Program Overview

Course summary

MBA Global MBA

The Global MBA programme explores the theory and best practice of successful business management. It’s an MBA of choice for individuals looking to develop themselves to be the global leaders and managers of tomorrow – a transformational experience that builds self-confidence, challenges your thinking and boosts your leadership abilities.

How you learn

You’ll be taught by industry experts, who bring their industry experience and insights from cutting-edge research into the classroom. Through our relationships with leading local and global brands, you’ll have the opportunity to access placements (available for September start only), volunteering programmes, training schemes, internships and work experience.

You learn through:

• Formal teaching
• Applied problem-solving
• Real and simulated case studies
• Class discussion
• Presentations
• Group work
• Guest speakers
• Networking opportunities
• Independent study

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Global Finance And Operations Management (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Leadership, Change And Responsible People Practice (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Strategy And Marketing For A Changing World (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• MBA Applied Business Investigation (60 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)

Elective modules

• Digitalisation Of Business Processes (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Enterprise And Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Global Business In Emerging Markets (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)

Future careers

The course is highly valued by employers and previous MBA graduates who have gone on to develop successful careers in management – in a wide range of opportunities across the world.

This course prepares you for a career in management fields such as:

• Human resource management (global/local)
• Marketing
• Finance
• Consultancy

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

• Amazon
• Clipper
• Tata Consultancy
• The NHS
• UBS
• Local SMEs
• International organisations

Equipment and facilities

You’ll engage in learning across our Extended Campus which includes flexible physical and digital spaces to support applied learning, working, teaching and collaborating. On campus in Sheffield, our Business School will be your home space – with areas to meet peers, complete course activities and meet staff and employers.

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

• You need a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent.
• If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

Fees and funding

• Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £16,650 for the course.
• Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £20,360 for the course.
• Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.