This MSc Global Business offers graduates from any academic discipline a career-enhancing postgraduate qualification designed to prepare you for leadership roles in a global business environment. It focuses on developing your abilities to make tactical and strategic decisions in today’s economy and to thrive in multicultural settings. It provides you with an understanding of the skills required to be a successful global business entrepreneur, leader, manager, and team player.

This programme develops your commercial acumen, knowledge, and professional skills within a global context. It is ideal for those seeking a reputable postgraduate qualification in Global Business. Whilst this can be a next step for Business and Management graduates, prior work experience and a first degree in Business and Management are not required, as the programme covers fundamental principles of global business and enhances employability skills for all.  

You will engage in advanced studies of diverse organisations and the rapidly evolving global environments in which they operate. You will also enhance your academic research capabilities and practical management skills, equipping you to address the complex challenges of global business in a rigorous, pragmatic, and industrial manner. 

The programme will be delivered with a strong focus on inclusive teaching, using a diverse, inclusive and accessible range of learning resources and activities enabling a sense of belonging, opportunity and ambition. This will be enhanced through the development of supportive learning communities with staff and students engaging in collaborative activities. 

Please note this course is not available at our Leeds Campuses for June 2025 intake.

Curriculum:

• Change Management and Leadership (30 credits) 

• Digital Marketing and Branding (30 credits) 

• Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation (30 credits)  

• Global Supply Chain Management (30 credits) 

• Research Project (60 credits) 

Assessment:

Assessment on the course is designed to provide suitable opportunities for all students to demonstrate a full range of knowledge, skills and competences that are key in computing management. Assessment methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debate.  

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.  

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, in line with developments in the subject area or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from a Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic standards.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants who have already been awarded a degree or equivalent qualification within the last 5 years from the UK or a majority English language speaking country, or is a national of a majority English language speaking country:

• Admissions interview on campus.
• Degree classification of 2:2.
• 500-word Personal Statement.
  
  

Applicants who do not hold a degree or have a degree over 5 years old:
- Please email the admissions team on admissions@globalbanking.ac.uk to discuss entry requirements.

Next steps:

1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on an ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
3. GBS make a final decision on your application. 

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