Coventry University Online
Coventry University Online
Global Business MBA
Global Business MBA
Made for professionals leading in a connected world
Learn to lead across cultures, manage clients around the world, and create meaningful growth through collaboration and clarity. Be part of an international community of business leaders driving change worldwide. Earn a British-accredited MBA, studied part-time and fully online with Coventry University.
Programme overview
Programme overview
Learning format
100% online with guided support from tutors and academic mentors
Learning format
100% online with guided support from tutors and academic mentors
Curriculum focus
Strategy, leadership, sustainability and innovation for a global business context
Curriculum focus
Strategy, leadership, sustainability and innovation for a global business context
Duration
Approx. 24 months, flexible and self-paced
Duration
Approx. 24 months, flexible and self-paced
Professional fit
For working professionals seeking leadership or career progression
Professional fit
For working professionals seeking leadership or career progression
Assessment approach
Applied projects, case studies and reflective coursework
Assessment approach
Applied projects, case studies and reflective coursework
Support and community
Access to academic guidance, career resources and a diverse global peer group
Support and community
Access to academic guidance, career resources and a diverse global peer group
About Coventry University
About Coventry University
Awards and rankings
Awards and rankings
5
QS Stars
QS Stars
for Teaching and Employability
QS Stars University Ratings
Top 100
Top 100
in World for
in World for
'international outlook'
THE World University Rankings 2025
Ranked 4th
Ranked 4th
for Overall Satisfaction
for Overall Satisfaction
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025
Earn a British MBA without pausing your career
Earn a British MBA without pausing your career
Our Global Business MBA offers the flexibility to study without putting your career on hold. Delivered 100% online by Coventry University, it blends academic depth with real-world application, helping you advance professionally while learning alongside a diverse, international cohort.
Our Global Business MBA offers the flexibility to study without putting your career on hold. Delivered 100% online by Coventry University, it blends academic depth with real-world application, helping you advance professionally while learning alongside a diverse, international cohort.
The smarter middle ground
The smarter middle ground
Full-time MBAs demand a career break
Leaving work for one or two years can mean lost income, missed opportunities, and a difficult re-entry into the workforce
Full-time MBAs demand a career break
Leaving work for one or two years can mean lost income, missed opportunities, and a difficult re-entry into the workforce
Fully online MBAs often lack peer connection
While convenient, many online programmes miss the interaction, dialogue and networking that make an MBA valuable
Fully online MBAs often lack peer connection
While convenient, many online programmes miss the interaction, dialogue and networking that make an MBA valuable
Coventry University's Global Business MBA combines both worlds
Coventry University's Global Business MBA combines both worlds
Study part-time, fully online, with live engagement and collaborative projects that mirror real business practice
Study part-time, fully online, with live engagement and collaborative projects that mirror real business practice
Cost-effective British MBA
Cost-effective British MBA
Earn a globally recognised MBA at a fraction of the cost of studying abroad
Earn a globally recognised MBA at a fraction of the cost of studying abroad
Designed for working professionals
Designed for working professionals
Study flexibly and online without putting your career on hold
Study flexibly and online without putting your career on hold
Balanced learning experience
Balanced learning experience
Benefit from the depth of a British MBA and the practicality of part-time study designed for professionals
Benefit from the depth of a British MBA and the practicality of part-time study designed for professionals
Global network and collaboration
Global network and collaboration
Connect with a diverse community of peers, academics and industry experts across sectors and geographies
Connect with a diverse community of peers, academics and industry experts across sectors and geographies
Flexible, self-paced study
Flexible, self-paced study
Choose a learning path that fits your schedule, balancing work, study and personal commitments
Choose a learning path that fits your schedule, balancing work, study and personal commitments
Consistent student support
Consistent student support
Get ongoing help with your studies, career guidance, wellbeing, and personal development throughout your course
Get ongoing help with your studies, career guidance, wellbeing, and personal development throughout your course
What you will study
What you will study
The Global MBA helps professionals build the strategic, financial, and leadership skills to manage businesses across borders. You begin with core subjects such as strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and analytics that strengthen your understanding of how organisations work. The focus then expands to international markets and cross-cultural leadership, exploring how business decisions are shaped by global strategy, innovation, and sustainability. The program concludes with applied modules in negotiation, governance, consulting, and personal leadership development that prepare you to lead with clarity and confidence in a connected world.
The Global MBA helps professionals build the strategic, financial, and leadership skills to manage businesses across borders. You begin with core subjects such as strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and analytics that strengthen your understanding of how organisations work. The focus then expands to international markets and cross-cultural leadership, exploring how business decisions are shaped by global strategy, innovation, and sustainability. The program concludes with applied modules in negotiation, governance, consulting, and personal leadership development that prepare you to lead with clarity and confidence in a connected world.
Leadership, strategy and change – 30 credits
Leadership, strategy and change – 30 credits
Strategic financial management and analysis – 30 credits
Strategic financial management and analysis – 30 credits
Entrepreneurship and innovation – 30 credits
Entrepreneurship and innovation – 30 credits
Corporate sustainability and ethics in a digital age – 30 credits
Corporate sustainability and ethics in a digital age – 30 credits
Dissertation – 60 credits
Dissertation – 60 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
UK and International
To get started with our online postgraduate courses, applicants should have a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Evidence of relevant professional qualifications equivalent to Level 6 or at least two years relevant work experience will be considered.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.
UK and International
To get started with our online postgraduate courses, applicants should have a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Evidence of relevant professional qualifications equivalent to Level 6 or at least two years relevant work experience will be considered.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.
Ready to take the next step?
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to take the next step in leadership with a globally recognised MBA, this programme is built for you.
Study from anywhere, at your own pace, while continuing your career.
Careers and opportunities
Careers and opportunities
Whether you are looking to step into a leadership role, choose a specialisation or expand your professional portfolio, our postgraduate MBA degrees could be the right fit for you. Possible career paths:
Whether you are looking to step into a leadership role, choose a specialisation or expand your professional portfolio, our postgraduate MBA degrees could be the right fit for you. Possible career paths:
General management
General management
International marketing
International marketing
Digital marketing
Digital marketing
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Finance, accounting, and audit
Finance, accounting, and audit
Human resources and mediation
Human resources and mediation
Operations
Operations
International trade
International trade
Global supply chains
Global supply chains
The career destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.
The career destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.
How you will learn
How you will learn
Study 100% online and get the same qualification, along with many of the same benefits and support as a campus student. Some of the benefits include access to highly experienced academics, career advisors, writing tutors and wellbeing services.
Study 100% online and get the same qualification, along with many of the same benefits and support as a campus student. Some of the benefits include access to highly experienced academics, career advisors, writing tutors and wellbeing services.
Our 100% online courses offer the same top-quality modules as on-campus
Our 100% online courses offer the same top-quality modules as on-campus
Your learning activities are available on-demand through our innovative social learning platform, so that you can learn at the best time and location for you
Your learning activities are available on-demand through our innovative social learning platform, so that you can learn at the best time and location for you
Enjoy 24/7 access to electronic resources, including thousands of books, e-journals and newspapers
Enjoy 24/7 access to electronic resources, including thousands of books, e-journals and newspapers
Receive guidance from a tutor who will lead live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend) to support and add depth to your learning
Receive guidance from a tutor who will lead live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend) to support and add depth to your learning
The tutor will be available for further support through email and the learning platform
The tutor will be available for further support through email and the learning platform
Assessment
Assessment
Your chosen Coventry University Online degree will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Your chosen Coventry University Online degree will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods may include:
Assessment methods may include:
reports
reports
essays
essays
practical coursework
practical coursework
presentations
presentations
quizzes
quizzes
real life case studies
real life case studies
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our degrees are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our degrees are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Who is this course for?
Working professionals looking to advance without taking a career break
Managers preparing for regional or cross-functional leadership roles
Entrepreneurs scaling teams across industries
Professionals seeking global credentials with flexibility
Who is this course for?
Working professionals looking to advance without taking a career break
Managers preparing for regional or cross-functional leadership roles
Entrepreneurs scaling teams across industries
Professionals seeking global credentials with flexibility
Fees and funding
Fees and funding
Course fee: ₹6,45,000 ₹12,90,000 (50% Off)
Please note: The 50% tuition fee reduction is available to eligible students from India. The above fee is exclusive of 18% GST, which will be charged additionally.
To learn more or check your eligibility, please reach out to our admissions team.
Flexible Plans
Flexible Plans
Pay in 3 equal instalments spread across 12 months
Pay in 3 equal instalments spread across 12 months
or
or
One-Time Payment Option
One-Time Payment Option
Settle your full course fee upfront with ease
Settle your full course fee upfront with ease
Fees terms
Fees terms
Regionalised pricing and discounts
Regionalised pricing and discounts
Disclaimers
Disclaimers
Why choose us
Why choose us
Coventry University's MBA Global Business course equips students with a deep understanding of how to leverage data and emerging technologies like AI to drive smarter business decisions and strengthen leadership capabilities across diverse business functions.
Coventry University's MBA Global Business course equips students with a deep understanding of how to leverage data and emerging technologies like AI to drive smarter business decisions and strengthen leadership capabilities across diverse business functions.
Learn in the company of working business professionals
Learn in the company of working business professionals
Make career connections beyond your studies
Make career connections beyond your studies
A step towards your future goals
A step towards your future goals
Carefully designed content
Carefully designed content
Consistent student support
Consistent student support
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