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Transform your leadership with a Global Executive MBA

Redefine how you think, lead, and do business – with a flexible, online-focused two-year programme designed to fit your lifestyle and ambitions.

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Course duration

2 years, part-time

Intake dates

September and January each year

Locations

Mostly online, complemented by immersive international study weeks.

Prestigious scholarships

Competitive scholarships available worth up to 50% of your course fee

Why Global Executive Master of Business Administration at NTU?

Study without interrupting your work

Our flexible programme blends online learning with live sessions that you can join either online or on-campus, plus three immersive study weeks in the UK and abroad. It’s ideal for busy professionals working on local, national or global priorities and contexts.

Build worldwide connections

Our strength is diversity – connect with senior executives from around the world and tap into our powerful global MBA alumni network.

Lead globally

You will be studying at a Triple Crown accredited business school – a distinction held by less than 1% of business schools worldwide. This recognition gives you a world-class education, global credibility, and access to leading career opportunities.

Ignite your career

Accelerate into senior and strategic leadership with a globally recognised MBA. Gain real-world impact through applied learning, personal leadership development, and executive coaching—empowering you to grow your career and your organisation.

Join a diverse MBA community

Our MBA programmes bring together an inspiring range of cultures, perspectives and backgrounds.

37 nationalities

represented (based on last three years)

41% female students

(based on last three years)

36 average age

(based on last three years)

50,000+ alumni

across our NBS community

Our students’ global leadership stories

Explore the course in detail

A unique opportunity to broaden your perspective, build meaningful connections, and develop the knowledge to lead in an uncertain and connected world.

Learn more about the course

Upcoming events

Visit us at one of our virtual webinars to speak to our MBA course leaders, and find out more about admissions, funding and support.

If you're unable to attend, you can still access our content anytime by viewing our on-demand MBA event recordings.

FAQs

The Global Executive MBA is designed specifically for busy working professionals looking to study flexibly and gain a prestigious MBA within two years.

The majority of the programme is studied online at a time that suits you. Each module runs over seven weeks, with regular touchpoints with your online tutor or peers during the first five weeks, including live sessions which you can take online or at our City Campus in Nottingham. The final two weeks allow you the time to focus on your final assessments.

We supplement this with three intensive one-week residentials, where you can travel to the UK, South Africa and France, and put into practice and participate in change management, strategic business planning, and global consultancy projects with local businesses.

  • A good first degree (typically 2:2 or above) or equivalent professional qualifications, along with a minimum of 3 years professional experience that includes responsibility for managing organisational resources.*

*If you do not have an undergraduate degree, we can accept 8+ years of appropriate professional experience.

Discover our MBA application guide for more information.

Visit the Global Executive MBA course page for the latest fees.

Please note that if you are considering a course that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for the first year of study. The course fee for the second year may be subject to annual review.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including scholarships, discounts and loans.

Fees can be paid in instalments to spread the cost. Visit paying your tuition fees for more information.

Fees include:

  • All tuition and assessments.
  • Accommodation during the three campus-based modules.

Student is responsible for:

  • Travel expenses for the international modules.
  • Travel visas. This programme includes campus-based weeks where you can travel to the UK, South Africa and France. If you are based outside the UK, check local guidance for travel requirements for the study destinations as you may need to apply for a short term visa before travelling.

Scholarships

You might be able to get a scholarship of up to 50% to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies, including our MBA Excellence Scholarship.

Alumni discount

We’re happy to offer a 20% alumni discount to most current NTU students and recent NTU alumni. This discount is currently available for those starting an eligible postgraduate taught, postgraduate research or professional course.

Postgraduate loans

There is a government postgraduate loan scheme for Masters degrees. The loan contributes towards costs of study, and students can put it towards tuition fees, maintenance costs or other costs at their discretion. Find out more about postgraduate loans.

We are delighted to offer the MBA Excellence Scholarship, celebrating outstanding UK and international candidates who demonstrate ambition, leadership, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.

The scholarship is worth up to half the value of your tuition fee, with an aim to recognise individuals who empower others, champion innovative thinking, drive positive societal change, and contribute to a diverse, global, and forward-thinking cohort.

Learn more about the MBA Excellence Scholarship

Our online learning format allows you to find time in your schedule that works best for you and your lifestyle.

We generally advise students to allocate between 12 to 15 hours per week for their studies, although this may vary depending on your own preferences and commitments.

Our online learning materials are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also download the materials for offline use, for example if you are travelling for work and would like to use that time studying.