On this page, you will find the study patterns for our MBA Global online (OLPBH) programme.
Please use the links below to move directly to the relevant study pattern for the term you are enrolling onto.
These study patterns highlight the modules that you will need study over the next 12 months. Please note that all students are required to re-enrol at the start of every academic year in September and so within your enrolment you can only choose modules for the current academic year.
The scheduled modules for the remainder of your programme (outlined below) are based on the current plan, however, the order of these may be subject to change. Should any changes be made, we will communicate this to you as soon as possible.
Pace of your study
For students completing the programme at the standard rate of study, the required minimum number of study time is 20 hours per week.
If you opt to undertake the accelerated study plan whereby you will study two modules in one trimester, we recommend 40 hours of study per week.
Should you decide to study on the accelerated rate you must ensure that you have the capacity to fully engage with your studies and achieve the best grades and final award. You will need to balance approximately 40 hours of study per week alongside your professional and personal life and commitments.
It may be useful to consider studying one module at the standard rate of study before deciding whether to then increase to the accelerated rate of study.
Prescribed modules
Please note that the 0 credit modules Career Coaching and Mentoring (7HR530) and Transforming Personal Skills (7HR529) are prescribed modules. These develop significant areas of the curriculum. Students are required to take these modules, but failure to achieve the credits does not, in itself, prevent students from qualifying for an award.
MBA Global - standard rate with September start
| Study Pattern |
Autumn (September) |
Spring (January) |
Summer (May) |
| Year 1 |
Strategic and Financial Performance Management
(7AG513)
20 credits
Transforming Personal Skills
(7HR529)
0 credits
|
Business Research Methods and Data Analysis
(7BM501)
20 credits |
Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics
(7LO516)
20 credits |
| Year 2 |
Critical Perspectives in Strategic Management and Leadership
(7HR524)
20 credits |
Risk Management in a Global Context
(7BM502)
20 credits
Career Coaching and Mentoring
(7HR530)
0 credits
|
Global Strategic Operations, Markets and Resources
(7BM500)
20 credits |
| Year 3 |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued |
MBA Global - accelerated rate with September start
| Study Pattern |
Autumn (September) |
Spring (January) |
Summer (May) |
| Year 1 |
Strategic and Financial Performance Management
(7AG513)
20 credits
Critical Perspectives in Strategic Management and Leadership
(7HR524)
20 credits
Transforming Personal Skills
(7HR529)
0 credits
|
Business Research Methods and Data Analysis
(7BM501)
20 credits
Risk Management in a Global Context
(7BM502)
20 credits
Career Coaching and Mentoring
(7HR530)
0 credits
|
Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics
(7LO516)
20 credits
Global Strategic Operations, Markets and Resources
(7BM500)
20 credits
|
| Year 2 |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits
|
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued
|
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued
|
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MBA Global - standard rate with January start
| Study Pattern |
Spring (January) |
Summer (May) |
Autumn (September) |
| Year 1 |
Business Research Methods and Data Analysis
(7BM501)
20 credits
|
Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics
(7LO516)
20 credits
Transforming Personal Skills
(7HR529)
0 credits
|
Critical Perspectives in Strategic Management and Leadership
(7HR524)
20 credits |
| Year 2 |
Risk Management in a Global Context
(7BM502)
20 credits
Career Coaching and Mentoring
(7HR530)
0 credits
|
Global Strategic Operations, Markets and Resources
(7BM500)
20 credits
|
Strategic and Financial Performance Management
(7AG513)
20 credits
|
| Year 3 |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued |
MBA Global - accelerated rate with January start
| Study Pattern |
Spring (January) |
Summer (May) |
Autumn (September) |
| Year 1 |
Business Research Methods and Data Analysis
(7BM501)
20 credits
Risk Management in a Global Context
(7BM502)
20 credits
Career Coaching and Mentoring
(7HR530)
0 credits
|
Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics
(7LO516)
20 credits
Global Strategic Operations, Markets and Resources
(7BM500)
20 credits
Transforming Personal Skills
(7HR529)
0 credits
|
Strategic and Financial Performance Management
(7AG513)
20 credits
Critical Perspectives in Strategic Management and Leadership
(7HR524)
20 credits
|
| Year 2 |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits
|
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued
|
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued
|
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MBA Global - standard rate with May start
| Study Pattern |
Summer (May) |
Autumn (September) |
Spring (January) |
| Year 1 |
Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics
(7LO516)
20 credits
Transforming Personal Skills
(7HR529)
0 credits |
Critical Perspectives in Strategic Management and Leadership
(7HR524)
20 credits |
Business Research Methods and Data Analysis
(7MB501)
20 credits
Career Coaching and Mentoring
(7HR530)
0 credits |
| Year 2 |
Global Strategic Operations, Markets and Resources
(7BM500)
20 credits |
Strategic and Financial Performance Management
(7AG513)
20 credits |
Risk Management in a Global Context
(7BM502)
20 credits |
| Year 3 |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued |
MBA Global - accelerated rate with May start
| Study Pattern |
Summer (May) |
Autumn (September) |
Spring (January) |
| Year 1 |
Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics
(7LO516)
20 credits
Global Strategic Operations, Markets and Resources
(7BM500)
20 credits
Transforming Personal Skills
(7HR529)
0 credits |
Strategic and Financial Performance Management
(7AG513)
20 credits
Critical Perspectives in Strategic Management and Leadership
(7HR524)
20 credits |
Business Research Methods and Data Analysis
(7BM501)
20 credits
Risk Management in a Global Context
(7BM502)
20 credits
Career Coaching and Mentoring
(7HR530)
0 credits |
| Year 2 |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued |
Dissertation
(7BM997)
60 credits continued |
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