Program Overview
The online MBA Essentials Programme empowers career starters, experienced professionals, and individuals seeking performance enhancement with a comprehensive business education. Through a flexible online format, participants engage in practical exercises, modern management theories, and applied learning, gaining a competitive edge in the job market and advancing their leadership potential.
Program Outline
The online MBA Essentials Programme is designed for career starters looking to enhance their marketability, experienced professionals seeking leadership positions, and anyone who aims to improve their performance, regardless of their educational background. The program combines practical exercises, modern management theories, research findings, and applied learning to offer participants rigorous academic education in career-enhancing aspects of business.
Program Structure:
- Online format for flexible access
- Comprehensive learning experience via discussion forums, online collaborative exercises, live online tutoring sessions
- Dedicated virtual learning environment for access to course material and progress tracking
Tuition fees The programme consists of three courses. Fees are available to pay up front, or on a course-by-course basis. Standard fee Per course: £1,248 Full programme (3 courses): £3,744 Emerging Economies fee Per course: £848 Full programme (3 courses): £2,544 All course fees include one assessment attempt. Each attempt after this point will be charged at £160.
Heriot-Watt University
Overview:
Heriot-Watt University is a research-focused institution with campuses in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia, as well as an online presence. It is known for its career-focused degrees and strong links with industry. Heriot-Watt is highly regarded for its research, with a significant portion ranked world-leading and internationally excellent.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Heriot-Watt offers a diverse and international student community, with one-third of its Edinburgh Campus students coming from outside the UK. The university provides a range of facilities across its campuses, including healthcare, libraries, food and drink, sports centers, and more. Students can participate in clubs and activities, and the university offers accommodation options near its campuses.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Career-focused degrees:
Heriot-Watt is ranked first in Scotland for graduate employability and its graduates are first in the UK for CEO or MD roles.Global reach:
The university has campuses across the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia, providing students with a truly international experience.Strong research:
Heriot-Watt is valued for its pioneering research, which is informed by the global needs of business and industry.Diverse student community:
The university boasts a diverse international student community, fostering a multicultural learning environment.Beautiful campuses:
Heriot-Watt's campuses are located in stunning settings, offering students a unique and inspiring learning environment.Academic Programs:
Heriot-Watt offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Computer Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences and Business
- Art and Design
- Languages and Culture
Other:
Heriot-Watt is committed to sustainability and is actively working towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The university also offers a personalized virtual experience through its online tour platform, allowing prospective students to explore its campuses virtually.
Entry Requirements:
- Open Entry: This program welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds, regardless of their prior educational qualifications or work experience.
- English Language Proficiency: Individuals whose primary language is not English must demonstrate their English language proficiency by providing evidence such as:
- A recognized English language test score (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic) meeting the minimum required score.
- Completion of a degree taught and assessed in English.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency through standardized tests such as:
- IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 92.
- PTE Academic with a minimum score of 61.
"Studying abroad in Edinburgh has helped to stimulate my desire to travel and see the world. I also now have a more global perspective on engineering and its impact, which will help me in my future endeavours."
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"I believe the master’s programme has provided me with a solid foundation on which to build my future career. The lecturers gave us practical advice on how to approach the job market and always pointed out job opportunities for us to consider."
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