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Tuition GBP 17,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Edinburgh, Scotland
Language English

Program Overview

The Management (research) at University of Edinburgh Business School is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 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 Management (research) 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Management (research) 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. 12-month degree programme with a September start date
  2. In-depth research training (120 credits)
  3. Dissertation on a management topic (60 credits)
  4. Can be studied as the first part of a PhD programme
  5. have an in-depth critical understanding of the research techniques used in a broad range of subject areas within Management;
  6. have practical competence in a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools;
  7. have a critical understanding of the philosophical and epistemological bases of a range of subject areas within Management; and
  8. have an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts in the area of research and current research trends and issues in Management.
  9. Research Skills in the Social Sciences: Data Collection
  10. Research Design
  11. Supervised Reading Course
  12. Dissertation (MSc by Research (Management) Mode C)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry to many of our programmes is highly competitive. Before applying, please consider whether you meet the the minimum academic and English language requirements.

Apply early. Supervisors can accept students on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the year.

Minimum academic requirement
  • A UK first-class undergraduate degree or an equivalent overseas qualification.
  • Applicants with a 2:1 undergraduate degree may be considered.
Application requirements

You will need to submit a research proposal and other supporting documents before your application will be processed.

Your proposed research

Before applying, you will need to write a research proposal.

Supervisor

We strongly recommend that you identify a potential supervisor and contact them directly.

Supporting documents

You will require:

  • Degree certificates and transcripts
  • Contact details for two academic referees or two academic written references
  • Evidence of English-language competence (for applicants whose first language is not English)

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 17,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Edinburgh Business School 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 University of Edinburgh Business School

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University of Edinburgh Business School

Edinburgh, Scotland

The University of Edinburgh Business School is the business school within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2017-09-12
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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