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Global Online MBA

Gain your MBA from anywhere in the world.

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A top-ranked online MBA for global professionals

Gain your MBA from anywhere in the world

Tailor your curriculum and choose a programme length to suit your career goals

Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MBA

  • Duration

    21 months, 24 months, 32 months

  • Start date

    September 2025

  • Study mode

    Part-time

  • Fees

    • £53,500 Home

    • £53,500 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • Online

Minimum entry standard

  • 2:2 degree or an approved professional qualification, and a minimum of 3 years of work experience

View full entry requirements

Course overview

The Global Online MBA is a part-time programme, delivered in a distance learning online format that enables you to advance your career whilst studying at a global top 10 university.

You'll have options to tailor your MBA with flexcore and elective modules, specialising in areas such as analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, leadership and marketing. In addition, you can choose to complete the programme in 21, 24 or 32 months, giving you flexibility alongside your demanding career.

This highly interactive online MBA is designed by our in-house educational technology specialists. Studying via our online learning platform, you will learn from world-class faculty at the Business School, whose academic excellence and industry knowledge will enrich your MBA experience.

Our Global Online MBA will give you the tools to become a leader who is inspiring, analytical, responsible and innovative.

Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

The online pre-study modules will ensure you have the basic knowledge and skills required for the start of the programme. You will complete these modules before commencing the programme.

Professional accreditation

We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:

We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • People collaborating and completing practical work.
    Practical classes and fieldwork
  • Equipment/technique demonstrations (e.g. Bloomberg, Datastream)
  • Presentations and seminars
  • Workshops
  • Case studies
  • A group of people interacting
    Group work
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment
  • Recorded lectures available online
    Lecture recordings

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Continuous assessments
  • Essays
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written exams
  • Multiple choice tests
  • Formal presentations
  • Papers from a written report
    Reports
  • Case studies
  • Person participating in classroom discussion.
    Participation

Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

2:2 degree or an approved professional qualification, and a minimum of 3 years of work experience.

Footnotes

Acceptable qualifications include:

  • Any Institute of Chartered Accountants in the UK or Ireland (Full membership)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (Full membership)
  • The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Full membership)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Associateship or Fellowship)

If you don't have a first degree (but have suitable experience and/or professional qualification) you may be eligible for entry via a Special Qualifying Examination. You may be asked to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) at the discretion of the Programme Team.

You’ll need a minimum of three years’ continuous relevant full-time work experience after graduation.

If your maths does not seem to be at the required level, you may be asked to sit a short maths test prior to an offer being made.

How to apply

Apply online

If you are applying to the Business School, you may be considered for one course per admissions cycle.

Apply now

Application deadlines – The next round closes on Monday 12 May 2025

Fees and funding

Tuition fee – September 2025 entry

September 2025 entry

£53,500

Tuition fee - January 2026 start

January 2026 start

£53,500

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

Improve your career prospects by changing location, function, sector, or even starting your own business.

MBA graduates at Imperial are highly sought after in a variety of employment sectors.

Alumni can be found working across sectors as varied as transportation, banking, education and finance.

Other potential career paths include communications, social media, design, and defence.

Further links

Contact the department

Visit the Imperial College Business School website

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Terms and conditions

There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

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You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

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