Course overview
Enhance Your Strategic Decision-Making Skills
Learn cutting-edge skills and critical thinking frameworks that will expand your career options and capabilities
UH Online offers a prestigious programme for ambitious professionals to enhance strategic thinking, leadership abilities, and global perspectives. Study at your own pace while balancing commitments. Embrace entrepreneurship and innovative practices to excel in the ever-evolving business landscape. Join experienced faculty and industry practitioners to unlock your full potential. Take the first step towards leadership excellence and a successful career.
Job outcomes
- Consultant
- C-Suite Executive
- Entrepreneur
- Director
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 24 months – Part-time
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in a business or non-business-related subject area at a level equivalent to a UK second-class Honours degree.
- Three years of professional experience is required.
- For International applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band), or equivalent.
- The school will consider non-standard applicants who can demonstrate that they have relevant (to pathway) work experience for a period of 5 years via a Curriculum Vitae and/or LinkedIn profile.
Supporting Documents Requirements
The supporting documents for the programme are:
- Bachelor’s degree (where applicable) at a level equivalent to a UK second-class Honours degree.
- A reference letter from a current or previous manager HR department or a person in a position of authority is required as supporting evidence.
- Personal identification documents e.g passport or I.D.
- A personal statement (approx. 3-500 words) and/or video presentation about why you want to study this programme.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (POE) where applicable.
- POE exemption may be offered to students. Please speak to a Student Success Consultant to discover whether you are eligible for an exemption.
Course features
Advance your career with an internationally recognised degree
- Earn an online Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) degree from a modern UK university
- UH Online is 2nd for Graduate Employability in the most recent PTES Survey.
- Enhance your career prospects with a research-focused degree
Flexible learning that fits your schedule
- Study at your own pace, anytime and anywhere from any device, your world is your campus.
- Student Support Consultants and services are available throughout your course
- Online Library and Virtual classroom are available 24/7
Taught by expert faculty with industry experience
- Learn from our team of campus-based academic experts who create learning outcomes
- Benefit from their extensive experience and knowledge in the field of choice
- Join fellow learners through virtual events and module discussions
Rigorous academic standards and quality control procedures
- Receive the same academic standards and award as the equivalent on-campus course
- Be assured of the quality and rigour of your education with a QAA-assured degree
- Take part in module surveys and student support checkups
Professional recognition
Member of the AACSB
Who's it for?
Unlock your path to success
This fully online degree will expand your career options, offering you new possibilities and paths to success.
Enhance Your Current Career
If you are already an established professional in the business world, our Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) programme offers you the opportunity to excel in your current role and make a significant impact as a leader in the field. Designed for C-suite executives and experienced entrepreneurs, our online GEMBA programme provides the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex business challenges and drive strategic decision-making. With a flexible online format, you can pursue your MBA while balancing your professional commitments, enabling you to elevate your career to new heights and become a respected influencer in the global business community.
Explore New Career Paths
Ready for a career change and seeking new opportunities in the business landscape? The online GEMBA programme equips you with the expertise to transition into leadership roles in various industries and sectors. Whether you aspire to become an entrepreneur, a business consultant, or a senior executive, our comprehensive curriculum covers essential business disciplines, strategic management, and innovative practices. By immersing yourself in cutting-edge business theories and real-world case studies, you can expand your horizons, acquire valuable skills, and unlock endless possibilities in the dynamic global business environment.
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit
Do you dream of launching your own venture and making a mark as an entrepreneur? The Global Executive MBA programme empowers you to go your own way and pursue your entrepreneurial ambitions. Through a combination of specialised courses and experiential learning opportunities, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenges of starting and scaling a business. Our programme fosters a mindset of innovation, strategic thinking, and effective leadership, enabling you to launch and grow your own business or social enterprise. Whether it’s building a startup, launching a new product, or creating social impact, the Global Executive MBA equips you with the tools to turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality.
Subjects
The part-time Online Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) is 180 Credits and comprises of core modules followed by a final research project.
The aims of this module are to enable students to understand how data and analytics can be used to analyse, evaluate and solve complex problems in order to recommend strategic improvements to a business and add value.
The aims of this module are to enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the digital marketing landscape and its role in modern business by exploring a range of digital marketing tools and channels.
The aims of this module are to enable students to analyse and evaluate different perspectives on, and approaches to, the management of people to understand how effective people and/or talent management contributes to organisational success.
The aims of this module are to enable students to explore how changes in the complex and unpredictable global, national and operational environment impact organisational decision-making while critically examining how vital resources and capabilities are utilised to develop a sustainable competitive advantage.
The aims of this module are to enable students to critically examine and reflect upon the complexities of organisational change, design and development. Students will develop insights to enable understanding, knowledge and skills for developing change.
The aims of this module are to enable students to appreciate the principles, scope and limitations of accounting information from the viewpoint of practising managers and be able to evaluate financial data. Students should be able to hold intelligent discussions with financial partners and appreciate an overview of financial information without getting lost in the details.
The aims of this module are to enable students to gain a critical understanding of the innovation processes for identifying and exploiting new market opportunities within established businesses and/or new ventures.
The aims of this module are to enable students to explore how their skills and attributes are informed by leadership and management theories, reflecting on practice when managing and leading people within an international and/or multi-cultural context.
The aims of this module are to enable students to design and conduct an independent research project (either primary and/or secondary) with the intention of investigating and strategically enhancing an area of business relevant to their chosen degree pathway.
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