Online MBA

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.

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The University of Edinburgh Business School has embraced a coaching culture that underpins all of our professional development activities. Our coaching programme is designed to offer you a tailored, personalised experience responsive to your individual needs.

As online MBA students, you will have the opportunity to engage in two personal development-coaching sessions focused on taking ownership for your goals and achieving your personal potential.

Compulsory courses
Year 1

Accounting (10 credits)
Strategic Marketing (10 credits)
Understanding Economies (10 credits)
Operations Improvement (10 credits)
Strategic Human Resource Management (10 credits)
Strategic Leadership Part 1 (10 credits)
Professional Development (10 credits)

Year 2
Finance (10 credits)
Business Transformation in the Digital Age (10 credits)
Data and Analytics for Leaders (10 credits)
Organising for Effectiveness (10 credits)
Strategic Leadership Part 2 (10 credits)
Professional Development (continuing)

Option courses
Business Strategy for Environmentally Suitable Futures
Financial Analysis
Financial Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions
Global Strategy
Marketing Communications and Branding
Negotiations
New Venture Creation
Supply Chain Management

Capstone project