Global MBA

Entry requirements

For direct access (Entry Route 1), you will need the following:

• A second-class honours bachelor degree or equivalent from an acceptable institution.
• Three years’ work experience in a managerial role (within the past five years).

We accept qualifications from around the world. If you have an appropriate professional award rather than a degree, we will consider this on an individual basis.

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I meet one of these criteria, check to see if you can apply

If you meet only one of these requirements, you can apply to join the programme via Entry Route 2.

For your application to be considered, you must have one of the following:

• A second-class honours bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent from an acceptable institution; or
• Three years’ work experience in a managerial role (within the past five years).

Your application will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Under this route, you are strongly advised to complete our MBA Preparation Course (about 125 hours of study), and then take only one module (preferably core) in your first study session and one module in your second session. This will help you develop the necessary skills to complete the programme successfully.

Register for the Preparation Course

See of you can transfer credits from other awards

If you have a previous qualification which is comparable in level, content and standard, you can apply for an exemption from part of the degree. This process is called ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ (also known as ‘Credit Transfer’ or ‘Exemption’).

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

Develop world-class business acumen and take your career to the next level with our Global MBA. Build your career momentum by distance studying as you work and bringing fresh insights to the workplace.

The Global MBA is accredited by CMI and CIMA. You'll have the chance to gain Chartered Manager status, and emerge with qualifications that are highly valued by employers.

Information for international students

April 2019 intake
Application deadline 4 March 2019

July 2019 intake
Application deadline 10 June 2019

You can study this online programme from anywhere in the world. You receive comprehensive learning materials and a choice of tuition options.

Study materials and support

We provide you with all of the resources and study materials you need to complete the course successfully, including the essential reading for each module. You can access these through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on a range of devices.

Our online learning resources typically include multimedia content, activities and exercises (e.g. multiple choice quizzes, reflective exercises and self-assessment questions), as well as facilities for you to interact with your tutor and fellow students. You’ll also receive access to two short introductory modules that help you get the most from your studies.

Tutor support

All students receive tutor support and feedback while studying this programme. Tutors introduce the modules, respond to queries, monitor discussions and provide guidance on assessments.

Web-supported learning: if you register for a module as a web-supported learner, you join an online tutor group. If you register in this way you pay, the web supported learner fee.

Institution-supported learning: if you enrol for a module with a local teaching centre, you receive face-to-face tuition. We are working with two institutions and recruiting more to support the programme.

Fees and funding

Without the cost of moving to London, studying for your University of London degree anywhere in the world represents excellent value for money. However, there may be additional sources of support depending on where you live and how you choose to study.

More on funding your study.

MBA UK/EU Bursary

From January 2018, UK and EU residents will receive a 20 per cent fee bursary for the Global MBA.

More on the MBA UK/EU Bursary

Entrepreneurs from emerging markets scholarship

150 scholarship with 30% off the Global MBA fee are available for students in emerging markets that have the potential to become, entrepreneurs.

More on the entrepreneur scholarship