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Intake
January, May, October
Awarding Institution
GBS Malta
Duration
1 years
Delivery
Online
Programme Fees
€ 10000*(upto 75%* scholarship)
Support Session
Weekly 2 hours on a Friday
Embark on a transformative journey with GBS Malta online MBA programme, designed to empower aspiring leaders to excel in the dynamic global business landscape. Built for flexibility and impact, our MBA offers three specialized pathways tailored to align with your unique ambitions and career goals.
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.
Our Master of Business Administration with 3 pathways are assessed and accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and aligned with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF).
Curriculum
Credits needed to earn the degree:
| ECTS Credits | UK Credits |
| 90 ECTS | 180 Credits |
This MBA includes the following Compulsory modules:
In this module participants will develop and demonstrate expertise in their critical understanding of the global business environment in which modern organisations operates. Participants will be able to build their skills in developing and evaluating global strategies and associated marketing plans that harmonise an organisation’s objectives, capabilities and resources within the external opportunities of the market. This module will provide participants a critical understanding of global operations including business entry modes, opportunity analysis and market selection, global sourcing and off-shoring, and emerging economies. Participants will be able to identify, categorise, and assess the factors determining the extent to which strategic business implementation is required for success.
The Managerial Finance module is aimed at developing knowledge and critical understanding of the principles and concepts of accounting and finance for managers. This module aims to provide a working understanding and appreciation of how statements of profit or loss, statements of financial position and cash flow statements are prepared, interpreted, and analysed for decision making, including points of weakness and their shortcomings. This module is designed to provide participants with a critical understanding of how management accounting can assist managers in planning, control and decision making amongst others. In this context, financial information is used to inform strategic decision making in several ways. It also forms the backbone of many corporate performance monitoring systems. This module explores the synthesis of financial and managerial accounting information in a variety of strategic and performance monitoring contexts. The role of non-financial information is also explored.
The effect of globalisation influences many aspects of the business world. Leadership Teams have responsibility to respond and to develop approaches that prepare organisations for the effects of and opportunities offered by globalisation. The purpose of this module is to provide participants with knowledge, critical understanding and to develop their leadership skills, including an understanding of their own leadership styles and how these may change according to situational circumstances. The module will cover: theories of leadership, the effects of leadership on organisational behaviour, situational circumstances and leadership style, an evaluation of published research on leadership and cultural differences as applied to leadership. The module will also cover effective team working and leadership styles, leaders and followers, and the role of leaders in organisational change.
Top management has a central task to recognise and meet the expectations and needs of stakeholders. In this context, applied digital marketing plays a central role in the efficient running of a competitive organisation. This module is designed to develop in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of fundamental marketing concepts, assess decision-making implications in the digital world as well as offer rigorous training in the skills and techniques that will enable participants to apply theory and concepts in a wide range of practical contexts.
This module introduces marketing as an integrative management function. It draws together the activities of all areas of an organisation concerned with the planning, development, distribution, promotion and pricing of goods and services. This module examines the comprehensive perspective essential to Applied Digital Marketing decision-making, through relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, society, and other organisational functions. This module covers significant areas within applied digital marketing, such as research, buyer behaviour, product planning, marketing planning, pricing, and distribution, focusing on managing these elements within an overall integrated marketing strategy.
Following the successful completion of the taught module assessments and the taught phase of the MBA programme, participants will commence work on a dissertation/project which will be written up and submitted to a set deadline. An MBA dissertation/project must demonstrate a balance between management-related relevance and the intellectual and academic rigour. The dissertation/project aims to develop participants’ ability to analyse management issues of relevance to their work (or hypothetical issues in the case of participants not in work situations). Emphasis will be placed on scoping, developing, planning, procedural and evaluating skills. Participants will be required to conduct their research by prioritising various sources of published information (journal articles, specialist book chapters, website and other publicly available information), utilising quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies, appropriate data analysis and data presentation, and empirical analytical approaches to discuss research findings and relate to appropriate published research findings.
Participants will be provided with one-to-one and small group supervision whilst conducting their dissertation/project. Participants are expected to show a high level of independent, self-directed study in their work with guidance and critical discussions with their tutor on their progress over the timeline of this module
Each of the 3 pathways consists of two additional 10 ECTS modules which are pathway-specific:
These are challenging times for the practising marketing manager. With economic uncertainties impacting marketing budgets and technological change outpacing managers’ capabilities in keeping up, there is a real need to re-evaluate the role of the modern marketing manager and to understand how to achieve efficiency, effectiveness and enhanced credibility in that role going forward.
This module engages participants in an active learning environment through exploring and examining contemporary marketing practices in organisations through interactive teaching sessions (for example, interactive lectures, team activities and workshops). Teaching sessions will include a number of marketing topics presented by academics, including practitioner guest speakers. Teaching sessions will engage participants in a series of advanced contemporary issues in marketing practices and related ethical considerations. Marketing ethics which will be discussed, and participants will critically reflect on their key learning, research and transferable employability skills. This module examines the typical remit of a contemporary marketing manager and the skills and competencies required of the job in today’s challenging environment. Using modern technology can help marketing managers better communicate with customers and make more and better-informed decisions.
The Marketing Management module provides participants with a critical understanding of key contemporary theories and approaches of marketing management practice. This module will enable the building of knowledge together with the application of the tools and techniques required to analyse different markets and factors that affect them. Participants will identify target groups and formulate appropriate marketing mixes within the marketing planning framework. The module explores the functions which embrace developing, planning, and coordinating marketing decisions to reach marketing goals and objectives required to build competitive advantages. Additionally, participants will gain an in depth and critical understanding of marketing strategy development, marketing auditing, marketing planning, service marketing, marketing management and domestic and global marketing environments.
This Procurement, Leading and Management Project Teams module allows participants to evaluate projects and develop proposals for project management in industries of interest or within their own industries. Participants will learn about the nature of project management along with appropriate approaches, skills, tools, and techniques that can be applied as a project manager. Participants will consider projects within the wider context of programmes and portfolio management and on the process aspect of the curriculum by evaluating these and formulating and presenting proposals for the application of theory and for managing a project. Participants will consider the people aspect of the curriculum by evaluating related factors and how to formulate an individual report considering a specific project scenario.
The Executing, Controlling and Closing a Project module provides a comprehensive level of key skills used by project managers to manage projects successfully together with a critical understanding of project management. The module is not specific to any one industry but covers the core principles of project management that apply in all industries and to projects of varying sizes. Participants will consider the evaluation and application of appropriate strategies for the delivery and management of projects at intra- and inter-organisational levels. An important aspect of this module is the identification and evaluation of standards used in project management, together with an analysis of the importance of planning, controlling, and closing of projects in a particular environment. This will enable participants to identify practical applications of project monitoring, control systems, and the management of control issues, such as, scope creep, risk, quality, baseline changes in the context of project outsourcing, oversight, and contract closure.
The Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures module provides participants with an integrated strategy framework for entrepreneurs, knowledge on how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and managing entrepreneurial ventures. This module identifies the skills and competences required for an effective entrepreneur and managing entrepreneurial ventures in dynamic environments.
The module is structured around three areas: Strategic Planning and Management; Human Resource Management; and, Entrepreneurial Teams and Experience, Learning and Innovation. The building blocks put in place by this module will enable participants to develop management strategies based on SMEs and larger companies’ organisational and business requirements.
Entrepreneurial Finance module provides participants with knowledge and a critical understanding of the principles and concepts of private equity, venture finance, accounting and finance for managers working in an SME business or larger organisational environment. This module will provide a working understanding of how key financial statements are prepared, interpreted, and analysed for decision making, including points of weakness and their shortcomings. This module also aims to provide participants with a comprehensive critical appreciation of how management accounting can assist managers in financial planning, financial control and decision making.
Education
| Test | Overall | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing |
| IELTS Academic (in centre and Online) | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (at test centre and Home/online) | 60 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 18 |
| PTE Level B2 (in centre and Home/online) | 52 | 48 | 43 | 43 | 51 |
| Duolingo (online) | 105 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
To be offered a place to study on the MBA programme prospective participants would normally be required to meet the following admissions criteria:
Recognition of Prior Learning
Assessment will be through a range of different types of coursework. Across the core and pathway modules of this programme the range of coursework assessment will include:
Curriculum
Credits needed to earn the degree:
| ECTS Credits | UK Credits |
| 90 ECTS | 180 Credits |
This MBA includes the following Compulsory modules:
In this module participants will develop and demonstrate expertise in their critical understanding of the global business environment in which modern organisations operates. Participants will be able to build their skills in developing and evaluating global strategies and associated marketing plans that harmonise an organisation’s objectives, capabilities and resources within the external opportunities of the market. This module will provide participants a critical understanding of global operations including business entry modes, opportunity analysis and market selection, global sourcing and off-shoring, and emerging economies. Participants will be able to identify, categorise, and assess the factors determining the extent to which strategic business implementation is required for success.
The Managerial Finance module is aimed at developing knowledge and critical understanding of the principles and concepts of accounting and finance for managers. This module aims to provide a working understanding and appreciation of how statements of profit or loss, statements of financial position and cash flow statements are prepared, interpreted, and analysed for decision making, including points of weakness and their shortcomings. This module is designed to provide participants with a critical understanding of how management accounting can assist managers in planning, control and decision making amongst others. In this context, financial information is used to inform strategic decision making in several ways. It also forms the backbone of many corporate performance monitoring systems. This module explores the synthesis of financial and managerial accounting information in a variety of strategic and performance monitoring contexts. The role of non-financial information is also explored.
The effect of globalisation influences many aspects of the business world. Leadership Teams have responsibility to respond and to develop approaches that prepare organisations for the effects of and opportunities offered by globalisation. The purpose of this module is to provide participants with knowledge, critical understanding and to develop their leadership skills, including an understanding of their own leadership styles and how these may change according to situational circumstances. The module will cover: theories of leadership, the effects of leadership on organisational behaviour, situational circumstances and leadership style, an evaluation of published research on leadership and cultural differences as applied to leadership. The module will also cover effective team working and leadership styles, leaders and followers, and the role of leaders in organisational change.
Top management has a central task to recognise and meet the expectations and needs of stakeholders. In this context, applied digital marketing plays a central role in the efficient running of a competitive organisation. This module is designed to develop in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of fundamental marketing concepts, assess decision-making implications in the digital world as well as offer rigorous training in the skills and techniques that will enable participants to apply theory and concepts in a wide range of practical contexts.
This module introduces marketing as an integrative management function. It draws together the activities of all areas of an organisation concerned with the planning, development, distribution, promotion and pricing of goods and services. This module examines the comprehensive perspective essential to Applied Digital Marketing decision-making, through relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, society, and other organisational functions. This module covers significant areas within applied digital marketing, such as research, buyer behaviour, product planning, marketing planning, pricing, and distribution, focusing on managing these elements within an overall integrated marketing strategy.
Following the successful completion of the taught module assessments and the taught phase of the MBA programme, participants will commence work on a dissertation/project which will be written up and submitted to a set deadline. An MBA dissertation/project must demonstrate a balance between management-related relevance and the intellectual and academic rigour. The dissertation/project aims to develop participants’ ability to analyse management issues of relevance to their work (or hypothetical issues in the case of participants not in work situations). Emphasis will be placed on scoping, developing, planning, procedural and evaluating skills. Participants will be required to conduct their research by prioritising various sources of published information (journal articles, specialist book chapters, website and other publicly available information), utilising quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies, appropriate data analysis and data presentation, and empirical analytical approaches to discuss research findings and relate to appropriate published research findings.
Participants will be provided with one-to-one and small group supervision whilst conducting their dissertation/project. Participants are expected to show a high level of independent, self-directed study in their work with guidance and critical discussions with their tutor on their progress over the timeline of this module
Each of the 3 pathways consists of two additional 10 ECTS modules which are pathway-specific:
These are challenging times for the practising marketing manager. With economic uncertainties impacting marketing budgets and technological change outpacing managers’ capabilities in keeping up, there is a real need to re-evaluate the role of the modern marketing manager and to understand how to achieve efficiency, effectiveness and enhanced credibility in that role going forward.
This module engages participants in an active learning environment through exploring and examining contemporary marketing practices in organisations through interactive teaching sessions (for example, interactive lectures, team activities and workshops). Teaching sessions will include a number of marketing topics presented by academics, including practitioner guest speakers. Teaching sessions will engage participants in a series of advanced contemporary issues in marketing practices and related ethical considerations. Marketing ethics which will be discussed, and participants will critically reflect on their key learning, research and transferable employability skills. This module examines the typical remit of a contemporary marketing manager and the skills and competencies required of the job in today’s challenging environment. Using modern technology can help marketing managers better communicate with customers and make more and better-informed decisions.
The Marketing Management module provides participants with a critical understanding of key contemporary theories and approaches of marketing management practice. This module will enable the building of knowledge together with the application of the tools and techniques required to analyse different markets and factors that affect them. Participants will identify target groups and formulate appropriate marketing mixes within the marketing planning framework. The module explores the functions which embrace developing, planning, and coordinating marketing decisions to reach marketing goals and objectives required to build competitive advantages. Additionally, participants will gain an in depth and critical understanding of marketing strategy development, marketing auditing, marketing planning, service marketing, marketing management and domestic and global marketing environments.
This Procurement, Leading and Management Project Teams module allows participants to evaluate projects and develop proposals for project management in industries of interest or within their own industries. Participants will learn about the nature of project management along with appropriate approaches, skills, tools, and techniques that can be applied as a project manager. Participants will consider projects within the wider context of programmes and portfolio management and on the process aspect of the curriculum by evaluating these and formulating and presenting proposals for the application of theory and for managing a project. Participants will consider the people aspect of the curriculum by evaluating related factors and how to formulate an individual report considering a specific project scenario.
The Executing, Controlling and Closing a Project module provides a comprehensive level of key skills used by project managers to manage projects successfully together with a critical understanding of project management. The module is not specific to any one industry but covers the core principles of project management that apply in all industries and to projects of varying sizes. Participants will consider the evaluation and application of appropriate strategies for the delivery and management of projects at intra- and inter-organisational levels. An important aspect of this module is the identification and evaluation of standards used in project management, together with an analysis of the importance of planning, controlling, and closing of projects in a particular environment. This will enable participants to identify practical applications of project monitoring, control systems, and the management of control issues, such as, scope creep, risk, quality, baseline changes in the context of project outsourcing, oversight, and contract closure.
The Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures module provides participants with an integrated strategy framework for entrepreneurs, knowledge on how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and managing entrepreneurial ventures. This module identifies the skills and competences required for an effective entrepreneur and managing entrepreneurial ventures in dynamic environments.
The module is structured around three areas: Strategic Planning and Management; Human Resource Management; and, Entrepreneurial Teams and Experience, Learning and Innovation. The building blocks put in place by this module will enable participants to develop management strategies based on SMEs and larger companies’ organisational and business requirements.
Entrepreneurial Finance module provides participants with knowledge and a critical understanding of the principles and concepts of private equity, venture finance, accounting and finance for managers working in an SME business or larger organisational environment. This module will provide a working understanding of how key financial statements are prepared, interpreted, and analysed for decision making, including points of weakness and their shortcomings. This module also aims to provide participants with a comprehensive critical appreciation of how management accounting can assist managers in financial planning, financial control and decision making.
Education
IELTS Academic (in centre and Online)
| 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
TOEFL iBT (at test centre and Home/online)
| 60 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 18 |
PTE Level B2 (in centre and Home/online)
| 52 | 48 | 43 | 43 | 51 |
Duolingo (online)
| 105 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
To be offered a place to study on the MBA programme prospective participants would normally be required to meet the following admissions criteria:
Recognition of Prior Learning
Assessment will be through a range of different types of coursework. Across the core and pathway modules of this programme the range of coursework assessment will include:
This Online MBA programme is designed to prepare 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 Programme:
– Senior management roles in all sectors
– Management training
– Management consultancy
– Strategic roles in any context
Q1: What makes the GBS Malta Online MBA unique?
A1: Our MBA offers three specialized pathways to choose from: marketing management, project management, and entrepreneurship. These 3 pathways are delivered 100% online with a global business perspective. We are accredited by MFHEA and offer a special scholarship up to 75%*.
Q2: Who is eligible to apply for the Online MBA?
A2: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, professional experience, and english proficiency certificate from any one of these (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo).
Q3: How does the online interview process work?
A3: The short virtual interview evaluates your passion, career goals, and ability to engage with our online learning platform. It’s conducted via a secure video call, scheduled at your convenience. Interviewer will assess your motivation and will check IT readiness for this programme.
Q4: Can I study while working full-time?
A4: Yes, our 100% online programme is designed for flexibility, with pre-recorded lessons and weekly 2 hour support sessions that allow you to study at your own pace and from anywhere in the world. With 24/7 access to course materials, interactive online sessions, and recorded lectures, you can seamlessly integrate learning into your busy lifestyle.
Q5: What are the career benefits of this online MBA programme?
A5: Graduates see 50-70% salary increases within three years (QS Global MBA Rankings 2024) post completing their MBA. Gain MFHEA approved global recognition certificate tailored for leadership and entrepreneurial success.
Q6: What is the full cost of this programme? Are there any additional costs or hidden fees?
A6: The program fee is €10,000, with up to 75%* scholarship. Scholarship is applicable based on your interview performance. No hidden fees will be charged, and this programme includes all materials within same cost.
Q7: Do I need to buy textbooks or additional materials?
A7: No, the program includes all materials, with unlimited access to the GBS online library and a seamless LMS platform for interactive learning.
Q8: How will my progress be evaluated in the online MBA programme?
A8: Your progress is evaluated through practical coursework, including essays, case studies, group presentations, reflective logs, and a final project/dissertation. This programme is designed to own real-world skills without traditional exams.
Q9: Is the degree recognized globally?
A9: Yes, this programme is MFHEA approved, MQF aligned, and respected worldwide, equipping you with managerial and leadership roles across industries and regions.
Q10: What is the time commitment per week for the online MBA program?
A10: With the flexibility of our 100% online GBS Malta MBA, you can learn at your own pace. To excel, we recommend dedicating 10–12 hours per week, including pre-recorded lectures, weekly 2-hour live support sessions (Fridays), and coursework like essays and projects. This allows you to balance work, life, and study effectively while mastering the curriculum in just 12 months.
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