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Qualification
MBA - Master of Business Administration
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
01-MAY-25
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
Overview
Fast track your career and embrace the challenges of global business on this Global MBA degree with an optional industry placement.
Study topics that combine global business principles with an in-depth understanding of local market dynamics, including subjects such as managing change, creativity and innovation and the global business environment.
You'll develop a versatile, in-demand skill set to stand out in the employment market in high growth industries, and personalise your course by choosing from one of our specialist pathways:
Sustainable Business Innovation through Design Thinking
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation
International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
You can study this degree as a single year course, or complete a second year placement anywhere in the world.
There are two ways to complete your placement — through a paid industry placement anywhere in the world, or through a consultancy placement where you'll work in teams within three unique organisations. You’ll be fully supported by our placements team at every step, whether you want to undertake your placement in the UK or abroad.
You don’t need to have a business related undergraduate degree to study this Master's in global business. Your scheduled teaching activities will be arranged for specific days so you have periods of free time each week to consolidate your learning or secure part-time employment.
Course highlights
Explore and apply global business principles through practical and realistic teaching and assessments
- Choose a specialist pathway that interests you, from options designed alongside our research centres
- Complete an industry placement year with a company or several unique organisations
- Learn from a teaching team with experience and expertise from industries including global corporations, dynamic start-ups and non-profit organisations
- Build your network by working closely with real businesses and entrepreneurs in one of the UK’s most entrepreneurial cities
- Graduate ready for a range of careers in high growth industries, and a transferable skill set in demand by employers
Exit awards
Depending on the modules you choose, you'll graduate with the following exit awards:
MBA (Global)
MBA Global (Sustainable Innovation through Design Thinking)
MBA Global (Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation)
MBA Global (International Tourism and Hospitality Management)
MBA Global (Strategic Leadership in Healthcare)
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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Campus address
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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