Heriot-Watt University | Edinburgh Business School is a business school within Heriot-Watt University, offering a wide range of master’s and doctoral programs.
Heriot-Watt University, founded in 1821, is the 8th oldest university in the UK and has an outstanding reputation in education, maintaining high academic standards for many years. The business school has inherited these strong qualities and is recognized for the high quality of its specialized programs.
Edinburgh Business School holds international status, with campuses in multiple countries, including the UAE (Dubai) and Malaysia, in addition to the UK. The curriculum is standardized across all campuses, meaning that students at Edinburgh Business School take the same exams at the same time, regardless of location.
Courses are delivered in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic.
AccommodationHeriot-Watt University provides on-campus accommodation for its students across all locations, including Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia. All student residences are situated close to academic buildings, sports centers, and entertainment facilities.
Why Choose Heriot-Watt University | Edinburgh Business School?- Students from over 166 countries worldwide,
- The university has the royal charter authority to grant academic degrees,
- Accredited by multiple prestigious accreditation bodies for business programs: EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), AACSB and AMBA (UK Association of MBAs),
- Flexible study programs, allowing students to choose from multiple learning formats: on-campus, online (distance learning), through partner institutions worldwide, and the standardized curriculum across all campuses,
- In 2010, the Edinburgh Business School MBA program was ranked the largest MBA program worldwide by Financial Times
Programmes:- MBA,
- MBA with Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Strategic Planning, and MBA in Oil & Gas),
- MSc in Strategic Planning,
- MSc in Marketing in the Modern World,
- Doctorate (DBA – Doctor of Business Administration).
Study Modes:- Full-time study,
- Distance learning,
- Study in a partner university in your home country.
Most Popular Fields of Study:- Accounting,
- Economics,
- Finance,
- Marketing,
- Organizational Behavior,
- Project Management,
- Strategic Planning,
- Negotiation,
- Human Resource Management.
Entry Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree with GPA 3.3-3.6/4.0,
- IELTS 6.5
Scholarships:Each year, Heriot-Watt University awards six Santander scholarships of £5,000 each to international students.
Notable Alumni:- Robert Buchan – Founder of Kinross Gold Corporation
- Bob Keiller – CEO of Wood Group
- Mark McGregor – Conservative Party politician