Master of Business Administration with a Specialism in Strategy (Heriot-Watt University)
Course Information
Description
Programme Introduction
Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University’s MBA with a Specialism in Strategy programme has been designed for those looking to advance in their career or become a senior manager.
This programme covers seven general MBA mandatory courses, which will arm you with a solid understanding of key business disciplines, such as economics, financial decision making, marketing, organisational behaviour, before completing four specialist optional courses, which include competitive strategy, corporate governance and strategic risk management.
The programme comprises of seven core courses, and four elective courses.
Programme Objective
- To equip students with key management knowledge and skills, so that they can be effective and immediate contributors to the industry.
- To develop students with a functional understanding of the roles and responsibilities of key management in the organisation.
- To cultivate leadership and project management strategy and work effectively in teams
Key features and benefits:
- The HWU-EBS MBA (Chinese or English) program is a top-notch, world-class MBA program;
- #235 QS World-wide 2024 ranking;
- The program is a 16-month face-to-face program, in view of Covid-19 and travel/border restriction, the program is delivered face to face or on blended mode in Singapore.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Age Requirement: 22 years
Candidates need to have:
- A Degree recognised by Heriot Watt University or a qualification deemed to be equivalent, and with minimum 2 years of post-qualifying full-time working experience of a relevant nature, or
- A Diploma or non-degree holder. Student needs to pass in three courses / modules (one of which must be a core course for the MBA), and has minimum 2 years post-qualifying full-time working experience of a relevant nature
Language Proficiency:
- MBA & MBA with Specialism required IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Career Opportunities
Contact school for more information.
Modules
Applicable to the new May 2022 and later intakes. Any changes in modules will not affect the Dec 2021 and earlier intakes.
Core Modules:
- Delivering Successful Projects
- Developing and Executing Strategy
- Economics for Business
- Financial Decision Making
- Leadership Theory and Practice
- People, Work and Organisations
- Strategic Marketing
Elective Modules:
- Negotiation
- Corporate Governance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Strategic Risks Management
See course webpage for more information.
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