Master of Business Administration (Global Business Management)
Programme Overview
The Master of Business Administration (Global Business Management) is a two-stage postgraduate programme designed to develop advanced business, leadership and global management capability within contemporary international organisational environments.
The programme integrates advanced taught learning with supervised research and applied investigation, enabling learners to develop strategic thinking, analytical capability, crosscultural awareness and professional skills relevant to global business contexts.
Stage 1 develops advanced managerial and international business capability through specialist taught modules focused on global strategy, international trade, multinational management, global marketing, sustainability and cross-cultural business practice. The programme equips learners with the analytical capability and practical skills required to formulate, implement and evaluate business strategies across diverse international contexts.
Stage 2 focuses on independent research, advanced investigation and applied problemsolving through a Research Proposal module and a substantial Management Investigation (Capstone Project).
The programme supports progression into senior professional, managerial and leadership roles within multinational organisations, international enterprises and globally operating business environments, while also preparing learners for further academic and professional development.
Course Information
Course Objective
Develop Global Business Strategy Expertise
Build critical understanding of global business strategy, international markets, and the forces shaping contemporary global business environments.
Apply Global Leadership & Governance Practices
Enable the application of leadership, governance, and cross-cultural management practices in international organisational decision-making.
Lead Ethically Across Global Environments
Develop the ability to critically evaluate, innovate, and lead ethically across diverse cultural, regulatory, and geopolitical environments.
Master International Business Functions
Gain advanced knowledge and skills in global business functions including international marketing, global human resource management, and international trade.
Strengthen Strategic & Research Capabilities
Enhance strategic, analytical, and research capabilities relevant to complex international business and organisational challenges.
Build Evidence-Based Decision Skills
Develop independent research capability and evidence-based decision-making skills within global business management contexts.
Advance into International Leadership Roles
Prepare learners for progression into senior international management, leadership, and strategic roles, along with further academic and professional development.
Programme Outcomes
- Critically evaluate global business strategy theories, models and frameworks relevant to complex international business environments.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural leadership principles, international corporate governance and ethical frameworks in diverse global business contexts.
- Apply advanced knowledge of international business functions, including global marketing, international HRM, international trade and financial management, to formulate and implement global business strategies.
- Assess the impact of external and internal environments, including geopolitical, economic, cultural and regulatory factors, on global strategic decision-making processes.
- Analyse and synthesise complex information from diverse international sources to identify strategic issues and opportunities for organisational improvement.
- Develop evidence-based and innovative solutions to contemporary global business challenges through critical reasoning and problem-solving.
- Evaluate and integrate quantitative and qualitative data from international business environments to inform strategic business decisions.
- Design and manage global business strategies and projects, applying appropriate frameworks, tools and performance metrics in international contexts.
- Interpret financial and non-financial information to support global strategic planning, resource allocation and international investment decisions.
- Conduct applied international business research, including literature review, data collection and analysis to support global strategic initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external international stakeholders using appropriate media, formats and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Demonstrate cross-cultural leadership, teamwork and negotiation skills in solving real-world international business problems.
- Apply reflective practice and self-direction to manage professional development and lifelong learning in the context of global business management.
Course Structure
The Master of Business Administration (Global Business Management) is structured as an integrated two-stage postgraduate programme comprising a taught Postgraduate Diploma stage and a final MBA research stage, totalling 180 credits at Level 7.
Stage 1 – Taught Stage (120 Credits)
Stage 1 consists of the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Global Business Management, which develops advanced international business knowledge, strategic awareness, leadership capability, analytical competence and applied managerial skills relevant to contemporary global organisational environments.
The taught stage enables learners to critically engage with global business and international management disciplines, including strategic management, leadership and governance, international trade, global business strategy, cross-cultural management, international marketing and global human resource management.
Successful completion of Stage 1 provides learners with the academic and professional foundation required to progress to the MBA research stage.
Stage 1 Modules
| Module No | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| M07001 | Strategic Management | 15 |
| M07002 | Leadership and Governance | 15 |
| M07003 | Advanced Business Research Methods | 15 |
| M07004 | Financial Management and Decision Making | 15 |
| M07010 | Global Business Strategy and Sustainability | 15 |
| M07011 | Global Human Resource Management | 15 |
| M07014 | International Marketing Management | 15 |
| M07015 | International Trade and Business Environment | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Exit Awards
- Learners who successfully complete 60 credits may be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Global Business Management.
- Learners who successfully complete 120 credits may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Global Business Management.
Stage 2 – MBA Research Stage (60 Credits)
Stage 2 consists of supervised research and applied investigation through a Research Proposal module and a substantial Management Investigation (Capstone Project). Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
This stage enables learners to integrate and apply advanced business, management and leadership knowledge in the investigation of complex organisational, managerial or strategic challenges within contemporary business environments.
Learners are expected to undertake independent research, critically evaluate evidence, apply appropriate research methodologies and develop strategically relevant and evidencebased recommendations or solutions.
Stage 2 Modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| M08001 | Research Proposal | 20 |
| M08002 | Management Investigation (Capstone Project) | 40 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Successful completion of both Stage 1 and Stage 2 leads to the award of Master of Business Administration (Global Business Management).
Teaching & Assessment
Delivery is designed to support advanced, research-led and applied learning through a range of academically rigorous and professionally relevant teaching and learning approaches, including:
- Lectures, workshops and seminars
- Case studies, business simulations and applied organisational activities
- Research supervision and academic mentoring
- Online learning resources and discussion forums
- Independent study and guided reading
- Peer learning, collaboration and research presentations
Teaching and learning activities support both theoretical understanding and practical application within international business environments. Where appropriate, learners will engage with real-world global business scenarios, enabling the application of strategic frameworks and evidence-based decision-making approaches to contemporary international business challenges across diverse cultural, regulatory and geopolitical contexts.
Entry Requirement
Applicants must have:
- A recognised Level 6 qualification (e.g. Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant subject area
- English language proficiency evidenced through Medium of Instruction (MOI) or an equivalent recognised English language qualification.
Relevant managerial, professional or entrepreneurial experience equivalent to a minimum of three years is desirable.
Learners progressing through the integrated programme may normally demonstrate this through prior or concurrent professional experience gained before or during the programme.
Applicants with an appropriate Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in a cognate subject area may be eligible for advanced entry into Stage 2, subject to institutional regulations and recognition of prior learning policies.
Progression Opportunities
To be awarded the Master of Business Administration (Global Business Management), learners must:
Successfully complete Stage 1 (120 credits)
Successfully complete Stage 2 (60 credits)
Achieve a total of 180 credits at Level 7
Join a generation of students who think globally and act locally.
