Business School

University of Edinburgh

Ranked among the world’s top 30 universities (QS 2025), the University of Edinburgh sits at the heart of Scotland’s vibrant capital city. The Business School upholds a long tradition of top-grade teaching, stand-out research, and community connection, first welcoming students in October 1919. The Business School’s portfolio of postgraduate degrees explores critical themes that drive positive impact, including Climate Change Finance & Investment and Finance, Technology, & Policy. The MBA programme flexes to fit the needs of students, welcoming new members to an expansive, international network. With world-leading Masters and MBA programmes in Edinburgh and online, the students of the Business School are equipped with the expert knowledge to put them at the forefront of their chosen fields. Join the Masters of Change.

Why study at the Business School?

Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh has a unique legacy and continues to be featured amongst top international rankings.

The Business School is triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA – assurance of its quality and achievement as an institution.

With a faculty of over 100 specialist academics, many of the Business School’s instructors are active in industry-based research or current consultancy and reflect these experiences through their lessons.

715

postgraduate students

16

courses

35th

in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Edinburgh  United Kingdom

main campus

About the Business School

Each of our Masters and MBA students undertakes a personal, professional development journey that challenges, engages, and prepares for real-world success. We encourage you to take ownership of your professional development so your experience is tailored and unique. At your side is the backing of a supportive faculty delivering robust, relevant learning designed to expand your capabilities. The Business School’s Student Development team is also dedicated to helping our Masters students maximise their potential in the global market, and similarly an MBA-specific team for our MBA students.

Much more than simply a source of knowledge, the Business School connects our students with local, national, and international businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Our commitment to corporate engagement and our strong sector-wide links are evidenced by our sponsored research, guest speaker events, and themed events. Some of our programmes also give students the opportunity to work closely with corporates and other organisations in terms of student-led projects and dissertations. Some of these senior industry practitioners are the Business School’s own alumni who act as an invaluable resource in terms of guidance to students.

Our alumni network now numbers over 22,000 and stretches across 141 countries, including representation in virtually all major companies and industry sectors. We look after our alumni, and after graduation our students can take advantage of extensive alumni facilities and the offer of lifelong learning through MBA and Executive Education offers.



Work experience is not required for our MSc programmes. The full-time MBA and the online MBA require 3 years of managerial work experience, and the Executive MBA requires 5 years. Managerial work history can be from any industry and can encompass a range of activities.

To help you calculate your finances, a detailed breakdown of potential living costs can be found in the Postgraduate Study section on the University website. Advice Place, a team of caseworkers dedicated to Edinburgh student support, provides further help regarding money, accommodation, wellbeing, and more.

Information on University accommodation can be found on the University Accommodation, Catering and Events website, and you can contact the accommodation support team via email at accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk. There are many University accommodation options close to the Business School, including Buccleuch Place/Buccleuch Place Lane, Ascham Court, Richmond Place, Deaconess, and O'Shea, and these range in price per year.

You can find lists of relevant scholarships from the Business School and from external organisations under the 'Scholarships & Funding' tab for each programme on the Business School website. The University also provides a Scholarship Search tool where you can filter to see what additional University-wide scholarships you may be eligible for.

Yes, we offer an online MSc in Data and Decision Analytics and an online MBA, both of which are part-time. Additionally, we offer a part-time, in-person Executive MBA.


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Main campus

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Scotland

United Kingdom

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