MBA Global with Placement
The MBA Global with placement is created to help students enhance their intellectual and professional abilities as excellent leaders and managers globally.
The MBA Global with placement programme is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals and enables them to enhance their knowledge of global business. It provides a comprehensive understanding of global issues and supports students in their quest to become effective global leaders. Learning on the programme will rely mostly on real-world industry scenarios. This is to ensure that participants are equipped with the necessary skills and theoretical knowledge required to address contemporary business-related issues. The programme will explore a wide range of subject areas including dynamics of global business and practice, global entrepreneurship and innovation, ethics and global corporate citizenship, leading and managing change, international data analytics, financial resource management, simulated learning project, business consultancy project, global supply chains, strategic management and leadership, marketing and sales in the future economy and work-based project.
Following the completion of the first year of study, students on the programme will embark on a mandatory one-year industry placement with any organisation of their choice. The placement year is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in their first year of study in a practical context. Students are thus able to establish the link between academic theories and professional practice and in the process sharpen their skills. You can find out more about placements here.
The MBA Global with placement programme responds to the needs and expectations of employers by equipping students with the necessary hard and soft skills required to not only compete in the world of work but also to thrive and take up higher management positions as global business leaders.
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Duration
2 years sandwich
Start month
September; January; April
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
What you will study
Dr Sylvester Mujakperuo
Senior Lecturer, Programme Leader MBA Global with Placement
Dr B M Razzak
Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Programme Leader MBA Global
About the course team
Learners will be taught and supported by an experienced team of lecturers with a wealth of hands-on expertise across all fields business administration.
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Entry requirements
Applicants who are UK citizens or have permanent residency will normally hold an undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above. Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.
Applicants who are from outside the UK will normally hold an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification. If English is not an applicant’s first language, an IELTs score of 6.5 (with minimum 5.5 in each skill) or equivalent is normally required.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Professional qualifications deemed to be of equivalent standing will be considered on an individual basis.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning in lectures and seminars and independent learning. Seminars and workshops enable them to discuss and develop their understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. Students will also be able to meet their personal tutor/mentor.
Class sizes
Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. All students will have opportunities for one-to-one time with their mentors/personal tutor.
Independent learning
We encourage students to learn independently with support from their lecturers and mentors to achieve goals and broaden knowledge through online learning and independent reading. Timetabled learning includes some time for to learners engage in independent learning on campus and to prepare their assessments in class.
You can also join a range of student societies.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
Learners will benefit from formative and summative assessments that are authentically created to personalise their learning experience. The assessments are fundamentally work-based and uniquely individualized, which enables learners to demonstrate their ability to incorporate in-class insights to their work life.
Learners will have the opportunity to engage with various assessments including essays, business reports, vlogs, key account plans, tender submissions, pitch documents, group presentations, individual presentation and business wargame reflections, which can be collated in learning diaries.
Preparation for summative assessments is spread through the term and supplemented by a range of shorter-term preparatory exercises. These formative exercises do not contribute to the final assessment but are marked and used to provide detailed feedback and assist learners in preparing their summative assessments.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 days.
Examination results will be available within 15 days.
Dates and timetables
Academic year:
- The academic year runs from September to June
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £19,350 | N/A | N/A |
| International | £22,000 | N/A | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies. Our Stockwell Street library offers an extensive range of books for loan, as well as access to journals and digital resources.
- Software: computers on campus have access to software which is paid for by the university. However, students may wish to purchase a personal copy of any particular software they wish to use off-site.
- Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body may incur further costs. Find application costs on their websites.
- Field trips: you may need to contribute towards any trips required for your course.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Following the completion of the first year of study, students on the programme will embark on a mandatory one-year industry placement with any organisation of their choice. The placement year is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in their first year of study in a practical context. Students are thus able to establish the link between academic theories and professional practice and in the process sharpen their skills.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Our MBA Global graduates pursue management careers in a wide range of multinational companies, non-government and public sector organisations. Some might find employment in small and medium enterprises in international trade, and local or central government.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:
- CV, cover letter, and application tips
- Interviews support
- Careers fairs
- Mentoring.
More about our careers services.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
Access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
As a Business School student you will be able to enter our Enterprise Challenge, which rewards student entrepreneurship and innovation. Previous winners have received significant prize money to develop their business ideas.
Join groups such as the Trading and Investment Society and take part in student competitions like the UK Trading Challenge. Our team of Greenwich students have repeatedly won this competition.
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