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Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot Watt University at Edinburgh

MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is a conversion degree programme led by academics from Edinburgh Business School. It introduces the study of business and management to graduates and professionals from non-management backgrounds who wish to enhance their careers.

This degree introduces vital business knowledge to those with limited academic experience in the subject and provides an opportunity to develop versatile strategic management skills in just one year of study. Coupled with specialist learning in change management and leadership, this programme aims to complement existing knowledge and prepare graduates for a career shift or management role.

This MSc in Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and successful candidates will be awarded a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute. An Industry Advisory Board made up of business leaders advise university on the current skill-gaps faced by their organisations to ensure that the course content and teaching is industry-focused.

As a result, the courses on this MSc degree will develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.

Students will learn how to critically evaluate and implement the theories, concepts and techniques of business strategy, leadership and change. By applying this knowledge to practical contexts through industry-focused, case-study led projects, students will learn how to develop successful business strategies, leadership styles and change management programmes.

Ultimately, this Masters degree will help students understand how to think strategically and be a successful leader. It will equip them with theoretical tools and practical skills they need to forge a successful career as an entrepreneur or in a range of management positions.

Level Masters
Discipline Business & Management
Duration 12 months
Intakes Sep
Application Fees GBP 0
Tuition Fees GBP 18520
Campus Edinburgh
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 85
PTE 68
Duolingo Not Required / Waiver
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 70.0%

Rankings
QS Ranking 256
Times Higher Education 351-400
ARWU 801-900
Webometrics 513
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