Global MBA (International Business)

London School of Business and Finance, in partnership with the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, is proud to offer their internationally recognised online Global MBA programme to the most ambitious students around the world. You will attain premier leadership and management skills through a selection of 11 specialisations, giving you the opportunity to tailor your course to suit your professional goals. With course delivery through the advanced online learning platform, you’ll have access to industry-leading course content, HD video tutorials, access to professional and peer student networks, and student support right at your fingertips, everywhere, 24/7. It’s your world. It’s your Global MBA.

Duration and Fees

With four intakes per year in January, April, July and October, and study periods ranging from 18-36 months, you create your own schedule. The International Business specialisation of the Global MBA is offered at a competitive rate of £9,000, with an option to pay in instalments with our student payment plan to more conveniently fund your programme.

Course Content

Modules include:

Marketing and Business Environment

• Discover how to develop and interpret marketing strategies for dynamic business environments, and understand the factors affecting business globalisation.

Accounting and Managerial Finance

• Recognise how finance and investment decisions affect value creation within a business. Develop skills in analysing financial statements and corporate finance structure, and further your understanding of minimising financial risk in an organisation.

Systems and Operations Management

• Explore information management issues that affect today’s businesses, and learn ways to ensure efficiency using different systems.

Strategic Management and Leadership

• Learn techniques in leadership and strategic decision making, and evaluate tools and methods of management.

Global Marketing Management

• See the larger scope of international marketing by examining marketing practices that global organisations use around the world. Understand the management issues that can arise in global marketing, and assess the impact of international marketing plans.

Cross-cultural Management

• Observe how cultural differences in the workplace can cause problems in communication, and even how colleagues perceive one another. Assess different approaches to cross-cultural management, and suggest solutions to alleviate issues in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

This programme is designed to provide students with career-ready skills in:

• Managing and making decisions for international business.
• Creating marketing strategies for international organisations.
• Evaluating international marketing plans, and offering new solutions.
• Understanding and addressing issues that may occur in a cross-cultural business place.

Course Requirements

To be considered for the following programme you must meet the following requirements:

• Undergraduate degree (2:2 minimum) or equivalent
• Where English is not the first language, and the Student has not completed their undergraduate degree in English, the following proof of English language proficiency is required:
  • a. IELTS overall band score of 5.5 or equivalent
  • b. high school English
  • c. ACCA/CIMA 14 papers completed
  • d. 2 years of work experience in an English-speaking environment (upon approval by admissions board)

List of documents required on registration:

1. Completed application form
2. Statement of Goals
3. Authentic copies of your qualifications, certificates and complete transcripts for all years of studies
4. A copy of your passport
5. An English copy of your CV/résumé
6. Proof of English proficiency
7. A typed personal statement that answers the questions listed below. Completed statements should be labelled with the Student’s name, academic program, and their contact information, and be submitted via mail, email or fax.

Each question should be answered in a minimum of 300 words (1 page):

1. Explain why you wish to apply for your course/degree and include specific reasons why this programme fits in with your future career plans and motivations.
2. Summarise relevant knowledge and skills you have acquired through any work placements or previous qualifications.
3. Outline challenges you have faced during your studies or personal career development.

Future Careers

This programme prepares you for a possible role as:

• Regional Marketing Manager
• International Business Developer
• Head of Exports
• Marketing Strategy Manager
• Project Manager