Academic Qualification

1. A good degree in any subject (an upper second class (2:1) honours or higher; or equivalent); or
2. Approved professional qualification combined with a desire to learn about principles and practices of marketing.

Applicants do not need prior marketing or management experience.

Language Proficiency Requirement

A national (or university graduates) of a majority native English speaking country do not need to complete a specific English language qualification.

List of majority native English speaking countries:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/english-speaking-countries

Other than students from native English speaking countries, an English language qualification is required: IELTS is our preferred test of language. You need an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); with not less than 6 in each component test.
 

If you are unable to sit the IELTS, you should take TOEFL. If you take TOEFL, please note that the internet-based test (iBT) is the only TOEFL qualification that we accept.  TOEFL iBT’s equivalent: 88.

Comparison of English language test scores (IELTS, TOEFL iBT etc): https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc/englishtests/test-comparisons
Other acceptable English language qualifications: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/english-language

Hong Kong Baptist University
MScGMM Academic Scholarships
Scholarships of HK$10,000 will be granted to students with outstanding academic performance at the end of the programme. Students do not need to apply for the scholarship under this merit-based scholarships scheme.

MScGMM Global Exposure Award
MSc GMM applicants with global exposure can apply for the MScGMM Global Exposure Award. A maximum of five awardees per year, each will be awarded with HK$40,000. Applicants will be assessed by a panel based on their extent and degree of multicultural experience, including but not limited to international education and working experiences, as well as participation in prominent international organizations or events. The result will be announced before semester one starts and be awarded by end of semester two.

Life-long Learning Award
Graduates (associate degree or above) of Hong Kong Baptist University, HKBU-School of Continuing Education and United International College are entitled to a Life-Long Learning Award of HK$10,000 if they are being admitted to this programme. This award will be issued by the HKBU Department of Marketing in semester two.

The University of Sheffield
There are a number of scholarships ranging from £1,000-£5,000 which students may be eligible for:

Sheffield University Management School Scholarships
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/management/study/msc/fees_and_funding/scholarships
 
University of Sheffield Scholarships
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/finance/pg
 
International Student Scholarships
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/enquiry/money/scholarships

(a) Students may exit with an award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Marketing Management if they have completed and passed 8 required core courses (24 units) having met the requirements of both HKBU (including a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50) and the University of Sheffield in their respective semesters.

(b) The Master of Science in Global Marketing Management degree will be granted to students who have completed and passed all the 9 required core courses and the dissertation with a total of 36 units having met the requirements of both HKBU (including a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50) and the University of Sheffield in their respective semesters. 

This is an exempted course under the NON-LOCAL HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (REGULATION) ORDINANCE CAP 493 (Ref: 452359/452445). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.