PMO Manager
Operations Manager
Change Manager
Project Consultant
Business Transformation Manager
Director of Operations

Start your MBA journey

Applications for the October 2026 intake are now open.

Whether your ambition is to move into senior leadership, strengthen your specialist expertise or unlock new career opportunities, this part-time MBA Malta programme provides a flexible pathway to achieving your professional goals. Designed as an evening MBA Malta for working professionals, it enables students to invest in their future while continuing to build their careers.

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