Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at University of Edinburgh Business School is a MBA 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 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 27,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 27,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Strategic Leadership (incorporating Global Challenges for Business)
- Understanding Economies
- Strategic Marketing (including the Innovation Challenge)
- Accounting
- Finance
- Organising for Effectiveness
- Operations Improvement
- Professional Development Programme
- Quantitative Methods and Tools
- Strategic Leadership (cont.)
- Creative Strategy
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Critical Enquiry for Business
- Professional Development Programme
- Managing Stakeholder Communications
- New Venture Creation
- Financial Analysis
- Economics of Strategy
- Strategic Human Resources
- Psychology of Investing and Financial Decisions
- International Business in Context (overseas)
- Global Strategy
- Digital Strategy
- Negotiations
- Project Management
- Integrated Reporting and Responsible Investment
- Innovation Management and Design Thinking
- Financial Aspects of M&A
- Service Management
- Consultancy Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.25 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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:
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
Professional experience requirement
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.
You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
ExemptionsIf 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.
International qualificationsThe minimum academic requirement is a UK 2:1 honours degree in a related subject or anequivalent international qualification.
Some examples of equivalent qualifications:
- Canada: mid B+; 3.3+ (4 point scale); 7.3/8+ (9 point scale)
- China: 80-85%+; B+
- Germany: 2.5+ (reverse 5 point scale); Sehr Gut/Gut
- India: 1st Class degree (60%+)
- Nigeria: 2:1
- South Africa: 2:1/1st
- USA: GPA 3.25+ (4 point scale)
Important points
- The ranking of the university at which you studied is considered when we determine whether or not your degree is equivalent to a first or upper second-class honours degree in the UK.
- If your degree is not of the required standard and you do not have highly relevant work or other experience, we will normally reject your application.
- Meeting the degree requirement doesn\xc2\x92t ensure acceptance. A higher standard may be needed for your application to be competitive for admission or funding.
- Other equivalent qualifications can be requested from the Admissions team.
- A conditional offer can be made if you are waiting for a final degree result or a language test result.
We require all applicants to meet one of the following English language requirements:
- You are a national of a majority English-speaking country as defined by the Home Office.
- You have completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree, which was taught in a majority English-speaking country.
- You have or will have achieved the minimum required score in one of our accepted English language tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 27,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 27,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 27,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 27,100 (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
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.
University Profile- Application Deadline 15 October 2025
- Start Date 2017-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 12 months