Full-time MBA (with or without Exchange)

You should have at least three years' work experience in a managerial role. Experience can be from any industry, including the public sector, charitable organisations, or the arts.

Managerial experience encompasses many efforts you may already be undertaking. It is not defined by having “manager” in your job title or by having direct reports (although you may, of course, have both). Management is any project, initiative, remit, or task (either permanent or ad hoc) where you are responsible for guiding the resources, teams, or individuals to a final goal. Some roles are designed around a management function. Others take on managerial responsibilities on a case-by-case basis. Whatever your role, we want to see these managerial responsibilities highlighted in your CV.

Minimum academic requirement

You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification.

If you do not meet the minimum academic requirement, you may still be considered if:

• you have professional qualifications with substantial work experience, or
• you do not hold a degree or professional qualifications but you have a very strong employment record demonstrating a high degree of responsibility

If you do not meet the minimum academic requirement, we may require you to complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) which is an internationally-recognised assessment of analytical, numerical and verbal reasoning.

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Hugely respected by global employers, this programme provides the perfect learning experience with access to world-class academics and are underpinned by real world insights.

Recruiting companies include:

Job titles include:

Core courses

Between September and July, all students study 11 core courses in major disciplines including strategic leadership, professional development, finance and economics, strategic marketing, and operations improvement.

Elective courses or international exchange

Depending on which MBA pathway you choose, you will either undertake electives in Edinburgh, chosen from our diverse catalogue of courses, or embark on courses offered by one of our exchange partners in an international setting.

In both cases, you can tailor your studies towards specific career interests, develop international management skills, and improve your cultural versatility.

See our website for current modules