Global MBA

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Portsmouth

Program Overview

The MBA Global is designed to give you a fast-track, one-year master’s degree that equips you with practical business skills and a global perspective. It’s perfect if you want to boost your career, gain leadership confidence, and learn how to navigate both local and international business challenges.

Curriculum structure:
In this one-year program, you’ll tackle six core modules that blend theory with real-world practice. You’ll start with “Business in Action”, where you dive into the operations of a real company and sharpen your decision-making and strategic thinking skills. “Global Business Environment” helps you understand how economic, political, and technological factors influence businesses worldwide, while “Strategies for Sustainability Leadership” explores how to run ethical, responsible, and forward-thinking organisations.

You’ll also take “Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation”, learning how to foster creativity and implement effective innovation in different business contexts. The “Consultancy Project” lets you work on a real business problem as part of a team, applying everything you’ve learned in a practical setting. On top of that, you’ll choose a specialist module — like “Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation” or “Business Analytics” — to tailor your MBA to your career interests.

Focus areas:
Global business strategy, international business environment, sustainability leadership, innovation and change management, consultancy and real-world problem solving, specialist tracks such as AI & Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, Sustainable Innovation, Healthcare Leadership, Tourism & Hospitality Management

Learning outcomes:
Develop strategic decision-making skills, understand global business dynamics, lead sustainable and ethical business operations, drive innovation and manage change, apply data-driven insights (if specialising), gain hands-on consultancy experience, and build versatile skills for a wide range of international careers.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
The MBA Global is AACSB-accredited, a mark of excellence held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide, and aligns with standards set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Reputation (employability rankings):
Graduates are equipped to take on leadership roles in consulting, finance, operations, healthcare, technology, entrepreneurship, analytics, and more — making them highly sought-after in a competitive global job market.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Portsmouth, the MBA Global isn’t just about sitting in lectures and reading textbooks — it’s about doing. From day one, you’ll get hands-on experience tackling real business challenges, working in teams, and using the same tools and software that businesses use every day. The programme is designed so that everything you learn can be applied in practice, whether it’s through projects, simulations, or optional placements. By the time you graduate, you won’t just understand business — you’ll have lived it.

Here’s how this practical learning comes to life:

Real-world consultancy projects: Work in teams on actual business problems from private, public, or non-profit organisations, creating and presenting solutions that could be implemented in the real world.
Industry placements (optional): Take a professional placement to gain real work experience and make valuable connections before you even finish your degree.
Business Simulation Suite: Practice boardroom meetings, presentations, and interviews in a realistic environment, complete with VR simulations, monitors, and interactive tools.
Collaborative learning spaces: TEAL rooms encourage teamwork, workshops, and active discussions, helping you learn by doing and sharing ideas.
Data and analytics tools: If you choose Business Analytics, you’ll use Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and R to analyse data, create insights, and solve real business problems.
Career and mentoring support: Access expert guidance, mentoring, and career services to turn your learning and projects into real job opportunities or entrepreneurial ventures.

Progression & Future Opportunities

After completing the MBA Global, graduates are well-prepared to step into leadership and management roles across a variety of industries. Many go on to work as business managers, consultants, operations or product managers, or business development professionals — armed with the skills to make an impact from day one. The programme equips you not just with knowledge, but with practical, career-ready abilities that employers value worldwide:

Here’s how Portsmouth helps you turn your MBA into real career success:

Careers and Employability Service: From CV help to interview coaching, job searches, and even business start-up advice, the university supports you from day one and continues up to five years after graduation.
Strong graduate outcomes: Around 93% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their course, showing how the MBA prepares you for real opportunities.
Employer connections & partnerships: The university runs on-campus career fairs, recruitment events, and industry networking opportunities to help you meet potential employers and secure internships or full-time roles.
Accreditation benefits: The MBA is AACSB-accredited, meaning your degree is internationally recognised and valued, giving your career global credibility.
Versatile skillset: Beyond specific roles, you’ll gain transferable skills like strategic thinking, leadership, innovation, and global business awareness — useful no matter which sector or country you work in.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to continue your studies, you could pursue a PhD in business, management, or data analytics, or explore specialised postgraduate research in areas like strategic management, innovation, or international business. These options allow you to deepen your expertise and open doors to academic, research, or highly specialised professional roles.