Global MBA

Our Global MBA programme explores the theory and best practice of successful business management. It’s an MBA of choice for individuals looking to develop themselves to be the global leaders and managers of tomorrow – a transformational experience that builds self-confidence, challenges your thinking and boosts your leadership abilities.

How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. 

Based in our Sheffield Business School, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and business students all come together to solve problems and make things better.

You’ll be taught by industry experts, who bring their industry experience and insights from cutting-edge research into the classroom. Through our relationships with leading local and global brands, you’ll have the opportunity to access placements, volunteering programmes, training schemes, internships and work experience.

You learn through:

Formal teaching Applied problem-solving Real and simulated case studies Class discussion Presentations Group work Guest speakers Networking opportunities Independent study

Course Topics To be a successful global business leader, you need insights from differing professional and sector perspectives. On this MBA programme, you’ll study alongside people from a range of industries and sectors, which enables you to share ideas and experiences

You’ll gain knowledge, skills and expertise across marketing, strategy, leadership, people, finance, operations and business research. You can also develop specialist knowledge in areas such as sustainability, internationalisation, disruptive technology, EDI and crisis response.

You’ll also develop your personal and professional abilities as you engage with reflective practice to develop your self-awareness alongside career planning.

Applied learning We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. That means putting learning into practice on placements, internships and real-world consultancy projects – arranged through our global network of leading businesses.

Placements You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement before you commence your final MBA Applied Business Investigation module. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – as well as an opportunity to complete your Applied Business Investigation based on an organisation you have worked with.

Live Projects We bring the 'real' business world into your learning experience through the use of live case studies. Together, we’ll analyse organisations, explore the challenges they face and discover what makes them successful.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work with leading businesses on client-sponsored projects that are aligned to your professional interests and ambitions.

Networking Opportunities During the course you’ll be able to develop shared learning, business contacts and networking opportunities through your workplace experiences, peers, teaching staff and industry experts.

You’ll also be encouraged to attend networking events from leading organisations, such as The Institute of Leadership.