Postgraduate

Online MSc Global Business Management with Project Management

Lead projects, drive change, and take your global business career to the next level.

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Learning at Roehampton

Maximise your learning experience with an online programme built to fit your goals and lifestyle.

Earn a stand-out credential

Specialise your focus and gain a globally recognised qualification, designed by industry experts and valued by employers worldwide.

Boost your professional skills from anywhere

At home or on the go, our programmes deliver an outstanding level of quality education no matter where life takes you.

Personalised learning experiences

Achieve your career goals with tailored support and personalised feedback throughout your studies from our dedicated academic and career teams.

Modules

Support

We want you to feel supported during your studies and beyond. As an online student of the University of Roehampton, you’ll benefit from our:

Advanced virtual campus

Get access to our cutting-edge virtual learning platform, Canvas, where you can find additional online resources and materials at your disposal.

Personalised career services

Just as you would on-campus, online graduate students are supported by our dedicated Careers Support Team, offering hands-on guidance and expert assistance from day one.

Global networking opportunities

Connect with a diverse community of professionals and peers from around the world, expanding your network and gaining valuable insights into global business practices.

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Start date

January, March, June, September

Duration

Online, 2 years, part-time

Fee

£9,500

About the programme

Looking to gain stand-out expertise in today’s project-driven world? This multidisciplinary degree blends essential global business management concepts with practical tools for leading complex projects across borders. You’ll gain a deep understanding of managing global operations and performance while mastering project management frameworks to drive projects forward with efficiency and precision. 

You’ll innovate and optimise processes in diverse business contexts — from supply chain management to strategic marketing — while developing the skills needed for successful project execution and leadership in a fast-paced international marketplace. With this dual focus, you’ll be equipped to manage high-level strategies and lead projects that deliver tangible, global business results.

Compulsory Modules

  • Global Strategic Management
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Financial Performance Management
  • Business Research Methods
  • Supply Chain Strategy and Processes
  • Applied Research or Consultancy Project (Dissertation)

What skills will you gain?

Career

Having developed strategic leadership skills and expertise in project management, you’ll be equipped to lead teams and drive change across industries, excelling in roles such as:

  • Project Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Programme Manager
  • Change Management Consultant
  • Risk Management Specialist

With Roehampton Online, learning is possible anywhere, anytime, and in any way. In this programme, you’ll work through each forward-looking, research-driven module at your own pace, allowing you to balance your studies and personal commitments with ease.

You’ll engage in a blend of hands-on learning and innovative assessments, applied projects, and a practical dissertation to challenge your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to prepare you for the real world.

Applying

Higher education requirements

This programme equips you with the strategic, analytical, and practical skills needed to succeed in managing projects within dynamic environments. To be eligible, you should hold a second-class honours degree, in any discipline, or an equivalent business-related qualification. However, the University of Roehampton encourages non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and those with third-class honours degrees to apply.

English language requirements

This programme is taught in English. Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate an English-language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, or TOEFL 600. If your IELTS score is 6.0, you may be eligible to take Roehampton’s online pre-sessional English course to help prepare for your studies.

Streamline supply chain processes

Design efficient supply chain strategies to improve operations, optimise resources, and enhance value across global business contexts.

Manage diverse project methodologies

Apply technical, soft, and Agile project management skills to oversee complex projects, adapt to dynamic environments, and deliver high-impact results.

Solve real-world business challenges

Utilise research techniques to identify problems, analyse data, and deliver actionable, theory-based solutions through practical projects and consultancy work.

Develop global business strategies 

Design and implement corporate strategies that integrate sustainability, data-driven insights, and stakeholder management to drive success in international markets.

Lead organisational change

Master the art of leading teams through cultural shifts and organisational transformation while enhancing employee engagement and leadership effectiveness.

Optimise financial performance

Apply advanced financial tools like budgeting and cost analysis to enhance organisational performance and support strategic business decisions.

Elective Modules (select two)

  • Strategic Project Management
  • Managing Agile Projects
  • Contemporary Issues in Project Management