Global Master of Business & Management at UCA

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) offers the Global Master of Business and Management programme, an excellent opportunity for individuals who aspire to advance to top-tier positions in the creative sector. This programme can significantly enhance your professional trajectory and the Business School for the Creative Industries in Epsom offers this course to help you propel your career forward.

By examining real-world case studies and establishing a robust theoretical framework, you will acquire an understanding of the intricacies of global business operations as a GMBM student at UCA. The programme aims to foster your growth as a potential leader, motivate you to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours, and provide you with the essential skills for senior roles.

The course prioritises independent learning, with the expectation that you will identify and develop a business project that is pertinent to your chosen specialty in the creative sector. This method, in conjunction with a dynamic relationship with your tutors, ensures that you are able to lead your work while receiving guidance from staff and engaging with the industry.

The GMBM curriculum at UCA adopts an international perspective in all its offerings, providing graduates with the necessary skills to thrive in creative business environments worldwide. The objective of our programme is to integrate knowledge from both the business and creative sectors, thus ensuring that you will graduate as a professional who is both highly employable and versatile and who has earned a recognised qualification.

 

Course entry options

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Global Master of Business & Management
MBM

A one-year course of advanced study for furthering your research skills and specialising within your discipline.

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Campus
UCA Epsom
Start date(s)
September 2025, January 2025
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry requirements

Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in the subject/related discipline
and/or
Relevant work experience

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Global Master of Business & Management
MBM with Integrated Pre-Masters

This course includes a year-long preparatory course of study to ready you for your Masters course, developing your specialist knowledge, research skills and confidence in working alone.

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Campus
UCA Epsom
Start date(s)
September 2025, January 2025, May 2025
Duration
2 years full-time
Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor degree or 3 year diploma with a strong portfolio in a relevant subject

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What you'll study

What you'll
study

The content of the course may be subject to change. Curriculum content is provided as a guide.

On this course you’ll prepare for postgraduate study with a mix of online and face-to-face learning that will give you the study skills required to complete a Masters course.

Marketing Strategy and Digital Futures
This unit provides a comprehensive examination of the fundamental principles of marketing management, delving into the complexities of current marketing practices with a special focus on the creative industry. By integrating cutting-edge analytical tools with traditional marketing frameworks, this unit aims to provide you with a nuanced understanding of marketing performance in the digital age.

Business Economics in the Creative Industry
This unit provides you with an understanding of economics and the ability to apply the various principles taught to real-world problems in creative industries. You will study the principles of economics and you will also have the opportunity to apply economic concepts and models specifically to the decisions facing businesses in creative industries.

People and Global Culture in the Creative Industry
This unit is intended to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between individuals and culture on a global scale, with a focus on the creative industries. By delving into the rich tapestry of diverse cultural landscapes, you will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the nuanced factors that shape human behaviours and societal norms all over the world.

Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Creative Industry
The competitiveness of modern organisations is not solely based on the inherent quality of their products or services, but also on the speed and precision of their delivery to customers or clients. This unit teaches you the strategic approaches used and the importance of  a well-executed operation and supply chain management system in maintaining a competitive edge and fostering customer loyalty.

Final Major Project
The culmination of your studies, the Final Major Project is the opportunity to conceptualise and carry out a project that relates directly to your career ambitions and that will facilitate your path into a career in or related to your course content in the creative industries. It will take the form of a Research Project Proposal (20% of your final mark) and the Final Project (80%)

This unit is self-directed, although you will be supported through taught research methods classes, support workshops and through supervision meetings.

Course specifications

Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change in line with our Student Terms and Conditions for example, as required by external professional bodies or to improve the quality of the course.

Fees & funding

Fees & financial support

Tuition fees

  • 2025/26: £12,500

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

  • 2025/26 entry (MBM): £18,500
  • 2025/26 entry (Integrated International Pre-Masters course - Sept & Jan): £17,500
  • 2025/26 entry (Integrated International Pre-Masters course - May): £8,750

Please note: the fees listed here are correct for the stated academic year only. For more detailed information about our course fees please see our fees and finance pages. 

UCA scholarships and fee discounts

At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies.

Current UCA students and alumni may be eligible for a tuition fee discount.

Financial support

There are lots of ways you can access additional financial support to help you fund your studies - both from UCA and from external sources. Discover what support you might qualify for please see our financial support information.

Additional course costs

In addition to the tuition fees there may be other costs for your course. The things that you are likely to need to budget for to get the most out of a creative arts education will include books, printing costs, occasional or optional study trips and/or project materials.

These costs will vary according to the nature of your project work and the individual choices that you make. Please see the Additional Course Costs section of the Course Information Document for more details of the costs you may incur.

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Facilities

At UCA Epsom you have access to our wide range of campus facilities, including computer suites, print studios with screenprinting facilities, photography studios, 3D workshops, media store for borrowing film and photography equipment.

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Business School Studios, UCA Epsom

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Business School Lecture, UCA Epsom

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Business School Studios, UCA Epsom

Business School, UCA Epsom

Business School, UCA Epsom

Business School, UCA Epsom

Career opportunities

Having developed high-level business knowledge and essential leadership skills, graduates can progress to a number of different job roles within various areas of the creative industries, including:

  • Global marketing manager
  • Communications manager
  • Global marketing director
  • Global technology specialist
  • Data & Analytics manager

You may want to undertake further study or research to specialise even further.

Our Staff

Frank Fitzpatrick, Lecturer Business School

Dr Frank Fitzpatrick

Programme Director of Strategic Business & Management
Dr Ekta Sinha

Dr Ekta Sinha

Lecturer in Human Resource Management & Talent Management

Entry requirements

This course does not require a portfolio.

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