Our full-time MBA programme is designed to prepare business leaders for the new global challenges ahead while also developing new ways of thinking, personal and leadership capabilities.
Businesses need leaders who can:
- Seize opportunities for greater efficiency, innovation, and the creation of new business models.
- Manage risks and challenges with confidence and foresight.
- Think and act strategically in an increasingly volatile and complex environment.
- Deliver value responsibly, balancing the needs of all stakeholders.
New ways of thinking and acting for business leaders
We will deepen your understanding in:
- How businesses and markets work.
- How value is created through innovation and marketing.
- How strategies are crafted.
- How value is delivered efficiently and effectively.
- How businesses are financed.
- How performance is measured.
- How organisations should be governed, managed, and led through change.
We will develop your ability to think strategically beyond disciplinary silos by:
- Instilling a passion for business improvement, innovation, and entrepreneurial action that will allow you to lead in growing or creating new business opportunities.
- Applying skill training and professional development that will help you understand your leadership strengths and weaknesses, as well as provide support for your improvement.
Collaboration is in the DNA of our MBA programme
In a typical student cohort on our full-time MBA programme, there is a combined managerial experience of over 400 years within the classroom. Teamwork is strongly emphasised through interactive lectures, group work, and case studies.
Collaboration extends beyond the classroom and lies at the core of the University of Edinburgh Business School’s relationship with the business community. We engage with the corporate sector in diverse ways, offering you direct exposure to the insights and practices of leading business professionals.
You will absorb the views and working practices of senior industry leaders who are passionate about connecting with the next generation of business leaders.
Our partnerships with a wide range of organisations on shared research projects enrich classroom discussions, ensuring that our students benefit from real-world knowledge. These strong connections position us at the heart of business, and the centre of successful business practice.