MBA Global Master of Business Administration
Available to study by distance learning or on campus in either Glasgow or London.
This MBA course has been designed around our commitment to the Common Good and the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). This distinctive MBA course is designed for enterprising and socially minded individuals with aspirations to become a professional manager with an instinct for creating sustainable business in a socially responsible manner.This practical and applied course provides insight into the everyday challenges confronting managers within a range of business and third sector organisations across the globe. We emphasise the role, contribution and integration of the key business functions to enhance your ability to design and deliver effective organisation-wide strategies.
Dynamic and challenging, the MBA requires energetic participation. Like you, your peers will be ambitious, highly-motivated and determined to succeed. We look forward to welcoming you onto the programme and into our global alumni network of socially responsible leaders.
The Global MBA course provides sessions on contemporary issues such as
- Dealing with Black Swan Events (such as COVID-19) and Scenario Planning
- Crisis Leadership
- Business Continuity in Uncertain times
Creating Organisational Value; Corporate Citizenship in a Global Age; Strategic Management; Responsible Leadership; Methods for Evidence-based Projects; Operations Management and Analytics for Management Decision Making; MBA Project.
Optional: Global Supply Chain Management; Resourcing and Talent Management; Consumer Behaviour; Risk and Organisational Resilience; Financial Management for Global Decision Makers; Procurement and Quality Management; Managing People in Global Organisations; Strategic Brand Management; Business Continuity and Crisis Management; Global Finance.
"The University has a fantastic reputation and the calibre of its graduates is very high."
Professor Nick Robertson, Former CEO and Founder of ASOS.comDue to significant demand, applications for this course are now closed to international applicants for January 2022. Please consider our following intake in September 2022.
Study Options
- 2021/22
Award
Mode of study
Duration
Start date
Location
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Distance Learning | 2 - 3 Years | 31 Jan 2022 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MBA | Full Time | 16 Months | 31 Jan 2022 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MBA | Distance Learning | 2 - 3 Years | 28 Sep 2021 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
| MBA | Full Time | 1 Year | 28 Sep 2021 | GCU Glasgow | Enquire Apply |
All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
Minimum academic requirement
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area.Each application to GCU is considered on an individual basis. If applicants do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, they may be eligible to enter this programme via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
If successful, you will be shortlisted and invited for interview.
English language
Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.Please note: if you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English Language proficiency.Additional information
Other academic and vocational qualifications
Each application to GCU is considered on an individual basis. If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
The tuition fees you pay are mostly determined by your fee status. What is my student fee status?
Tuition fees 2021/22
Home and RUK: £12,500
EU and International: £14,500
Distance Learning fees 2021/22
Home/RUK/EU/International
15 credit module: £910
Dissertation: £1,820
Total fee: £9,100
Fees are subject to change and published here for guidance only.
Additional costs
As a student at the University, there are additional fees and costs which may or may not apply to you, but that you should be aware of.
Scholarships
We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of £2 million per year.