Online learning
Where world-class teaching meets cutting-edge technology
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Business School is committed to creating leaders of the future, and ensuring our world-class business teaching is accessible to the brightest students around the world. Opting for an online programme means you can pursue your ambitions without pausing your career.
We offer two programmes for online study:
We also offer a blended learning Executive MBA and Weekend MBA, which involve a combination of online and in-person teaching.
Our online programmes are taught through Canvas, our virtual learning environment.
Our award-winning IDEA Lab team is continuously enhancing our programmes and experimenting with cutting-edge technologies to enhance your learning - from virtual reality to AI.
Key features of Canvas
Our virtual learning environment, Canvas, provides convenient access to all programme materials, connects you to your peers and tutors, and gives you the power to track your progress throughout the programme. Key features include:
- high-quality interactive videos recorded in our studio
- live online sessions with different broadcast times to suit different time zones
- online tutorials
- interactive exercises
- group and individual assignments
- programming tasks (for some programmes)
- discussion forums
Online modules are typically presented in blocks, with each week dedicated to a specific area of learning in manageable individual sessions. This helps you to stay on top of your learning and plan your study time efficiently.
Other features
Connect with teaching staff
Canvas provides a portal to connect with your professors and tutors. Our interactive and collaborative learning environment allows you to ask questions directly to faculty.
Timely notifications
You will receive regular notifications, such as exam results, assignment feedback or messages from fellow students. This is a great way to feel connected to the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community and stay on track with your studies.
Feedback
Feedback is integrated throughout the programme. You will have opportunities both to give and receive feedback from teaching assistants on your individual submissions and group activities.
Why study an online programme at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ?
We understand that it can be challenging to balance work, studying and your personal life. At ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ we make sure our online programmes are streamlined and supportive to help you fit your studies into your life.
Dedicated Programmes team
Online learning can be both challenging and rewarding. Our dedicated Programmes team is on hand to help you throughout your studies, and ensure you have all the resources you need, right at your fingertips.
A global classroom
You will build a global network of peers and industry professionals, and engage with a diverse cohort of students worldwide, who can share insight into different global business practices.
Award-winning innovation
The IDEA Lab team at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Business School supports the design and delivery of our online programmes and is leading the way in global business education. Our programmes are recognised as world-class, with our Global Online MBA ranked number one in the world in the QS rankings 2026.
Accelerate your career and join a network of students from across the world.
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The flexibility to study from anywhere in the world at a globally renowned university, while still having the chance to participate in on-campus activities with a diverse cohort, made ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ an easy choice. What I learn in a lecture one day, I can apply in real time at my workplace the next. That immediate application has made the learning experience feel truly relevant.
Our online and blended programmes
- Global Online MBA Our #1 ranked Global Online MBA (QS Online MBA rankings, 2026) is a part-time programme that focuses on innovative thinking and new technology to deliver a practical curriculum.
- MSc Strategic Marketing (online, part-time) Our MSc Strategic Marketing (online, part-time) will fast-track your career and prepare you for in-demand marketing leadership roles in a wealth of industries.
- Executive MBA Our Executive MBA is a 23-month, part-time programme designed to prepare executives to be leaders in a technology-driven world.
- Weekend MBA Our part-time Weekend MBA allows you to accelerate your career and develop your leadership skills, while applying your learning directly to your current role.
Technical requirements
Your device and internet access are two of the most important components for a rewarding remote or online experience. We want to make sure that you have all the necessary resources available to make the most of your experience.
To maximise your success on our online and blended programmes or for remote teaching you will need to have uninterrupted access to the following:
- mobile or desktop device with a camera and microphone that has internet access;
- operating system: Windows 10 or higher for PCs, and iOS 15 or higher for Macs;
- mobile or desktop device where Zoom, Panopto and Microsoft Office 365 (licences will be provided) can be accessed;
- mobile or desktop device that allows software to be downloaded and updated from the internet;
- mobile or desktop device that allows media to be played such as Vimeo or YouTube videos.
Further details will be shared with you once you have received an offer to one of our programmes.