MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change

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.

Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt University is a well-known university throughout the world. It was given university status in 1966 after being founded as the School of Arts of Edinburgh. The university bears the names of two notable Scots: George Heriot, a goldsmith and philanthropist from the 16th century, and James Watt, the famous engineer and inventor. 

Heriot-Watt University is renowned today for its emphasis on Design, Business, Engineering, and Science. One of Scotland's biggest business schools, the Edinburgh Business School, is also located there. 

Students can study anywhere in the world at Heriot-Watt, thanks to its online learning platform. It also has campuses in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia. The university is known for its creative teaching methods and is dedicated to producing highly employable graduates.

Here are the standard entry requirements to study for the MSc Business Strategy, Leadership, and Change programme at Heriot-Watt University:

Grade Requirements:

Candidates are expected to have at least a second-class honours degree in any academic subject provided that it includes evidence of essay writing and use of critical thinking. 

English Proficiency: 

• For students whose first language is not English, proof of proficiency in the language is required. An IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component is required. TOEFL or other equivalents are also accepted.

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

Heriot-Watt University offers a variety of scholarships to support international students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies across its UK, Dubai, and Malaysia campuses. These scholarships are designed to ease financial pressures and recognise academic achievement.​ 

For instance, the Postgraduate European Union Scholarship awards an automatic £5,000 tuition fee reduction for all EU students enrolling in full-time postgraduate taught courses at the UK campus.

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

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.