FAQ

The PTA-ATHE executive pathway is a structured advanced learning route designed for executives, senior professionals, and business leaders seeking international academic and professional progression. It is centred on UK-regulated ATHE qualifications and supported by flexible learning, applied assessment, and progression-oriented study design.

PTA currently offers a portfolio of Level 7 programmes, including the ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma for Payments and Tax Agents, Level 7 Diploma pathways in Human Resource Management and Finance and Taxation Management, and Level 7 Certificate pathways in Private Wealth Management and Taxation Management for Private Wealth.

No. This is presented as a progression pathway rather than a direct standalone MBA degree programme. Eligible learners first complete the relevant ATHE pathway and may then progress to the University of Hertfordshire MBA top-up stage, subject to the applicable academic and institutional requirements.

The University of Hertfordshire progression pathway is a structured route through which eligible learners, after successfully completing the required pathway components and assessments, may progress to the MBA top-up stage at the University of Hertfordshire, subject to the relevant academic requirements and final approval where applicable.

Yes. Learners who successfully complete the required pathway and are awarded the MBA by the University of Hertfordshire will receive an MBA diploma that is the same as that awarded to full-time students.

For the initial application, applicants are normally invited to provide:

• Full name
• Contact details
• Nationality
• Current location
• Passport or ID
• Highest academic certificate
• Current employment information
• Intended programme or pathway of interest
• A brief statement of interest