Many managers are interested in exploring specific management topics more thoroughly, either to enhance their own work activities or to feel more confident when communicating with colleagues from various disciplines.
Through a partnership with our Online MBA Programme, we are delighted to offer a suite of career-enhancing courses. Each is studied online over a 12-week period with a mix of video lectures, short exercises and live online sessions, with learning embedded in a formal assignment. Successful completion results in the award of a certificate from the University of Edinburgh Business School and 10 postgraduate credit points, which can be put towards the University of Edinburgh MBA or Online MBA.
The Online MBA programme is part of our established MBA offering at the University of Edinburgh Business School. This includes our full-time MBA programme, which features within the 2026 Financial Times’ Top 100 MBA programme global rankings and remains the gold standard of credit-bearing management education programmes. The Online MBA Programme typically lasts for 24 months, enabling students to work whilst they study, gaining a globally recognised qualification and instantly applicable knowledge on all aspects of contemporary management.
Between September 2026 and August 2027, we will offer exclusive access to a number of Online MBA courses covering a range of topics.
If you are interested in any of the courses that are not yet open for applications, please register your interest and we will notify you as soon as they become available.
Marketing Communications and Branding*
Explore how to effectively craft your brand and communicate it clearly, building lasting relationships with customers and stakeholders in any industry.
- Start date
- 2 September 2026
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Negotiations
Enhance your negotiation skills and leadership influence with this practical course, offering immediate real-world applications and comprehensive practice-based learning.
- Start date
- 2 September 2026
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Operations Improvement*
Master strategic operational improvement with this targeted course, designed to boost your confidence and credibility in leading effective change.
- Start date
- 14 September 2026
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Strategic Marketing*
Explore the dynamic evolution of marketing strategies in response to advanced technology, globalisation, and discerning consumers through this strategically focused course.
- Start date
- March 2027 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Strategic Human Resource Management*
Delve into effective workforce management with this course, focusing on strategic human asset management and practical implementation for competitive advantage.
- Start date
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
International Business Strategy*
This course offers practical insights into generating international business and wealth, emphasising cultural understanding and competitive advantage in new markets.
- Start date
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Organising for Effectiveness (Organisational Behaviour)
Explore the intricacies of organisational effectiveness, covering individual, team, and structural dynamics to enhance decision-making, leadership and organisational design.
- Start date
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Supply Chain Management*
Discover how to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability by optimising the flows of goods and information within your supply chain.
- Start date
- March 2027 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Data and Analytics for Leaders
Develop the confidence and skills to leverage data for strategic decisions, manage ethics effectively, and enhance agility in operations, finance, and customer engagement.
- Start date
- 14 September 2026
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Business Transformation in the Digital Age*
Discover how digital technologies reshape business landscapes and learn to navigate the risks associated with digitisation to avoid common pitfalls.
- Start date
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Sustainability in the Boardroom*
Gain a deep understanding of sustainability in leadership and governance through this comprehensive course, covering its science, political influence, legal requirements, and emerging trends.
- Start date
- 2 September 2026
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
FinTech Infrastructures and Innovation
Delve into the transformative impact of FinTech on financial markets with this course, which covers the technology’s economic, social, and political effects, along with relevant policies and regulations.
- Start date
- 2 September 2026
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Understanding Economies
This course explores macroeconomics, providing you with the insights needed to engage effectively in discussions and understand analyses of current economic trends.
- Start date
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Finance*
Gain foundational knowledge in financial decision-making and analysis, exploring key principles of financial management and techniques for evaluating business decisions.
- Start date
- March 2027 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
Accounting
Enhance your leadership skills with key insights into organisational performance, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making.
- Start date
- June 2027 (date TBC)
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with live tutorials
While all courses include content that will apply to your own organisation, courses marked with an asterisk (*) specifically allow you to base your assessment/assignment on your own company or employer.