MBA MBA (Business Leadership and Practice)
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you a recently qualified ambitious graduate with experience in areas such as the voluntary sector, family businesses, or leadership roles in student unions, sports clubs, or societies? Or have you recently started your career in a business-related job or completed a work placement? If so, our innovative 24-month Edinburgh Napier MBA programme is tailored for you.
It recognizes the rise of young entrepreneurs and the demand for graduates to quickly acquire higher-order managerial skills to advance their careers. Our programme is designed for the dynamic, contemporary, global business environment, focusing on developing skills in leadership and the application of conceptual management theories to current practice. Imagine acquiring creative problem-solving, critical reasoning, and strategic thinking skills, and gaining the confidence to present your ideas and strategies to the business world.
You will also have the opportunity to enhance your learning experience with Masterclasses and Employability skills workshops. Our MBA in Business Leadership and Practice boasts a 95% overall student satisfaction score (PTES, 2023). Don't miss the chance to advance your career with our MBA programme.
Typical entry point to this course is in September. Please enquire for more information. We are the #1 modern university in Scotland (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026).
We are a top 5 UK modern university for graduate prospects (The Times Good University Guide 2026).
Key highlights
- Designed for early-career graduates seeking higher-order managerial skills
- Focuses on leadership and applying management theory to current practice
- Develops creative problem-solving, critical reasoning and strategic thinking
- Masterclasses and employability skills workshops enhance learning
- 95% overall student satisfaction score (PTES, 2023)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Business manager
- Operations manager
- Management consultant
- Project manager
- Entrepreneur
- Business development manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,615 | International: £12,330
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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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