Program Overview

Global Business Administration (Data Analysis) MBA

Overview

This flagship two-year Global MBA offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of business, engaging with some of the most contemporary challenges faced by global business leaders.

Course Options

• Full Time (1 years)
• Full Time (2 years) with placement credit

Start Dates

• Sep 2025
• Jan 2026
• Sep 2026
• Jan 2027

Study Type

• Full Time

Course Length

• 1 Years

Campus

• Oxstalls, Gloucester

UCAS Code

• N/A

Entry Requirements

• 2.2 Honours Degree
  • A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, or a comparable professional qualification and ideally a minimum of two years management / supervisory experience. Applicants with significant work experience but without a formal Level 6 qualification will also be considered.
• Professional or postgraduate qualification
  • We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification
• International students - IELTS 6.0
  • International students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

Course Modules

• Level 7 (Postgraduate)
  • All students must complete these modules:
    • Global Leadership Challenges: Leadership by Design (BM7200)
    • Accounting and Finance for Global Managers (BM7204)
    • Managing Complex Projects (BM7205)
    • Academic, Personal and Professional Development (BM7206)
    • Business Project (BM7207)
    • Managing Business Continuinity in a Global Context (BM7219)
    • Applied Data Analysis Techniques for Business (CT7203)
    • Ethical Data Science (CT7204)
    • Strategic Management (FT7208)
    • International Trade Law (LW7014)

Fees and Costs

• Start date | Location | Course code | Fee (UK) | Fee (international)
  • Jan 2026 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | £11,925 | £18,700
  • Sep 2025 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | £11,925 | £18,700
  • Jan 2027 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | TBC | TBC
  • Sep 2026 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | TBC | TBC

Careers

Graduates of our Global Business Administration (Data Analysis) MBA at UoG are equipped with the skills to excel in a wide range of dynamic roles. Our programme’s strong industry connections provide valuable opportunities to network with leading businesses and professionals. Many graduates advance to positions such as project manager, senior business leaders, and business analyst. Others find success as entrepreneurs, management consultants, and financial services analysts. With a focus on data analysis, you’ll be well-prepared to make strategic decisions and drive innovation in various sectors, ensuring you’re ready to take on leadership roles in today’s global business environment.

Teaching Staff

• Academic course leader
  • Kushal Adheen
  • Academic Course Leader for Global Business Administration (Data Analysis)

Placements

Placement opportunities of up to 12 months of full-time work experience relevant to your field of study are available as part of this programme. During this time, you’ll develop an independent portfolio of work to demonstrate:

• leading inquiry
• investigative skills
• research skills
• identifying problem areas
• accurate application of theory to problem solving.

You’ll apply learning in real-time and independently evidences professional skills in presenting solutions orally and in written report formats.

This 12-month work-placement is embedded within the course and will allow you to practically apply knowledge within the industry and further develop skills and personal employability.

Placements could be with an external employer, or follow a self-employed/start-up enterprise route.