Overview
The Online MBA with specialist pathways offers a flexible and practical programme, enabling professionals to gain advanced business and management expertise anytime, anywhere. Combining academic rigor with real-world relevance, it develops critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate global management practices.
Designed to deepen your understanding of personal strengths and experiences, this programme empowers you to become a socially responsible, innovative leader, ready to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape. The programme enhances participants' critical understanding of their knowledge, experience, and strengths, equipping them to become effective managers across various organizations.
GBS Malta is a licensed higher education institution and part of Global Education (GEDU), an international education network supporting over 80,000 students across 15 countries. We are committed to delivering career-focused education that combines academic excellence with practical industry knowledge, preparing students for success in today’s competitive global marketplace. Our programmes in Business, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Public Health, and Marketing are designed and delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals, ensuring students gain both theoretical understanding and real-world skills. Located in a modern, state-of-the-art campus in Malta, we provide a supportive and collaborative learning environment where students can thrive academically and professionally. Licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA Licence No. 2022-010), our qualifications are aligned with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), offering students internationally recognised pathways to career and academic advancement.
Accreditations: MFHEA
Entry requirements
- Possess the equivalent of a good UK honours degree (normally equivalent to a 2:2 or above).
- Possess a UK degree below a 2:2 standard with evidence of relevant work/management experience.
- Possess appropriate professional body qualifications (e.g., ACCA or CIMA) at a level equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree.
- Recognition of Prior Learning is available for those with relevant work experience.
English requirements
To meet the English language requirements, prospective participants must achieve the following scores:
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
- TOEFL iBT: 75 (minimum 17 in each component)
- PTE Level B2: 52 (minimum 42 in each component)
- Duolingo: 105 (minimum 95 in each component)
Career opportunities
This Online MBA programme prepares you for a wide range of occupations in general management across all industry sectors and the international environment, as well as employment in your chosen pathway. Career paths after the course include:
- Senior management roles in all sectors
- Management training
- Management consultancy
- Strategic roles in any context
Modules
The MBA includes the following compulsory modules:
- Global Strategies
- Managerial Finance
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
- Applied Digital Marketing
- Project/Dissertation
Each pathway consists of two additional 10 ECTS modules:
- MBA in Marketing Management: Contemporary Issues and Practices in Marketing and Ethics, Marketing Management Practice
- MBA Project Management: Procurement, Leading and Managing Project Teams, Executing, Controlling and Closing a Project
- MBA Entrepreneurship: Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures, Entrepreneurial Finance
Why this programme?
Choosing GBS for your MBA offers several advantages:
- Flexible study options
- Industry-experienced lecturers with excellent education and professional qualifications
- Simplified learning and personal attention to all learners
- Small class sizes
- Free career development mentoring programme
- Access to a successful alumni network
