Aberdeen Business School is recognised nationally and internationally for its corporate and management education. Our School has had AMBA accreditation since 1999 and is one of only 40 of the UK's 120 Business Schools that have so far been accredited in all three modes of delivery.

The Aberdeen Business School MBA programme is available full-time, executive part-time or online via our distance-learning mode of delivery. Our three MBA streams include:

• Master of Business Administration

• MBA Oil and Gas Management

• MBA Information Management

The MBA has been developed to ensure that it meets the highest international standards and is of direct relevance to the real world. One of the features of the programme is that each of our full-time MBA students is provided with a laptop (complete with wireless capability) for use throughout their studies, and it is theirs to keep on completion of the programme.

You will study core modules and a choice of specialist modules. The final stage is the Consultancy Project stage which provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills, gained from the taught elements, in an applied business context.

Stage 1

• Business Economics
• Financial and Management Accounting
• Strategic Management Environment
• People Management & Organisational Development
• Business Creativity And Innovation

Stage 2

• Strategic Management
• Commercialisation Project
• Corporate Financial Management
• Strategic Operations and Project Management

Choose 1 option module from the following group:

• New Media Marketing
• Marketing Concepts

Stage 3

• Leadership, Communication And Change
• Strategic Management
• Consultancy Project (Team Based)
• Consultancy Project 

Stage 4

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

For students on the full-time course have a placement opportunity with a local business organisation at the project stage. In addition to enabling students to apply their knowledge in a practical context the placement can provide an opportunity to gain:

• first hand experience of business practice and decision making in UK based companies
• valuable insights into a different set of organisational and cultural values
• a practical perspective on the challenges in the current business environment
• a better understanding of career opportunities and prospects in the UK and European marketplace. 

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

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 have any queries, please contact our Admissions Office: 

• Email PGOffice@rgu.ac.uk
• Call +44 (0) 1224 262132

If you are an International Student and would like further information and application advice:

• Complete our International Enquiries form
• Call 0044 1224 262726
• Email international@rgu.ac.uk