Step into a world where strategic business management and project execution meet.
This programme combines core global business management principles with hands-on tools to lead complex, cross-border projects. You’ll gain a deep understanding of global operations and performance management while mastering project management frameworks that ensure projects are driven forward efficiently.
You’ll optimise processes across a variety of business contexts—from supply chain management to strategic marketing—developing the leadership skills needed to deliver successful projects in a dynamic international environment. With this balanced focus, you’ll be equipped to manage high-level strategies and lead projects that achieve tangible global business results.
Global Strategic Management
Build expertise to develop and implement corporate strategies on a global scale, integrating sustainability, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder relations to drive business success.
Leadership and Change Management
Learn to lead organisations through change, mastering strategies to manage cultural differences, enhance employee engagement, and improve leadership effectiveness in an ever-evolving business environment.
Financial Performance Management
Acquire the skills to manage financial resources effectively, using tools such as budgeting, the balanced scorecard, and cost analysis to drive organisational performance and support strategic decision-making.
Business Research Methods
Master the research techniques required for your capstone project, covering research design, data analysis, and ethical considerations, while developing the critical skills necessary to address real-world business challenges.
Supply Chain Strategy and Processes
Explore global supply chain strategies and processes critical for success. You’ll learn to integrate materials, services, and information for optimal performance and global competitiveness.
Strategic Project Management (Elective)
Master the integration of technical and soft skills necessary for successful project management. Analyse case studies and current research to understand the evolving role of project managers and the rise of project-centric organisations globally.
Managing Agile Projects (Elective)
Gain expertise in Agile project management, focusing on iterative delivery, self-empowered teams, and prioritising business benefits. Prepare for the AgilePM Foundation certificate while understanding Agile principles in broader business contexts.
Contemporary Issues in Project Management (Elective)
Examine emerging trends in project management, critically analysing global issues affecting the field today. Develop critical-thinking skills to evaluate new research and challenge traditional project management practices.
Dissertation or Consultancy Project
Apply your knowledge to a focused study or consultancy project, showcasing your expertise and consolidating your learning from the programme.
Higher education requirements:
To be eligible for this programme you should hold a second-class honours degree of any background from a recognised university, or an equivalent business 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:
Our programmes are delivered in English. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate a minimum standard of English language proficiency through a valid English language qualification that is no older than two years from the date of issue.
Roehampton’s dedicated to providing accessible pathways to higher education, including flexible financing options for your degree. Along with competitive tuition fees, we offer a range of financial assistance, including loans and external funding opportunities.
Study Loans:
Applicants from England and Wales can access a Master’s Loan of up to £12,471 from Student Finance. This loan can be used flexibly to cover tuition fees, living expenses, or other study-related costs. For courses longer than one year, the loan amount is evenly distributed across the duration of your programme.
Repayment Terms
Loans are repayable once you earn over £21,000 per year, with repayments spread over a maximum of 30 years. For more details on interest rates and other information, visit Student Finance England.
Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2024)
Silver in 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2023)
Top 10 for postgraduate satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2023)
The University of Roehampton has been shaping futures since the 1840s, earning a reputation as one of London’s leading higher education institutions. For over 10 years, we’ve pioneered online learning, offering flexible, expert-led courses that fit around your life.
Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide (THE Young University Rankings 2024) and among the top 10 UK universities for postgraduate satisfaction two years running (PTES), Roehampton combines academic excellence with a student-first approach to our online business, marketing, and computing degrees.
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