MBA Global

The MBA Global course at the University of Portsmouth is an AACSB- and CMI-accredited course that equips students with a deep understanding of global business principles. It gives individuals the skills demanded by high-growth companies across industries. In addition to the teaching principles governing the global business world, this course exposes the local market dynamics.

It is particularly suitable for individuals without an undergraduate degree in a business-related field. They can choose from several specialist pathways offered by the university, such as Sustainable Business Innovation through Design Thinking, International Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Strategic Leadership in Healthcare.

This programme adopts a learning method that combines taught sessions (lectures, seminars, etc.) and independent study with practical sessions. The MBA Global at the University of Portsmouth offers an optional placement year when students gain real-world experience working with companies. Assessments come through examinations, coursework, group projects, etc.

The University of Portsmouth, located in Hampshire, UK, was founded in the year 1992. It offers a wide range of courses (undergraduate and postgraduate) across several disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Science, Law, and Technology. It has over 25,000 students enrolled in its programmes.

The university holds accreditations from bodies such as the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), and its courses are accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

The university caters to its students with modern facilities like specialist laboratories, a multi-million-pound sports centre, a future-focused library, and innovation hubs.

These are the standard entry requirements to study an MBA Global at the University of Portsmouth:

Grade requirements

Applicants should have a second-class honours degree or its equivalent in any discipline.

English Proficiency 

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MBA Global at the University of Portsmouth is £18,100 per year of study. However, students will pay £2,875 for the optional placement year.

For applicants from abroad, the University of Portsmouth provides a number of funding options. International students who are self-funding can apply for the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship, which is awarded on the basis of merit. It is a £5,000 fee reduction for the first year of study.

With an MBA Global from the University of Portsmouth, students graduate ready to work in the industry as

• International Marketing Manager  
• Global Supply Chain Manager  
• Business Development Manager  
• International Financial Analyst  
• Management Consultant  
• Global Product Manager

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.