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Business and Management

Our postgraduate degrees in Business and Management attract talented individuals from all over the world to Edinburgh Business School, creating a rich learning environment where international experience and practice is shared.

Kickstart a career in Business and Management

Our degrees prepare students for the real world by developing transferable, professional skills that complement specialist knowledge earned through study.

We place great emphasis on learning by doing and use practical group work projects to ensure students gain experience implementing the theory they learn in lectures and textbooks.

Our focus on applied learning develops teamwork, problem solving and communication skills whilst improving professional confidence and competency.

Working alongside course mates with diverse backgrounds, ideas and expertise helps our students improve decision-making, people management and leadership skills.

Learning from experts

From strategy, leadership and entrepreneurship to project management and human resource management, each specialist area from Business and Management is taught by academic faculty who have expertise and professional experience to share.

Students will also have opportunities to learn directly from industry leaders as Edinburgh Business School regularly invites senior business practitioners to deliver guest lectures and seminars for our students.

Why we need Business degrees

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We offer postgraduate programmes across our global and online campuses.

Business Analytics and Consultancy MSc

Study MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy at Heriot-Watt University

Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice MSc

Study MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice at Heriot-Watt University

Business Strategy, Leadership and Change MSc

Study MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University

Human Resource Management (HRM)

Study MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) at Heriot-Watt University

International Business Management MSc

Study MSc International Business Management at Heriot-Watt University

International Business Management with Advanced Practice MSc

Study MSc International Business Management with Advanced Practice at Heriot-Watt University

International Sport Management MSc

Study MSc International Sport Management at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt has been just the right match for me. I am grateful for the academic insights and the supportive environment of the university. The master’s program “Business Strategy, Leadership and Change” not only strengthened my business skills but also allowed me to sharpen the soft skills needed for working in an international environment. The city of Edinburgh and the friends I made along the way will remain in my heart for the rest of my life.

Natalie Maas

Associate consultant People and organisation at Kienbaum

Explore postgraduate subjects

Explore the range of subjects offered at postgraduate level by Edinburgh Business School online and on campus in Edinburgh, Dubai and Malaysia.

Accounting

Our accredited postgraduate Accounting degrees are designed with an industry focus and introduce students to professional-standard software. Find out more.

Economics

Our postgraduate Economics degrees develop specialist expertise across Energy, Finance and Economics. Apply economic theory to the real world.

Finance

Our postgraduate Finance degrees build the skills required to navigate an increasingly complex global financial environment. View our degrees.

Logistics and Operations

Our postgraduate Logistics and Operations degrees provide graduates with the skills to tackle change and harness opportunities through strategic approaches.

Marketing

Ranked 4th in the UK, our range of postgraduate Marketing degrees reflect the latest marketing practices from leading organisations. View our degrees.