MBA Global MBA (with Professional Experience) at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

You may also be interested in: Accelerate your career and take on the complexities of international business with this Global MBA programme, which includes a 12-month industry placement. Explore a curriculum that merges global business strategy with insights into local market realities.

Duration: 2 years full-time with work placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: January 2027 / May 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 / May 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. Modules include Business in Action; Global Business Environment; Strategies for Sustainability Leadership; Consultancy Project; Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation; Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing; Sustainable Business Innovation through Design Thinking; Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation; International Tourism and Hospitality Management; Strategic Leadership in Healthcare.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (or equivalent, including professional qualifications), not necessarily in a business related subject. 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. English language: IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,800 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £12,800 (may be subject to annual increase) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,800 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £18,800 (may be subject to annual increase) Source

Intake: January 2027 / May 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 / May 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/mba-global-mba-with-professional-experience

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