Global MBA Sheffield Hallam University

• Learn how to understand and integrate concepts of business and people management in the micro/meso/macro context.
• Build your skills in presenting, negotiation and influencing others.
• Increase your employability through work placements and live projects.
• Create a portfolio of work so you can evidence your learning and development.

This course focuses on developing your skills, knowledge and experience to advance your career into senior management. With personalised mentoring, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to become an agile and resilient global business leader.

Accreditation

Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.

This course is accredited by ILM and upon successful completion of the MBA you will also receive an ILM Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management. You will also be able to showcase this ‘dual achievement’ though you very own Digital Badge, which will display detailed information of both your degree and ILM achievements.

As ILM have a partnership with the Institute of Leadership and Management you will be entitled to activate one year of ‘Student Membership’ to the Institute and access a variety of digital resources to support you with programme completion. Successful graduates can apply for full professional membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management (all applications are subject to professional body approval and work experience).

All students

You need a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below this level, we recommend you complete a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required English level.

We assess applications on merit and we can advise you about this process before you apply. If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements then we recommend that you contact us for guidance.

If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

Additional information for EU/International students

If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.

For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

To be a successful global business leader, you need insights from differing professional and industrial perspectives. You’ll gain this knowledge and experience by studying fundamental subjects within 9 integrated modules – consisting of 8 core modules and 1 elective module. Our approach replicates the real-world experience – where strategic decisions are made – and provides you with a rich, relevant and realistic learning experience.

You learn through

• lectures and seminars
• problem-solving using real and simulated case studies
• group work
• thematic workshops
• scenario-stimulated discussions
• live consultancy project
• industrial visits and field trips
• independent study
• optional work placements

On this course, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your business acumen and gain work-related experience through study block, live projects, and networking opportunities. At the beginning you’ll take part in a two-day study block to introduce you to the competencies needed to complete the MBA. You’ll work with an expert mentor to design a personal development programme. They’ll guide your progress – helping you to gain the maximum benefit from the MBA and to achieve your leadership goals.

You will be supported in your learning journey through a number of key areas. These include

• access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.
• access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments.
• industry-specific employability activities such as live consultancy projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities.

The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) meaning successful graduates gain Chartered Manager status and a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Applied learning

Optional work placement

Towards the end of the course, you can also choose to complete an industry placement lasting up to 12 months. We’ll help you to gain a placement by running CV and interview skills workshops. And if you’re successful in gaining a placement, we’ll; provide support while you’re on the placement.

Live projects

You’ll gain essential practical and project management experience during a two-week work-based consultancy project. This enables you to consolidate all of your learning – putting it into practice by completing a real or simulated project for an organisation in the UK.

Networking opportunities

During the course you’ll be able to attend guest lectures from leading industry experts who provide unique insights into business and management. You’ll also be able to develop shared learning, business contacts and networking opportunities through your placement experiences, peers, teaching staff and industry experts.

The MBA is designed to enhance your leadership capability – providing you with the support to identify your strengths and weaknesses – and delivers the necessary development to enable you to advance your career. This personal development is supported by practical experience and real-world academic learning. This ensures you have the skills, knowledge and experience that modern organisations seek from their leaders.

The course is highly valued by employers and previous MBA graduates have gone on to develop successful careers in senior management – in a wide range of industries across the world.

This course prepares you for a career in

• HRM (Global/Local)
• marketing
• finance
• consultancy

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Tata Consultancy
• UBS
• NHS
• Clipper