Your MBA, your way
From Scotland’s #1 university for producing CEOs. With Edinburgh Business School’s 100% online and globally recognised MBA, you can start anytime with just one course – all whilst advancing your career.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The complete, flexible business degree for ambitious professionals.
MBA with a Specialism in Strategy
Master strategic thinking and organisational growth.
MBA with a Specialism in Finance
Build financial acumen to lead with confidence.
MBA with a Specialism in Business Analytics
Use data to drive smarter business decisions.
MBA with a Specialism in Business Psychology
Optimise leadership, teams, and organisational performance.
MBA with a Specialism in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Gain in-demand operational expertise for today’s global supply chains.
MBA with a Specialism in Professional Practice
Integrate professional expertise with management for practical impact.
MBA Essentials
Earn MBA-level skills fast and stack credits towards a full MBA.
“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.”
Start with just one course
Not sure where to begin? Our Enrolment Advisors can help you choose the right pathway for your goals. Whether you want to take a single course, earn an MBA Essentials PGCert, or work towards a full MBA, they’ll guide you every step of the way – ensuring your journey is tailored to your career ambitions.
Speak to an Enrolment AdvisorA flexible MBA built around you
At Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, we’ve spent over 30 years perfecting online education – empowering more than 50,000 graduates from 158 countries to study flexibly and achieve globally respected qualifications.
Today, our online MBA brings that expertise into a fully personalised learning experience. Choose how, when, and what you study – and build a qualification that grows with your goals.
Study individual courses from the MBA on our Professional Academy, earn an MBA Essentials PGCert – three focused courses for rapid career impact, graduate with an MBA degree – the full qualification for future-ready leaders or an MBA with Specialism degree – where you can tailor your MBA to areas such as Finance, Strategy, Business Analytics, Business Psychology, Professional Practice or Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
Why choose Edinburgh Business School’s online MBA?
Part-time, fully online and self-paced
Study anytime, anywhere, at your own speed – so you can fit your MBA around work, family and life. Join live online sessions for extra support when you need it.
Performance-based admissions
Pathways to entry based on your professional experience and ability to succeed, not your qualifications. Our mission is global access to top-tier business education.
Build your MBA one step at a time
Start with just one course and stack your learning towards a PGCert, full MBA or MBA specialism. Spread your tuition fees over the lifetime of your studies with pay-as-you-learn options and regional scholarships.
Tailor-made for your career goals
With access to 500+ industry courses with Coursera Career Academy, student support and networking opportunities you’ll start building critical skills from day one.
Your Programme Director
Dr Bryan Rogers – Global MBA Programme Director
Dr Bryan Rogers brings over 30 years of leadership experience and academic excellence to the Global MBA at Edinburgh Business School. With a distinguished career in the Scottish police force and a transition into academia, he combines real-world insight with rigorous research in leadership, organisational culture, and employee empowerment.
As a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Leadership and Management, Dr Rogers champions Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion while guiding students to apply practical business and leadership skills in their careers. His teaching philosophy focuses on turning theory into action, helping professionals develop the confidence, insight, and tools to lead effectively and make an impact from day one.
Graduate on a global stage
Your degree is earned online – but your graduation is a global in-person celebration. Choose to graduate at one of our iconic campuses in Edinburgh, Dubai or Malaysia and mark your achievement with fellow graduates from around the world.
Download prospectusDesigned for career advancement
Edinburgh Business School’s online MBA helps you accelerate your career, move into leadership roles or pivot into new industries – all without pausing your professional life.
Proven outcomes
1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate employability. (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024).
Global network
Join a diverse community of professionals and leaders from 158 countries.
World-class reputation
From Scotland’s #1 university for producing CEOs (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2025).
Graduate in-person
Your degree is earned online, but you can choose to graduate in-person from one of our global campuses – Edinburgh, Dubai or Malaysia.
Start your MBA journey today
Take the first step with expert guidance. Our Enrolment Advisors will help you choose the right starting point and build a study plan that fits your ambitions, lifestyle and career goals.
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