What is special about this course?

The Masters in Business Administration (MBA)* aims to equip business leaders with a detailed knowledge and understanding of effective management strategies, enabling you to function effectively and efficiently in a global business context.

You will gain an understanding of the key areas of international business and management and apply your learning to 'live' situations through the use of case studies, team projects, seminars and assessments.

*course structure is subject to approval

Special features

• You will undertake an induction programme which will allow you to become familiar with the teaching methods used, course requirements, and the teaching team
• You may have the opportunity to undertake an industrial work placement as part of your MBA, working within a UK organisation on live projects in areas such as: engineering; aeronautical engineering; energy; IT; business; and finance (you will be responsible for arranging your own projects and placements, with help from the course team)
• You can study individual modules for continuing professional development (CPD), or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or MBA

Entry requirements

• Honours degree, normally at 2:1 and not less than 2:2, or international equivalent
• There is no barrier to entry based on the subject studied to degree level
• Other professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
• International students whose first language is not English must also meet the language competency standards, as detailed on the International page of the website
• It is desirable that you have some post-study work experience
• Academic references, and where appropriate, employer references, will be required before enrolment
• You may be asked to complete a short piece of assessment work

*Funding support notice*

A limited number of funded places are available for full-time, Scottish or EU fee status students.

Postgraduate Loans (SAAS) (Scotland-domiciled and EU students)

Loans for tuition fees are available from SAAS for eligible Scotland-domiciled and EU students, and loans for living costs for eligible Scottish students.

(see fees/funding tab for more information)

PgCert

You will choose two core modules and one option module from the following:

• Responsible management in the global environment
• Change for sustainable futures
• Growth and opportunity through innovation
• Research: business intelligence

You will also choose one option module which may include:

• Operations management
• Corporate and competitive strategy
• Supply chain management
• Management accounting and finance
• Strategic marketing
• Understanding social media

PgDip

You will study the remaining two core modules and a further option module from those listed in the PgCert.

MBA

To achieve the award of MBA you must complete a research project.

Fees

The following fees apply to this taught postgraduate course:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

Enquiries from employers for multiple student registrations are welcome and special fee arrangements may apply.

Funding

The university is pleased to offer a limited numbers of places with full tuition fee support for Scottish/EU students studying full-time on this course starting in September 2019 to help talented students join this key growth sector for the Scottish economy. Fees will be funded by the European Social Fund and Scottish Funding Council as part of Developing Scotland’s Workforce in the Scotland 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Fund Programmes.

To be eligible for this funding, students must meet the criteria for Scottish or EU fee status and be resident in the Highlands and Islands (including Moray) or Perth and Kinross for the duration of their studies. In accordance with funding regulations, tuition fee support will only be available to students who meet the funding eligibility criteria and are self-funding i.e. who are not in receipt of funding for tuition fees from other sources, including employers. Funded places will be allocated and successful applicants notified from March onwards, available places will continue to be allocated throughout the recruitment cycle. There is no separate application process, applicants holding an offer will be considered against the eligibility rules.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified applicants. Students who do not meet the eligibility for the tuition fee support, or are not successful in being allocated one of the limited places, will be responsible for paying their own fees. However, there are other potential sources of funding support available.

From 2017, eligible Scotland-domiciled students studying full-time can access loans up to £10,000 from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). This comprises a tuition fee loan up to £5,500 and a non-income assessed living cost loan of £4,500. EU students studying full-time can apply for a tuition fee loan up to £5,500.

Part-time students undertaking any taught postgraduate course over two years up to Masters level, who meet the residency eligibility, can apply for a for a tuition fee loan up to £2,750 per year.

Full details can be found on the SAAS website. Applications for loans open in April.

Students from the rest of the UK who meet the eligibility requirements may be able to apply for a loan from the Student Loan Company.

You may also be able to apply for a government Professional and Career Development Loan.