MBA Global at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Business leaders today are facing unprecedented challenges, including economic uncertainty, technological change and shifting international markets. Our Global MBA prepares you to tackle these changes and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Designed for ambitious professionals and graduates looking to accelerate their careers, our MBA has a strong focus on global challenges, digital transformation and responsible leadership.

Faculty: School of Business and Law | Department: Business and Management | Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement or research placement; part-time: 2–3 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September and January start dates | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Global MBA has been designed to provide a flexible and practical route to developing advanced business and leadership skills. You’ll study a series of 30-credit modules to build knowledge and skills across key areas of management before applying your learning to a live consultancy project. Instead of completing a traditional theoretical dissertation, you’ll work on a real business challenge for an organisation. This allows you to develop practical, evidence-based solutions in a professional setting.

Career pathways

A recent study by FT.com found that of those surveyed, MBA graduates gained salary increases of between 44% and 182%. An MBA can be a solid investment in both the short- and long-term.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree (at least 2:2 or equivalent) in any discipline, or a degree-equivalent professional qualification, for example ACCA, CMI. Applicants who do not have the minimum qualifications may also be considered individually. You’ll need to demonstrate at least three years of significant and relevant work experience. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,540 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,114 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: September and January start dates

Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement or research placement; part-time: 2–3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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