Master of Business Administration Global* MBA

Real-world experience is essential for standing out in today’s competitive job market. Our Advanced Practice module offers you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, enhancing both your employability and professional skill set.

This module, typically undertaken over one semester, prepares you for practice-based opportunities that align with your career aspirations. You’ll receive tailored support and guidance to apply for a range of advanced practice experiences, including:

• research or project-based opportunities on campus or virtually
• employer-led, work-based opportunities on campus or virtually
• internships with external organisations to gain offsite industry experience.

You’ll engage in an advanced practice opportunity that complements your skill set and future goals. Assessment is through a reflective evaluation, equivalent to 3,000 words, marked on a pass/fail basis. Although this module does not contribute to your overall degree classification, it provides invaluable hands-on experience that prepares you to excel in your career.

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable global business environment, organisations of all sizes must think and act with agility, innovation, and creativity to stay competitive. Our Business and Finance Strategy module equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate this complexity and drive impactful strategic decisions.

This dynamic and interdisciplinary module explores the critical internal and external factors influencing strategic decision-making. You explore a range of strategic theories, frameworks, and financial concepts that are essential for understanding and addressing real-world business challenges. Whether you're analysing market trends or evaluating internal capabilities, you’ll gain the confidence to apply these insights to your own organisation or a live case-study.

Key areas of focus include:
• mastering strategic frameworks that guide long-term organisational success
• exploring financial strategies that support sustainable growth and effective decision-making
• understanding how innovative strategic planning benefits organisations, stakeholders, and society.

By the end of this module, you’ll be ready to develop and implement robust, forward-thinking strategies that drive organisational success in an ever-evolving global landscape. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership capabilities or take your organisation to the next level, this module provides the expertise and confidence to lead with impact.

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, effective leadership requires more than just management skills—it demands self-awareness, adaptability, and a global perspective. Our Leadership in a Global Context module empowers you to develop the self-leadership skills needed to shape your career and lead with confidence in diverse organisational environments.

This module equips you with analytical tools to assess your personal leadership strengths and identify areas for growth. As global organisations face increasingly complex internal and external challenges, you’ll learn how to apply creative and entrepreneurial approaches to leadership, ensuring agility and long-term success.

Key areas of focus include:
• developing self-reflective practices to enhance personal leadership capabilities
• understanding leadership approaches and their impact in a global context
• engaging in action learning sets to collaborate, reflect, and develop leadership skills alongside peers.

By the end of this module, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to lead effectively, inspire others, and drive meaningful change in organisations operating on a global stage.

The MBA Dissertation module gives you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and practical skills to address a significant business issue within an organisational context. This module enables you to integrate your learning and critically analyse a real-world problem, demonstrating your ability to bridge theory and practice effectively.

You undertake a major research project focused on a business challenge relevant to an organisation, developing in-depth insights and offering practical solutions. Through this process, you’ll refine your analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, all while contributing valuable knowledge to the organisation.

Key elements include:

• research proposal presentation (20%) – develop and present a detailed proposal outlining your research objectives, methodology, and anticipated outcomes
• dissertation report (80%) – produce a 15,000-word dissertation that critically evaluates your findings and provides evidence-based recommendations.

By successfully completing this module, you will demonstrate your ability to tackle complex business challenges, preparing you to lead and innovate in a global business environment.

A healthy workforce is the foundation of a successful organisation. Our Strategic Approaches to a Healthy Workplace module equips you with the skills and knowledge to develop and implement strategies that promote mental health and wellbeing, enhancing overall organisational performance.

This module explores the complexities of managing mental health and wellbeing in a professional context. You’ll critically assess contemporary approaches to creating healthy work environments and learn how to design practical, evidence-based resources to support employee wellbeing.

Key areas of focus include:

• understanding the impact of mental health and wellbeing on organisational success
• evaluating modern approaches to developing and maintaining healthy work systems
• designing tailored resources to promote mental health and wellbeing
• proposing actionable recommendations to create and sustain a positive workplace culture.

By the end of this module, you’ll be prepared to lead initiatives that foster a thriving, resilient workforce, ensuring long-term success for both employees and the organisation.

In a world where sustainability is no longer optional, organisations need forward-thinking leaders who can drive positive change. Our Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship module empowers you to develop the knowledge and skills to address sustainability challenges - whether by launching new ventures or driving innovation within established organisations.

This module explores the power of the entrepreneurial mindset in tackling global sustainability issues. You’ll learn how to critically evaluate sustainability-focused entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship projects and gain the expertise to build organisations that balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility.

Key areas of focus include:
• understanding how entrepreneurial thinking can lead to sustainable solutions
• assessing and managing sustainability-driven initiatives in both start-ups and established organisations
• developing strategic capabilities to create organisations that embrace and champion sustainability.

By the end of this module, you will be equipped to lead and influence sustainable change, positioning yourself and your organisation at the forefront of the global shift towards responsible business practices.