Imperial Global MBA

Institution Imperial College
Method Online
Type MBA
Course fee By request

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Imperial Global MBA

Entry requirements Academic requirement

You’ll normally need one of the following:

At least a Lower Second Class Honours degree OR international equivalent

An acceptable professional qualification*

*Acceptable professional qualifications:

Full membership of Any Institute of Chartered Accountants in the UK or Ireland

Full membership of Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting

Associateship or Fellowship of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

English language requirement

Those without a UK degree are required to pass an English language test (residents of English speaking countries may be exempt from this). Normally, we require:

GCSE, GCE ‘O’ Level English or equivalent at grade B or above

IGCSE English as a First Language at grade B or above (only acceptable from students who do not require a visa to study in the UK)

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) at grade B or above

IELTS (academic): A minimum score of 7.0 with minimum scores of: 6.5 in writing, 6.5 in speaking, 6.0 in reading and 6.0 in listening

International Baccalaureate (IB) English at grade 5 or above (either Subsidiary or Higher)

Successful completion of the Business School’s Pre-Sessional English Course

Candidates who have completed a degree taught in English within the following countries will not require English language results:

Australia

Canada

Guyana

Ireland

South Africa

United Kingdom

United States of America

West Indies

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not a requirement for admission to the Imperial Global MBA.

Visa Requirements

A Tier 4 visa is not required for this programme. You will be required to obtain a student visitor visa for the on-campus periods of the programme if you are an international student from a country outside the EU or EEA.

Personal consultations

If you would like an assessment of your eligibility, please contact our Student Enrolment Advisors.

General characteristics

Our MBA students come from a diverse range of personal and professional backgrounds, but all have the self-motivation and commitment necessary to succeed in a competitive business environment.

Additionally to the entry requirements, we also look for the following characteristics:

Excellent academic and intellectual ability

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent time management

A track record of professional excellence

Commercial and international awareness

Leadership potential

Depth of experience

Commitment and a hunger for knowledge

The self-motivation necessary to succeed in a competitive business environment
Course description
Our new Global MBA programme offers a uniquely flexible, part-time format that places engagement and technology at the forefront of your learning.

By combining Imperial’s world-class teaching and research with the latest technology, Imperial College Business School is transforming the MBA experience.

In today’s globalised world, business leaders require access to the latest thinking without slowing the pace of their busy lifestyles. On our Global MBA programme, you will unleash your leadership potential through online lectures, projects and peer-learning, on-par with any on-campus programme yet at a time that suits you.

The Global MBA brings the Imperial community to you wherever you are based in the world, welcoming you into a network of high-calibre students, alumni and corporate partners.

The Global MBA will stimulate you to imagine, innovate and inspire.

Core Courses
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing Management
- Managerial Economics
- Corporate Finance
- Strategy
- Operations Management
Entry Requirements
All applications to the Global MBA are considered on their individual merits. We look for a combination of academic ability, work experience and professional status. To be eligible to apply for the programme you would normally have:
- 5 years’ relevant postgraduate work experience
- At least a Lower Second Class Honours degree OR international equivalent OR recognised professional qualification
- English language test results (if applicable)
We welcome candidates with non-traditional qualifications and backgrounds. We may be able to consider applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements. If this applies to you, please contact the Global MBA Recruitment Team for an assessment.