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Master of Business Administration - MBA
Glasgow Caledonian University
Full Time
Jan 2028
16 Month
The most effective leaders don't simply respond to change. They help shape it.Business today operates on a global stage. Organisations face complex challenges shaped by technological change, shifting markets, sustainability priorities and increasing social expectations. Our Global MBA prepares you to navigate these challenges and lead with confidence.An MBA is one of the world's most respected and recognised business qualifications. Our Global MBA not only enhances your career prospects, but also equips you to shape the future of business and make a positive change in society. You'll develop the strategic insight, ethical perspective and practical skills needed to lead in today's complex global business environment.Designed for ambitious professionals, managers and aspiring leaders, this distinctive course supports you if you are looking to:progress into senior leadershipexpand your influence within your organisationchange career directionlaunch your own venture.You'll strengthen your ability to think strategically, make informed decisions and lead people, projects and organisations through periods of growth and transformation.As a student, you'll join a diverse international community of experienced professionals who share your ambition to drive meaningful change. Learning alongside peers from a wide range of industries, sectors and cultures will challenge your thinking, broaden your perspective and help you develop a global outlook on leadership.The course's international reach extends beyond Glasgow and the UK through our transnational education partnerships in Malaysia, Nepal and Singapore. This global community connects you with students, academics and professionals from around the world.Practical, career-focused learning is embedded throughout the course, helping you apply ideas directly to professional challenges. Through real-world business scenarios, discussion and collaboration, you'll develop the skills employers value and organisations need. You'll learn from world-class academics, industry leaders and experienced practitioners, while building a professional network that extends far beyond graduation. Guest lectures, masterclasses and engagement with Global MBA alumni provide further opportunities for mentoring, networking and career development.As part of GCU's University for the Common Good mission, responsible leadership sits at the heart of our Global MBA. The curriculum is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). You'll explore how organisations can achieve commercial success while delivering positive social and environmental impact.Combining academic expertise, industry insight and a global outlook, our Global MBA will prepare you to lead with confidence and purpose wherever your career takes you.
The final element of the programme is the MBA Project, which provides you with an opportunity to design and undertake a piece of original research which involves an investigation of a substantial management issue or problem.
Develop mastery of personal and interpersonal effectiveness to: support personal career development; enhance organisational performance; and, contribute meaningfully to society by examining the tensions between personal and professional leadership identity and the pressures of organisational management across various employment sectors.
Gain essential knowledge for prospective leaders of global businesses across the economy, law and politics that are necessary for successfully operating internationally. Provides knowledge of underpinning beliefs and values that have shaped capitalism and the world economy across the last decades and that have led to the creation of the current international, political-economic ruling regimes.
Develop mastery of personal and interpersonal effectiveness to: support personal career development; enhance organisational performance; and, contribute meaningfully to society by examining the tensions between personal and professional leadership identity and the pressures of organisational management across various employment sectors.
Introduces you to research approaches and time management skills essential for your research project. The module provides essential knowledge of research design across key areas and adopts a critical perspective in comparing and contrasting alternative research models.
Develop mastery of personal and interpersonal effectiveness to: support personal career development; enhance organisational performance; and, contribute meaningfully to society by examining the tensions between personal and professional leadership identity and the pressures of organisational management across various employment sectors.
Develop a critical appreciation of organisational value, how it is achieved and the factors that contribute to it. Focus on the concept of creating value in organisations, from perspectives of both customer value and organisational value.
Provides an understanding of how to manage operations sustainably across a range of sectoral contexts. Focus on the tools and techniques to effectively manage business operations, taking account of internal and external pressures and examines the use of data in organisational decision-making.
