2021

Postgraduate programme Global MBA

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Tailor your degree with a specialism 1 The Global MBA gives you the option to focus on a specialist pathway that interests you. You can specialise in accountancy, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, health, law or leadership.

Flexible learning options 2 We offer you the flexibility to fit your studies around your working life. If you need to travel, you can take your studies with you.

A mark of excellence 3 The University of London’s distinguished history of distance learning dates back to 1858. You’ll gain a prestigious qualification respected by employers worldwide.

Accredited programme 4 With accreditation from professional bodies including CMI and CIMA, you’ll have access to resources and networks that will greatly enhance your career prospects.

Employability 5 When you graduate, you become part of our global network of influential alumni, which includes leaders in industry and Nobel Prize winners.

2 Global MBA Contents

Global MBA Key dates A flexible MBA by a world-class institution 4 Academic direction 5 Online and flexible learning explained 6 Applications open: Programme structure 8 21 December 2020 Core modules 9 22 March 2021 28 June 2021 Specialist Pathway: Accountancy 10 Specialist Pathway: Entrepreneurship and Innovation 12 Applications close: Specialist Pathway: Finance 15 1 March 2021 Specialist Pathway: Health 16 7 June 2021 Specialist Pathway: Law 19 6 September Specialist Pathway: Leadership 20 Registration closes: Accreditation 23 15 March 2021 Take your career to the next level 24 21 June 2021 Entry requirements 25 20 September 2021 Further information 26

Course starts: April 2021 July 2021 October 2021

london.ac.uk/mba 3 A flexible MBA by a world-class institution

The programme looks beyond the boundaries of the lecture theatre. By studying online, you no longer A trusted name in need to spend time away from the Dr Dimitrios global education workplace. You can maintain your Koufopoulos career and build on it as you progress. The University of London is one Programme You also have the opportunity to build of the world’s leading universities, Director, internationally recognised for Global MBA your global network and collaborate with peers from around the world, its high academic standards. This reputation is based on the The Global MBA offers a learning from a wealth of inspiring backgrounds and experience. outstanding teaching and research transformational learning of our 17 member institutions. experience that will London is a global centre of finance, marketing and economics, which The University of London is the develop your skills and provides an unparalleled setting for the world’s oldest provider of degrees knowledge into world- provision of global business studies. through distance and flexible learning. Since Queen Victoria class business acumen. The Global MBA benefits from the vast awarded the University of London history and presence of international its Royal Charter in 1858, our business that London has provided study programmes have been its institutions for centuries. accessible to students all over the world. Today, we have more than 50,000 students in over 180 countries, studying on 100-plus degrees, diplomas and certificates. Our alumni include many people who have shaped the world we live in, including leaders of business and industry, scientists and politicians. Six past students have won Nobel Prizes, including Derek Walcott, Charles Kao and Nelson Mandela.

4 Global MBA Academic direction

Academic direction is Business links UCL Medical School provided by Queen Mary University of London and The schools represented by the Global UCL has educated doctors since 1834 MBA have a wide range of industry and the medical school sits in the heart UCL Medical School for the links and advisory connections. of London. Working closely with several Health specialist pathway. Academics in the School of Business major teaching hospitals it provides a and Management at Queen truly world class medical education. Mary have advised organisations Many UCL Medical School alumni Queen Mary University such as the BBC, the European have gone on to become high-profile of London Commission, and the Equality and figures and leaders of the medical Human Rights Commission. A member of the prestigious Russell profession across the globe. In the UK, Group, Queen Mary was ranked in The advisory board to the School for example, the former President of the the world’s top 25 institutions by of Economics and Finance includes Royal College of Physicians, the current Times Higher Education 2017 for the former Chairman of Ofcom President of the Royal College of international outlook. This was based and the Chief Economic Advisor Surgeons and the Chair of the General on the proportion of international to the Mayor of London. Medical Council are all our alumni. staff and students, citations and The School of Law has links with The Medical School is currently internationally co-authored papers. organisations such as Mills & Reeve, ranked 10th in the world in the Queen Mary also places a high priority Kilburn & Strode, and the global IT QS World University Rankings on the integration of its teaching and corporations Intel and Unisys. (2018) and 7th in the UK by the research. This ensures that your MBA Complete University Guide 2018. study materials are informed by the latest developments in the industry and are fully relevant to your needs.

london.ac.uk/mba 5 Online and flexible learning explained You don’t need to wait long to get started. We offer four entry points per year (January, April, July and October) to begin the Global MBA. Fit your studies around your schedule

Completion of the MBA is under your control. You set your own pace and you can complete the programme in a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years. Each core module is available up to four times a year (subject to demand). Depending on your needs you can adjust the number of modules you study each session, with the advantage of being able to take time away from study if necessary. You can study up to six modules at a time (or four modules plus the Strategic Project).

Study materials

When you register we provide you with all of the resources and study materials you need to complete the programme successfully. You can access these on computers, tablets and other mobile devices through your virtual learning environment (VLE). On the VLE, you will be able to engage with your course materials for each module, including videos, exercises and discussion forums,

6 Global MBA with supervision from established Assessment academics. The VLE also contains tools that will allow you to monitor your The format and mode of assessment progress and log your development. for this programme may change due to events or circumstances beyond Network with our control. Students will be informed of their assessment arrangements via professionals worldwide their Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), once confirmed. For the The Global MBA provides a platform latest information on examinations, for you to discuss and exchange please visit: london.ac.uk/exams real case studies and scenarios from Premmanee around the globe, providing a fully international perspective on events and Build up your Saowadan unrivalled networking opportunities. qualifications Global MBA graduate, Austria ‘The Global MBA programme Guaranteed tutor support If you don’t meet all of the entry has helped me to see my work criteria, you can still apply to enter from a different perspective All students receive tutor support the Global MBA via an alternative – from a more managerial and feedback while studying this entry route (see page 25). point of view. The programme programme. Tutors introduce We offer a number of qualifications has broadened my knowledge the modules, respond to queries, that allow you to validate the of management and will monitor discussions and provide progress you make. If you are not hopefully enhance valuable guidance on assessments. ready to commit to the full MBA, you practical skills in areas such If you register for a module as a can work towards a Postgraduate as leadership. web-supported learner, you join an Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma. The University of London is online tutor group. Here, your tutor a prestigious institution and provides support via discussion Celebrate your graduation I could not be prouder to be groups. If you enrol for a module with a part of this programme. a local Recognised Teaching Centre, When you complete your qualification, Moreover, I am really you can receive face-to-face tuition you will receive an official University impressed with how and support. For more information of London award. You will be invited very well-structured the on Recognised Teaching Centres, to attend the annual graduation programme is and the level visit: bit.ly/recognised-centres ceremony in London, which is usually of support provided by presided over by the University of the University.’ London’s Vice-Chancellor or the Chancellor, HRH Princess Royal.

london.ac.uk/mba 7 Programme structure

Global MBA structure To achieve the general MBA, you • MBA (Law) will have to pass these six core • MBA (Leadership) To complete the MBA, you will need: modules, plus any four optional modules, plus the Strategic Project. • Six core MBA modules (90 credits) To gain a specialist MBA, at least three of the optional • Four optional modules (60 credits) The Strategic Project modules and the Strategic Project • The Strategic Project (30 credits) must be from one specialist area. The Strategic Project is the defining component of the MBA programme. It gives you the opportunity to Postgraduate Core modules develop your independent business qualifications 1. Accounting and Finance research skills and apply them 2. Economics for Managers in an organisational context. To achieve a Postgraduate Diploma 3. Marketing for Managers in Business Administration, you must You will develop a methodology 4. Organisational Behaviour and successfully complete a total of eight and use research skills to identify, Human Resource Management modules – any four core modules, collect, and analyse data in relation 5. Strategic Management plus any four other modules (core or to this business challenge. The 6. Successful Leadership optional). You can pursue a specialist project gives you the opportunity to award by taking at least three optional Plus any four optional demonstrate your acumen, initiative modules from any one pathway. modules within any of the and decision-making ability. following specialisms: To achieve a Postgraduate Certificate Drawing upon your learning from in Business Administration, you must Accountancy the other modules, you will analyse a complete a total of four modules: any problem, explore alternative solutions Entrepreneurship two core modules, plus any two other and apply judgements based on a full Finance modules (core or optional). No specialist assessment of the evidence. You then route is available for this award. Health present this in a professional document. Law Individual modules Leadership Specialist pathways Plus: You may register for any number of core • MBA (Accountancy) Strategic Project or optional modules* on a stand-alone • MBA (Entrepreneurship basis, with the exception of the Strategic and Innovation) Project. However, only four modules (a maximum of 60 credits) may be counted • MBA (Finance) as credit towards a related award. • MBA (Health) *Subject to module availability in each session.

8 Global MBA Core modules

Accounting and Finance Marketing for Managers Strategic Management

This module will give you a better This module emphasises the Managers need to know how understanding of how businesses importance of marketing for the organisations engage with their perform and the decisions and survival and long-term viability of environment and how to develop new problems they face. You will learn contemporary businesses. It will competitive advantages. This module how financial information is prepared help you to evaluate the marketing introduces you to the key concepts, and communicated and how it process, explain the importance frameworks and practices of strategic is used as an effective tool for of understanding customers and management. It prepares you to decision-making and control. This the marketplace (in domestic and respond quickly to today’s challenging information includes areas of financial international contexts) and understand business climate and understand and management accounting and how to develop and implement a the role of strategy in maintaining or the main principles of finance. successful marketing strategy. achieving competitive advantages.

Economics for Managers Organisational Successful Leadership

This module explains the central Behaviour and Human This module prepares you for strategic economic concepts and models, Resource Management leadership and transformational roles including supply and demand, in organisations. You’ll explore current production and cost functions, This module explains the key leadership theory and how it fits against product and resource pricing, national theoretical and practical issues relating contemporary expectations of people accounting and money demand to organisational behaviour and human in organisations, using case studies to and supply. You will learn about resource management, and examines apply real-world context. In preparing the business environment in which how strategic and successful HR policies you for strategic leadership, this module firms operate, how economic theory are implemented. You will learn more helps you identify, evaluate and hone determines decision-making, and about how organisations behave and your own personal leadership style. how contemporary economic events how they manage their people. It will influence the world economy. help you to lead more effectively and enhance organisational performance.

london.ac.uk/mba 9 Specialist Pathway: Academic direction by Accountancy

The Global MBA Financial Reporting International Accounting Accountancy pathway and Analysis promotes the development This module will help you understand international accounting theory and of a broad knowledge and This module examines the financial reporting of companies and how is suited to anyone who is looking understanding of accounting such reporting can be analysed for an international perspective principles and their relevance to evaluate performance. You will on contemporary issues relating to business decision-making. learn how accounts are constructed to accounting and finance. It and analysed, then examine the brings into focus the context of impact of various issues on the accounting information, adjusting This specialism will: reported numbers. These include the for social, political, economic, natural reporting of tangible and intangible and cultural environments. You’ll • identify, differentiate and evaluate a assets, continued and discontinued acquire the skills to pursue careers variety of accounting approaches operations, and historic costs versus in auditing, financial institutions and management consultancy. • apply accounting principles to fair value accounting. A basic prior solving problems in changing knowledge of accounting is assumed. business environments Advanced Management • evaluate the implications of decision- Accounting for Managers Accounting making on the viability of businesses. Management accounting is a dynamic This module provides insight into discipline which interacts with the advanced aspects of planning, decision- Programme structure organisational environment in which making, performance evaluation and it exists. This module covers areas control. It considers a range of strategic Six core modules such as job and process costing, management accounting techniques cost-volume-profit relationships, and critically examines the impact of Plus four optional modules capital investment decisions and behavioural and social issues in the use (at least three chosen from the budgetary control systems. You’ll and implementation of management Accountancy modules below): explore emerging themes within the accounting techniques. This module Financial Reporting and Analysis field of management accounting encourages critical and analytical which are regarded as important for thinking surrounding the interplay Accounting for Managers organisations seeking to evolve their between accounting and management. International Accounting management accounting systems. Advanced Management Accounting Plus the Strategic Project in Accountancy

10 Global MBA london.ac.uk/mba 11 Specialist Pathway: Academic direction by Entrepreneurship and Innovation The Global MBA Entrepreneurship Programme structure Entrepreneurial and Innovation pathway promotes an understanding of the innovation Marketing methods, techniques and strategies Six core modules needed to identify and capitalise Plus four optional modules Marketing is especially important in on entrepreneurial opportunities. (at least three chosen from entrepreneurial situations, when there the Entrepreneurship and is often limited capacity to establish a Innovation modules below): presence in a crowded marketplace. This specialism will: This module focuses on the different Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship marketing approaches for entrepreneurs • explore innovation processes and Entrepreneurial Marketing and new ventures compared to analysis of business opportunities marketing for established firms. for new venture creation Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity • identify and evaluate analytical Innovation and Change Entrepreneurial Finance techniques to determine the best use of entrepreneurial assets Plus the Strategic Project in and Private Equity Entrepreneurship and Innovation • examine venture capital and Entrepreneurial success requires the equity investors’ funding criteria ability to obtain finance and to manage and contractual terms. Venture Capital and it appropriately. Entrepreneurs need to know how to access funding and Entrepreneurship how to identify and overcome the risks and challenges. This module Venture capital has been the driving provides an understanding of how force behind some of the fastest a firm’s financial information can growing sectors of today’s economy. be used to obtain funding. Entrepreneurs and business managers need to understand the strategies and tools required to secure venture Innovation and Change capital finance. This module explores how entrepreneurs obtain funding Innovation plays a key part in the from venture capital firms, and formation, development and growth how those within the industry of firms and can involve combining make and manage investments. knowledge from different parts of the world. This module equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage innovation in today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace. 12 Global MBA london.ac.uk/mba 13 14 Global MBA Specialist Pathway: Academic direction by Finance The Global MBA Finance International Corporate International Financial pathway promotes the skills Finance for Managers Markets and Institutions needed to identify and assess key financial concepts This module introduces the following This module is an introduction to elements of corporate finance: how international transactions and the and tools required to solve firms fund themselves; how they role of foreign exchange markets. complex business problems. choose between different types of You’ll learn about international capital finance; and how financing decisions flows and balance of payments This specialism will: influence investment decisions. This accounting, how the foreign exchange is the only finance module that looks market operates, and how standard • examine the rationale for major at finance from the perspective of the foreign exchange contracts are financial transactions and how they firm rather than the investor. It is ideal if valued. It will also describe the role can be executed successfully you work in the finance arena or if you of key international institutions such wish to understand the relationship as the IMF, the World Bank and the • apply relevant corporate between firms and financial markets. WTO. This perspective on finance valuation methods to the asset is vital for anyone planning to work management industry Portfolio Management in an international organisation. • provide the ability to solve strategic investors’ dilemmas This module focuses on investment Risk Management and between risk and reward. decision-making and improved portfolio management, introducing Decision Making some of the state-of-the-art Programme structure This module focuses on decision- methodologies used by professional making in risky environments, which portfolio managers. It develops skills is of value throughout the finance Six core modules based on modelling of asset price industry. It offers a detailed analysis procedures and empirical research Plus four optional modules of tools and processes that are used findings. By the end of this module, (at least three chosen from by the financial industry to manage you should be able to understand the Finance modules below): risk. Firstly, this module introduces you major portfolio management and to the ‘value at risk’ approach in risk International Corporate Finance risk concepts; apply these to a for Managers management and decision-making, specific business problem; resolve with the use of case studies. Secondly, Portfolio Management problems in selecting investments; you will analyse the management formulate asset allocation models; of risk portfolios. Finally, you will International Financial Markets and use different asset pricing and Institutions investigate decision-making and why models in portfolio construction. firms tend to take biased decisions. Risk Management and Decision Making Plus the Strategic Project in Finance london.ac.uk/mba 15 Specialist Pathway: Academic direction by Health With academic direction Healthcare Systems Innovation and Quality provided by UCL Medical Improvement School, the Global MBA This module provides an understanding of the goals, objectives and functions Health pathway promotes This module identifies how quality of a health system. Comparing and improvement can be built into a range of professional contrasting different healthcare systems healthcare delivery, to improve health attributes that underpin to develop a broad understanding of outcomes, service performance how healthcare systems operate, deliver and organisational learning. advancement to senior services and finance those services. levels of management Participants will gain the skills required to implement data-driven in the health sector. Resource Management improvement in healthcare settings. in Healthcare Please note: It is strongly advised that This specialism will: students taking Health option modules This module focuses on understanding have prior experience of working in • provide a rich opportunity to gain financial management in healthcare the health or healthcare sector. an understanding of the practice organisations including managing and the challenges of management/ money and risk to provide efficient leadership within a healthcare context healthcare to patients. It also introduces • bring policy and practice to life students to the theoretical and practical considerations associated • facilitate career progression.. with recruiting, retaining, and looking after staff in healthcare organisations. Programme structure Risk, Governance Six core modules and Patient Safety Plus four optional modules (at least three chosen from This module provides an understanding the Health modules below): of risk and governance in healthcare settings, including balancing priorities Healthcare Systems such as finance, safety, and patient Resource Management in Healthcare care. Participants will understand how to assess, develop, implement, Risk, Governance and Patient Safety and monitor risk management Innovation and Quality Improvement plans to deliver efficient and Plus the Strategic Project in Health sustainable service standards.

16 Global MBA london.ac.uk/mba 17 18 Global MBA Specialist Pathway: Academic direction by Law The Global MBA Law pathway International Finance Corporate Governance promotes a comprehensive Law: Transactions, and Ethics understanding of the theory Policy and Regulation and practice of financing This module addresses issues affecting This module examines the legal issues the business community and the wide international transactions effects of the debate on corporate and the underlying forces arising from the operations of the largest commercial, merchant and governance. You will study the within corporate finance law. investment banks on the international origins of modern corporations and banking and capital markets. It the influence of relevant theories on This specialism will: considers how international financial corporate governance. You’ll analyse transactions, contracts and negotiations legal issues, with particular focus on the UK corporate governance • identify and evaluate comparative work. With the use of case studies, debate. Finally, you’ll examine corporate governance issues you’ll gather the building blocks and conceptual tools necessary to scenarios in which the adoption • develop an understanding of global understand and master the advanced of unethical approaches led to the economic governance structures intellectual challenges posed by infringement of fundamental rights. • identify and analyse the legal the interaction of law and policy in frameworks for transfers of public and international financial transactions. Legal Aspects of private capital to developing countries. Financing Development Corporate Finance Law All developing countries face Programme structure This module enables you to analyse challenges accessing capital for transactions using sophisticated development. This module concerns Six core modules methodologies. It focuses on issues the legal framework underpinning the Plus four optional modules such as the use of debt and equity, flow of external capital to developing (at least three chosen from due diligence, regulations surrounding countries. You’ll examine contentious the Law modules below): takeover defences and financial issues in international development assistance, and the protection of finance, such as sovereign debt International Finance Law: minority shareholders. By taking restructuring, the conditionality Transactions, Policy and Regulation this module, you will gain a sound attached to financial assistance, and Corporate Finance Law understanding of the dynamics how policy can be influenced by of corporate financing options, international investment agreements. Corporate Governance and Ethics methods and techniques in light of This module will be valuable to anyone Legal Aspects of Financing regulatory theories, applicable legal interested in international financial Development frameworks, shareholder capitalism institutions, NGOs, development Plus the Strategic Project in Law and public policy objectives. organisations or related careers.

london.ac.uk/mba 19 Specialist Pathway: Academic direction by Leadership The Global MBA Leadership Leadership and Leadership, pathway promotes a critical Management Models self-awareness of one’s own Transformation and leadership and its consequent Understanding management models Organisational Change (from classical to contemporary) is issues in the wider global crucial to evaluating the effectiveness This module focuses on senior leaders context in which business of leadership. This module prepares – top management teams, CEOs and management takes place. you for strategic leadership and Boards of Directors – and is suitable for transformational roles, using a anyone pursuing a career in business This specialism will: variety of resources to develop your management. Using case studies, you’ll understanding of management develop your ability to respond to complex issues and situations that arise • identify and evaluate approaches models. It helps you identify and in working environments. You’ll gain a to leadership in different analyse leadership theories, and deep understanding of the contribution organisational contexts explores applications in real-world contexts based on case studies. of strategic leadership to organisational • engage critically with management change and transformation. frameworks, theories and tools Negotiation and • evaluate leadership decisions in Conflict Management Leadership and Ethical a political and cultural context. Decision Making To lead any organisation effectively, Programme structure managers must be able to negotiate Ethical decision-making is crucial to with internal and external constituents, today’s leaders as both corporate and Six core modules identify and manage different types individual responsibility takes centre of conflict, and employ dispute stage in the public eye. This module Plus four optional modules resolution methodologies where prepares you for strategic leadership (at least three chosen from the necessary. By taking this module, you’ll and transformational roles, building on Leadership modules below): learn highly practical skills used in the Successful Leadership core module Leadership and Management Models negotiation and conflict management to help you recognise how your own moral approach affects and determines Negotiation and Conflict by managers of government agencies, leadership approaches when Management hedge funds and small businesses (among others), helping to make confronted with ethical concerns. You’ll Leadership, Transformation you a highly effective leader. explore case studies and examples and Organisational Change of real-world ethical dilemmas. Leadership and Ethical Decision Making Plus the Strategic Project in Leadership

20 Global MBA london.ac.uk/mba 21 Anne Francke Chief Executive, CMI ‘When students graduate with a Level 7 Strategic Qualification in Management from CMI as well as a very prestigious University of London Global MBA, they are boosting their employability by presenting employers with exactly the skills they seek. The Global MBA combines a prestigious world-class British university degree with best-in-class British professional bodies, CMI and CIMA, who set admired standards and create career pathways, including unique Chartered status. And it is open to anyone, anywhere, anytime. What an amazing and unique value proposition.’

22 Global MBA Accreditation

Industry recognition Chartered Institute ‘The Global MBA is a welcome The Global MBA is recognised by of Management and much-needed initiative major industry bodies, providing Accountants in an increasingly global you with a wealth of resources and business environment. CMI opportunities that will support can engage with learners Chartered Institute of your professional development. Management Accountants and help them develop their practical professional skills.’ All Global MBA students receive CMI membership. Those who study If you successfully complete the MBA Ian Myson optional modules in accountancy will (Accountancy), you are eligible to sit the Director of Higher Education also receive membership of CIMA. CIMA Master’s Gateway exam. This is a Partnerships at the Chartered fast-track route towards the CIMA Management Institute (CMI) Chartered Management Professional Qualification and the Institute globally recognised CGMA. CMI promotes the Canadian students highest standards in Mentoring and CPD management and As a result of an exciting partnership leadership with CIM Chartered Managers These organisations also offer excellence. Canada, Canadian students will mentoring programmes which also benefit by becoming CIM provide practical support to managers The core modules and Strategic members upon admission to the at all levels of their careers. Project of the Global MBA meet programme and will be eligible to Through CMI Mentoring, more the requirements of CMI’s Level 7 obtain the Chartered Manager (C.Mgr) Diploma in Strategic Management experienced managers and leaders designation upon completion of the share their skills and experiences, and Leadership. When you programme at no additional cost. successfully complete the MBA, helping others to develop these you also receive this Diploma. skills further themselves. If you also have at least three years Networking and events CIMA members benefit from a of relevant work experience, you can continuing professional development Through CMI and CIMA, you’ll have (CPD) scheme. This supports gain Chartered Manager status. For access to a wide range of online more details, see: london.ac.uk/mba you by helping you to identify resources and specialised events (UK your future learning needs. and international). Both organisations provide networking and mentoring opportunities for members. The CMI community is over 120,000-strong – a considerable resource for its members.

london.ac.uk/mba 23 Take your career to the next level

Building connections All of this gives you excellent grounds to seek sponsorship for With a variety of study pathways and the programme (see page 26) and professional development resources at to pursue promotion opportunities your fingertips, you will emerge from once you have graduated. the Global MBA with the capability to reach new frontiers in business. Online career support From the moment you begin the MBA, you’ll be able to bring new In addition to the resources offered learning and skills to the workplace. by our MBA partners, you’ll have The Strategic Project (see page 8) can access to career skills development even involve your current organisation. modules from The Careers Group, University of London. This includes Asha Murray- You can continue to climb the resources specifically designed and career ladder, using our professional developed for the Global MBA. Richards associations to access training, Trinidad and Tobago build powerful connections and These will help you to apply boost your standing in the field. management knowledge from ‘As an accountant, I want the course (including strategic to stand out in a highly thinking skills, decision-making competitive industry. The Seek new opportunities skills, leadership skills, etc.) to your accounting profession is own executive career project. ever changing and evolving, Our links with professional bodies employers require their staff will provide you with access to Once you are close to completing to remain fully equipped at industry-relevant workshops, the programme, you’ll have the all times, both academically training, professional development option to consult the CMI and CIMA and professionally. resources and the opportunity listings for suitable job prospects, to establish new contacts and if that forms part of your plans. As such, I view the Global strengthen professional networks. MBA as a tool that will not only provide me with You’ll have the opportunity to earn strong academic credentials, Chartered Management status but also prepare me for through the work you provide for leadership roles virtually the Global MBA, granting you the within any profession.’ most prestigious status available in the management profession.

24 Global MBA Entry requirements

For direct access to our Global International Recognition of MBA programme, you Business Essentials prior learning will need the following: • Academic requirements: a First- or Prepare yourself for MBA study and The University of London offers Second-Class bachelor’s degree (or a career in international business. As an excellent opportunity for you an equivalent professional award). well as supporting the second entry to use your existing qualifications route to the MBA, this series of six to your advantage. • Work experience: three years’ online short courses also helps you Recognition of prior learning is relevant work experience in a to develop the essential business, where we accept a qualification in managerial or professional role. academic and cultural skills necessary place of one (or more) modules of to succeed in international business. the Global MBA, so you don’t need If you meet only one of these 1. Professional Skills for to take them as part of your degree. requirements, you can apply to join the International Business If your prior learning is recognised, programme via a second route. Under you could complete the MBA more this route, you are strongly advised to 2. Management Skills for quickly by studying fewer modules. complete our online MBA Preparation International Business Course, International Business Essentials 3. Quantitative Foundations for Some qualifications are recognised (c. 125 hours of study), and then take International Business for up to five modules, which is a only one module (preferably core) 4. Statistics for International Business significant portion of the programme. in your first study session and one module in your second session. 5. International Business Environment 6. International Business Capstone How we recognise If your first language is not English, you’ll be required to show evidence prior learning of your English language skills. Learn essential skills for We recognise qualifications This can range from an IELTS test international business automatically if we have already score to evidence that you have confirmed that they meet the learning undertaken substantial education Gain insight into the key professional outcomes of a particular module or or work experience in English. skills required by managers at all set of modules. For qualifications Please see our website for more levels of an organisation. Learn how we have not reviewed before, any details: london.ac.uk/mba to make a positive first impression, recognition is classed as discretionary. how to become a role model at work, and more about effective If you believe a qualification you hold time and resource management. reflects similar learning outcomes to Global MBA modules, you can For more information and to enrol, visit: apply for this to be recognised. coursera.org/specializations/mba

london.ac.uk/mba 25 Further information

Your University of Fees and funding Postgraduate

London qualification The course fee varies depending on master’s loans When you graduate with an MBA, you a number of factors: where you live; The UK government is now providing receive a Final Diploma and a Diploma whether you receive online or face-to- loans worth over £10,000 for students Supplement. When you graduate with face tutor support; and whether you based in England who wish to begin a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate, pay in full at registration or pay as their first master’s level programme. you receive the Final Diploma. you study. The University of London Global MBA is eligible for this funding. The Final Diploma The full list of annual fees for the programmes will be published • Indicates that you were awarded on the Student Fees web a University of London degree, page once confirmed. Please Scholarships diploma or certificate. visit: london.ac.uk/fees The University has developed a number • Identifies the provider of academic Fees are subject to annual revision of scholarships and bursaries for the direction for the programme. and typically may be increased programme. For the latest availability by up to five per cent per year. and updates, see: london.ac.uk/mba • Features the University of London crest and the Vice- If you do not pay in full at registration, Chancellor’s signature. you will pay for each module as you Employer sponsorship take it. The module fee includes The Diploma Supplement access to study materials and entry If you’re employed and wish to to the assessments associated with apply for our MBA, your employer • Describes the award you have the module (written examination, may be willing to help with the successfully completed. coursework and project as applicable). cost. Our online programmes are • Includes the transcript of ideal for employers because they Please note: all student fees are net of modules taken, marks achieved get to retain you as an employee any local VAT, Goods and Services Tax and overall classification. and benefit from the additional (GST) or any other sales tax payable skills you bring to the workplace. • States the role of the by the student in their country of member institution affiliated residence. Where the University is Nevertheless, it’s important to make with the programme. required to add VAT, GST or any other a compelling case for the expense sales tax at the local statutory rate, this and any additional flexibility you will be added to the fees shown during may need. Our template and guides the payment process. For students will help you build this case. resident in the UK, our fees are exempt If your employer requires more of VAT. For more details, please see: information about the University of london.ac.uk/mba London or the benefits of sponsorship, refer to: london.ac.uk/employers

26 Global MBA The information contained in this prospectus was correct at the date of publication but may be subject to change. The University does not intend by publication or distribution of this prospectus to create any contractual or other legal relation with applicants, registered students, their advisers or any other persons. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website. Published by University of London. Copyright © University of London, November 2020.

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