Aberdeen Business School was named Business School of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Education 2020 Awards) in recognition of our work-based learning, teaching and the innovative approaches of our staff, to ensure we provide all our students with an outstanding business education and produce top quality industry-ready graduates.
Our MBA qualifications are highly applied and practice-driven to hone the skills necessary for career development. The aim of these online courses is to provide you with a range of modules which best aligns with your subject interests and career aspirations. On graduation you will be able to make an impactful contribution to any contemporary work environment, whether it’s a start-up, family business, SME, or a national or multi-national organisation.
The MBA Programme comprises of three online courses:
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The course left a lasting legacy in the shape of critical thought and a framework for addressing most business situations. Most of all, I’ve made deep, lasting friendships. Put simply, Imrandd wouldn’t exist without my MBA.
Read our MBA Brochure to find out more about studying an MBA at RGU.
Programme themes
The courses in the programme have been built around these core themes:
Academic Underpinning
A solid grounding in the contemporary areas of management will be built upon with modules including finance, economics, HR, marketing, leadership, strategy, law, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, ethics and risk management resilience. All students will attend an on-campus Leadership Week event, which will involve a series of lectures, workshops, activities and a team business simulation exercise. You will develop the ability and skills to provide well researched solutions to contemporary strategic challenges.
Behaviours, Skills and Competences
The range of assessments and activities on the MBA courses are designed to help develop professional behaviours and competencies irrespective of study mode, including writing reports, gathering and analysing data, making presentations, critical thinking, IT skills and consultancy skills.
Employability
At Aberdeen Business School we are committed to ensuring that students are well equipped with appropriate skills which will enhance their career capital. The MBA Programme focuses on employability, and the outstanding record of the existing programme in the student employment are key differentiators from competitor institutions.
Industry Engagement
The engagement of employers is central to the MBA Programme - we have excellent links with industry and these relationships underpin the activities within the school.
Consultancy project
Each of our MBA degrees contains the Consultancy Project, in which you will act as a consultant for a business on an agreed issue to relating to its operation, allowing you to apply your knowledge, leadership and strategic thinking skills within a practical context. All projects focus on real opportunities facing an organisation or government department/agency and are strategic in nature. It gives you valuable experience of working in a multi-national environment and you can also use the Consultancy Project as an opportunity to produce a business plan for your own entrepreneurial venture.
Leadership week
You will take part in our Leadership Week event which includes a Business Simulation Exercise, academic and practical workshops, outdoor leadership development day, and guest speakers from academia and industry. You will also have the opportunity to network with fellow MBA students and industry experts from local and national businesses.
Financial awards
MBA scholarship
MBA scholarships of a 10% discount towards tuition fees will be awarded to high potential applicants of all nationalities who can demonstrate, through the application form, that they will reap the benefit of MBA study in terms of their future career plans.
Alumni Discount
Our RGU Alumni can make a huge saving on future course fees as we welcome our alumni back to study with a 20% discount.
Funding and Scholarships
You may qualify for other scholarships or financial awards:
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