Key information
This 100% online, dual MBA combines the strengths of Edinburgh Business School and the AACSB-accredited University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). Learners graduate with an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and an MBA in Cross-Cultural Leadership from FHNW, making this a truly international interdisciplinary experience.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Delivery type
- Self-paced
- Degree qualification
- MBA
- Location
- Online
- Duration
- Flexible
- Start date
- Open enrolment
Programme overview
AACSB
AACSB Accredited. Triple Crown Business School Accreditation.
1st
Top university in Scotland for producing CEOs (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2025).
Dual MBA
Earn an MBA awarded by both Heriot-Watt University and FHNW, combining international expertise with dual institutional recognition.
Designed for professionals seeking an international outlook, this programme develops the strategic, leadership and global business capabilities needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
Join Edinburgh Business School and FHNW's online dual MBA to accelerate your career towards senior leadership roles and international career opportunities. Flexible for working professionals, the programme helps you build the confidence, strategic mindset and cross-cultural capabilities needed to lead diverse teams, drive innovation and make effective decisions that create impact in today’s global business environment.
AACSB accreditation is known worldwide as the longest-standing, most recognised form of specialised accreditation that an institution and its business programmes can earn.
The dual MBA equips you with the skills, confidence and global perspective to lead across cultures, industries and markets.
Set yourself apart with expertise in strategic management, innovation, negotiation and cross-cultural leadership.
Throughout the dual MBA, you will:
- Gain a distinctive international MBA experience that combines Swiss applied learning with the academic excellence and practice-oriented learning from Edinburgh Business School
- Enhance your career prospects with a globally recognised dual MBA from Edinburgh Business School and AACSB-accredited FHNW
- Develop the leadership capabilities to manage diverse teams and operate across cultures and markets
- Strengthen your cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution in multicultural environments
- Build in-demand skills including strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, leadership and innovation through courses aligned with the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025.
I loved the course content and the professionalism displayed in the programme. I am able to demonstrate the knowledge in my professional life well due to the theoretical concepts.
Start with just one course
We’ve made it simpler than ever for you to start your dual MBA. With performance-based admission, you only need to pay for and then pass your first course to join the full programme. No application, no barriers. Get started today and build the competitive edge that sets you apart.
Register your interestStudent experience
Edinburgh Business School is a mission-led, global hub of business knowledge and research.
With a long-tradition of offering inclusive, experiential learning for the ambitious leaders of tomorrow, we leverage our campuses Online, and in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia to create maximum worldwide impact.
The School of Business FHNW is one of Switzerland's leading providers of executive education, delivering internationally recognised programmes designed to develop business leaders in a global context. With campuses in Basel, Brugg-Windisch and Olten, the School offers strong industry connections and practical, career-focused learning.
Course content
You decide how to start. Choose the number of courses you take at a time and the order you study them.
You’ll complete nine courses – including an MBA Project - totalling 200 credits to earn your degree. Each course takes around 200 hours of study. Most students finish the full MBA in two years, but you can go faster – or take longer if you need. Flexible, practical, and built around your career.
- Delivering Successful Projects
- Financial Decision Making
- Leadership - Leading across cultures
- Intercultural Negotiation and Communication
- People, Work and Organisations
- Developing and Executing Strategy
- Strategic Marketing
- Managing Innovation
- MBA Project
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Student testimonials
Matthias's story
Master of Business Administration MBA
The benefit of the dual degree was combining the credibility of a Swiss university experience with the flexibility of online learning. It gave me the opportunity to continue my career while gaining a globally relevant qualification.
Our teaching faculty
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.
Fees and funding
At Edinburgh Business School you can start with just one course and pay as you learn, or enrol in multiple courses at once.
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Pay per course
All our programmes offer the flexibility to pay course-by-course, allowing you to spread the cost of your tuition over the lifetime of your studies.
20% upfront fee reduction
Benefit from a 20% fee reduction when purchasing all courses upfront for this programme. Select all courses when you enrol for this reduction to be automatically applied.
20% Alumni Discount
If you are a Heriot-Watt alumnus, you qualify for 20% off your programme fees. For more information on how to claim your alumni discount contact hwonlineapps@hw.ac.uk.
Emerging Economies
Edinburgh Business School offers an Emerging Economies rate to residents of selected countries, which allows eligible students to reduce their programme fees by over £3,000.
Employer Sponsorship
Securing funding from your employer can help with financing your studies. For more information contact b2b@hw.ac.uk
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Explore coursesEntry requirements
At Edinburgh Business School, we believe that ambition and potential should open doors – not just traditional qualifications. Our performance-based admission route allows you to start studying even if you don't meet the standard entry requirements – no application needed.
You can enrol and prove your capability by passing your first course. Once successful, you’ll continue towards your full degree. This inclusive route recognises your potential, giving you the opportunity to earn a globally respected business qualification on your own terms.
Why Heriot-Watt
We're the top university in Scotland for graduate outcomes and 5th in the UK, which means that more of our graduates are employed or in postgraduate education than any other institution in the country. We're also ranked 1st in Scotland for producing CEO and MDs (Novuna Business Cash Flow 2023).
We're Scotland's most international University, with five global campuses and a global community of 60,000 online students and alumni from over 158 countries. Our online programmes are designed and developed by the same faculty who teach on our global campuses - expert academics and leaders in research and innovation who work alongside industry to find solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenge.
Together, we shape your future.
30+ years
With 30+ years of online education experience, we're experts in designing our programmes to meet the needs of our diverse, global student community.
500+
From day one, you get access to 500+ industry courses on Coursera Career Academy – courses from global titans Google, IBM and Microsoft.
6000+
Join a global community of 6,000+ online learner professionals – engage in discussion forums, attend live webinars and collaborate across borders.
Employability
With our flexible model you can earn while you learn, build your CV, and apply new skills right away. Get free access to 500+ industry credentials and dedicated Careers Service support.
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