MBA with a Specialism in Strategy
Acquire strategic business skills to propel your career to new heights with an MBA in Strategy from Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School. Leverage industry insights and pioneering research to develop expertise in strategic management.
Level
Master'sDuration
2 YearsLanguage
English
MBA with a Specialism in Strategy
Master's (Postgraduate)
2 Years
Advance your career with an MBA in Strategy from a top UK university for CEOs
This MBA from Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School equips forward-thinking professionals aiming to lead and innovate in the business world with a specialisation in strategy.
This flexible programme blends advanced leadership skills with strategic management expertise, preparing you to transform organisations and drive long-term success in a dynamic business environment. Elevate your career with flexible, online learning that fits around your life.
Embark on a transformative journey in business strategy
Are you ready to lead your organisation to long-term success? This online MBA with a Specialism in Strategy is designed for professionals who aspire to blend high-level business acumen with strategic insight.
You’ll advance through a robust curriculum that integrates applied business management and leadership skills with advanced strategic frameworks, ensuring you’re equipped to solve real-world business challenges and drive impactful change in your organisation.
Master strategic leadership in a global context
During this degree, you’ll explore leadership and management theories within diverse cultural and international settings.
Real-world insights will help you enhance your strategic decision-making abilities, preparing you to confidently step into senior-level positions.
Integrate strategic expertise to drive success
You’ll learn to leverage strategic insights to solve complex business problems, driving innovation and efficiency within your organisation. The practical exercises and projects embedded within this MBA enable you to develop a keen understanding of strategic management's role in transforming business and society.
Grow at your own pace with a uniquely flexible, online learning model
The flexible, online format of this master’s degree accommodates all schedules, allowing you to complete your studies without compromising on your personal and professional commitments.
Begin your studies at any time and complete your degree along your desired timeline. You have the freedom to structure your learning in a way that works for you.
What Qualifications Do I Need to Apply?
Typically you will hold a recognised first or second-class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification. Students whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language proficiency.
At EBS we are proud to make transformative education accessible to diverse communities and individuals across the world, therefore, we offer a performance-based admissions pathway to our MSc and MBA programmes.
This means that we provide a pathway to entry into our MSc and MBA programmes, even if you don’t meet the suggested entry requirements above.
You will simply be required to enrol in and successfully pass three courses on your desired MSc or MBA programme (of which one must be a core course) before progressing to complete the entire qualification.
No matter your pathway to entry (direct or through performance-based admission), there is no need to complete an application form before enrolling.
To begin your journey with us, simply click on 'Enrol Now’, follow the instructions to enter your personal details, select your desired courses, and make your initial payment.
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English language requirements:__
If English is not your first language a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required with all elements passed at 6.0 or above.
If you have previously successfully completed courses delivered in the medium of English language, you may be considered and will be required to provide documentary evidence of this. Examples would be secondary school education or an undergraduate degree course.
A minimum of at least one year of full time study (or equivalent) in the medium of English language will be required. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your master’s course:
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20 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.0 with no skill lower than 4.5)
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14 weeks of English (for IELTS of 5.0 with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no skill lower than 4.5)
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10 weeks of English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.0)
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6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.5)
Meeting these criteria ensures you have the foundational knowledge, professional background, and language skills necessary to succeed in the programme and maximise your learning experience.
Strategic Concepts: develop a detailed understanding of strategic management principles and frameworks. Apply these concepts to solve complex business problems and drive organisational success.
Leadership Theories: cultivate advanced leadership and management skills that enable you to navigate and excel in global and multicultural business environments. Learn to make strategic decisions that align with organisational goals and market demands.
Financial Decision Making: learn to interpret financial data, evaluate investment opportunities, and make informed financial decisions that support business growth and sustainability.
Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh Business School is a mission-led, global hub of business knowledge and research. With a long-tradition of offering inclusive, experiential learning for the ambitious leaders of tomorrow, we leverage our campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, and Edinburgh to create maximum worldwide impact.