Business and Management - Online Learning

BA (Hons)

This unique online Business Management degree at Robert Gordon University responds to the changing needs of global business, allowing you to obtain a formal qualification whilst working. It will enable you to progress your professional and personal development by translating learning into practice.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

This short course takes a practical, hands-on approach to classification (using the Dewey Decimal Classification and the Universal Decimal Classification) and to cataloguing (using the MARC, AACR2, and RDA standards). Students will classify items, using online WebDewey and OCLC Online, and catalogue using the RDA Toolkit and OCLC Worldcat.

PgCert | PgDip | MSc

This fully accredited MSc Construction Project Management degree will develop your technical, managerial and interpersonal skills necessary for the management of complex construction projects. This industry-driven course equips you with the competencies needed to meet the challenges of today’s technologies, working relationships and project-related risks.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9

Learn how to unlock deeper insights from the data available to you to inform future decisions.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore world energy markets and the evolution of, and challenges facing, the carbon economy. Consider the role the economics of energy transition plays in the decision making within the energy industry. Examine the direction and pace of the clean energy transition and sustainability.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore energy, sustainability, and climate issues, assess supply dynamics, and analyse policy to support the transition to a low carbon economy.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore the technical, financial, commercial, and contractual activities involved in energy transition.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9

For women who are keen to grow their businesses this course will empower you to explore viable opportunities, understand customers, generate creative ideas and consider risks. During the course you will create a strategy and a plan to take you to the next level and realise your growth aspirations.

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.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

This short course explores critically different theoretical developments and practical applications in the field of Information Seeking Behaviour. Students will examine the creation, use, evaluation and ethical dissemination of information via different sources and tools. The course emphasises the value of information and digital literacy in academic, workplace, and everyday life settings.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Learn to assess the techniques, tools, processes and strategies undertaken by project managers to define, plan, monitor, evaluate, control and deliver project requirements.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Learn how integrated supply chains contribute to the achievement of organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Explore how multinational enterprises formulate and implement responsible and sustainable strategies that respond to the grand societal challenges of our time exploring volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA).

Short Course - 30 credits at SCQF level 11

This short course explores the nature, provision and management of library and information services in a variety of contexts, emphasising the importance of effective performance evaluation and decision-making and provides an understanding of collection and service management. Strong emphasis is placed on the needs and characteristics of user communities.

MBA

Our flexible MBA master's degree in Business Administration programme at Robert Gordon University, has been designed with a practical element and will develop your advanced leadership skills and an in-depth understanding of the functional components of management, strategic management and specialist areas of study relating to your career aspirations.

MBA

The MBA Oil and Gas Management specialist degree at Robert Gordon University will hone your management skills to the specific needs of the oil and gas sector, giving practical experience while you learn and provide priceless insights and learning that can significantly impact your effectiveness and career.

PgCert | PgDip | MRes | PhD

The Professional Doctorate enables you to take a research-based approach to current issues within your profession. It aims to generate new knowledge and understanding that will contribute to enhancing policies and practices and tackling real problems in an industry, sector or organisational context.

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.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Learn key principles, concepts and strategies of project management and apply your learning to a real or case study project.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9

Explore the digital marketing landscape, strategy, tools & tactics for effective communication.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

Learn about the key principles of risk management in the professional working environment.

MBA

The MBA Sustainability and Energy Transitions programme at Robert Gordon University aims to build on your prior professional experience to enable you to acquire a wider range of management knowledge and skills with additional specialist focus on sustainability and energy transitions, which are highly relevant issues for managers and leaders in the industry today.