University of Edinburgh Business School

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MBA Structure

This 12 month Full-time MBA programme focuses on a range of core business disciplines and integrating courses to build your capability for incisive analysis, innovation and strategic leadership. It also allows participants a choice of specialisation in finance, strategy, entrepreneurship or sustainability.

In semester 1 and 2A, students study ten foundation courses in major disciplines; this is the foundation upon which the whole MBA is built. These include a course in creative strategy and a week long integrative project. In addition students select four specialist option courses. Here you tailor your studies towards your career interests, through the selection of your option courses. Learning about strategy also becomes a central feature of the programme at this stage.

MBA Capstone Project

The Capstone Project is an opportunity for in-depth research on significant, real-world problems through a business plan, a consultancy, or a specialist research topic.

Recently introduced is the option of a specialisation route consisting of taking two options and the MBA Capstone Project in a specific area of focus. Students will have their specialisation recognised with a Business School Certificate in Finance, Entrepreneurship, Strategy or Sustainability. Specialisations must be agreed in advance with the programme team.

The MBA with International Exchange pathway includes the same core courses as the full-time programme, but it is distinguished by the opportunity for participants to spend 2-3 months abroad. The international component includes an exchange with one of our 11 University partners.

In semester 1 and 2A, students study ten foundation courses in major disciplines; this is the foundation upon which the whole MBA is built. These include a course in creative strategy and a week long integrative project. In addition students select two specialist option courses. Here you tailor your studies towards your career interests, through the selection of your option courses. Learning about strategy also becomes a central feature of the programme at this stage.

During semester 2B students registered for the MBA (with International exchange) programme will study at one of our international exchange universities. We have listed the current exchange universities in the below table. Please note that the number of exchange opportunities at each university will vary each year and places at USA universities are particularly limited and thus we cannot always guarantee your first choice.

Finally students will undertake a Capstone Project between June and August. The Capstone Project is an opportunity for in-depth research on significant, real-world problems through a business plan, a consultancy, or a specialist research topic.

This flagship programme is designed for working executives to build capability for incisive analysis, innovation and strategic leadership, to support progression into senior leadership roles.

Overview

Delivered by an internationally renowned faculty, the Executive MBA combines advanced academic theory and practical application. Beginning initially with a solid grounding in core management disciplines and concepts, the programme progresses to more integrated and strategic thinking and also specialisation.

Structure

Over a two year period, the Executive MBA combines short intensive bursts of classroom interaction with online support. Most courses involve visiting Edinburgh once a month for two days over a three month period. The Strategic Leadership course and 3 option courses are delivered in intensive one-week blocks, concluding with an advanced final project.

What makes this a unique programme?

1.Strategic leadership

A new approach to leadership, emphasising a proactive, entrepreneurial and responsible way of thinking and acting.

2.Innovation

A focus on innovation to help challenge your assumptions about business models and explore new business ideas. This includes an early assignment engaging with pioneering start-ups.

3.Expertise

Access to world-class faculty, particularly from centres of excellence in Strategic Leadership, Finance, Innovation, Marketing and Operations.

The University of Edinburgh Business School enjoys a long tradition of teaching and research. The School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programmes in business and management and provides a platform for research, discussion and debate on a wide range of business issues.

At the heart of a university with a 400 year heritage that is consistently rated one of the world's best, and centrally located in one of Europe's most stunning business and cultural capitals the University of Edinburgh Business School offers an experience that few can rival.