Aberdeen Business School was named Business School of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Education 2020 Awards) in recognition of our work-based learning, teaching and the innovative approaches of our staff, to ensure we provide all our students with an outstanding business education and produce top quality industry-ready graduates.
Our three Specialist Business Master’s degrees will provide you with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in your chosen area of study including human resource management, procurement and supply chain management and project management.
Our courses are accredited by relevant professional bodies including the CIPD, CIPS, APM and PMI. Studying an accredited course means our degrees are aligned to core industry standards, knowledge and behaviours. When studying MSc Human Resource Management, MSc Project Management or MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management you will have access to relevant professional body student or affiliate memberships, giving you the chance to network, access the latest practitioner studies and thought leadership in the subject discipline and even advance your career progression opportunities. Students who successfully attain sufficient academic credits may also apply for professional qualifications from relevant professional bodies.
If you are looking to enhance your professional performance or progress your career, our Master’s degrees follow a contemporary and broad-based curriculum, allowing you to transition successfully into a challenging managerial career. The flexible learning structure of our courses has been designed to ensure that study fits around your needs.
Our courses are designed to support your employability and we even offer an extended Master’s route on our full-time September on-campus courses, giving you the opportunity to undertake a 12-month work placement. In fact RGU is the 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK in the Graduate Employment Rate measure (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
Extended Master’s
On our full-time on campus courses, starting in September, you will have the opportunity to extend your period of study with the option of a 48 week work placement. Evidence suggests that graduates who can demonstrate relevant work experience have a better chance of securing a graduate level job. Building on your academic knowledge you will develop excellent transferable skills, have the opportunity to develop your business networks, have access to future referees and build your self-confidence. The placement experience is also an excellent testing ground for future career choices.
For more information, please visit the relevant course pages Placements and Jobs tab.
Our Courses
PgCert | PgDip | MSc
This CIPD (Level 7) accredited Human Resource Management course will prepare you for the management of people and human resources in a global context. You will gain the relevant knowledge and skills to become an effective line manager or HR professional and meet the needs of rapidly changing organisations.
PgCert | PgDip | MSc
The APM and PMI accredited Project Management degree at Robert Gordon University enables you to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge for all project management disciplines across the world. This course is suitable for those already in the profession or seeking to change direction as well as those at the start of their career.
PgCert | PgDip | MSc
With multiple study modes, the Procurement and Supply Chain Management CIPS accredited course at Robert Gordon University enables you to explore the dynamic discipline at your choice of pace. A degree in this area will develop your knowledge, understanding and business skills for professional practice in procurement and supply chain management at middle and higher management levels.
January
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