MBA Hub
Online with Edinburgh Business School
Home to the world’s first distance learning MBA, launched over 30 years ago, Edinburgh Business School is a leader in online education.
Building on this rich history, we are proud to deliver a truly personalised, contemporary learning experience for modern professionals. Our unique MBA is designed to be fully flexible and globally accessible meaning you can learn how, when and where it suits you best.
We offer a range of core and optional courses that you can stack together to earn an MBA Essentials certificate, MBA degree, or MBA with Specialism in Finance, Strategy, Business Analytics or Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Your personalised MBA
We offer you the freedom to shape and curate a learning experience that is as unique as you are and that fits your individual needs, lifestyle and goals — no matter how these may change.
Our MBA is flexible
We know that flexibility is key for working professionals. That's why we've designed an MBA that allows you to tailor your learning to suit your schedule, your life and your career goals.
Our MBA is stackable
Stack courses together and build credit towards a qualification as you go. You choose your destination - an MBA Essentials Certificate, a PG Certificate or Diploma, MBA or an MBA with a Specialism.
Our MBA is accessible
We are proud to make transformative education accessible to diverse communities and individuals across the world. As a result, we run a performance-based admissions process.
Start your MBA journey
Dive into your MBA or MBA with Specialism by selecting your first few courses or begin by building your management toolkit with an MBA Essentials certificate. No matter where you start, it's up to you where you go - you will accrue credit towards your qualification as you progress.
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PGCert MBA Essentials
The online MBA Essentials programme is purposefully designed to help you develop the key business, management and leadership skills needed to excel in an ever-changing world and workplace.
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Designed by experts. Shaped by you.
Accelerate your career
The stackable Online MBA is designed to enable you to take the next step – to accelerate your career, transition into leadership roles, or change your career trajectory altogether. You’ll have the flexibility to fit your studies around your work, so you don’t have to take a career break. This is not just a degree – it’s a tool for career advancement.
Tailored to careers
Select industry-aligned courses matching your career goals and industry needs.
Proven outcomes
95% of our graduates are in full time employment or further study within six months of graduating.
#1 in Scotland
Join the University that’s first in Scotland for producing CEOs.
A global reputation
We are known across the globe for producing high-calibre, career-ready graduates.
Our vision is to offer a truly unique MBA experience – one that is practical, resilient and most importantly, designed with the student at the forefront. This programme has been thoughtfully crafted to meet the evolving needs of working professionals. With our distinctly flexible model, we ensure that every student can tailor their MBA journey to fit their unique career aspirations and life commitments, and in doing so, make a real impact.
What is a flexible MBA?
Introduction Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University is a global leader in globally accessible, industry-aligned business education and research.
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Master of Business Administration
Our MBA degree offer students full learning flexibility. With high quality teaching, our MBA programme is proven to enhance career prospects.
MBA with a Specialism in Business Analytics
The flexible, online MBA with a Specialism in Business Analytics from Edinburgh Business School is designed to equip you with the quantitative tools and analytical skills to help organisations optimise their operations.
MBA with a Specialism in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The flexible, online MBA with a Specialism in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Edinburgh Business School offers you a strategic career advantage by positioning you as an expert in a vital and growing field and opening doors to specialised roles.
MBA with a Specialism in Strategy
Our flexible, online MBA with a Specialism in Strategy from Edinburgh Business School is designed to develop your strategic business skills and equip you with the necessary tools you need to advance in your career.
MBA with a Specialism in Finance
Effective financial management helps businesses make informed decisions and maintain financial stability and sustainability.
PGCert MBA Essentials
The online MBA Essentials programme is purposefully designed to help you develop the key business, management and leadership skills needed to excel in an ever-changing world and workplace.
MBA with a Specialism in Business Psychology
The flexible, online MBA with a specialism in Business Psychology from Edinburgh Business School provides the critical skills needed for today’s leaders to succeed with a laser focus on building agile and resilient teams to ensure business success.