Global MBA
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,051 / year(s)
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

    Global MBA

    About

    Fast track your career and embrace the challenges of global business on this Global MBA degree. Study topics that combine global business principles with an in-depth understanding of local market dynamics, including subjects such as managing change, creativity and innovation and the global business environment.

    You'll develop a versatile, in-demand skill set to stand out in the employment market in high growth industries, and personalise your course by choosing from one of our specialist pathways:

    • Sustainable Business Innovation through Design Thinking
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation
    • International Tourism and Hospitality Management
    • Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
    • Business Analytics

    You don’t need to have a business related undergraduate degree to study this Master's in global business. Your scheduled teaching activities will be arranged for specific days so you have periods of free time each week to consolidate your learning or secure part-time employment.

    You can study this degree as a single year course, or if you would like to complete an additional placement year as part of your studies you can apply to our Global MBA (with Professional Experience) course.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Eligibility

    This course accepts UK, EU, and International students.

    January 2026 / May 2026 start

    • A second-class honours degree (or equivalent, including professional qualifications), not necessarily in a business related subject.

    Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.

    Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Learn more about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

    If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

    To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

    You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if:

    • you have a UK degree
    • you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning)
    • you are a national of a majority English speaking country

    Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis. Find out more about our English language requirements.

    If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    September 2026 / January 2027 / May 2027 start

    • A second-class honours degree (or equivalent, including professional qualifications), not necessarily in a business related subject.

    Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.

    Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Learn more about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

    If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

    To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

    You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if:

    • you have a UK degree
    • you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning)
    • you are a national of a majority English speaking country

    Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis. Find out more about our English language requirements.

    If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,051 / year(s)

    Global MBA

    University of Portsmouth

    University of Portsmouth

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Portsmouth