Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. The program is available in various study routes, including full-time and part-time options, and can be taken in Glasgow or at one of the university's international centers.

Key Facts

• Start date: April and October
• Application deadline: Applications for the April intake close at the end of February, and applications for the October intake close in mid-August
• Study mode and duration: MBA/PgDip: part-time - 2 years
• Triple-accredited business school: AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS
• Over 50 years: Delivering the prestigious MBA program

Study with Us

The Strathclyde MBA program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business principles and practices, as well as the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in a specific area of interest. The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals, and students have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of colleagues and alumni.

Why this Course?

The Strathclyde MBA program is a strategy-focused program that blends theoretical and practical business learning. The program is flexible and responsive to the needs of working individuals, and students have the opportunity to personalize their program through a wide range of electives. The program also includes a capstone project, which allows students to examine an issue of their choice over an extended period.

What is the Programme Format?

The program is designed for busy executives who need to combine career and family commitments with the demands of MBA studies. The flexibility of the part-time approach enables most participants to graduate within two years, although study may be spread over a longer period if necessary, up to a maximum of five years.

Course Content

The Strathclyde MBA program includes a range of core modules, including:

• Building Capabilities
• Responsible Leadership
• Strategy in Practice
• Electives
• Capstone Projects and Challenges

Building Capabilities

This module provides students with a solid foundation in the management of key functional areas found in today's business organizations. The module includes:

• Operations and Project Management
• Entrepreneurial Thinking and Practice
• Marketing Management
• Managing Value-Driven Analytics
• Consulting Skills

Responsible Leadership

This module comprises a set of modules that ensure students are able to lead strategically, sustainably, and ethically. The module includes:

• Accounting and Financial Management
• Leading a Sustainable Organisation
• Strategic Leadership Development
• Responsible Organisation

Strategy in Practice

This module addresses how organizations survive, become highly successful, and remain financially viable and legitimate in a global, rapidly changing environment. The module includes:

• Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
• Applied Strategic Management
• Macroeconomics and International Business Environment
• Economic Analysis for Strategists

Electives

Students have the opportunity to select electives from a range of topical and relevant subjects, allowing them to tailor the MBA to suit their own personal preferences and interests.

Capstone Project

The final part of the Strathclyde MBA is the capstone project, which aims to integrate and consolidate the knowledge students have gained from across the MBA program. Students can opt for one of three ways to conduct the MBA project:

• Research Dissertation
• Consultancy Project
• Entrepreneurial Business Plan

Ranking

The Strathclyde Executive MBA has repeatedly featured in the annual Financial Times' top 100 ranking of EMBA programs. The 2024 ranking places the program in the top 100 for EMBA programs globally, and Strathclyde is the only Scottish business school to be included in the ranking.

Learning and Teaching

Learning methods include:

• Face-to-face teaching by Strathclyde University staff
• Regular local counseling support at the local partner in the student's country
• Home/private study with specially prepared core learning materials
• Assignments set, marked, or validated by Strathclyde University staff

Assessment

Assessment throughout the program involves a combination of:

• Coursework
• Workshops
• Group work
• Presentations

Entry Requirements

For entry to the MBA program, students must:

• Hold a degree from a UK university or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution
• Be at least 24 years of age
• Have a minimum of three years' full-time postgraduate experience where the management of people and resources has played a significant role

Fees and Funding

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in the offer letter. All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Careers

The University of Strathclyde recognizes that career development is one of the main reasons why people invest in an MBA. The MBA job market offers plenty of global opportunities, but can be complex and challenging. The university offers a dedicated careers service for MBA students, which consists of career planning and skills development, as well as unlimited access to personal advice and coaching.