Course summary

Available to study by distance learning or on campus in either Glasgow or London. This MBA course has been designed around our commitment to the Common Good and the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). This distinctive MBA course is designed for enterprising and socially-minded individuals with aspirations to become a professional manager with an instinct for creating sustainable business in a socially responsible manner. This practical and applied course provides insight into the everyday challenges confronting managers within a range of business and third sector organisations across the globe. We emphasise the role, contribution and integration of the key business functions to enhance your ability to design and deliver effective organisation-wide strategies. Dynamic and challenging, the MBA requires energetic participation. Like you, your peers will be ambitious, highly motivated and determined to succeed. We look forward to welcoming you onto the programme and into our global alumni network of socially responsible leaders. The Global MBA course provides sessions on contemporary issues such as: Dealing with black swan events (such as COVID-19) and scenario planning Crisis leadership Business continuity in uncertain times Please note that new applications to this programme’s January 2023 intake are now closed for international and EU (without pre-settled status) students. Applications remain open for students from the UK and Republic of Ireland. Business and management studies research Two-thirds of GCU research impact for business and management studies courses was rated as outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Find out more.