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MBAGlobal Master of Business Administration
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Starting in: 2026
Register your interest- 1 year full-time (May start)
- 1 year full-time
Entry requirements: 2:2
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Why study a global MBA postgraduate degree at Solent University
Add value to your organisation with a graduate MBA from Solent. Develop a deeper understanding of business and the challenges facing today's global economy.
- 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
- Explore management and business in an international context by studying global examples and cases highlighting advances in the field of contemporary management.
- Build and enhance your professional network through working on industry linked projects and live client briefs, gaining insight into corporate thinking, analysis and decision-making. You'll also be able to attend our employer engagement events.
- Benefit from professional mentoring and studying in collaboration with Chartered Management Institute (CMI) support.
- Applicants from all academic disciplines can apply. This conversion course means you can apply even if you haven't studied in this subject area before. Add to your skills, diversify your knowledge, expand your experience, and learn something new.
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Aimed at aspiring future business leaders, this dynamic Global MBA covers a wide range of business tenets to help prepare you for the challenging, ever-changing and complex world of local, national, and international business.
Through the application of theoretical models to real-world business scenarios, the course builds on principles of sustainable development and innovation.
Our highly experienced course team will equip you with tailored insight into what makes a successful business, and the tools to navigate the dynamic world of business. You'll also be encouraged to harness your creativity and develop your confidence to be a responsible and successful leader of the future.
On completion, graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills to both diagnose and analyse modern business challenges and to develop innovative and value-adding strategies.
Solent’s Business School has extensive business experience at senior level, as well as management consulting experience and research interests in applied business and management, which help to ensure the course retains a contemporary business focus.
This course is for
Our global MBA programme is ideally suited to the international student who wants to increase their business administration knowledge, strategic management, enterprise and innovation, operations management, finance, leadership, and change management.
What this course leads to
This MBA focuses on teaching transferable skills which can lead to many varied careers across industry. Graduates from this course have secured roles including:
Operations manager
School business manager
Business analyst
Entrepreneur
Office manager
Marketing manager
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
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.
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.
Enterprise and Innovation
In this module, you'll learn about the concepts of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, business development, and the role of SMEs in economy - all with the aim of developing your confidence with being immersed in an ever-changing business environment and recognising opportunities, as well as equipping you with the skills and knowledge to start your own business. You'll gain theoretical knowledge of key areas in digital innovation and business transformation, as well as the ability to understand new innovations to offer opportunities within businesses.
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.
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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 an MBA?
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 Business School supports students to pursue specialist knowledge, equipping them for a fast-paced business landscape. The School and its students are an integral part of business innovation in Southampton with an extensive network of partnerships, preparing you for your professional career.
Graduate stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
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 academic year 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.
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 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.
Part-time September start
Start your studies in September and spread your learning over a longer period. Ideal if you’re balancing study with work or other commitments.
An honours degree at: 2:2 or higher
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