Global MBA (Online)
Key information
Duration: 24 months
Attendance mode: Online, part-time with two on-campus weeks in London
Location: Online
Start of programme: 2 September 2026
Next application deadline: 21 June 2026
Entry year: Showing course information for 2026
Accelerate your career with a world-class MBA, designed for flexibility.
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Overview
A flexible, world-class online MBA designed for professionals who want to advance their careers without putting them on hold.
The Bayes Global MBA (Online) is designed for experienced professionals seeking to expand their impact – whether that means advancing within their organisation, launching a business, or changing direction entirely. Delivered primarily online and part-time, it offers the flexibility to study from anywhere while maintaining your professional commitments.
Our interdisciplinary approach brings together global business insights, innovation, and leadership development. You’ll work with international peers and expert faculty who challenge assumptions and equip you to think differently, applying new frameworks, technologies, and perspectives to real-world business challenges.
Course highlight
Experience two immersive, on-campus weeks in London during the programme. Connect face-to-face with your global cohort and faculty while deepening your learning in one of the world’s most dynamic business hubs.
Throughout the programme, you’ll develop practical skills that can be applied immediately in your role. From strategic planning and financial insights to implementing technology and nurturing innovation, every module helps you make better decisions, lead with confidence, and create lasting value in your organisation.
Our unique approach to professional and career development is embedded through every stage of the Global MBA. You’ll benefit from our integrated approach, which includes tailored coaching, career workshops, and access to a powerful alumni network spanning 170 countries.
Dr Manto Gotsi, Global MBA Course Director
Who is the Global MBA (Online) for?
Designed for ambitious, professionals who want to keep learning while leading.
The Global MBA (Online) is ideal for professionals with management or leadership experience who want to take the next step in their career without stepping away from it. Whether you’re aiming for promotion, planning a career change, or preparing to launch your own venture, the programme offers the flexibility and depth to help you achieve it.
You’ll join a truly international cohort representing diverse sectors, roles, and perspectives. This global community becomes an essential part of your learning experience – enriching discussion, sparking innovation, and expanding your professional network.
The programme suits individuals who are confident working independently but value interactive, collaborative learning. Live online sessions, experiential projects, and short on-campus residencies in London offer opportunities to apply knowledge, gain global insights, and build meaningful professional connections.
Why a Bayes Global MBA
- Flexible learning: Study part-time, online, from anywhere in the world — with two immersive on-campus weeks in London.
- Exceptional teaching: Learn from world-leading faculty recognised for excellence in teaching and research.
- Global perspective: Collaborate with an international cohort representing 60+ nationalities and diverse industries.
- Real-world relevance: Apply cutting-edge theory through case studies, simulations, and live business projects.
- Career advancement: Access tailored coaching, leadership workshops, and professional development throughout the programme.
- Lifelong learning: Take one complimentary elective each year, even after you graduate, and continue to update your professional skills.
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Programme content
An immersive online MBA designed for working professionals
The Bayes Global MBA (Online) combines academic excellence with real-world learning. Delivered primarily online over two years, the programme blends flexibility with structure – allowing you to study part-time while balancing professional and personal commitments. Two on-campus weeks in London provide opportunities to collaborate face-to-face, deepen your learning, and strengthen your global network.
The Bayes learning experience
Our curriculum is designed to stay current with today’s fast-evolving business and technological landscape. Through case studies, simulations, and collaborative projects, you’ll apply what you learn immediately to your professional context.
“The online learning experience at Bayes reflects the realities of modern business – dynamic, connected, and global.”
Course structure
Year 1: Building core business leadership skills
In your first year, you’ll complete a structured series of core modules designed to give you a strong foundation across all areas of business. You’ll engage through a mix of independent online study, live webinars, and interactive discussions.
Programme highlights:
- Weekly live webinars (60-90 minutes) that connect you with expert faculty and classmates worldwide.
- Optional weekly drop-in sessions offering additional support and interaction with faculty and peers.
- Two immersive London weeks, combining theory, group work, and case-based learning to strengthen collaboration and applied understanding.
The online materials are released two weeks before each live session, giving you flexibility to learn at your own pace and come prepared for rich, interactive discussions.
Year 2: Specialisation and strategic application
In your second year, you’ll tailor the programme to your goals. Choose from a portfolio of online electives that align with your professional goals and interests and apply your learning in the Business Integration Project, a capstone project designed to solve a real organisational challenge.
You’ll also have the opportunity to take one on-campus elective in London, included in your course fee. This option lets you connect face-to-face with peers, faculty, and guest speakers in one of the world’s leading business hubs.
If you wish to take additional on-campus electives or any international electives, these are available at an additional cost, allowing you to further broaden your perspective and global network.
By the end of the programme, you will have:
- Developed advanced strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities.
- Strengthened your ability to make well-informed, data-driven business decisions.
- Gained the confidence to lead change and create impact in complex, global contexts.
Pre-course
Induction and Getting Started
Connect, prepare and begin your MBA journey with confidence.
Your Global MBA experience begins with a comprehensive online induction period designed to help you get ready – academically, technically and personally – before your first module begins.
During induction, you’ll:
- Connect with your cohort and start building relationships with peers, faculty, and programme staff.
- Explore the online learning environment, ensuring you’re confident navigating the platform, accessing resources and participating in live sessions.
- Attend interactive orientation webinars to understand how to balance study with work and life commitments.
- Receive guidance on study skills and academic writing, helping you return to learning successfully after time in the workplace.
The induction is also a moment to reflect on your goals and prepare for the journey ahead, so you can begin your MBA with purpose and clarity.
Career accelerator course
Start planning your professional growth from day one.
As part of your induction, you’ll complete the Career Accelerator Course, a dedicated online module introducing you to the Bayes Career and Professional Development Framework.
This short, practical course helps you:
- Assess your career goals and priorities.
- Understand how to use the programme to achieve them.
- Begin developing a personal strategy for growth, supported by your coach and the Bayes Careers team.
You’ll also gain early access to Bayes Careers Online, where you can explore self-assessment tools, leadership resources, and upcoming events that connect learning with real career opportunities.
Preparatory modules
Build knowledge and refresh your skills before you begin your MBA journey.
Once you’ve accepted your offer, you’ll gain access to a set of online preparatory modules designed to help you transition smoothly into the programme and feel ready to study from day one.
These short, self-paced courses introduce essential concepts that underpin your first-year core modules, ensuring you can engage confidently with topics across finance, analytics, and management.
You’ll cover:
- Data Analytics for Business – develop practical data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
- Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis – refresh your understanding of key financial statements and principles.
- Mathematics for Management and Finance – strengthen your quantitative and analytical foundations.
Each module combines clear explanations with applied exercises, so you can consolidate your understanding at your own pace.
Core modules
Marketing
Develop a strategic understanding of how marketing drives business success. You’ll explore how to analyse markets, interpret customer needs, and design strategies that create sustainable advantage.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Gain the tools to manage and optimise operations within and across organisations. This module explores efficiency, resilience, and innovation in supply chain strategy, helping you identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce risk, and create value through better processes.
Technology and Innovation
Understand how technology and innovation shape organisational success. You’ll examine how businesses adopt and scale new technologies, manage R&D, and lead innovation across teams and networks.
Leading People in Organisations
Build your capability to lead, motivate, and influence others in dynamic environments. This module explores behaviour, culture, and change in organisations, helping you understand what drives performance and how to create conditions where people thrive. You’ll also reflect on your own leadership style and identify ways to enhance your impact.
Finance
Learn how financial decisions drive organisational growth and long-term value. This module introduces the core principles of corporate finance, from investment appraisal and capital structure to managing cash flow and risk. You’ll develop the financial literacy and analytical confidence to make sound decisions at senior level.
Strategy
Explore how successful organisations design and execute strategy. You’ll learn how to analyse competitive environments, evaluate opportunities, and define a sustainable direction for your organisation.
Consulting Week
Consulting Week takes place in London and draws together all your learning from Year One, and puts it into practice during an applied business project.
Electives
Choose from a wide range of online MBA electives. Electives reflect current business challenges - from digital transformation and sustainability to entrepreneurship and global strategy.
Your electives are an opportunity to:
- Develop specialist knowledge aligned with your career goals
- Apply advanced concepts to real organisational scenarios
- Learn from Bayes’ world-class faculty and international business experts.
Online electives
The second year of your Global MBA programme is when you can start to specialise and deepen the core knowledge that you have built during Year One. Through your elective choices, you can tailor your choices to personalise what and how you’re learning, based on your own development and career goals.
London on-campus electives
Join us in person at our Finsbury Square campus, in the heart of the City of London, where you can network with peers and meet our expert academics, alongside your learning
Please note: Taking an on-campus elective is an optional part of the Global MBA. One on-campus elective is included in your tuition fees. Further ones are available at an additional cost.
International electives
Our practical, unique international electives give you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to study in a different environment, with exclusive custom-designed experiences. They offer the opportunity to understand more about different cultures, economics and regulation.
Please note: International electives are an optional part of the Global MBA and have an additional fee.
Business Integration Project
Apply your learning in practice
The Business Integration Project (BIP) is the capstone project of your MBA. It is a significant consultancy-style assignment that challenges you to solve a real organisational problem using the knowledge and skills you’ve developed throughout the programme.
You can focus on your own organisation, an entrepreneurial venture, or a client company. Guided by a faculty supervisor, you’ll integrate learning from across modules to deliver actionable insights with measurable business impact.
By completing the project, you’ll demonstrate your ability to:
- Analyse complex challenges using data, theory, and strategic thinking.
- Communicate recommendations effectively to senior stakeholders.
- Deliver practical solutions that drive change and create value.
Many students use the BIP as a launchpad for career progression, presenting their findings to senior management, shaping a business case for promotion, or building the foundation for a new venture.
Faculty
All course modules are developed and delivered by our lead lecturers – each one a top academic in their field. They’ll be on-hand during each course module and you’ll learn from them directly, through video lectures and webinars, ably supported by our excellent online tutors.
Course Director:
Dr Manto Gotsi
Manto is an expert in innovation management, branding and entrepreneurship. She has also been leading the teaching and design of large-scale and specialist digital programmes since 2007.
Faculty
A wide range of academics teach on the Full-time MBA including:
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Professor Costas Andriopoulos, Professor of Management and Associate Dean, MBA Programmes
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Professor Clifford Oswick, Professor of Organization Theory
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Professor André Spicer, Executive Dean
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Dr Jörg-Martin Ries, Reader in Operations Management
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Dr Sara Jones, Reader in Creative Interactive System Design
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Professor Stephen Thomas, Professor of Finance
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Dr Aneesh Banerjee, Reader in Management
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Dr Ivana Raonic, Associate Professor in Finance
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Professor Andrew Clare, Professor of Asset Management
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Dr Aulia Syakhroza, Senior Lecturer in Strategy
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Professor Paolo Volpin, Professor of Finance
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Dr Dimitris Paraskevopoulos, Reader in Operations and Supply Chain Management
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Alex Moss, Course Director MSc Real Estate, Director Real Estate Centre.
Global MBA schedule
Year 1
| Pre-term | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|---|
Online preparatory modules Online Careers Accelerator course |
Core modules |
Core modules |
Year 2
| Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|
Online electives Optional on-campus electives Optional International electives |
Online electives Optional on-campus electives Optional International electives |
Year 1
Online preparatory modules
Online Careers Accelerator course
Core modules
Core modules
Year 2
Online electives
Optional on-campus electives
Optional International electives
Online electives
Optional on-campus electives
Optional International electives
Careers impact
Transform your career with targeted support and lifelong connections
At Bayes Business School, career development is built into the fabric of the Global MBA (Online). From the moment you accept your offer, you’ll have access to professional development resources designed to help you identify your goals, refine your strategy, and take your next step with confidence.
Our dedicated Careers and Professional Development team are experienced talent management professionals with backgrounds in recruitment, leadership development, and executive coaching. They’ll support you through every stage of your MBA journey — from building self-awareness to executing your career strategy.
Career support that starts before you do
You’ll begin with our online Career Accelerator Course, giving you early access to insights and tools to plan your MBA journey and make the most of every learning opportunity.
Throughout the programme, you’ll engage in:
- Career Impact Workshops – develop leadership presence, networking, and influencing skills aligned with the Bayes MBA Leadership Framework.
- One-to-one career coaching – receive tailored guidance and practical feedback from sector and career experts.
- Corporate insights and networking events – connect with employers, alumni, and industry specialists who share their real-world perspectives.
- Bayes Careers Online – access 24/7 resources and tools to support your professional growth and job search strategy.
These resources are designed for working professionals who want to apply learning immediately, manage transitions effectively, and accelerate career progression.
A personalised path to your goals
Whether you want to move up, pivot industries, or launch your own venture, you’ll have continuous access to individual coaching and development sessions that align with your ambitions.
The ‘Achieving Your Potential’ programme helps you map your career trajectory — identifying where you are now, where you want to be, and how to get there.
“The career support at Bayes gave me the confidence and clarity to take the next step in my career — and to aim higher than I thought possible.”
— Sarah Harper, Global MBA (2025)
Beyond graduation: support that lasts
Career support doesn’t end when you graduate. As part of the Bayes alumni community, you’ll have access to ongoing professional development, networking events, and one complimentary elective each year for life – helping you stay current as industries evolve.
Summary
The Bayes Global MBA (Online) gives you more than a qualification — it provides a structured pathway to personal and professional growth. Through coaching, workshops, and global networking, you’ll develop the confidence, capability, and connections to make your next career move with purpose and impact.
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Fees & funding
Tuition fee for September 2026
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Global MBA tuition fee:
£29,000
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Fee structure
- Deposit: £3,000 (paid to secure your place)
For self-financing students, fees can be paid in four instalments:
- First instalment: £4,250 (fees excluding deposit, to complete registration in August 2026)
- Second instalment: £7,250 (paid in December 2026)
- Third instalment: £7,250 (paid in August 2027)
- Fourth instalment: £7,250 (paid December 2027)
Tuition fee breakdown
The list is not exhaustive, and some other costs will be incurred. A more detailed breakdown will be provided during the offer stage.
What your fees include:
- Tuition for the two years
- Access to key online material for core modules
- Cost of online electives
- One London on-campus elective
- Career and professional development workshops
- One free additional online elective each year after graduation (not including London on-campus or international electives)
What your fees do not include:
- Cost of accommodation and living expenses for any on campus session
- Cost of an additional London on-campus elective
- Cost of an international elective.
Funding opportunities
There are several funding options we recommend from:
View other funding optionsScholarships
Bayes Business School offers a range of financial awards and scholarships to talented individuals with a strong potential for career advancement.
View our scholarships and awardsAdmissions
At Bayes we look for ambitious people from culturally diverse backgrounds, who are intellectually curious with a high potential to succeed.
To apply for the Global MBA (Online), you’ll need to demonstrate the experience and motivation to succeed in a flexible, online learning environment while balancing professional commitments.
Professional experience
- A minimum of five years’ full-time, relevant work experience after graduation.
Academic requirement
- A UK undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) or an appropriate professional qualification.
Applicants without a degree may be considered if they have at least six years of relevant professional experience.
English language requirement
If English is not your first language, you must provide an approved English language test result.
We accept:
- IELTS Academic: Overall 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each section)
- TOEFL iBT: 100 overall (min. 25 Writing, 23 each other section)
- Pearson PTE Academic: Overall 69 (min. 62 Writing, 60 each other)
- LanguageCert International ESOL C1 Expert: Pass in all components
Equivalent qualifications (Cambridge, Trinity, etc.) may also be accepted. Please contact us for details.
Apply
Take the next step toward your Global MBA
Application timeline
We are currently accepting applications for the September 2026 intake.
We recommend submitting your application early – especially if you wish to be considered for a scholarship.
Round | Deadline | Status |
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Round 1 | 12 April 2026 | Closed |
Round 2 | 17 May 2026 | Closed |
Round 3 | 21 June 2026 | Open |
Round 4 | 26 July 2026 | Not yet open |
- Rolling applications will run if there are still places available
Global MBA (Online) - Admissions process
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1. Prepare your documents:
- One-page CV/resumé
- Two professional references (one from your current manager or supervisor)
- University degree or professional qualification certificates (translated if not in English)
- English language test results (if required).
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2. Write your personal statement:
Tell us why you’re pursuing the Global MBA, how it aligns with your goals, and what you’ll bring to the Bayes community.
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3. Submit your application online:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by our Admissions Panel.
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4. Attend an interview (if shortlisted):
Interviews may take place online via Zoom or MS Teams, or in person at Bayes.
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5. Receive your decision:
You’ll typically receive an outcome within six weeks of submitting a complete application.
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Need advice before applying? Submit your CV for personalised feedback on your eligibility or arrange a one-to-one chat with our Recruitment Team.
Contact us
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For application advice or questions, please contact:
Danielle Nivern
Global MBA Recruitment Manager
Email: danielle.nivern@citystgeorges.ac.uk
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