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MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration

The University of Edinburgh Rank #720
Tuition GBP 13,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MBA
Duration 27 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration at The University of Edinburgh is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 27 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 27 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 13,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Strategic Leadership
  2. Strategic Marketing
  3. Organising for Effectiveness
  4. Operations Improvement
  5. Understanding Economies
  6. Finance
  7. Accounting
  8. Leadership and Responsibility
  9. Entrepreneurial Leadership
  10. Creative Strategy
  11. Leading Strategic Change.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

You need the following GMAT score:

Required score: 600

The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme

UK 2:1 honours degree from a good university 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. If we require you to take GMAT, we would expect a score of 600 to qualify for our MBA.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 13,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 27 months