Imperial Business School’s Global Online MBA

About the programme

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is crucial for business leaders to develop a global mindset. This allows them to effectively communicate with people from all over the world.

Our part-time Global Online MBA is delivered through our bespoke online learning environment, which offers a rich and diverse learning experience for high levels of personal and professional growth. In this multicultural setting, you will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge, experience and industry insights. This will test your existing perspectives and challenge the status quo.

Our Global Online MBA has two start dates – January and September. You will also have the option to graduate in 21, 24 or 32 months. This allows you to fit the programme around your life and learning pace.

Graduate with a prestigious qualification from a world-renowned Business School. Plus, enjoy the freedom to learn when and where suits you best.

Strengthen your foundation in business

The Global Online MBA covers a broad spectrum of business and management topics, from corporate finance to strategic leadership. Deep-dive into your areas of interest by personalising your learning through concentrations, flexcore and elective modules. Enhance your international impact through the Global Experience Week, and build deeper connections across the MBA community.

All modules have been carefully designed for online study and are taught over 10 weeks. This will include recorded and live lectures, reading, assignments, group discussions and activities, case studies, projects and careers support. You can expect to spend around 20-25 hours of study for a typical week which can be demanding when working full-time. However, you…

About the programme

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is crucial for business leaders to develop a global mindset. This allows them to effectively communicate with people from all over the world.

Our part-time Global Online MBA is delivered through our bespoke online learning environment, which offers a rich and diverse learning experience for high levels of personal and professional growth. In this multicultural setting, you will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge, experience and industry insights. This will test your existing perspectives and challenge the status quo.

Our Global Online MBA has two start dates – January and September. You will also have the option to graduate in 21, 24 or 32 months. This allows you to fit the programme around your life and learning pace.

Graduate with a prestigious qualification from a world-renowned Business School. Plus, enjoy the freedom to learn when and where suits you best.

Strengthen your foundation in business

The Global Online MBA covers a broad spectrum of business and management topics, from corporate finance to strategic leadership. Deep-dive into your areas of interest by personalising your learning through concentrations, flexcore and elective modules. Enhance your international impact through the Global Experience Week, and build deeper connections across the MBA community.

All modules have been carefully designed for online study and are taught over 10 weeks. This will include recorded and live lectures, reading, assignments, group discussions and activities, case studies, projects and careers support. You can expect to spend around 20-25 hours of study for a typical week which can be demanding when working full-time. However, you will receive ongoing support from our dedicated programme team and your cohort to help you thrive.

The programme consists of pre-study modules, core modules and electives which will allow you to build your foundation in business while tailoring your learning to specialise in an area of interest to you.

Core modules build rapidly on your previous experience while introducing new and challenging disciplines. You will cover the general functions of management, explore essential business topics and acquire the skills to be an effective and inspiring leader in whatever career you choose.

Electives allow you to explore new avenues or specialise in an area of particular interest. We offer a large portfolio of electives across several subject areas developed for online learning, plus you can choose to take up to two face-to-face electives from our on-campus portfolio.

The programme also contains key classroom learning experiences, both on our London campus and in global locations. These include your induction week, an optional Global Experience Week and other global study opportunities, and the Capstone, which allow you to build your global network, reinforce strong connections within your cohort and apply knowledge gained from your programme.

Learning reimagined

Our modules are delivered by the same core faculty who also teach on our residential MBA programmes. But we haven’t simply rehashed the MBA content for online delivery. The MBA syllabus has been carefully adapted to allow for the most effective delivery in an online format, without dulling down any of the learning. Each module – regularly updated by faculty – provides you with a solid grounding in business theory and practice.

The emphasis is on applied learning, giving you a chance to test your understanding through case studies and simulations.

“The Global Online MBA presents a unique opportunity to gain world-class business knowledge, connect with an incredible truly global network and enhance your career prospects,” James Barlow, Academic Director. “With its flexible structure and broad curriculum, this programme allows you to balance your personal and professional commitments while gaining invaluable insights to apply to a range of fields.”

Investing for the future with an online format

We’ve invested heavily in our bespoke online learning environment, which is continually refined to deliver a superb MBA teaching experience. The programme’s design and community ensure a learning journey that places engagement and technology at the forefront. Every MBA module has been rigorously developed and optimised for online delivery.

Our dedicated team is constantly enhancing the online platform, incorporating innovations such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence. This dynamic environment ensures a high-quality, supportive educational experience, enabling you to accelerate your career and build networks around the globe.

While the majority of your learning will take place online, on-campus elements remain an important part of the programme. The balance of virtual and in-person learning, combined with a strong community, creates an experience where everyone contributes to a collaborative and technology-driven education.