Global MBA* – Programme Structure
The Global MBA* is a comprehensive, industry-relevant degree programme designed to take your career to the next level. Structured to reflect the needs of modern international business, it develops a blend of academic excellence and professional skills, giving you a highly marketable skills set and the means to excel in strategic level positions.
The structure includes four core modules and two specialisation modules prior to the final dissertation, allowing you to tailor the course to suit your needs.
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| Stage I | Marketing and Business Environment |
| Stage II |
Accounting and Managerial Finance Systems and Operations Management |
| Stage III | Strategic Management and Leadership |
| Stage IV |
Specialisation Module I ** Specialisation Module II ** |
| Stage V | Integrative Research and Consultancy Project |
** See below for elective specialisation modules
This MBA programme has been designed by London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) and is offered in partnership with Glyndŵr University*.
Core Modules
Learn how to interpret and develop marketing strategies in the current and future business environment. You will study the internationalisation of business and marketing strategy, taking into consideration current trends from the marketplace.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the principles of marketing
- Summarise and critically assess the key factors affecting business performance in international markets
- Appraise the impact of emerging issues on international marketing activities
- Analyse and synthesise the different elements of the marketing mix and the role of these elements in achieving marketing objectives
- Evaluate the response of an organisation to global external forces
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Understand the importance of investment and financial decisions in creating and capturing value for businesses, as well as in obtaining sustainable competitive advantages. You will learn how to analyse financial statements and corporate finance structure, examine the means used by companies to raise finance and manage financial risk. Graduating with the ability to maximise corporate value and minimise financial risk, you can look forward to an influential role in management.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Summarise key principles, trends and tools in accounting and corporate finance
- Demonstrate effective approaches to the analysis of corporate finance structure and corporate financial statements, using applicable tools and techniques
- Assess the practical application of models and theories to decisions on corporate financing
- Critically evaluate the economic benefits of various types of financing
- Use internal and external financial information to appraise business performance
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Enhance your understanding of information management issues affecting modern businesses, and learn how various systems can help to ensure efficiency. You will discover how organisations can gain a competitive edge through good supply chain design and effective use of ICT. The knowledge and skills you acquire during the modules will prove crucial in your future management career.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Critically appraise ways in which the operations and information systems functions contribute to an organisation’s competitiveness and strategic direction
- Evaluate the key factors in the competitive advantage versus necessary cost debate
- Synthesise and examine complex information on IT related issues
- Identify and justify the information required to implement effective operational decisions, with particular reference to change management
- Describe and critically assess organisations – from systems, information and business process perspectives
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This module explores how strategy is formed and how it impacts upon businesses, as well as the importance of strategic management. You will be introduced to concepts, frameworks and practices in strategic management, in addition to leadership methods. Everything you learn will help you to excel in middle or senior level management.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate current strategic management tools, techniques and concepts
- Analyse the strategic planning process
- Critically examine the complexity of the environment and its implications in the decision-making process
- Apply and appraise strategic approaches to practical situations in various types of organisation
- Assess current developments in the organisational environment and alternative responses related strategy
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| Global MBA* (Financial Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Investment Banking) |
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| Global MBA* (Marketing Management) |
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| Global MBA* (HR Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Project Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Sales Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Risk Management) |
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| Global MBA* (International Business) |
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| Global MBA* (Entrepreneurship) |
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| Global MBA* (Carbon Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Management Consulting) |
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| Global MBA* (Oil, Gas and Energy Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Innovation and Technology Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Hospitality, Sport and Leisure Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Luxury Brand Management) |
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| Global MBA* (Knowledge Management) |
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- UK undergraduate degree (2:2 minimum) or equivalent – any subject area
- English Levels 6.5 IELTS (5.5 in all bands) or equivalent
- Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required
- GMAT is not an obligatory requirement, but is considered an advantage and may be required for some applications. (Target score 550)
Students who do not satisfy the academic or English requirements can apply one of our Pre-Master's Programmes
Start Dates
- January/April/July/September
Campuses available
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
Study Modes:
Fees
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Application
To apply for this programme or for further information -
Call: + 44 (0)207 823 2303.
*programmes subject to approval of association and programmes of study
