Study paths
From diploma to MBA.
Each eie pathway is a ladder. Enter at the level your current studies allow and climb as far as you want.
Where can I start?
If you hold this, you can apply for that.
Minimum criteria — every application is assessed on its own merit by eie.
| You hold | You can apply for |
|---|---|
| Matriculation certificate (MQF Level 4) or a Level 4 diploma | Undergraduate Diploma, Higher Diploma or Bachelor of Arts (Level 5–6) |
| An eie Undergraduate Diploma (60 ECTS) | Continue into the remaining 120 ECTS of the Bachelor of Arts |
| A bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6) or equivalent | Post Graduate Diploma or MBA (Level 7) |
| Aged 25+ with 5 years of evidenced managerial experience | Post Graduate Diploma or MBA, even without a bachelor's |
| A Level 3 diploma or 2 A-levels | OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma — then Year 3 of a UK bachelor's |
| An honours degree, or management experience (aged 21+) | OTHM Level 7 Diploma — then an MBA or master's top-up |
Safety nets & shortcuts
Leave with something. Skip what you've done.
Exit awards
Leave a bachelor's after 60 or 120 ECTS with a diploma, or an MBA after 60 ECTS with a PG Diploma. A 2,000 Euro exit fee applies.
ACCA exemptions
The BA in Accountancy and Finance and the MBA in Accounting and Finance give up to four ACCA exam exemptions.
UK progression
OTHM Level 5 diplomas lead to Year 3 of a UK bachelor's; OTHM Level 7 diplomas lead to MBA top-ups with advanced standing.
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Tell us your starting point.
Send an enquiry and we will point you to the right Aspire programme — diploma, bachelor's or master's — and explain the next intake.