University of Portsmouth - MBA Global with Placement Year

University of Portsmouth

MBA Global with Placement Year

ast track your career and embrace the challenges of global business on this Global MBA degree with an optional industry placement.

Study topics that combine global business principles with an in-depth understanding of local market dynamics, including subjects such as managing change, creativity and innovation and the global business environment.

You'll develop a versatile, in-demand skill set to stand out in the employment market in high growth industries, and personalise your course by choosing from one of our specialist pathways:

  • Sustainable Business Innovation through Design Thinking
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation
  • International Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Strategic Leadership in Healthcare

You can study this degree as a single year course, or complete a second year placement anywhere in the world.

There are two ways to complete your placement — through a paid industry placement anywhere in the world, or through a consultancy placement where you'll work in teams within three unique organisations. You’ll be fully supported by our placements team at every step, whether you want to undertake your placement in the UK or abroad.

You don’t need to have a business related undergraduate degree to study this Master's in global business. Your scheduled teaching activities will be arranged for specific days so you have periods of free time each week to consolidate your learning or secure part-time employment.

Entry Requirements

  • A second-class honours degree (or equivalent, including professional qualifications), not necessarily in a business related subject.

Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.

If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification. 

Career Prospects

Career Opportunities after completing Global MBA

  • Management consulting
  • Marketing Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Operations management
  • Supply chain management
  • Finance Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Sales Management
  • Human Resources Manager


Course Details

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. On this course you'll study 6 modules worth 30 credits each.

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

Core Modules

Business in Action — 30 credits
Global Business Environment — 30 credits
Responsible Leadership and Management in a Global Context — 30 credits
Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing — 30 credits
Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation — 30 credits
Consultancy Project — 30 credits

Optional Modules

Specialist Module — 30 credits

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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