Global MBA

Duration: 2 years (part-time)

Format: 100% online
Start dates: January, May
and September

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Course overview
There has been a seismic change in business. The Global MBA online programme is a future-thinking
The business landscape is evolving at a rate that’s faster MBA, designed to empower such professionals. It tackles
than ever before and there is an urgent need to future the societal themes and industry needs of both today and
proof leaders and their organisations. tomorrow to develop agile and entrepreneurial leaders
with a global mindset.
From the COVID-19 pandemic to Industry 4.0,
organisations across the world have recognised the need
to become increasingly adaptive and resilient, and how to
deal with disruption and complexity.

With these challenges come an intensified demand for

proficient and socially responsible business leaders, who
can shape a fairer, brighter and carbon neutral future.
Professionals who not only understand the key business
functions: marketing, supply chain management,
The Global MBA is part of the Hull University
financial decision making, and other operational
Business School, a leading UK business school
competencies – but the soft skills and behaviours needed
with internationally recognised accreditations
to support employees and shareholders while driving
from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the
their company towards success.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB).

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How you study
This course is offered 100% online, so you don’t need to Online discussion forums will encourage interaction
interrupt your work or personal commitments to study. with your global network of peers, enabling you to share
Earn your degree in just two years and get ahead quicker.  perspectives and debate current topics and issues in your
field. You’ll also be able to interact with members of the
Course content includes an engaging, regularly updated academic team through regular webinars and feedback.  
mix of videos, case studies, scenarios, podcasts, and
online presentations, with links to further resources and All course content is available online through our user-
downloadable materials.  friendly, intuitive online learning platform, accessed via
desktop or mobile from anywhere, at any time. 

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Assessment Entry requirements
Assessment for the programme is based on coursework • Three years’ appropriate and relevant postgraduate
and some exams, all submitted online. work experience and a good undergraduate degree
(normally 2.1 or above) awarded by a UK university
Your performance on the course will be assessed both or comparable overseas institution, or an equivalent
informally and formally through a range of methods, qualification
such as:  • If you don’t have a degree or equivalent professional
qualification but meet the other eligibility criteria, you
• Guided online activities  may still apply. To do this, you must submit a portfolio
• Online lectures and seminars  of evidence to demonstrate that you can benefit from,
• Research-based writing tasks contribute to and succeed on the MBA programme. You
• Presentations and proposal pitches should have completed approximately seven years of
full-time appropriate work experience
• An IELTS 6.5 score (with minimum 6.0 in each skill)
if your first language isn’t English (or other English
language proficiency qualifications accepted by the
University of Hull)

If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible to apply, please

contact our Course Advisers on +44 (0)1482 235569 or
email enquiries-online@hull.ac.uk.

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Career prospects
An MBA is your springboard to the next great phase of
your career.
The MBA qualification is recognised across the world as
a symbol of a professional’s advanced capabilities as a
business leader, as well as their in-depth understanding of
key business practices.
With your degree, along with the expertise gained during
your studies, you’ll be well-positioned to negotiate for
better salaries, obtain promotions, and secure new job
opportunities across different industries and sectors;
acting as a career catalyst.
You will be part of a powerful and diverse online MBA
network, which will challenge your current thinking
and enable you to develop a global mindset, with an
appreciation of leadership across a range industry sectors,
including public, private and third sectors.
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Fees and funding Financing your studies
Global MBA course fee: £12,000 As a University of Hull Online student, you might be
eligible for a range of funding and bursaries towards your
Please note that after securing an offer, you will need to course fees. UK postgraduate students can apply for a
pay a £250 acceptance fee to secure your place.  government-backed, non-means-tested loan.

Payment can be made in full prior to commencing the
course, or in 6 instalments over the duration of the course.
Payment methods
Payments can be made online, via bank transfer, or over
the phone.
You may also be able to take advantage of
the following:
• Bursary: Cash help of up to £400 when you apply (must
include a statement explaining how a bursary would
help you financially).
• Refer-a-Friend: Any student who refers another student
to the University of Hull Online is eligible to receive a
£400 reduction in fees. The referred student will also
enjoy the same fee reduction. 

For more information about fees and funding,

please call us on +44 (0)1482 235569 or email
enquiries-online@hull.ac.uk.

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About the University of Hull
At the University of Hull, we’re committed to giving you the expert teaching and support you need to help build
a better world. 

That’s why our motto is ‘Lampadas Ferens’, translated as ‘Carrying the Light of Learning.’ 

The University of Hull Online combines the teaching excellence and career-enhancing opportunities synonymous with the
University of Hull with the freedom and flexibility to study from wherever in the world you may be. 

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