University of Edinburgh Business School
The Edinburgh MBA is academically tough, but completely relevant to business; we want our students to gain competence and be able to cut through clever-sounding but empty ideas. It is highly interactive, with internationally experienced fellow students, and is designed to develop them as leaders in a multicultural context, as well as intellectually.
Tailored to your needs
 We believe that students should be equipped not only with the latest knowledge, but also with the personal skills to apply that knowledge in the best possible way. For that reason, we have put together an unrivalled personal development programme, based on what future employers expect from our students.
We see them as partners and stakeholders, so we expect our students to contribute to the programme by putting their business experience into play. They will have at least three years' working experience (eight years on average), so we know that they will learn a lot from their fellow students.We try to foster this learning
process through small-group activities in all the courses.
A diverse mix
Our students have an average age of 31, and come from all industries and all continents; 70% of the class originates from overseas, comprising around 30 different nationalities.
Programme structure
Both full-time MBA programmes share the same structure for the first two terms. First-term courses cover the foundations of business and management. Subsequent terms focus on strategic management in greater depth, and allow students to specialise in areas of interest by selecting from a wide range of options. Students on the 12-month course undertake a consultancy project with a local organisation and then complete their dissertations with an option to carry out a non-assessed internship. Students on the MBA in International Business programme spend the period from April to June studying options at one of the School's international partners and then undertake an internship before completing their dissertations.
Accreditation
All three Edinburgh MBA courses are accredited by the Association of MBAs. The School is also accredited by EQUIS.
Links and networks
The School fosters strong corporate links. Over 50 visiting speakers (including chairmen and chief executive officers of publicly quoted companies), drawn from the local and international business community, speak to the MBA class each year on a variety of topics. Some of these senior industry practitioners are the School's own MBA alumni, who provide an invaluable resource in terms of advice and contacts to students. Our alumni network now numbers over 3,500 members and stretches across 80 countries, including representation in virtually all major companies and industry sectors. The School's extensive links with the business community are also enhanced by its many research centres and institutes.
Facilities
Our home is a modern, purpose-built building, with 24-hour access and wireless computer facilities throughout.We are a three-minute walk away from the University's main library, one of the most important research libraries in Europe.
The city
Edinburgh is Scotland's ancient, yet vibrantly modern, capital city. It's lively, safe, welcoming and full of local character. It provides the best living environment in the UK. It is the second financial centre of the UK, and boasts many libraries, museums and galleries. In the summer, Edinburgh is home to the largest cultural festival
in the world ? the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe.
MBA programmes on offer
■ General MBA
■ MBA in International Business
■ Modular MBA
Entry requirements
■ A good degree (or equivalent).
■ A minimum of three years' work experience.
■ Two good references.
■ Good English-language proficiency: a TOEFL score of 250 (600 paper-based) or IELTS 7.0.
Length of programme
■ General MBA: 12 months (full time); (part time) 30 months.
■ MBA in International Business: 15 months.
■ Modular MBA: 48 months (maximum).
Modes of study
Full time or part time. Taught courses by lectures and discussion of case studies. Many assignments are team based. Personal development delivered by small-group and one-to-one discussions.
Number of places
■ General MBA: 80 (full time, including modular MBA); 60 each year (part time).
■ MBA in International Business: 20.
Language of instruction
English.
Programme location
On campus in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Fees
■ General MBA: £22,700 (full time); £15,900 (part time).
■ MBA in International Business: £23,900.
■ Modular MBA: £25,000.
Scholarships/funding available
Scholarships are available to students resident within the UK. For more information, see our website (address given in contact details).
Starting dates
September for all courses
Application procedure
www.business-school.ed.ac.uk
Application deadlines
Rolling application procedure, until the end of July.
Contact
The University of Edinburgh Business School
7 Bristo Square
Edinburgh EH8 9AL UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 9663
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6501
E-mail: edinburgh.mba@ed.ac.uk
www.business-school.ed.ac.uk
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