Online Master of Business Administration Global MBA Table of contents Programme overview 3 Hear from our students - Ali Alriyahi 4 Class profile 5 Student demographics 6 Hear from our students - Anna Paterlini 7 Syllabus 8 Specialisations 9 Learn online 12 Hear from our educators - Shahnaz Hamid 15 Entry requirements 16 Accreditation 17 Careers 18 Start application 19 GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 3 / 19 Match your ambition Advanced skills, for ambitious professionals. Learn advanced industry disciplines to gain the competitive edge, and develop the skills needed to thrive as a leader in the global business community. Explore cross-cultural business perspectives, working with professionals worldwide, and learn crucial skills in leadership, critical thinking, and project planning. This postgraduate programme is the pathway to the professional elite, with sixteen specialisations to choose from which give you the focus needed to match your ambitions. Our innovative online learning experience gives you the flexibility to organise your study around your lifestyle. The Global MBA is the choice for driven professionals, ready to take their career to the next level. Location Online Study duration Minimum: 18 months Maximum: 36 months Start dates January, April, July, October Fees £8,500 ‘Pay per module’ plan available If you’re a business owner, or if you want to go into business, you need to know your industry from A to Z, and that’s what the Global MBA programme has given me. Ali Alriyahi Global MBA graduate, Jordan GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 5/19 A network of inspiration Diversity enriches your learning experience, encourages new perspectives, and allows you to share and foster new ideas with fellow students from around the globe. 25-34 years old 35-44 years old 47% 32% 17% of our students work and study 60% Our students by age 45-64 years old 91% speak more than two languages 18-24 years old 4% 46% of our students are women GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 6/19 You’ll develop a network of like‑minded professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. 17% United Kingdom 25% Europe 7% North America 20% Asia 2% South America 29% Africa After graduating from the Global MBA I got my dream job in an advertising agency. Everything I learned helped me to change career and change field. Anna Paterlini Global MBA graduate, Italy GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 8/19 Refine your skill set, design your syllabus Engage with core business disciplines before focusing on an area of specialisation that will help you reach your goals. Stage one —— Marketing & Business Environment —— Accounting & Managerial Finance —— Systems & Operations Management —— Strategic Management & Leadership The Global MBA syllabus reflects the international marketplace by combining the latest in management theory with the practical skills that modern employers need. It is a comprehensive programme that explores fundamentals such as finance, strategic management, operations management, and marketing. You can either enrol on the standard programme with a fixed syllabus of six modules, or select one of 16 industry-related specialisations featuring two elective modules to tailor your degree to fit your career goals. The final part of the programme involves a research project – including writing your MBA dissertation. Stage two Choose from one of sixteen specialisations or opt for the standard programme syllabus Stage three Integrative Research & Consultancy Project *for details of available specialisations see pages 9 -11 GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 9/19 Industry-related specialisations let you direct your studies, and help you increase your professional impact. Innovation & Technology Management HR Management Gain the expertise needed to integrate new technology into business strategy, and help organisations gain a competitive advantage. Develop advanced skills in international and cross-cultural human resource management, essential for leading modern HR departments. Electives Electives Strategic Technology Management Human Capital Management Innovation & Product Development Cross-cultural Management Hospitality, Sport, & Leisure Management Luxury Brand Management Explore operational, financial, and marketing processes, and learn how to implement them in the hospitality, sport, and tourism industries. Gain the business management skills needed to lead major luxury brands to success on a global scale. Electives Electives Strategic Hospitality, Sport, & Leisure Management Strategic Technology Management Global Marketing Management Luxury Brand Management GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 10/19 Project Management Entrepreneurship Management Consulting Analyse the fundamental organisational, managerial, and leadership skills necessary to become an effective and successful project manager. Learn to identify and capitalise on potential business opportunities using modern marketing and project management techniques. Learn to deliver marketing, strategic management, financial, and operational expertise on demand, and communicate ideas effectively. Electives Electives Electives Project Management & Leadership Entrepreneurial Business Management Management Consulting Toolkit Cross-cultural Management Innovation & Product Management Cross-cultural Management Knowledge Management Sales Management International Business Explore strategic corporate knowledge, technological frameworks, and the management of corporate information and intelligence. Discover the latest CRM strategies to design, develop, and manage a successful customer and sales-focused business. Gain the skills to develop and execute marketing strategies for multi-national organisations, and solve global marketing problems. Electives Electives Electives Strategic Technology Management Consumer Relationship Management Global Marketing Management Knowledge & Information Management Strategic Sales Management Cross-cultural Management ONLINE GLOBAL MBA • 11/19 Marketing Management Risk Management Investing Banking Examine international marketing performance, and the contemporary marketing techniques employed by global companies. Learn how to transform risk factors into value-creating opportunities, and tackle continuity management issues in a global business environment. Learn the skills needed to maximise corporate value while reducing financial risk, and become a leader in the world of modern banking and finance. Electives Electives Electives Global Marketing Management Corporate Governance & Ethics Advance Corporate Finance Digital Marketing Communications Enterprise Risk Management M&A & Private Equity Financial Management Carbon Management Prepare for a career as a leader in the financial industry, and gain the tools necessary to succeed in managerial positions across the sector. Gain the skills needed to be a future business leader for a wide variety of roles in the rapidly growing sustainability sector. Oil, Gas, & Energy Management Electives Electives Advanced Corporate Reporting Project Management & Leadership Performance Management & Control Carbon Mgmt. & Entrepreneurship Examine key disciplines in the energy sector, and learn how to effectively deal with challenges facing the oil and gas industries. Electives Contemporary Issues in Oil, Gas, & Energy Carbon Mgmt. & Entrepreneurship Learn entirely online Without leaving your country or career, you will study fully online with all of the support, resources, and energy of a campus programme. GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 13/19 Life online with LSBF Gain globally sought-after skills Led by industry experts, the Global MBA equips you with the skills sought by leading employers around the world. Study from anywhere in the world Geography is no longer a barrier to a quality education. You can attain the Global MBA entirely online while travelling or working. Fit your study around your life No more juggling work or family commitments because of your academic obligations. You can access our online platform anytime, anywhere. Networking opportunities You will have access to the expertise of successful business leaders and fellow professionals, as well as networking events where you can meet tutors, students, and alumni. Career development support We offer career training and advice service, helping you match your traits and qualifications with those sought by employers. GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 14/19 Your online learning resources: Professionally produced video lectures created by leading business practitioners A designated tutor who will provide support and feedback throughout your programme Case studies to enhance your understanding of theory in context Dedicated student support services throughout your studies Access to online forums where you can discuss new concepts with fellow students 100% practice-based assessment methods Being the programme leader for the Global MBA is a hugely gratifying experience. It has given me the opportunity to meet enthusiastic and ambitious students from around the world, and help them develop the skills needed to reach their goals. This course is perfect for motivated individuals looking to move their career forward, and become outstanding leaders in business. Dr. Shahnaz Hamid PROGRAMME LEADER, Global MBA GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 16/19 Ready for the next step? If you’re ready to become part of our global online campus, here are a few things we’ll need from you. Academic entry requirements A UK bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject. Mature students If you don’t have the necessary academic qualifications, you can still apply through our mature route. You will be asked to provide evidence of three years of relevant managerial work experience, plus transcripts of your highest qualifications achieved to date, which should be at NVQ level 4 or the equivalent. Applications via this route are assessed on a case-by-case basis. English entry requirements The Global MBA is a postgraduate course conducted in English, therefore evidence of an appropriate language level is required, e.g. an IELTS score of 5.5 in all bands, a bachelor’s degree completed in English, or work experience in an English-speaking environment. GLOBAL MBA ONLINE • 17/19 Connect with trusted institutions Taught by LSBF Awarded by London School of Business & Finance International Telematic University UNINETTUNO London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) is a private UK UNINETTUNO is a distance teaching university based on close cooperation institution that delivers a wide range of degrees and professional with established universities from Europe, the Middle East, the United qualifications. LSBF has campuses in Europe, Asia, and North States, and Asia. Thanks to the use of innovative learning technologies, America, and online programmes creating an extensive global UNINETTUNO offers a unique university experience based on quality, network of more than 25,000 students from over 150 countries. flexibility, and innovation. Wherever you see your career taking you, this programme opens doors to diverse career opportunities Senior Accountant - Business Development Manager - Business Consultant Director - Project Manager - Finance Analyst - Budget Analyst - CEO - Finance Manager - Oil Gas & Energy Management - Technical Project Manager - Lead Application Engineer - Programme Associate Restaurant Manager - Executive Director - Outsourcing and Accounts Assistant - Customs Expert Graduates of the Global MBA have gone on to work for leading organisations around the world GE - GOOGLE - ROCHE - ADECCO - 3M - SCOTIABANK BRENTFORD FC - UNDP - IACCM - SYNECCO Global MBA Advanced skills, for ambitious professionals. START MY APPLICATION +44 (0) 20-3535-1173 • studyonline@lsbf.org.uk www.lsbf.org.uk This brochure was updated in September 2018. The information given here is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. © 2018 London School of Business and Finance. All rights reserved.
