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Global Business MBA
Study level: Postgraduate
Prepare for a successful career in business leadership and management roles within an international context.
Year of entry
Location
Coventry University London (City of London)
Study mode
Full-time
Part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Course code
LONT080
Start date
May 2024
Course overview
Responding to global market trends, the digital economy and constant change, our MBA Global Business course addresses the needs of business leaders by exploring the creation, development and sustainable growth of businesses globally.
- Explore a range of subject areas at the level of start-ups, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and sector leading organisations.
- Develop an analytical understanding of global business in the context of an increasingly changing environment through critical analysis and evaluation of new management concepts associated with addressing both micro and macro factors that impact businesses.
- Apply academic and professional skills from real business situations and develop innovative solutions.
Global ready
An international outlook, with global opportunities
Teaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
Employability
Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeedWhy you should study this course
- CMI accreditation
Study a course with professional accreditation1 from one of the UK’s leading professional management bodies - the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Take the opportunity to obtain the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (subject to the successful completion of specific modules). - Real-world experience
Throughout the course, business experience is gained through applied learning, enhanced by realistic business simulations, internships, internal and external projects2. The course has been carefully designed to reflect business systems, standards and practices around the world. It draws upon international case studies and promotes cross-cultural fluency among students in the UK and on international collaborations2. - Industry insight
This is a comprehensive, career-building course which has been developed in consultation with industry, so the curriculum aims to teach what employers are looking for in graduates. You’ll be taught by helpful, supportive and highly qualified academics with extensive international career experience in global business across a range of disciplines. They will apply their experience to augment your learning, and they may use their extensive network of contacts to create networking opportunities for students. Please note that staff are subject to change. - London location
Where better to study for an MBA in Global Business than in the heart of the Square Mile, London’s financial district? Some of the world’s longest-established, most well-respected financial and business institutions will be right on your doorstep, offering opportunities for tours, visits, industry guest lectures and work experience2. - Prepare for your future
You may have opportunities to network with employers and to build your CV. Should you wish to start your own business, we offer business start-up advice and support through our Enterprise Hub. MBA students also have the opportunity to take an optional Entrepreneurship module, and take part in our Professional Development Programme, developed in collaboration with corporate learning and development specialists to help you develop key industry competencies.
Accreditation and professional recognition
This course is accredited1 and recognised by the following bodies.
Chartered Management Institute
This course has been accredited1 by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) . Students who successfully pass the CMI Mapped Modules offered in this course on their way to achieving the full Coventry University qualification will be eligible for a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
Immerse yourself in Coventry University London’s global community and emerge as a talented, career-ready graduate with an international outlook.
I would recommend Coventry University London over and over again! The relationship I have with my lecturers is amazing; they’re really warm and make everyone feel comfortable. They also share their professional lives with us and it’s good to learn from people who have industry experience.
Emmanuel Ogedengbe, MBA Global Business student, quoted in 2021
What you'll study
We offer nine compulsory modules and three optional final term modules. Whatever you choose, you’ll aim to advance your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, data analysis, effective communication, leadership and management.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Coventry University London gives you the opportunity to find out who you are, and as a business manager. Coventry University London gave us many real cases, and has good teachers with working experience. The internship was a true business experience for me. I told Coventry University London where I wanted to do my internship and they supported me in gaining this internship at Crystal Palace F.C. What I personally like about Coventry University London, is the practical assignments we got, which in my opinion are still relevant for me in doing my job.
Robert Steenks, MBA Global Business graduate, quoted in 2021
How you'll learn
What you’ll learn on this MBA course is a true reflection of what’s current in industry, and will help to deliver the skills employers are looking for. That’s because we work hard to build strong relationships with professional associations and employers, especially when it comes to designing the content of the course.
- Teaching methods may include lectures, seminars, textbooks, workshops, debates, case studies, consultancy projects, and online collaborations.
- Our experienced and passionate team of tutors and lecturers will use a wide range of teaching methods, simulation learning environments and innovative learning technologies to support your learning and development.
- Develop your critical-thinking and decision-making skills. Besides time spent in lectures and seminars, you’ll tackle practical exercises and collaborations, and could do real work experience2. You’ll be challenged by realistic business simulations, group projects and case studies. Beyond the classroom, you’ll be encouraged to go out and explore the learning opportunities in London.
- We aim to use our wide network of alumni, leading academics and industry leaders to help you learn from enriching guest lectures (subject to availability). Your tutors may also organise visits to businesses, trade shows and/or conferences2.
- Develop a wide range of invaluable soft skills which are transferable between industries, such as confidence, communication, teamwork, presentation, and the collation and use of information.
- Take part in extra-curricular activities such as our Student Enterprise Business society, student mentoring programmes and you could apply to take part in volunteering opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills. You could also take part in our High Flyers programme, to help you develop the personal and professional skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world, through a suite of extra-curricular, non-course specific workshops2.
This course can be offered on a part-time basis. While we would like to give you all the information about our part-time offering here, it is tailored for each course each year depending on the number of part-time applicants. Therefore, the part-time teaching arrangements vary. Please contact registry.london@coventry.ac.uk for more information about studying this course part-time.
Teaching contact hours
The number of full-time contact hours may vary from semester to semester, however, contact time associated with each module is around 12 hours.
The contact hours may be a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, and online classes and tutorials. Additionally, you will be expected to undertake significant self-directed study of approximately six hours each week, depending on the demands of individual modules.
As an innovative and enterprising institution, the university may seek to utilise emerging technologies within the student experience. For all courses (whether on-campus, blended, or distance learning), the university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via online technologies and methods.
Since COVID-19, we have delivered our courses in a variety of forms, in line with public authority guidance, decisions, or orders and we will continue to adapt our delivery as appropriate. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.
Assessment
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods may include:
- Formal examinations
- Phase tests
- Essays
- Group work
- Presentations
- Reports
- Projects
- Coursework
- Exams
- Individual Assignments
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
International experience opportunities
As the title suggests, every aspect of this course is internationalised. To support this, and to enable you to put your learning into both global context and practice, you can take opportunities to engage with employers and institutions in other countries. For example, if you choose to do an internship consultancy project, you could arrange to undertake it abroad2. Opportunities also include international field trips (visiting businesses, universities or events); and collaboration on projects with students at our international participating universities2. Our typically diverse cohort may mean that you will get the opportunity to learn from, and gain vital experience in working effectively with, people from different cultures.
Coventry University Group aims to give you global opportunities needed to become a truly global graduate, enhancing your employability on a global scale. Choose from language classes, studying or working abroad, international field trips, summer schools, leadership development or work experience2.
Studying our MBA degree at Coventry University London encourages you to get out of your comfort zone. You'll explore the latest Global Business trends, apply contemporary management tools and techniques, and challenge yourself to improve your business, teams, and collaboration.
Dr Gratien David Pillai, MBA Global Business Course Director, quoted in 2022
Entry requirements
Typical offer for 2023/24 entry.
Fees and funding
2023/24 tuition fees.
| Student | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | £22,550 | Not available |
| EU | £22,550 per year with EU Support Bursary** £22,550 per year without EU Support Bursary** |
Not available |
| International | £22,550 | Not available |
The following are additional costs not included in the fees:
- Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip
- Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad)
For advice and guidance on tuition fees3 and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
*Irish student fees
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
**EU Support Bursary
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.
How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?
Facilities
Our Global Business MBA students have access to a wide range of facilities4 to help you prepare for a successful career in business leadership and management roles.
Take a virtual tour of our campus to explore all of the facilities available to you.
Enterprise Hub
Our Enterprise Hub4 supports student entrepreneurs by providing extensive industry knowledge and guidance to help develop ideas into viable ventures. It is a dedicated space for enterprising students and professionals to solve problems, network professionally and collaborate on projects.
The Talent Team
Need employability support? Our dedicated Talent Team is on hand to help. It can assist you in applying for work placements, graduate level jobs and offer skills development workshops. The team also aims to organise networking events to introduce you to potential employers and industry contacts (subject to availability).
Professional Development
MBA students have the opportunity to take part in our Professional Development Programme, developed in collaboration with corporate learning and development specialists to help you develop key industry competencies. You will be assigned a professional coach as part of the programme.
Careers and opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- critically evaluate the impact of contextual forces on organisations;
- systematically assess social and ethically responsible leadership to achieve business outcomes in a sustainable manner;
- evaluate the policies, concepts and processes in the production and marketing of goods and services in international business contexts;
- critically appraise finance and management accounting principles, and systematically review their relevance to business decision-making;
- assess theories and practices in the management and development of people within international organisations including formulating a critical assessment of one’s own ongoing professional development;
- methodically review the uses and limitations of a range of research techniques relevant for a chosen business discipline and apply relevant analytical skills to complex global business issues;
- appraise the management and application of relevant information systems by stakeholders, and its impact on internal and external communication;
- collaborate with and lead diverse teams;
- innovatively develop appropriate business policies and organisational strategies.
The Global Business MBA has been the key to achieving my goals at this juncture in my career. The course has not only enhanced my understanding of the functional aspects of management, but I am now well-versed in various business functions, including information systems, finance, operations, sales, marketing and human resources. This has helped me to streamline the various processes in our business and expand the business into new markets, but the most important thing is that the course instilled in me the confidence needed for strategic decision-making.
Priyan Parab, MBA Global Business graduate (now Business Development Manager at a broadcasting company in India), quoted in 2021
Graduate Immigration Route visa
Based on current information from the UK Government, international students whose study extends beyond summer 2021 may be eligible for a visa under the UK Government’s Graduate Immigration Route, which will enable students to stay and work, or look for work, in the UK at any skill level for up to two (2) years. Check the most up to date guidance available to check your eligibility and any updates from the UK Government before making an application or enrolment decision.
How to apply
UK students
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International students
Students applying to start in September should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
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