Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School has the triple crown of accreditation and is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, evidence of our credibility and performance worldwide. In 2019, the School was also recognised by the Athena Swan Charter, achieving a Bronze Award for gender equality. In 2020, the Adam Smith Business School became an advanced signatory of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). This signals our commitment to promote sustainability and responsible management in our teaching, research and practice.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. We are proud to continue the legacy of alumni Adam Smith, the father of economics, after whom our business school is named. Programmes focus on inspiring, challenging and developing modern thinking – with a commitment to making an impact on culture and society. The University has a history of changing the world and the Adam Smith Business School is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.

Areas of specialisation

The Adam Smith Business School offers world-class postgraduate programmes and research opportunities in the following subject areas:

• Accounting & Finance
• Economics
• Management

The Glasgow MBA

The Glasgow MBA will empower you with crucial skills and knowledge and provide you with the networking opportunities you need to accelerate your career, either as a manager within the private, third or public sector, or in developing your own entrepreneurial ambition. We give you one-to-one support to help develop you into a successful leader.

Transform your future with the Glasgow MBA

Student experience and employability

There are a range of social and academic events throughout the year to help make the most of your student experience. You’ll have the opportunity to attend a series of Inspiring Leaders talks, career and employability sessions, personal development workshops, and cultural events to give you insight into different career paths and the business environment. In addition, special guest lectures complement the learning and teaching objectives of your degree programme.

The valuable skills and experience you gain as part of extra and co-curricular activities undertaken with your programme are recognised by our Graduate Award scheme. The Graduate Award acknowledges your commitment and achievements and represents the breadth of your skills in a chosen pathway. By completing the Graduate Award, you receive a certificate upon graduation and acknowledgment on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) – an extended degree transcript which details both your academic and extracurricular accomplishments.

Contact us

business-recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk

glasgow.ac.uk/business