Global MBA

Our Global MBA (Master of Business Administration) prepares professionals for leadership in an international context.

Course detail

Start Date

January,September

Duration

Full-time: 12 months (Sep start) or 16 months (Jan start) | Part-time: 24 months (Sep start) or 28 months (Jan start)

Award Title

MBA

UCAS Code

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Programme Overview

Our Global MBA prepares professionals for leadership in an international context. This programme will equip you with knowledge and skills across the full breadth of the management discipline, including people management, strategic development and financial decision-making and control.

Your skills will be honed through the lens of international business and leading business transformation, empowering you and your organisation to respond strategically to the changing environment.

Your development will be highlighted through the capstone module, which is a choice of consultancy style project presented by one of our business partners or based on a challenge within your own workplace, or a more theoretical research-based topic.

As a graduate of this programme, you will have the knowledge and skills to:

Demonstrate critical understanding and integration of management and leadership knowledge within a local and international context.
Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques to different problem situations in meeting strategic organisational aims.
Recognise the responsibilities of the Professional Manager operating within a changing technological and global marketplace.
Critically appraise complex business and financial risks and manage strategic challenges, in regional and global contexts, and provide recommendations for innovation and business transformation.
Synthesise multifaceted information and communicate in a concise, professional manner to inform decision making.

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Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second class (2:2) honours degree and two years' minimum work experience in a supervisory role or above.

Applications will be considered on an individual basis where there is evidence of experience outwith this.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world. Please select the country of your qualification from the searchable list below to view entry requirements. If you have different qualifications to those listed, please contact us using the form below.

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Academic Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare/Bachelor degree score of 7.5.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Specialist/Bachelor degree score of 70% or 3.0.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bachelor degree / Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) score of 3.0 on the 5-point scale.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bakalavr/Diplomu score of 70%.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree at 60% (following a three or four year degree in a relevant subject at 60%). Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum score of 7.

Applicants will typically require a Licentiaat / Licencié with a minimum score of 12 or 60%.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Licenciado/Título score of 65%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (5-6 years) with a minimum score of 70%, or a Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/a or a Título/Título de Bacharel with a mimimum score of 65%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 4.0 (out of 6).

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of C+, 65% or 2.5 (on a 4-point scale).

Applicants wil typically require one of: a 4-year Bachelor Degree/Licence; Diplome d’Etudues Supérieures de Commerce; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Maîtrise / Master sans thèse; with a minimum score of 11, or a GPA of 2.7 (on a 4-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Baccalauréat with a minimum score of 2.5 (4-point scale), 62% or C+ average.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70%.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado/Título/Maestro with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea or Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (4- 6 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/Ingeniero/Máster with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 6.0.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalář degree with a minimum score of 2.0.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professionsbachelor with a minimum score of 7.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado or Título with a minimum score of 70%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (from a university) with a minimum GPA of 65%.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado, Título or Título de Maestro/Maestria with a minimum score of 6.5.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a minimum score of 3.

Applicants from an Ethiopian university will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of 2.75.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Kandidaatti / Kandidat with a minimum score of 1 (4-point scale) or 2.5 (5-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Diplôme d'Ingénieur / Licence / Grade de Licence / Licence Professionnelle / Grade de Licence Professionnelle with a minimum score of 12.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist degree with a minimum score of 70%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor or Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) with a score of 3.5.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale), or 50%.

Applicants will typically require a Ptychio (AEA or TEI) degree with a minimum GPA of 6.0.

Applicants will typically require a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4-point scale).

Applicants will typically require an Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Bakkalárpróf with a minimum GPA of 6.0.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce / Professional Subject with a minimum GPA of 2.9 (4-point scale) or 55-65%. Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree Sarjana I (S1) with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 13.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 65%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of a 2.2.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma de Mediatore Linguistico, Laurea, or Licenza de Accademia de Belle Arti with a minimum score of 94.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 55%, 2.0, or grade C.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma with a minimum GPA of 60% or 2.2 (4-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 65% or 2.5 (4-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/ Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 70%, 2.3 (4-point scale), or 3.6 (5-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA percentage of 50%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.6 (5-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaura Diploms with a minimum score of 6.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Licence with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (4-point scale), score of 12 (French 20-point scale), or 70%.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalauro Diplomas with a minimum overall score of 7.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum overall score of 14.

Applicants will typically be require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (4-point scale), 4.5 (6-point scale) or 50%.

Applicants with a professional Bachelor's degree may be considered, though this must be in a related subject area.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 55% (lower second classification).

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/Titulo or Grado/Título de Maestro/Maestría with a minimum GPA of 7.5.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor degree) or Diploma de Magistru (Master's degree) with a minimum score of 8.0.

Applicants will typically require a Grau de Licenciado/a with a minimum score of 14, or Grau de Maestre with a minimum score of 12.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree (competed after 2009) or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% or grade C.

Applicants will typically require a 4 year Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 70%, or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 6.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 50%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) or a Candidatus/a Magisterii with a minimum overall grade C.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (4-5 years) with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or 60%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70%.

Applicants will typically require a Grado Académico de Bachiller or Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) with a minimum score of 12.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked university with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (5-point scale), 2.5 (4-point scale), or 82%.

Applicants will typically require a Licencjat / Inżynier with a minimum score of 4.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado with a minimum score of 14.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) with a minimum score of 7.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a minimum score of 12/20 or 60%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4-point scale), 3.25 (5-point scale), or 73%.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomirani (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 7.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bakalár (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4-point scale) or 72%.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) with a minimum GPA of 7.0.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree or Professional Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 60%.

Applicants will typically require a Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado / Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (10-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (Special or Honours) at 2:1 classification or 3.3 GPA minimum in essential subject. Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 60%.

Applicants will typically require a good Bachelor's degree / Kandidatexamen / Yrkesexamen with a majority of credits at G.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma/Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (6-point scale), 6.0 (10-point scale), or 3.0 (reverse 5-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 60-70%.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist Diploma or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 50%.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 65%.

Applicants will typically require a Yokary bilim Hakynda Sahadatnama (Diploma of HE) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (5-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 4.0 (5-point scale).

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 70%.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 56%, or grade C+.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 60%.

Sorry, we're still working on entry requirements for qualifications from your country. Please contact us using the form below and give details of your qualifications and which Abertay course you are interested in, and we'll get back to you.

Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications, and references.

All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.

Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.

For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.

How the Course Works

The Master’s will be taught using blended learning. You will attend on-campus, face-to-face lectures and tutorials, alongside online sessions.

Topical, international case-based and research material will be used to encourage learner autonomy, empowerment, the development of higher order thinking skills and cooperative group activities, such as team presentations. At the start of modules, you’ll be given more directed tutor support and will be encouraged to provide peer support and constructive feedback.

Please note: The information displayed on this page shows the Global MBA as it is delivered on-campus at Abertay University.

The programme also runs with our international partners Westford University College and Castelldefels School of Social Sciences (C3S), and also fully online with Abertay Online. The modules run through these different routes may vary from those listed on this page.

Learning

One of the key benefits of undertaking an MBA is the networking opportunities it provides and the ability to learn from other managers. Therefore active discussion forms a significant part of the learning strategy. This is backed up with tutorial exercises, lectures (recorded or live) and resources placed on our virtual learning environment.

Although theory forms the bedrock of the modules, this is delivered and discussed in a very applied manner through the use of personal experiences, case-studies and simulations. As a Master’s level course there is also an expectation of personal reflection, research and investigation.

Assessment

Assessment is varied across the modules but designed to provide an opportunity for greater learning. In this way we adopt the best practice approach of assessment ‘for’ learning rather than simply ‘of’ learning.

The diversity of assessment includes, personal reflections on experience, application of knowledge to given scenarios and exploration of theoretical concepts. This leads to presentation of work in oral, visual or written forms.

Modules (Subject to change)

Year 1

Global People Management (MBA501)

This module provides an in-depth understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and the practical implications of international approaches, models and regulations of managing people in a global context. Through this module you will examine the different models of international human resource management, the major employment policies of multinational companies and the problems that arise when operating in different countries.

Project Management MBA530 (MBA530)

Managing a project is akin to managing a micro-organisation. Everything is there – handling budgets, managing people, leading change, analysing and treating risk, dealing with contractors, managing stakeholder expectations and overseeing all aspects of the project. In this module we will use various tools and techniques to help us understand what is going on in our project and to ensure that we develop a quality product, service or process that is delivered on time, in budget and to specification. You will apply your knowledge to a project within your subject area.

Leadership in a Changing Environment (MBA502)

This module aims to equip you with an understanding of the complex nature of leading and managing people when implementing and evaluating change in organisations. The relationship between task, people and technology will be analysed in the context of organizational change. Factors that necessitate change and the main indicators of change are critically analysed. Different approaches to leadership are examined as are alternative models of organisational change.

Contemporary Issues in Marketing (BMT503)

This module enables students to gain an in-depth understanding of and critically evaluate contemporary issues in marketing, from a theoretical and practical perspective. You will apply your knowledge by developing a solution drawing on the current developments and issues explored in this module.

Sustainable Business (MBA506)

The three pillars of sustainable business are social fairness, environmental protection and economic viability. While the last of these has always been a concern for organisations the first two are rising in their prominence and regardless of where your organisation is they are ignored at your peril. This module will help you to understand aspects of all three pillars and to consider the strategies taken to improve key performance indicators in each area.

Strategy and Management (MBA507)

To succeed in the future, managers must develop the resources and capabilities needed to gain and sustain advantage in competitive markets. The way in which organisations attempt to develop such competitive advantage constitutes the essence of their strategy. This module considers the impact of current and emerging economic, political, digital and cultural factors and the relationship between strategy, stakeholder expectations and organisational performance. The strategic implications of e-business and the resulting digital transformation are also discussed.

Budgeting and Financial Control (MBA510)

Within this module, you will learn how to critically analyse the accounting approaches that go towards creating financial accounts and budgeting. You will also develop the skills necessary to evaluate common financial control mechanisms and tools to help with financial decision making.

Data for Decision Making (BMT511)

Generating useable data for decision making is a task that needs an awareness of many factors. To be able to do this you need to firstly understand the question being asked and then the data that you possess. Do you have all the data you need? If not, how will you find it? How will you clean it? How will you process it and present it in a way that is beneficial to the decision maker? All these technical questions will be answered in this module.

Business Research Methods (MBA514)

This module is designed to introduce postgraduate students to business research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught in lectures with hands on practical lab sessions using quantitative or/and qualitative techniques that allow students to put theory into practice.

Research Proposal MBA512 (MBA512)

This module is your opportunity to shape the project you will undertake in the capstone module: MBA555 Management Investigation. You will have learned different approaches to undertaking a research project in the Business Research Methods module, and these will help guide you in your formation of a suitable proposal for the management investigation, which follows this module.

Management Investigation (MBA555)

This is a capstone module for the Master's programme that is related to your professional background or an area of interest nurtured during the course of your MSc. This module gives you the opportunity to engage in either an industry consultation or a traditional research dissertation that allows you to deepen your knowledge in your chosen area.

Information for International Applicants

Learn more about Abertay's English language requirements, as well as visa information.

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English Language Requirements

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Visa Information

All the information you need about visa requirements for studying here at Abertay University.

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International Students

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Fees and funding

Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January.

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below and scroll down to find the Postgraduate section.

More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, maintenance loans and living costs in our postgraduate taught fees and funding section.

Scholarships

Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship

This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

International Postgraduate Abertay Scholarships

This £3,000 award is open to all prospective new international postgraduate students at Abertay University.

Career Options

This Master's will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the world of business, including:

Global Management consultant
Global Operations Analyst\manager
Global Supply Chain analyst\manager
Internatioanl Business Manager
World\Global trade specialist
Marketing manager
Business analyst

It also provides you with the knowledge and understanding to pursue further academic research.

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Graduate School

Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility providing support, training and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate community. Specially designed to promote integration and inculcation of interdisciplinary working in our next generation of researchers, postgraduates study and learn together at Abertay – from Environmental Management to Law, Psychology, Bioscience, Economics and Business, Cybersecurity and Computer Games Development.

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Joining our Postgraduate Community

When you join us as a postgraduate student or researcher, you’ll be joining a community of creative likeminded scholars and will automatically be provided with access to our dedicated study and social spaces – a forum in which you can meet, work and learn with other researchers and postgraduates from across the University.

You’ll benefit from training and professional development opportunities, as well as support with funding applications, placement opportunities, teaching support, public engagement and outreach activity.

Make the most of your Masters

The 'Making the Most of Masters' project provides opportunities for master’s students to undertake work based projects, enhancing your employability at the same time as studying for your master’s degree.

Working with external organisations and employers, the projects are an integral part of your academic programme, and address real needs within an organisation, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to add valuable experience to your CV.

Find out more about‌ Making the Most of Masters

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Why Abertay?

We're proud of our students and graduates, and we believe there's no better place to study if you're looking for a degree that helps you stand out as an exceptional candidate in an increasingly competitive job market.

Why Abertay

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Living in Dundee

Dundee is a city of contrasts. It's vibrant and cosmopolitan, but also friendly, compact and affordable. The first UK city to be awarded UNESCO City of Design status, Dundee has a rich history of innovation and creativity, and, in recent years, has become a hub for the digital industries.

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