Robert Gordon University

PgCert Business Administration - Essentials

Robert Gordon University

Course overview

Accelerate your career with the MBA Essentials PgCert, a flexible and accessible entry point into advanced management education. Designed for working professionals, it develops core strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities to support progression into senior roles. Gain practical skills, confidence, and a recognised qualification in under one year.

Key highlights

  • Flexible entry point into advanced management and MBA-level education
  • Designed for working professionals studying alongside their jobs
  • Develops core strategic, analytical and leadership capabilities
  • Supports career progression into senior management roles

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • RGU Financial Award for MBA Students

    10% discount towards tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • RGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students

    Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students

    Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.

  • RGU International Student Discount for Research Students

    £3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Operations Manager
  • Business Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Team Leader
  • General Manager
  • Business Development Manager

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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