Year Of Establishment: 1997
Location: Edinburgh,United Kingdom
Brief History
The Edinburgh Business School is the graduate School of Business of the Heriot-Watt University which was established in 1821. The royal Charter was granted to the University in 1966.
Overview
If you have a qualification in a relevant subject required for your online MBA, then you might be exempted from studying the particular course. The campuses are in Asia, Middle East, Europe, Southern Arica, North & Central America and South America. There are 9171 active MBA students and 20281 happy alumni.
Accreditation
The Edinburgh Business School is a part of Royal Charter Institution. As a part of a Royal Charter institution, the quality of the programs is guaranteed. It also holds an AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation. All the above accreditations is a rare combination to find which makes the program unique.
Other Information
| When to Apply | Anytime |
| Fee | Depends on the location f study. For India, its £600 for a single course |
| Total Fee | £6,840 (exam fee and others not included) |
| Course Duration | 4 years |
| Mode of study | Online or through learning partners |
Admission Requirements
- Official Transcript to confirm the Bachelor degree
- GPA of at least 2.6
- GMAT of 500 or better
- Business Essay of 500-1000 words on your academic interests, achievements and experiences, contributions to successful activities etc
- Department Consultation- Discuss with one of the members of the School of Business on course requirements of your preferred MBA program
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation- 3 names and email addresses who knows you personally and who is capable of describing your character, work ethics and abilities
- Application fee of $65, non-refundable
Curriculum
The MBA degree can be earned with specializations too in
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Oil and Gas Management
The diverse curriculum covers
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning+ 2 electives
Financial Aids & Scholarships
Graduates of Heriot-Watt University can avail 20% discount on the course fees. The employees of Edinburgh Business School and Heriot-Watt University and their immediate family can avail a 50% discount on the course fee.So, do the approved learning partners and regional staff can avail a 50% reduction in course fee. The international students can avail different scholarships too. Special Funds are granted to the female aspirants. Indian students can avail benefits from JN Tata Endowment.Likewise, students from all nation can avail different types of benefits.
Placement Assistance / Career Development
There is no well-organized placement system in most of the universities of U.K. However, the name of Edinburgh Business School on the resume is good enough to take you to great heights.Also, the connection and bond established with the alumni could also help to grab placements to a great extent.
