MBAGlobal Master of Business Administration (HRM)
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- 1 year full-time (May start)
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
Why study a global MBA (HRM) master's degree at Solent University
Develop strategic HR skills, global business insight, and leadership for today’s dynamic workplace to advance your management career.
- 0%of our master’s graduates progress to high-skilled careers or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey 22/23, FT taught master's)
- £0kmedian salary for our master’s graduates (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, taught master's)
- £0minvested in our campus estate and facilities in the last five years
- Gain insight into international HR practices and business environments, preparing you for leadership in a global context.
- The course is designed around real-world business challenges, with a strong focus on strategic HRM and global leadership.
- Develop practical skills through essays, reports, live briefs, and presentations that reflect real HR and business scenarios.
- Learn from academics and guest lecturers with extensive industry and consultancy experience.
- Enjoy personalised academic guidance, peer collaboration, and access to cutting-edge financial tools and learning resources.
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The strong pace of change in the global economy is creating a greater demand for effective leadership in organisations. This Global MBA (HRM) from Solent University can help you to demonstrate your capability and secure higher-level roles with global corporate employers. The programme is ideally suited to the student who wants to increase their knowledge of business administration, with a particular interest in human resource management.
This master’s degree will enable you to engage with business and investigate real world scenarios, challenges and opportunities - the Global MBA (HRM) allows you to experience a diverse range of contemporary business areas. On completion, you'll be equipped with the necessary - and sought after - skills to both diagnose and analyse modern business challenges and to develop innovative and value-adding strategies.
You'll be taught by a team of academics with extensive business experience at senior level, management consulting experience, and research interests in applied business and management. You'll also benefit from our broad industry connections and guest speakers, many of whom have contemporary senior level business and management experience, helping to ensure that the course delivery retains an up-to-date business focus and relevance.
This course is for
The ideal candidate is a motivated professional or recent graduate with aspirations to lead in global business and human resource management. They may have experience in HR, management, or related fields, or be looking to pivot into strategic people leadership roles. This programme suits those who are eager to develop a global outlook, enhance their leadership capabilities, and drive organisational success through effective people strategies.
What this course leads to
Future careers include leadership roles in HR, talent management, organisational development, consultancy, and broader strategic business functions.
Meet the team
Andrëa Faustino
Course Leader
Dr Akash Puranik
Senior Lecturer
Dr Shan Jayasinghe
Lecturer
Audrey Emery
Senior Lecturer
Dr Blessing Sibanda
Senior Lecturer
Dr Emmanuel Quansah
Senior Lecturer
Tim Jackson
Senior Lecturer
Dr May Owen
Lecturer
Dr Richard Gibbs
Senior Lecturer
Harjinder Virdee
Senior Lecturer
Dr Ajab Khan
Senior Lecturer
Tomasz Lasek
Senior Lecturer
Dr Adham Hawash
Lecturer
Dr Whysnianti Basuki
Associate Professor
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.
Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.
What you'll study
Core modules
Academic Skills and Career Development
This module will allow you to build a strong foundation of academic, personal and professional development skills that will ensure success in the workplace. Throughout the module you'll develop a stronger reflective awareness of what your skills are, how they can be put into action to ensure your professional success, and where improvements can be made through a clear plan of action. You'll also develop a confident grasp of the study skills you need to succeed at master's level. This is a must-pass module.
Research Methods and Final Major Project
This module gives you the opportunity to apply your research and analytical skills to an area of business or management of interest to you. The Research Methods element will develop your skills of inquiry and management research, resulting in a project proposal to be used as the basis for your final major project.
Strategic Leadership and Change
Combining theory and practice, this module will help you develop and enhance your own strategic leadership qualities. You'll gain a clear understanding of contemporary issues of leadership and will be supported towards a career in business management enabling you to apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex, dynamic issues and situations that will arise in your working environment.
Integrated Finance, Operations, and Marketing
This module provides an in-depth exploration of finance, operations, and marketing, emphasizing their interconnections and strategic importance in business. Using a case-based approach, students will engage with real-world scenarios to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in these three critical areas. The module aims to foster innovative thinking and strategic decision-making, preparing students for leadership roles in diverse business environments.
Workplace Dynamics: Employee Relations, Engagement, and Wellbeing
This module equips students with the strategic and interpersonal capabilities needed to lead people-focused transformation in complex, global organisations. It explores key HR domains—employee relations, engagement, and wellbeing—alongside critical themes such as trust, emotional labour, communication, and organisational change.
Global Talent Strategies: Resourcing, Performance and Development
This module equips students with a strategic understanding of how organisations attract, develop, reward, and retain talent in a globally competitive and rapidly evolving business environment. It explores key areas such as strategic resourcing, talent development, organisational learning, and reward management, all examined through a cross-cultural and future-focused lens.
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At Solent, our aim is to deliver innovative, inclusive and intellectually stimulating teaching to develop self-confident and highly employable graduates. All our courses are designed with employability in mind, which makes industry-based learning a priority.
Learn transferable skills
You will be supported to develop a range of transferable skills throughout the course. This includes programming, project management, problem-solving, analytical skills, technical writing, teamwork, communication and presentation skills.
These transferable skills empower you to work in a range of different industries after graduation. The course will also equip you with research and academic skills helping those who wish to pursue a PhD or an academic career.
Why choose a Global MBA (HRM)
MBAs remain the most sought-after degree among all management degree programmes. According to a Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) 2023 survey, 91% of employers reported hiring MBA graduates in the past year.
According to the Graduate Management Admissions Council, those with an MBA earn double the amount of undergraduate business degree holders and more than double (58%) than those with another postgraduate business qualification. (Your salary post-MBA could be impacted by your work experience, the reputation of your business school, and your specialisation. Cities with higher costs of living, such as London, also offer higher salaries).
The skills and experience you earn during your degree will leave you well placed to run your own successful business or rise through the ranks of corporate management, into senior positions and even running the organisation as CEO or GM.
Solent Careers
The Solent Careers team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
We also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
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£35k
median salary for our master’s graduates
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, taught master's)
Alumni network
As part of our global alumni community, you can take advantage of a range of benefits.
Whether it's been days or decades since you left us, or you're soon to don your cap and gown, things are constantly changing at Solent. We're always innovating, but we're also immensely proud of our heritage. And that means you.
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20% alumni discount
Solent alumni are eligible for a 20% reduction of tuition fees if returning to study a postgraduate course.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2025/26 fees are:
- UK and Channel Island full-time fees: : £14,500 per year
- International full-time fees: £19,500 per year
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
Optional costs
- UK study trip: approx £50
20% alumni discount
Solent alumni are eligible for a 20% reduction of tuition fees if returning to study a postgraduate course.
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £20. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Key entry requirements
An honours degree at 2:2 or higher
It is essential that applicants demonstrate a clear passion and interest for business and/or enterprise. Work experience is considered desirable.
Key entry requirements
An honours degree at 2:2 or higher
It is essential that applicants demonstrate a clear passion and interest for business and/or enterprise. Work experience is considered desirable.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please contact admissions.
Key entry requirements
An honours degree at 2:2 or higher
It is essential that applicants demonstrate a clear passion and interest for business and/or enterprise. Work experience is considered desirable.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please contact admissions.
Note to all international students requiring a visa
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at our 2023 course entry statement document.
Your application checklist
Applications for postgraduate courses can be made at any time prior to the start of the course. However, we strongly recommend you apply at your earliest convenience.
Please ensure you upload the following mandatory documents with your application.- Two academic references.
- An up-to-date CV.
- Certified transcripts of qualifications, including English language proficiency if non-UK student.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of current visa (if applicable).
- A personal statement.
- Employer sponsor form, where appropriate.
Language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking.
- TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component
or equivalent.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
Study options
Full-time January start
Study at Solent full-time, beginning in January. As well as being able to complete your qualification in the shortest possible time by taking a full study load each semester, starting in January instead of September gives greater flexibility if you need more time to prepare your application or arrange funding.
Full-time May start
Study at Solent full-time, beginning in May. As well as being able to complete your qualification in the shortest possible time by taking a full study load each semester, starting in May instead of September gives greater flexibility if you need more time to prepare your application or arrange funding.
Full-time September start
Study at Solent full-time, beginning in September. This option lets you complete your qualification in the shortest possible time by taking a full study load each semester.
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- 1 year full-time (May start)
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
