Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Join our AMBA-accredited MBA, ranked in the top 60 in Europe (QS). Build leadership skills to thrive in the global business world. Study in vibrant Glasgow, take part in real-world projects, and experience Scottish culture. Benefit from dedicated career support and scholarship options.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- Develop as a values-driven leader, focusing on the 3 Es: Enlightened, Engaged, and Entrepreneurial.

- Gain practical experience through real-life industry projects*, outdoor activities, and company visits that prepare you for the business world.

- Stay ahead with insights from top industry leaders on themes such as AI, digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation through interactive sessions.

- Achieve a coaching qualification from the Association of Coaching and participate in dedicated peer support groups.

- Master the Case Consultancy Method. Compete for a chance to participate in global case competitions. Apply your knowledge in real business scenarios.

- Apply business knowledge to real world problems from the start of the programme. Make an impact and engage with the Scottish business community.

- Benefit from extensive networking opportunities, personalised alumni mentoring and being part of a small, diverse cohort.

- The Glasgow MBA is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and contributes to achieving Chartered Manager Status. The Marketing route is accredited by Chartered Institute of Marketing.

- Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited.

*Industry Projects are not guaranteed. All applications are subject to availability and review processes. We will support candidates with their applications before the deadline but if unsuccessful, they can opt for a research proposal for their dissertation. Students can also secure their own projects with approval from academic and/or professional services.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core learning experiences
The Glasgow MBA starts with core leadership training. Then, specialise in finance, marketing, or strategy, or explore areas like entrepreneurship and sustainability. Participate in a team consulting project to tackle real business challenges, and finish with a dissertation. Choose from research, industry, or start-up pathways to work on your project from June to August.

**Core courses
Semester 1**
Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Managing Operations
People & Organisations: Understanding and applying the science
Financial Information and Analysis
Marketing Management

Semester 2
Global Economy
Strategic Management

Semester 3
MBA Group Consultancy Project
MBA Project: Industry Pathway
MBA Project: Research Pathway
MBA Project: Start-up Pathway

Optional courses
Strategy
Organisational Security: the challenges of managing intentional and accidental threat Factors
Supply Chain Management
International Strategy For Multinational Enterprise
Strategic Human Resource Management
Innovation Management
Hacking the MoD (H4MoD)

Finance
Entrepreneurial Finance
Financial Markets & Risk Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Finance and Financial Markets
Corporate Insolvency, Rescue and Recovery

Marketing
Business to Business Relationship Management
Digital Marketing
Strategic Brand Management
Consumer Behaviour