Masters of Science in Global Business Management

The MSc Global Business Management at Middlesex University Dubai is a one-year British-accredited postgraduate programme that develops strategic, analytical, and technological skills for understanding and leading in global markets. This course suits graduates and early-career professionals aspiring to managerial and leadership roles in multinational corporations, international trade, and global business functions.

Curriculum structure

Core Studies:
In this programme, all students complete core modules that develop comprehensive expertise in global business contexts, including International Business Strategy, Global Human Resource Management, and Global Marketing Management and Digital Strategy. These units help students understand strategic decision-making, cross-cultural leadership, and the integration of marketing principles within international environments.

Functional and Analytical Modules:
Learners also engage with applied contemporary business topics such as Global Supply Chain and Operations Management, Trade and the Multinational Enterprise, and Applications of AI and Analytics in Business, where they explore operational dynamics, global trade mechanisms, and data-driven decision-making tools essential in modern business management. This equips students with broad functional expertise for navigating complex global commercial challenges.

Capstone Research Project:
At the culmination of the programme, students undertake a substantial Capstone Research Project that synthesises their learning and demonstrates their ability to conduct independent research on a global business issue, integrating strategic theory with practical business insights.

Focus areas: International strategy, global HRM, digital marketing and analytics, supply chain management, trade and multinational enterprise.
Learning outcomes: Apply global business frameworks and decision-making tools; analyse and lead cross-cultural and international operations; integrate technology and analytics within strategic business contexts.
Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, awarded under the Middlesex University London framework for international recognition.
Reputation (employability rankings): Middlesex University Dubai is recognised with a 5-Star rating by KHDA for educational quality and student experience, with strong graduate outcomes and multinational campus community engagement that supports employability in global job markets.