Program Overview

Global Business MBA

Course Overview

The Global Business MBA course aims to equip you for leadership in a rapidly changing world. Learn to apply financial knowledge, data analytics and digital skills to real-world business challenges. Explore sustainability practices and develop strategic thinking. Choose between a research-based dissertation or a practical internship to solidify your learning and career path.

What You'll Study

The Global Business MBA course aims to equip you for leadership in a rapidly changing world. Learn to apply financial knowledge, data analytics and digital skills to real-world business challenges. Explore sustainability practices and develop strategic thinking. Choose between a research-based dissertation or a practical internship to solidify your learning and career path.

• Leadership, Strategy and Change – 30 credits
  • Develop the skills to lead strategic change in complex organisations. You'll delve into theories, models and real-world case studies to understand the drivers and challenges of organisational transformation. Through interactive learning and coaching, you should develop the ability to build high-performing teams, align leadership with strategy and drive sustainable organisational success.
• Strategic Financial Management and Analysis – 30 credits
  • Develop the financial tools and knowledge to drive strategic decision-making. You'll learn to analyse financial statements, evaluate business performance and apply advanced techniques like the Balanced Scorecard. You'll also explore the integration of sustainability into financial decision-making, including ESG factors and sustainable investment appraisal. This module is designed to prepare you for a successful career in finance and strategic leadership.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation – 30 credits
  • Explore the essential skills, knowledge and mindset for leading in innovation and entrepreneurship. Prepare to launch new ventures or enhance existing ones with guidance through the process of bringing new ideas to life while creating both economic and social impact. Learn to identify viable business opportunities, use digital tools, market research, and feasibility studies to test ideas and gain practical steps to turn concepts into real-world projects.
• Corporate Sustainability and Ethics in a Digital Age – 30 credits
  • Learn the complex challenges and opportunities of achieving corporate sustainability in a digitally-driven world. Develop the skills to critically assess how global businesses incorporate sustainability and ethics into their operations, using digital tools and technologies. With a focus on the ethical use of AI, the circular economy, and the impact of technology on ESG practices, this course offers practical insights into sustainable business models and corporate social responsibility. By examining the real world, you should gain experience in applying ethical frameworks and digital solutions to advance sustainable practices.

How You'll Learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Workshops

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Teaching Hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and Independent Study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online Learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:

• Reports
• Tests
• Essays
• Exams
• Practical coursework
• Assignments
• Viva
• Presentations

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• UK: An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline. Evidence of relevant professional qualifications equivalent to Level 6 or at least two years relevant work experience will be considered.
• International: An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline. Evidence of relevant professional qualifications equivalent to Level 6 or at least two years relevant work experience will be considered.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Fees and Funding

• UK, Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £20,350
• EU: £20,350 per year with EU Support Bursary
• International: £20,350

Facilities

• Academic Skills Support
• Career and employability support
• Library services

Careers and Opportunities

Successful graduates of this course may seek positions in the following job roles:

• International marketing director
• Digital marketing manager
• Innovation and entrepreneurship consultant
• External auditor
• Mediator
• Operations manager
• International trade specialist
• Global supply chain manager
• Financial analyst

On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate strategic leadership practices and change initiatives, considering the complexities of leading change, stakeholder needs, and today’s unpredictable global business context
• Apply advanced strategic financial management principles to evaluate and optimise organisational performance, integrate sustainability into financial decision-making, and develop adaptive strategies that enhance shareholder value in a dynamic global business environment
• Assess global leaders’ skills and attitudes in using information systems, digital media, and technologies to lead innovation and entrepreneurship in a rapidly evolving environment
• Synthesise CSR principles, sustainability impacts and technological strategies for green practices, digital ethics and sustainable business models
• Critique the management and application of information systems, digital media, and technologies by global leaders, and their impact on communication and relations in a developing knowledge-based economy and society
• Compare the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research methods in addressing complex global business issues within a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) environment.