Master of Business Management
Course Overview
The Master of Business Management is a 12 to 18-month postgraduate programme delivered entirely online through LOU's virtual learning environment. Designed for senior professionals, graduate applicants and ambitious managers, the programme develops executive-level strategic thinking, corporate governance understanding, research methodology and organisational leadership capabilities at the level required for board-adjacent, consultancy and executive management roles.
By completing the Master of Business Management, graduates will be equipped to operate at the highest levels of business leadership — applying research-informed analysis to strategic problems, advising on governance frameworks and leading complex organisations — through a rigorous postgraduate online programme accessible from anywhere in the world.
Key Features
- Curriculum aligned with Chartered Management Institute (CMI), IoD and CFA Institute professional standards at postgraduate level
- Live online lectures, recorded sessions available on demand, and digital library access through LOU's virtual platform
- Online dissertation or capstone research project examining a real-world strategic business challenge
- Corporate governance, executive strategy and board-level decision-making frameworks
- Virtual tutorial sessions with senior academics and executive-level practitioner faculty
- Online research methodology, business analytics and strategic financial analysis at Master's level
- Global perspective integrated throughout — policy, international markets and cross-border business strategy
What You Will Learn
- Formulate and evaluate corporate strategy using advanced frameworks at executive and board level
- Apply corporate governance principles and assess board composition, accountability and stakeholder management
- Conduct advanced business research using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
- Analyse global market dynamics, international economic policy and their impact on corporate strategy
- Lead organisational change initiatives applying evidence-based change management models
- Evaluate mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance decisions at executive decision-making level
- Develop and present strategic business recommendations for senior management and board audiences
- Apply ethical frameworks and corporate social responsibility to executive-level business decisions
Who This Course Is For
- Senior managers and executives seeking a research-informed postgraduate qualification in business management
- LOU Bachelor of Business Management graduates progressing to Master's-level study online
- Professionals with 5+ years of senior management experience seeking formal postgraduate credentials
- Management consultants and advisors seeking academic recognition of executive-level practice
- International professionals who need to study from anywhere in the world at London postgraduate standards
Career Pathways
- Chief Executive Officer
- Business Development Director
- Management Consultant
- Corporate Strategy Analyst
- General Manager
- Marketing Director
- International Trade Manager
LOU's online career support assists Master of Business Management graduates with executive CV preparation, LinkedIn profile coaching and online interview preparation for senior management and board-level positions in the private, public and third sectors.
Entry Requirements
- A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
- Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior professional experience
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
- A 500-word research statement covering the applicant's chosen area of specialisation
- Two academic or professional references and a short online interview
Why Study at LOU
LOU — London Online University — is an online-first division of Harold International College of London. The Master of Business Management is delivered entirely through LOU's virtual learning environment, combining live online lectures, recorded sessions available on demand, digital library access and virtual supervision of the online research dissertation — all at London postgraduate standards without campus attendance.
The programme is aligned with CMI and IoD professional frameworks. Every LOU Master's student benefits from dedicated online career support, virtual tutorial sessions with senior practitioners and a global virtual learning community of business management professionals throughout the programme.
Apply for Master of Business Management
The Master of Business Management is delivered entirely online, enabling you to pursue an executive-level postgraduate qualification from anywhere in the world without interrupting your career. Advance your career with an LOU Master's degree delivered entirely online. Begin your postgraduate journey with LOU today. Enrol Now
