Chartered Management Institute
University of London's Global MBA is Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.
About this course
Why This Course
WHY THIS COURSE
This online Global MBA is designed for ambitious professionals looking to fast-track their career in business, choose a specialist pathway, and gain Chartered status through CMI and CIMA.
The programme is available to be studied as a full MBA degree with six core modules, four optional modules, and a strategic project.
Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management (including the optional modules) at the London Institute of Business and Technology are exempted from five core modules and one optional module from the Global MBA course requirement. Students are therefore only required to complete the remaining one core module, three optional modules from the Finance pathway, and the Strategic Project to gain the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
To gain the specialist Finance award, at least three of your optional modules and the Strategic Project must be from the Finance specialist area.
The programme is accredited by CMI, CIMA, and The Corporate Governance Institute (TCGI). On completion, you receive the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice and Foundation Chartered Manager status. The Finance pathway is designed for professionals working in or moving into corporate finance, investment management, financial markets, and risk management, covering international corporate finance, financial markets and institutions, portfolio management, and risk management and decision-making. Completing the Corporate Governance and Ethics module earns an Associate-level certification from TCGI, recognised globally by leading employers in governance and compliance.
Note that the qualification you will receive will be Master of Business Administration (MBA), whereas the title of the programme is Global MBA. The above course overview reflects the full master's degree. By completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management, you'll gain an understanding of many of these key areas, and have the option to complete the full master’s programme. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for more than one core module may affect CMI's ability to confer the award of the CMI Level 7 Diploma, although you may still be eligible for the CMI Level 7 Certificate or Level 7 Award.
Programme Modules
What You'll Study
Study the disciplines that matter most, from finance and marketing to leadership, operations, and sustainability, all connected directly to your working life.
Inside the programme
Your Learning Journey
The University of London Global MBA provides you with the opportunity to hone the skills necessary to build and develop an executive career in the future. As a future leader, your Global MBA can provide you with specific managerial insights into the worlds of Accountancy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Health, Law and Leadership.
Beyond these specialisations you will also gain a deeper understanding into a broader core skillset, including project management and strategic thinking as you apply your enhanced understanding of management theory to your own professional experience. From understanding how organisations grow and develop, to how to inspire and lead colleagues and teams, you will gain a range of skills which will enhance your future employability.
Many employers, from multinationals to boutique start-ups, from government departments to intergovernmental bodies, value the breadth and depth of skills that a qualification such as the University of London Global MBA offers.
Check Your Eligibility
Entry Requirements
This programme is designed for motivated people who are ready to invest in their future. Here is what we look for.
If you have formal qualifications:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management (Level 7) by the London Institute of Business and Technology, including the optional modules.
- Three years' work experience in a managerial role within the past five years.
- Minimum age of 24 by the registration deadline of your enrolment session.
- At least one academic or professional reference plus supporting documentary evidence.
- You need a high standard of English to study this programme. You will meet the language requirements if you have one of the following within the past three years: IELTS: at least 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in the written test. TOEFL iBT: at least 92 overall, with 22+ in reading and writing and 20+ in speaking and listening. Pearson Test (Academic): at least 59 overall, with 59+ in reading and writing and 54+ in speaking and listening. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (grade C or above). Duolingo: must achieve an overall score of at least 120. Alternatively, you may satisfy the language requirements if you have at least 18 months of education or work experience conducted in English.
- There are minimum basic computer requirements because your study resources are accessed via the Student Portal and it is vital that you can access this regularly. For the Strategic Project, you will need to download the Icarus App. The App runs on: Windows 10 Phones, PCs and Laptops. Downloaded from the Windows App Store; Android Phones and Tablets through the Google Play Store; iOS Phones and Tablets through the iOS App Store. Please note the App is not currently available on macOS.
Accreditation
Programme Accreditations and Recognitions
Awarding Body
Why choose the University of London
Established by royal charter in 1836, the University of London is one of the world's leading universities, with around 40,000 students studying across more than 190 countries.
The University of London pioneered distance learning across the globe. It was the first university in the world to admit students regardless of their gender, race or religion, and in 1878 it became the first UK university to award degrees to women. Improving access and equality of opportunity remains the university's mission to this day.
The University of London is a federation of 17 esteemed higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of its ethos. The collective community consists of 240,000 students and over 50,000 staff.
Academic leadership for the Global MBA and specialist pathways in Accountancy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Law and Leadership is provided by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), a member of the prestigious Russell Group with over 20,000 students from more than 150 countries. Academic leadership for the specialist pathway in Health is provided by UCL Medical School, part of University College London, which has educated doctors since 1834.
When students graduate, they become part of the University of London's global network of influential alumni, which includes leaders in industry and Nobel Prize winners.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible and what does the Finance pathway involve?
This pathway is open to graduates of the LIBT Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management (Level 7), including optional modules. You will complete Economics for Managers, three Finance optional modules, and the Strategic Project, totalling 90 credits. To receive the specialist Finance award, at least three optional modules and the Strategic Project must all be from the Finance pathway.
What will I gain from the Finance specialisation?
This pathway develops advanced expertise in international corporate finance, financial markets and institutions, portfolio management, and risk management and decision-making. It is designed for professionals seeking senior roles in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, financial consulting, or regulatory environments. The Strategic Project provides the opportunity to apply financial strategy to a real organisational or investment challenge.
What professional certifications will I receive on completion?
On completion you will receive the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice and Foundation Chartered Manager status through CMI. Completing the Corporate Governance and Ethics module also earns a TCGI Associate-level certification. Note that RPL for more than one core module may affect CMI's ability to confer the full Level 7 Diploma; you may still be eligible for the CMI Level 7 Certificate.