Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Students choose Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University’s online MBA for its academic rigour, its intellectual challenge and its proven ability to greatly enhance student career prospects.

They’re also drawn by its sheer flexibility; no other MBA gives you as much freedom. You can study the subjects you want, in the order you wish. You can begin and end whenever you choose.

Our MBA covers key management disciplines, including economics, financial decision making, leadership, marketing, people skills, project management and strategy.

Entry requirements

• A relevant first or second class Honours degree or a degree qualification, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.
• At least two years' appropriate business experience.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required.

If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing your studies

Course content

Core courses

• Developing and Executing Strategy
• People, Work and Organisations
• Leadership Theory and Practice
• Delivering Successful Projects
• Financial Decision Making
• Economics for Business
• Strategic Marketing

Elective Courses (select 2)

• Entrepreneurship and Creativity
• Entrepreneurial Venturing
• Business Negotiation

The main graduate destinations are business management for industry, commerce and higher education.The programme is focused on delivering graduates with the knowledge and skills appropriate to contemporary, international business environments and positions, with particular relevance to marketing. It is also expected that some graduates will find employment within other business or governmental specialisms.