Aberdeen Business School is recognised both nationally and internationally for its corporate and management education. In 2008 this course was listed as one of the top 40 online MBA courses available globally.

It has been developed to ensure that it meets the highest international standards and is of direct relevance to the real world.  This distance learning MBA course is delivered online through the University's virtual learning environment, Campus Moodle, where you will have access to teaching material and communicate with lecturers and fellow students. 

You will study online through the university virtual learning environment, Campus Moodle. There will be the opportunity for you to interact with tutors and fellow students from around the world.

Semester 1

• Business Economics
• People Management & Organisational Development

Semester 2

• Financial and Management Accounting
• Strategic Management Environment

Semester 3

• Corporate Financial Management

Semester 4

• Business Creativity And Innovation
• Strategic Operations and Project Management

Semester 5

• Strategic Management

Semester 6

• Leadership, Communication And Change

• Strategic Management

Semester 7

• Commercialisation Project

Choose 1 option module from the following group:

• New Media Marketing
• Marketing Concepts

Semester 8
Choose 1 option module from the following group:

• Consultancy Project (Team Based)
• Consultancy Project

The MBA is a challenging Masters level programme demanding a combination of intellectual abilities and business experience.

To gain admission you will normally:

• hold a first degree, at honours level in a top class banding
• have at least three years full-time work experience at a professional level
• where appropriate be able to demonstrate competence in written and oral English

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 570 (paper) or TOEFL 230 (computer) prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.

English Language Requirements

The course is accredited by Association of MBAs (AMBA).  It is regarded as the international authority on the development of business leaders and the guardian of MBA quality standards. It plays a unique role in supporting business schools to develop business leaders and provides a network for MBAs, business schools and employer.

Robert Gordon University is one of only a handful of institutions worldwide that have been accredited in respect of every form of the MBA.  

Scholarships

The Aberdeen Business School is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to assist exceptionally able students who wish to undertake its International MBA programme on a full-time or distance learning basis. Further details on enquiry.

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

All students can apply online by visiting Apply Online.

If you are a UK/EU student and would like a paper application form or further information, please email postgraduateadmissions@rgu.ac.uk.

If you are an International Student and would like a paper application or further information, please contact international@rgu.ac.uk.