Short Courses & Professional Development

Business and Management - Short Courses

Study at the Business School of the Year 2020 (THE Awards 2020) and build on new or existing knowledge across a variety of business subjects.

The University prides itself on its business-connected learning and teaching, and has a strong commitment to work-based and work-related learning. These short courses will enhance your understanding and equip you with relevant and transferable skills across a variety of business functions.

Economics of Energy Transitions

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore world energy markets and the evolution of, and challenges facing, the carbon economy. Consider the role the economics of energy transition plays in the decision making within the energy industry. Examine the direction and pace of the clean energy transition and sustainability.

Energy Data Management

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Study this unique cross-industry data management course for new and current practitioners.

Energy Policy, Sustainability and Transitions

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore energy, sustainability, and climate issues, assess supply dynamics, and analyse policy to support the transition to a low carbon economy.

Energy Transition Management

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore the technical, financial, commercial, and contractual activities involved in energy transition.

Enterprising Women

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9

For women who are keen to grow their businesses this course will empower you to explore viable opportunities, understand customers, generate creative ideas and consider risks. During the course you will create a strategy and a plan to take you to the next level and realise your growth aspirations.

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Introduction to Project Planning, Evaluation and Control

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Learn to assess the techniques, tools, processes and strategies undertaken by project managers to define, plan, monitor, evaluate, control and deliver project requirements.

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Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Learn how integrated supply chains contribute to the achievement of organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

Managing for Global Sustainability

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore how multinational enterprises formulate and implement responsible and sustainable strategies that respond to the grand societal challenges of our time exploring volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA).

Project Management Fundamentals

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Learn key principles, concepts and strategies of project management and apply your learning to a real or case study project.

Resilience and Change Management

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Resilience is now considered an important factor in the contemporary workplace. In the increasingly and endlessly turbulent context of the modern world of work, the resilience of both individuals and organisations becomes vital in order to survive and thrive.

Strategic Digital Marketing

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9

Explore the digital marketing landscape, strategy, tools & tactics for effective communication.

Strategic Leadership

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

In order to maximise efficiency as well as achieve organisational goals, it is accepted that leadership is a vital function within any business. Leadership skills can be learned and this course is the start of this learning for those who want to develop or hone their leadership skills.

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Strategic Risk Management

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Learn about the key principles of risk management in the professional working environment.