Heriot-Watt University

MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change

Heriot-Watt UniversityMalaysia, United Kingdom

Course overview

Heriot-Watt University's MSc Business Strategy, Leadership, and Change programme is intended to give aspiring professionals the leadership abilities and strategic thinking required to succeed in the modern business environment. The course, which focuses on the actual difficulties faced by managers and leaders in contemporary organisations, was developed by academics at Edinburgh Business School. 

The MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change programme at Heriot-Watt University provides a strong foundation in key areas like Business Strategy, Project and Change Management, Leadership Styles, and Quality Control. It's a conversion degree course. As a result, no prior business experience is necessary. This makes it a sensible option for anyone hoping to assume leadership roles with assurance.

The course content is regularly reviewed with input from industry leaders, ensuring your learning stays relevant and in line with current business needs. By studying the MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University, you’ll graduate with practical knowledge and the confidence to evaluate strategic options and lead change effectively in different organisational settings.

Key highlights

  • Covers formulating and monitoring business strategies
  • Teaches how to develop and implement change programmes
  • Examines the impact of leadership styles in different contexts
  • Builds personal effectiveness for current or future managerial roles

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount Scheme

    A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Coaching Scholarships Programme

    Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).

  • Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence

    The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Remission of Fees (Families of Staff)

    Please contact the provider.

  • Staff Scholarships

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  • The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)

    The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.

  • The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)

  • The New Dawn Energy Scholarship

    The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.

    Up to £1,900

Careers this course leads to

  • Business strategy manager
  • Change manager
  • Operations manager
  • Management consultant
  • Business development manager
  • Project manager

Career opportunities

Here are some of the career options you have with an MSc in Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University:

  • Innovation Manager  
  • Business Intelligence Specialist  
  • Entrepreneurship Coach  
  • Business Analyst
  • HR Manager 
  • Project Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study an MSc in Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University is £21,192.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to apply by using the university's online application form. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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