Overview
Start dates: September and April each year.
Duration: Depending on your schedule, you may complete your MBA online in as few as 24 months or as many as 60 months.
Tuition fees: £42,500. Scholarships are available.
Application deadline: Deadlines vary by desired start date. View upcoming deadlines.
Learn more by downloading a prospectus
Programme
The UCL MBA in Global Management is designed to give experienced business professionals the skills, insights and fresh perspectives they need to write their own leadership story.
The programme structure goes beyond a traditional online MBA by stressing the use of data, technology and information to forecast critical issues, guide business choices and navigate uncertain situations in a global context. It includes:
- 8 core modules (120 credits) that equip you with a strong foundational knowledge of business processes, practices and functions.
- 4 advanced electives (60 credits) that enhance knowledge accrued in the core modules and help you refine your expertise.
- 1 capstone project (30 credits) that utilises techniques learned in the programme to analyse and forecast growth potential for a focal organisation or industry.
View our modules and the complete programme structure
The UCL MBA online learning experience
The University College London MBA Global Management delivers an interactive, data-centric, future-focused curriculum to busy professionals wherever they are in the world. The programme was designed to be delivered online from the start, rather than retrofitted from an on-campus programme. You will find seamless technological integration, helpful tools and easy access to academics – all within a digital campus that fosters relationship-building and live collaboration.
Alumna Jess Cooke explains how the UCL MBA Global has given her a new-found confidence
Orientations and immersions
The UCL MBA programme includes optional opportunities to connect with peers, academics and industry leaders. The orientation is three days, while immersions span four days. In-person gatherings typically take place in London right now, but there are plans in place for students to explore leading business markets around the globe, including potential destinations such as New York, Dubai and Hong Kong.
Learn more about Orientations and Immersions
Applications
This is a competitive programme. When reviewing online MBA applications, we take a holistic look at academic history, professional experience, your personal statement, references and admissions interview. Our entry requirements provide the University College London Admissions Committee with information that is pivotal for choosing the best candidates for the programme.
Programme deadlines
Start date |
Application deadline |
| September 2023 | 11 August 2023 |
| April 2024 | 04 March 2024 |
Minimum entry requirements
A good undergraduate degree from a recognised university – a minimum of UK Second Class Honours (Upper Division - 2:1) or the international equivalent, as well as a minimum of five years’ full-time work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree and before starting the MBA programme, or a minimum of seven years’ work experience, with a least two years spent in a senior executive leadership role, if you do not have a good undergraduate degree.
A 'Level 3’ English language qualification is required for this programme.
- English as a native language or
- Achieved an ‘advanced’ level of English in any English language qualification or test recognised by UCL.
Learn more about English language requirements
This programme does not require results from a GMAT, GRE or equivalent standardised test. Applicants who have taken a test are encouraged to submit their results if they feel their score will strengthen their application.
Application materials
- Personal statement (3–4 essays)
- Two references, one from a mentor or supervisor and one from a peer or coworker
- Resume/CV
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions attended
- Video interview
- Meet the English language requirements
- Application fee
View Admissions FAQs or connect with our dedicated admissions team who can help guide you through the application process.
Funding your MBA
Total fees for students starting in the 2023/24 academic year are £42,500 for the entirety of the programme, which works out at £3,035 per 15-credit module and £6,070 for the final 30-credit capstone project.
Students who are made an offer to study with us will be required to submit a £1,000 tuition fee deposit to reserve their place in the programme. The fees quoted here do not include costs related to books, immersion expenses or other materials. Additional costs for books and materials should not exceed £500. Additional costs for immersion expenses will vary depending on the student's personal travel and subsistence preferences.
Flexible payments
While many MBA programmes require a single, large payment upfront, the UCL Global Management MBA offers pay-as-you-go tuition, as well as a number of other flexible payment options that allow you to fund your degree in a way that works best for you.
Connect with our dedicated admissions team who can help guide you through the application process
Customised support from beginning to end
Your dedicated admissions advisor is available to guide you through the entire admissions process. In addition to answering your questions, they can help you:
determine how an MBA may support your career goals.
collect and submit application materials, like transcripts or letters of reference.
explore financing options, like scholarships and pay-as-you-go tuition.
navigate entry requirements.
prepare you for your admissions interview.
To begin the conversation, download your prospectus and select your communication preferences. If you opt into phone and/or email communication, your admissions advisor will provide programme information via the channel(s) you specified.
Don’t forget that you can request a preliminary CV review from our dedicated admissions team before submitting your application. During this session, you’ll have the chance to speak to your experience and skills, and your admissions advisor will provide feedback about the rest of the application process based on your professional background.
Ready to apply?
We strongly recommend that applicants to the programme connect with our admissions team before applying to the programme as they can provide tailored support and guidance to ensure applicants have the best chance of success.
Once you are ready to apply, you can do so via the UCL application portal. Choose your start date below to begin your application.
Apply now to start study in September 2023
Apply now to start study in April 2024
Career support
The UCL MBA Global Management is designed to prepare you for leadership success, and we are committed to helping you achieve that throughout your time in the programme and beyond.
We offer executive coaching, tailored career support and access to our global network of more than 300,000 graduates.
More than 60% of our students have received a promotion whilst studying the programme.
Learn more about careers and coaching on the UCL MBA
Frequently asked questions
Our programme is designed to deliver the UCL classroom to you, with the same stimulating conversations and outstanding academics that you’ll find in our on-campus modules – the only difference is the flexible mode of delivery.
- Real-time discussions: You will be required to participate in weekly live classroom sessions hosted on the Zoom HD video conferencing platform. You will engage in dynamic discussions with other students and academics, share what you learned from required asynchronous work and learn from one another’s diverse business experiences and perspectives.
- Collaborative classroom features: In addition to lively discussions, students may use chat, breakout rooms and presentation-sharing options to communicate with others while mastering important concepts.
- Recorded content: Most live sessions are recorded, which means you can review concepts and discussion points at length after class has ended.
Yes, you will be expected to attend compulsory weekly live sessions for each of your modules. Live sessions are the best way to contextualise module information into actionable knowledge. By interacting with your peers and academics in a dynamic classroom, you are learning how the concepts taught in the programme apply across a broad range of industries and cultures. Attending classes also helps you broaden your personal and professional network-building relationships with your cohort.
These live MBA classes are delivered via the Zoom video conferencing platform. The sessions are 90 minutes in length and are offered Monday through Thursday evenings (UK time).
You can view a complete breakdown of modules on our programme structure page.
The programme consists of asynchronous and synchronous learning materials.
Synchronous materials include required weekly live sessions for each of your modules. This is a great way to interact face-to-face with academics and peers in real time, building a solid foundation for networking with your peers.
These live classes are delivered via Zoom, a video conferencing platform. The sessions are 90 minutes in length and are offered Monday through Thursday evenings (UK time).
Asynchronous materials include content and classwork that is available via our digital learning platform for you to study when it’s convenient for you. This content includes prerecorded/guided video lectures, interactive videos, presentations, module notes, discussion forums and written assignments.
No, the Global Management MBA programme is offered entirely online and you are not required to come to London. That said, all enrolled students are actively encouraged to join our optional on-campus orientation and immersions.
Note: Due to the flexible nature of the programme, University College London is not able to sponsor UCL MBA Global Management students for entry to the UK on a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa.