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Heriot-Watt University
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MBA - Master of Business Administration

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OverviewThe online MBA Essentials programme is purposefully designed to help you develop the key business, management and leadership skills needed to excel in an ever-changing world and workplace. Its ideal for career starters looking to stand out in the job market, mid-level managers looking to step up to more senior positions, and experienced professionals wanting to excel in their current roles.Comprised of three key courses from Edinburgh Business Schools renowned and reputable MBA, this ...Read more

Overview

The online MBA Essentials programme is purposefully designed to help you develop the key business, management and leadership skills needed to excel in an ever-changing world and workplace. It's ideal for career starters looking to stand out in the job market, mid-level managers looking to step up to more senior positions, and experienced professionals wanting to excel in their current roles.

Comprised of three key courses from Edinburgh Business School's renowned and reputable MBA, this programme is designed to equip you with the core competencies to confidently lead people, teams and projects. The programme combines contemporary management theory and leading research with applied learning and practical exercises to ensure you get an academically rigorous and career-focused education.

Over the course of the programme, you'll be prompted to think more critically about organisational structure, team and individual dynamics, management practices, project management, and leadership. You'll benefit from sharing ideas and experiences with a global network of peers and course mentors as you work your way through a variety of engaging course materials. You'll be empowered to make an impact with skills you can apply immediately in your current role, while also taking strides towards achieving a full MBA.

The flexible programme format allows you to study at your own pace, on your own schedule, making it a perfect fit for working professionals. Take advantage of accessible, flexible learning, designed for professionals like you, and continue to build the transformative skills you need to advance your career.

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WUSCA ranking:
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33/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
25th
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Entry requirements

We are proud to make access to transformative education available to all. Therefore, we've made this programme open and available to you, regardless of your educational background, professional experience or location. 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.

Tuition fees

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£3,855 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Standard fee - Per course: £1,285. Full programme (3 courses): £3,855. Emerging Economies fee - Per course: £835, Full programme (3 courses): £2,505.

£3,855 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

Standard fee: Per course: £1,248. Full programme (3 courses): £3,744. Emerging Economies fee Per course: £848: Full programme (3 courses): £2,544. All course fees include one assessment attempt. Each attempt after this point will be charged at £160.

£3,855 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Standard fee: Per course: £1,248. Full programme (3 courses): £3,744. Emerging Economies fee Per course: £848: Full programme (3 courses): £2,544. All course fees include one assessment attempt. Each attempt after this point will be charged at £160.

£3,855 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Standard fee - Per course: £1,285. Full programme (3 courses): £3,855. Emerging Economies fee - Per course: £835, Full programme (3 courses): £2,505.

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Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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