Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at University of the West of Scotland 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 6
- Tuition: GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Hamilton, 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
- Integration of Business Functions
- Analytical Thinking and Decision Making
- Managing Organisational Health
- Influencing Organisational Strategy
- Creativity and Business Wealth
- Strategic Business Project
- Finance stream:
- Advanced Financial Decision Making
- Global Financial Systems
- Leading Change
- Influencing Organisational Culture and Change
- New Venture Creation
- Business Creativity
- Responding to Public Health Challenges
- Risk and Resilience Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates will normally be expected to satisfy at least one of the following admission requirements:
\xc2\x95 Have a degree awarded by an appropriate institution
\xc2\x95 Have a postgraduate award (passed at an appropriate level)
\xc2\x95 Have an appropriate professional qualification such as those from ACCA or CIMA
\xc2\x95 Have passed a pre-Masters, or other foundation course
\xc2\x95 Be a mature student with relevant work or professional experience
Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed equivalent.
International students: in addition to the above, overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in any individual component.
NB International students may be interested to note UWS work in partnership with Olympia College to deliver the MBA programme in Malaysia.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months