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Business Postgraduate Guide 2021
University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
Contents
4 Welcome
6 Home to community
8 Home to industry
10 Home to networking
12 Best of both
14 Scholarships and funding
15 The Bloomberg Finance Lab
16 International reach
18 Applying to our programmes
20 Entry requirements
22 MBA and Management programmes
42 Accounting and Finance programmes
52 Economics programmes
60 Real Estate programmes
66 Interdisciplinary programmes
71 Coming soon
72 Course index
The small print
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information The University of Aberdeen continues to pursue best practice
contained within this prospectus but it is subject to alteration without notice. and high standards of service for all students.
The University reserves the right to make variations to the contents or If you would like to receive this document in an alternative format,
methods of delivery of programmes and courses, to discontinue programmes please contact the Marketing and Student Recruitment Service
and courses and to merge or combine programmes and courses. for more information.
The University is constantly developing new programmes and courses, Tel: +44 (0)1224 273235
so please visit our website for the latest information. Email: study@abdn.ac.uk
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University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
Welcome
The subject you study gives you The University of Aberdeen Business School is internationally
academic excellence but being recognised for our excellence in world-leading research and
disrupting conventional business models in undergraduate and
part of the Business School gives postgraduate education. Our School will celebrate its 100th
you real opportunities in Business. anniversary this year, and we are part of an institution that has
Professor Martin Meyer
Head of Business School Join us to become a new and just turned 525 years, is proud of its association with five Nobel
impactful leader or entrepreneur. laureates and ranked amongst the top 200 institutions globally
(QS World University rankings).
Become confident in your ability Based at the historic Kings College campus in Old Aberdeen,
to become a global leader as you from 1495 to today, one thing has remained constant: life changing
learn from faculty pioneering in prospects for the students who pass through our doors. You can
their fields, network with industry join us on campus located in one of the safest and most liveable
cities in the UK, a top 25 destinations globally (NYT), close to nature
experts and practitioners, work
and the world-renowned Scottish Highlands. If you prefer to pursue
on live business cases and benefit more flexible routes to study, check out our wide range of online
from a thriving and diverse programmes that we offer.
community of students.
Our Business School is internationally renowned for its research in
Energy and Environment, Finance and Governance, Theory and
When it comes to launching your
Method, Work, Health and Wellbeing and Property Market Analysis.
career, we are home to the things With many of our research projects used to advance learning in
that matter. various industries, sectors, and policy making at government level.
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“I’m quite a shy person, but I’ve
Home to
never felt out of place here. From
the students to the teachers,
everyone is so supportive of each
other. I feel part of a community. ”
Francesca Lombardo
community
Business Management
At our Business School you will benefit from a tight-knit
community of students and staff, and all the support that
comes with it. You will meet people here from all over
the world; who all feel like they belong. Wherever you
come from, whatever you are passionate about, you will
build friendships that will last a lifetime.
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University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
Home to
“Everyone wants to be the best
at what they do. You might not
know exactly where you’re going
in your career, but here you’ll
always be improving and
industry
progressing, and that’s what
counts.”
Niklaus Laaksonen
Economics
This is the perfect place to prepare for the changing
world of business. You will learn from tutors with
hands-on business experience, benefit from the
Business School’s great industry links, and work
on live business projects. By bringing the business
world to you, we will help prepare and inspire you.
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University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
Home to
“When I graduate, I’m going to
start my own company. This is
an amazing place to learn, and
somewhere I can launch my
career. I’m going to take every
networking
opportunity. ”
Amy Scott
Business Management
Here you will be networking with your fellow students,
just as you would in the business world. As part of a global
student base, you will graduate with an international network
of contacts. Who knows where your connections
could take you?
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Best of both
Home to
Studying at the University of Aberdeen Business
School means you not only benefit from our awards Business School
and accolades, but also those of the wider University.
University of Aberdeen
40+ NATIONALITIES
Founded
Real-time trading in our
BLOOMBERG
RANKED IN
1495 THE TOP 30
UNIVERSITIES
IN THE UK1
FINANCE LAB
INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL
NETWORKS CFA LEVEL 1 OR IFRS
qualifications can be obtained while studying a masters
CAMPUS IN QATAR, ALLIANCE WITH CURTIN UNIVERSITY
AND PARTNERSHIP IN SRI LANKA
75%
Accounting and Finance OUR PROGRAMMES ARE
Associated with
4TH IN UK
FIVE
ACCREDITED BY OVER
Business and Management 8 WORLD RENOWNED
NOBEL PRIZES
of research classified as
WORLD LEADING2
11TH IN UK INDUSTRY LEADING
BODIES
Complete University Guide 2021
1 Complete University Guide 2020 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
12 2 Ranked by the Times Higher Education based on REF 2014 GPA scores 13
University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
Scholarships The Bloomberg
Home to
and funding Finance Lab
Finance students will gain real-world experience
dealing with stocks and securities through our
Bloomberg Terminal. This software platform
provides real-time and historical data, market-
moving news and analytics that help leading
business and financial professionals make
better informed investment decisions.
The service also features
execution platforms for every
asset class, research and a global
network to communicate
securely and reliably.
There are scholarships and grants
for international students who • For all available funding, from general You will experience what life
wish to study in Britain. There is bursaries and discount scheme to discipline is like for the 325,000 leading
a lot of competition for a limited and country specific scholarships, within banks, corporations and
number of awards, but it is the University and externally, visit our government agencies around
worthwhile applying for the ones funding database: the world who already use the
relevant to you. You should begin abdn.ac.uk/study/international/ software, giving you real-world
your research early as some scholarships-and-funding experience that will enhance
scholarships require you to apply your career prospects.
at least a year before your
degree starts.
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University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity Closer than you think
Regular trains link Aberdeen
to key hubs within the UK,
including Glasgow, Edinburgh,
International
Manchester and London.
Home to
A variety of domestic and
international flights make
Aberdeen easily reachable,
wherever you’re travelling
reach
from in the world.
2.45h train from Glasgow
2.5h train from Edinburgh
55m flight from Newcastle
1.25h flight from Manchester
1.5h flight from London
1.5h flight to Amsterdam
2h flight to Paris
Aberdeen
Qatar
In 2017, we became the first UK
University to have a dedicated
campus in the Gulf State of Qatar
offering mainstream degrees with
over 600 students and counting.
The multi-million pound facility
in Doha is a partnership between
the University and the Al-Faleh
Group for Educational and
Academic Services (AFG)
that offers business degrees
to Qatari nationals and the
country’s expatriate community.
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Applying to our
programmes
1 2 3 4 5 6
CHOOSE YOUR SUBMIT ONLINE RECEIVING REVIEW YOUR ACCEPTING YOUR FUNDING
PROGRAMME APPLICATION A DECISION JOINING PACK YOUR OFFER OPTIONS
This guide contains an overview All applications should be You will be sent an email Once cleared for admission If you wish to accept the offer, Most funding bodies have
of all of our taught programmes, submitted online through with our decision. If there you will receive a pack of joining please return your completed application deadlines, so we
but you can find much more our Applicant Portal: are conditions attached to instructions which includes acceptance and financial advise that you submit your
information and all our entry abdn.ac.uk/study/ the offer, please upload a Certificate of Acceptance, guarantee forms as soon as funding application as early
requirements at: postgraduate/apply documents to satisfy the information on accommodation, possible. If you are waiting to as possible. It’s important that
abdn.ac.uk/study/ conditions to the Applicant registration, tuition fees etc. hear the outcome of a funding you have an offer from the
postgraduate Portal as soon as possible. International students who application, you can still accept University before you apply
declare they require a Tier 4 the offer of admission then for funding, so you need to
visa to enter the UK will receive send the completed financial get your application to us
a CAS number so that they guarantee form with the letter well before the funding body’s
may apply. of sponsorship later. closing date:
abdn.ac.uk/funding
“I am passionate about performing on a high level and combining
this with experiencing different cultures. This programme will
hopefully help get me to London or Amsterdam where I can
work in global real estate investment. ”
Jordy Lebon
MSc Real Estate
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Entry requirements
PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MScEcon Accounting and Finance Minimum entry requirement is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree
MSc Finance from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth).
MScEcon Finance and Investment Management (with CFA Level 1 exam)
MSc Finance and Real Estate (with CFA Level 1 exam)
MSc International Business Finance
MSc International Business Management
MSc International Human Resource Management
MSc Marketing Management
MSc Real Estate (International or Commercial options)
MSc Law and Economics of Oil and Gas Minimum entry requirements is a degree at 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours level (or a degree
MScEcon Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth and evidence
of a strong background in quantitative subjects).
MBA (Global) Minimum of two years’ post-degree work experience (five years is required for the Executive MBA);
MBA, MBA Finance and Executive MBA a track record of professional achievement and a good first degree (equivalent to a British second-class
Honours degree) or above in any discipline. The Programme Director may consider applicants with
non-standard qualifications. If you have non-standard qualifications and extensive work experience,
please ensure to enclose a complete CV and detailed work references.
MBA Energy Management Minimum of three years post-degree work experience; a track record of professional achievement
and at least the equivalent of a British 2:2 (Hons) degree. OR a minimum of 5 years work experience;
associated training and an excellent track record of professional achievement.
MSc, PgCert or PgDip Digital Marketing Leadership A good honours degree from a UK University (or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
for those with non-UK qualifications). OR Substantial industry experience and a portfolio of training /
achievement. Individuals seeking entry via this route will be required to provide a comprehensive CV
detailing the experience, training and qualifications they have obtained to date. It is anticipated that
all individuals applying via this route will be interviewed via skype or an alternative technology.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS All students entering the University must provide evidence that they can use English well enough
to study effectively at the University of Aberdeen. If you have not studied in the UK, the requirement
is IELTS minimum overall: 6.5 IELTS minimum by component: 6.0 in writing and reading, 5.5 other
elements (or equivalent PTE). If you have not yet achieved the required IELTS or equivalent scores,
we offer extensive pre-sessional English courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability
and skill required for your studies here. For more information:
abdn.ac.uk/languagecentre
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MBA WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Semester 1 The MBA programme consists of a stimulating
mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies,
• Business Economics
fieldwork and business simulations, which are
The MBA is our on campus MBA programme. It is focused • Operations and Project Management further supported by online forums and additional
on the real needs of business and is designed to provide • Business Strategy
learning materials. All of the modules are assessed
entirely by coursework – there are no exams – so
you with an opportunity to develop your understanding • Accounting and Finance for Managers you will be required to produce reports, briefing
of the knowledge and skills required to succeed in today’s notes, presentations and reflective journals.
Together these will build up into a personalised
challenging business world. Semester 2
portfolio of experience – tangible proof that
• Strategic Marketing you’ve acquired key business skills and knowledge,
• Managing People at Work something we know that prospective employers
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? find very useful.
• Managing Change
An MBA is the most popular professional degree Our MBA is not all about business dogma, it’s • The Leadership Challenge YOUR FUTURE CAREER
programme in the world. The University of refreshingly different. Our programme encourages
Aberdeen MBA is a globally recognised qualification you to challenge the way business is done, and MBA graduates are in high demand worldwide
Semester 3
designed to develop your leadership skills, find new, more effective, more creative ways of and the average salary of an MBA graduate is over
underpinned by practical and theoretical doing it. Our MBA attracts many talented people • New Venture Creation £80,000 according to the Association of MBAs.
knowledge. It offers you the opportunity to from different industries, from all over the world. Our Alumni have enjoyed much success with
formally recognise your business expertise and In this way, you will be able to learn from your Plus three modules from the summer
recent graduates going on to work in organisations
will take you to the next level in terms of career peers, share ideas, create professional networks school electives:
such as Accenture, Bank of Scotland, Centrica,
progression, earnings potential and job satisfaction. and make friendships that last well beyond the • Strategic Financial Analysis KPMG, Shell and Standard Chartered Bank.
In short, our MBA will provide you with the academic experience.
credentials needed to compete against the best. • Talking to Teams
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
• People, Creativity and Change
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN? • Supply Chain Management
• Learn how to manage and motivate For details on entry requirements, please visit:
successful teams and organisations abdn.ac.uk/pgt/mba
Although the programme is aimed at working • Digital Marketing
professionals, with significant business experience, • Understand how data drives better
For details on fees and funding, please visit:
there is still a lot to learn. We will explore both decision-making and management
abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
the practical and theoretical aspects of business, • Develop a strong skillset in strategy
broadening and deepening your knowledge – and formulation and implementation
focusing on powerful business insights – many of
them from newly emerging business models that • Focus on your personal development,
will shape tomorrow. communication skills and leadership style
• Tailor your MBA to specialist subject areas
such as HR, finance or marketing
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
On campus Full-time or part-time MBA 12 months full-time
24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
September & January 2:2 2 years minimum
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MBA Energy Management WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Semester 1 You will study in a contemporary university
environment and experience innovative teaching
• Business Strategy
methods that give you the chance to interact
Advance your career in this high-growth, profitable • Business and Money with industry. The taught element of the
global sector with our specialised, industry-focused MBA. • Values and Markets
programme is delivered through an inspiring mix
of lectures, workshops, role-plays and simulation
Whether you’re already in the energy sector or you have • Operations and Project Management exercises. There are no exams – the programme
the transferrable skills to move into it, this programme focuses on real-world learning to help you gain
relevant knowledge, quickly and effectively –
will give you a competitive advantage. Semester 2
with all assessment done by portfolio or
• Managing Change work-based assignment.
• Business Model Innovation
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? YOUR FUTURE CAREER
• Managing Self and Others
Our industry-led MBA programme is unique in the Located in the energy capital of Europe, the • The Leadership Challenge The energy market is crucial to the global economy.
UK for developing the next generation of skilled, University of Aberdeen plays a major role in the Many of our MBA graduates have secured high-level
talented and knowledgeable professionals for energy industry through research, consultancy, employment with some of the biggest companies
Semester 3
higher-level positions within the energy industry. training and development. The MBA Energy in the world including BP, Citibank, Ernst and Young,
This programme will provide you with the Management was designed in consultation • Talking to Teams Google, KPMG, Npower and Royal Bank of Scotland.
knowledge base and necessary analytical skills to with leading energy industry professionals and
• Energy Finance
understand the major challenges, financial models organisations to ensure it is aligned with the
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
and decision-making processes that will characterise competencies and skills needs of the industry. • Future Energies
the energy industry in the coming decades. Our programme has been endorsed by recognised
• Supply Chain Management For details on entry requirements, please visit:
industry bodies such as The Energy Institute.
• Or, for part-time students two of the above abdn.ac.uk/pgt/mba-energy-management
and a work-based project
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
• Deepen your understanding of key For details on fees and funding, please visit:
energy industry structures abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
This programme enables you to focus your studies
across a wide number of areas including Business • Connect you with the key functional
Strategy, Project Management, Finance, Supply areas of energy businesses
Chain Management and The Leadership Challenge. • Develop your critical-thinking and
You will develop your business acumen, problem- strategic decision-making skills
solving skills and strategic thinking with a global
perspective designed to help accelerate your • Sharpen your implementation skills
career in the energy industry. as a leader and team member
• Enhance your global perspective
via interaction with your peers
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
On campus Full-time and part-time MBA 12 months full-time
24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
September & January 2.2 3 years minimum
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MBA Finance WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Semester 1 You will study in a contemporary university
environment and experience innovative teaching
• Business Economics
methods that give you the chance to interact with
The MBA Finance is designed for managers looking to take • Accounting and Finance for Managers industry. You will learn through a combination
a strategic step forward in their career with a specific focus • Business Strategy
of theory and practice, taking the knowledge
from the classroom to the workplace. A stimulating
on finance. It offers an opportunity to formally recognise • Operations and Project Management mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies,
your business expertise and take you to a higher level of • Entrepreneurship in Practice field work and business simulations will be further
supported by online forums and additional
earnings potential and job satisfaction. learning materials and frameworks.
Semester 2
• Strategic Marketing YOUR FUTURE CAREER
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US?
• Managing People at Work
MBA graduates are in high demand worldwide and
Our MBA Finance will equip you with the knowledge Our Business School is internationally recognised • Managing Change and Innovation our Alumni have enjoyed much success with recent
and insight to understand contemporary issues and and plays a major role in industry through research, graduates going on to work in organisations such
• The Leadership Challenge
practices in management and finance. Importantly, and consultancy. Our unique industry weeks as Accenture, Bank of Scotland, Centrica, Citibank,
you will develop practical interpersonal skills to will enable you to interact with businesses, KPMG, Shell and Standard Chartered Bank.
bring about positive organisational and market working with them to identify opportunities Semester 3
change. In all of this, you will explore management and develop possible solutions for investors and
• New Venture Creation WHAT TO DO NEXT?
and finance in the context of international business key stakeholders. Not only will you acquire the
and gain the skills and capabilities needed to be a business knowledge essential to success, you will • Strategic Financial Analysis
leader in your chosen field. also develop the crucial characteristics such as For details on entry requirements, please visit:
• Professional Skills for Finance and Data Analysis abdn.ac.uk/pgt/mba-finance
strong communication and interpersonal skills,
quantitative knowledge and technical skills – • Corporate Governance and Ethics
most sought after in the highly competitive For details on fees and funding, please visit:
global business environment. abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
• Advance your leadership skills and learn
to lead with vision and purpose
This pathway MBA will equip you with an enhanced
knowledge and understanding of accounting and • Develop critical insight into current
finance to enable you to pursue more specific and emerging business issues
roles in the areas of project finance and corporate • Drive organisational change to address
finance. You will not only enhance your credentials major financial and economic challenges
with a globally-recognised MBA and first class
management training, you will develop a holistic • Evaluate how value is created through
approach to understanding and solving major innovation and marketing
business problems. • Strengthen your capacity for social,
geographical and cultural mobility
• Study alongside world-class peers and LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
benefit from professional opportunities On campus Full-time MBA 12 months full-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2:2 2 years minimum
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Online
MBA (Global) WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Block 1 – Understanding Yourself, The MBA (Global) is studied entirely online, but at
Your Business and The Market all times you will be fully supported by tutors and
our student support service. Tutors are available
The MBA (Global) is designed to help you to change the way the • The Leadership Challenge
to provide feedback and one-to-one guidance.
world does business. Delivered online, it challenges you to explore • Marketing and Sales Management Our online learning materials are specifically
designed for the modern business professional.
forward-thinking and disruptive approaches to business alongside • Business Model Innovation
Their intuitive functionality enables you to
your international peers – gaining skills in leadership, innovation, engage with your studies whenever and wherever.
Block 2 – Preparing, Implementing and Evaluating Activities include investigating case studies,
change management, strategy development, sales and marketing. creating innovative business proposals, and
• Strategy and Practice In a Dynamic World
completing reflective exercises – all designed
• Future Thinking to help you gain an in-depth knowledge of
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? • Leading and Managing High Performance Teams best global business practices.
The MBA (Global) provides the opportunity to This programme offers you the best of both worlds YOUR FUTURE CAREER
Block 3 – Scoping, Planning and Motivating
study for our MBA wherever you are, and at times – study online, part-time, wherever you are – while
that suit you. This MBA is delivered via a custom- gaining the same MBA award as on-campus students • New Venture Creation Our MBA is designed to enhance your employability
built online learning environment that offers a level at the University of Aberdeen Business School. and provide a platform for your future career
• Strategic Financial Analysis
of support and tutor interaction that we believe The two-year MBA (Global) programme starts success. Our Careers Service can help you to plan
is second-to-none. There are no face-to-face, in January, July and October each year with a • Professional Skills for Finance and Data Analysis your career and support your choices. Recent
residential or attendance-based elements. focus on developing skills in all areas of business, Business School alumni have gone to work with
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
from Leadership and Strategy Development to major organisations such as Accenture, Google,
Marketing and Project Management. KPMG, Shell and Standard Chartered Bank.
Block 4 – Research Practice, Action and Reflection
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN? • Making Sense of Research WHAT TO DO NEXT?
• Gain insight into the innovation process,
challenging current practice to remain • Research in Practice
The MBA (Global) is delivered in partnership relevant and competitive Please contact admissions-onlineidi@abdn.ac.uk
with the Interactive Design Institute. It is focused • Developing Business Solutions for more information about this programme.
on the real needs of business and provides an • Manage projects, change and teams,
opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills developing the skills to excel in a variety
For details on entry requirements, please visit:
required to succeed in today’s challenging business of management roles
abdn.ac.uk/pgt/mba-global
world. This online MBA is delivered by high quality • Lead smartly and effectively, developing
teaching staff. a strong leadership style For details on fees and funding, please visit:
abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
• Understand marketing and sales, and how
to identify and satisfy your target markets
• Develop profitable strategies, analysing
your current position, goals and routes
to success
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
Online Part-time MBA 24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
January, July & October 2:2 2 years minimum
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Executive MBA – WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
London and Shanghai Our Executive MBA consists of nine core modules,
each bearing 15 credit points, plus a 45 credit
Our Executive MBA programme is delivered
in London or Shanghai, over long weekends
Practical Intervention Project that will evidence (Friday to Sunday), starting in September or January.
the culmination of your study. You will follow an eight-week cycle of part-time
study over two years, during which you will
The Executive MBA is designed for ambitious professionals The core modules are: be taught by a wide range of experts including
who are willing to embrace challenging, part-time study. • Strategy
professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and
postgraduate tutors. The classroom teaching
The modular programme offers a convenient format for • Leading Strategic Change comprises a mix of lectures, group work, case
busy executives and is delivered in London or Shanghai. • Accounting and Finance for Executives
studies and discussion, and this along with
one-to-one supervision is designed to provide
• Management Effectiveness you with a sound underpinning for a specific
• Strategic Human Resource Management programme of practical research.
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US?
• Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and For those attending the classes in Shanghai,
We recognise that the business leaders of the We will cover key aspects of business management Business Ethics translations of some programme material will
future will be required to demonstrate an array theory and practice with a strong emphasis on be made available to students and Mandarin
• Marketing, Reputation and Value
of professional skills, critical analysis and strategic balancing knowledge and skills. You will develop speaking staff will form part of the delivery team.
planning in an increasingly challenging world. a broad understanding and holistic view of the • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Our unique Executive MBA is focussed on drivers of global business and the most effective
• Global Strategy YOUR FUTURE CAREER
developing these core, transferable business skills. approaches to the management of an international
It offers ambitious professionals the opportunity organisation. In short, you will be more than ready • Practical Intervention Project
The Executive MBA is professional learning tailored
to further advance their careers by developing to move on to the next stage of your career.
to help accelerate your career in the world of
the vision, knowledge and strategic leadership skills
international business. You will gain the skills
needed to pursue a high profile career in business.
employers are looking for in senior positions
and/or acquire the skills to you need to radically
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN? change career path or start your own business.
• Advance your leadership skills by learning
to lead with vision and purpose
Our Executive MBA is designed to enhance your
• Develop a holistic approach to
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
professional credentials with a globally-recognised
MBA degree and first-class management training. understanding and solving
business problems For details on entry requirements, please visit:
The programme consists of nine core modules, and
abdn.ac.uk/pgt/mba-london
a Practical Intervention Project that will evidence • Negotiate and communicate successfully abdn.ac.uk/pgt/exec-mba-china
the culmination of your study. The core modules in a competitive business world
include Global Strategy, Leading Strategic Change,
• Learn how to evaluate trends and drive For details on fees and funding, please visit:
Management Effectiveness, and Entrepreneurship
change across all areas of business abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
and Innovation. Graduates from the programme
will reap multiple benefits for themselves and • Develop managerial competence and
their career. advanced project management skills
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
London or Shanghai Part-time MBA 24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
London – Feb & Oct 2:2 5 years minimum
Shanghai – Mar & Oct
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Online
Digital Marketing Leadership, WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
MSc, PgCert or PgDip Degree Structure
The MSc Digital Marketing Leadership comprises
With start dates in January, June and September,
this programme is delivered entirely online through
high-quality, engaging videos, webinars and
5 ‘taught’ modules and a final consultancy-based
discussion forums. The programme provides
project module. All modules are 30 credits, each
flexibility for individuals to study at a pace that
The MSc in Digital Marketing Leadership equips students with the equating to 300 learning hours (reading, research,
meets their own personal goals. For part-time
activities and assignment preparation). Students
cutting-edge digital expertise that is sought-after by businesses are given a maximum of 4 years to complete
students, the maximum programme length is four
years. The online materials are presented in varied
around the globe today – enabling you to advance your career the programme.
formats with regular use of video so you can also
opportunities in this significant, influential and growing sector. Stage 1 (PG Certificate)
watch digital marketing professionals in action as
they review websites, research marketplaces and
• Digital Marketplace and Strategy dissect campaigns.
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? • Digital Strategy and Digital Assets
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
The online MSc in Digital Marketing Leadership is The programme uniquely combines the academic Stage 2 (PG Diploma)
You will leave not just with key digital marketing
designed to meet the rapidly increasing role of expertise of the University’s Business School
• Executing a Digital Strategy knowledge, but with improved communication and
digital marketing within the strategic, operational with the practical insights of a successful digital
consultancy skills, enabling you to pursue a career
and marketing functions of organisations marketing consultancy, Jump Digital. Jump Digital • Effective Consultancy and Project Management
in digital marketing in prestigious organisations
worldwide. It is designed to create the next has developed and delivered digital marketing
around the world. Depending on your previous
generation of digital marketing leaders by consultancy at all levels from strategic to tactical
Stage 3 (Masters) experience, you could enter roles such as Head
combining strategic thinking with digital know-how and to all sizes of organisations across various
• Digital Futures of Digital Marketing, SEO Specialist, Online
in a compelling business-focused package. industry sectors. Delivered entirely online, this
Community Manager or Social Media Executive.
is a part-time programme that offers excellent
• Consultancy - Based Project
flexibility. This programme is accredited by the
Chartered Institute of Marketing, the leading WHAT TO DO NEXT?
professional body for marketers worldwide.
For details on entry requirements, please visit:
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN? abdn.ac.uk/pgt/dml
• Learn the skills required by digital
marketing leaders of the future For details on fees and funding, please visit:
The programme uses a ‘theory into practice’
• Deliver a business-led strategic approach abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
approach that allows students to quickly add
value to an organisation. This means you will to digital marketing
leave with understanding not just of the theories • Explore some of the disruptive
that underscore digital marketing, but also the opportunities offered by digital marketing
challenges and techniques of digital marketing
implementation. For example, early on in the • Develop credible, rigorous, current and
programme you will follow an entrepreneur’s market relevant knowledge and insight
interactions with a practicing digital marketing • Improve your personal communication
consultancy, acquiring knowledge and insight and consultancy skills
into how a brief is interpreted and then met.
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
Online Part-time MSc, PgCert, PgDip 24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
January, June & 2:2 Not applicable
September
34 35University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
MSc International WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Business Management Semester 1
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
Combining academic rigour with real-life activities
designed to develop practical skills, the topics
cover a range of business fields, from finance
• Interpersonal Management, Negotiation and marketing to management and accounting.
and Persuasion You will be challenged to explore these fields
This programme enables you to build commercial awareness and within an international context to understand how
• Marketing Management
gain a deep understanding of the challenges and trends facing globalisation impacts the business community
• Issues in International Management at a local, national and international level.
global business leaders today. The world’s economy is increasingly There are no exams and all assessments are
global and demand continues to grow for the leaders of the future Semester 2 carried out through a portfolio of work, which
provides tangible proof to prospective employers
who clearly understand the international context of business. • Managing Human Resources to help them gauge your business knowledge –
• Internationalisation and to help you secure a better future.
• Research Practice
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? YOUR FUTURE CAREER
• The Leadership Challenge
This programmes helps recent graduates and Many of our academics come from the commercial Following on from this programme, there is
early-stage professionals from any background to world as well as academia, and we are constantly Semester 3 a wide range of potential career opportunities
develop a global career in business and management. engaging with industry, so you willl develop in management roles across a variety of sectors
By specialising in international business, you place the knowledge and real-world skills you need • Either Digital Marketing or Corporate Governance and types of businesses and organisations.
yourself in a more powerful, marketable position to compete. This programme helps you connect and Ethics Past graduates have been hired by multinational
because a broad knowledge of business practice with a deeper, more focused set of business skills, • Project Management corporations, government, and public institutions,
around the world is highly relevant, becoming with a strong view of how international and also international relief and environmental
increasingly valuable to employers. organisations work. By providing you with an • New Venture Creation organisations.
in-depth understanding of global practices across • Training and Consultancy
a broad spectrum of business fields, this programme WHAT TO DO NEXT?
will prepare you for a career in global management.
And, what’s more, after just two years of work
For details on entry requirements, please visit:
experience in a management position, you will
abdn.ac.uk/pgt/int-bus-mgmt
have the option to undertake a direct pathway
to a fast-track MBA.
For details on fees and funding, please visit:
abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
• Develop a well-rounded skillset with
the tools to succeed
This ‘conversion’ Masters programme is open
to graduates from any discipline, and provides • Strengthen your capacity for geographical
a broad-based training in international business and cultural mobility
theory and practice. You will gain a good • Enhance your credentials with a direct
understanding of economic fluctuations and pathway to a fast-track MBA
an understanding of how to interpret and
use financial data. • Develop a truly international perspective
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
• Learn essential communication and On campus Full-time or part-time MSc 12 months full-time
professional skills 24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
September or January 2:2 Not applicable
36 37University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
MSc International WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Human Resource Management Semester 1
• HR Essentials
You will learn using a variety of engaging methods
designed to increase your appreciation of current
theory and practice. You will attend a variety of
• Context of HRM lectures, seminars and tutorials and your work will
be assessed through a combination of assignments,
This programme will provide you with an exceptional • Learning Development and Knowledge
case studies, projects and exams. By the end of the
Management Issues in International
understanding of international human resource management Management
programme, you should be able to demonstrate
a clear grasp of the concepts and an ability to link
– both its operations and its economic, political and social • Employment Relations: The Domestic and theory to practice.
context. It will deliver a learning experience designed to International Context
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
give you the confidence and the skills to add value to Semester 2
employers immediately upon graduating. • Leadership Challenge
This MSc programme produces graduates who are
capable of critically evaluating and applying current
• Managing Change research and advanced thinking in international
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? • Personnel Economics for International human resource management. You will be equipped
Human Resource Managers with the knowledge and skills to engage within
the international HR environment, and will have
This programme aims to develop knowledgeable The University of Aberdeen draws on ancient
• Research Practice the potential to enter a wide range of industries
practitioners with an appreciation of multi-cultural heritage and globally recognised excellence in
around the world as an HR practitioner.
international practice. The programme will help you research and teaching to challenge students
to be able to critically measure HR interventions academically and to connect them with the Semester 3
using quantitative/qualitative, scientific and world of practice. This MSc covers core areas WHAT TO DO NEXT?
• Dissertation: Investigating a Business Issue
psychological approaches to managing human in HR such as Resourcing and Talent Management, from a Human Resource Perspective
resources. This MSc will also equip you with the Managing Performance and Digital Engagement For details on entry requirements, please visit:
tools to critically examine and apply contemporary and Relationships. You will develop a thorough abdn.ac.uk/pgt/ihrm
approaches to HR management within organisations understanding of fundamental concepts, principles,
that are operating in a global environment. It will theories, practices and legislative frameworks For details on fees and funding, please visit:
cover the financial, project management and underlying international human resource abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
relationship skills you need to succeed. management.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
• Learn to effectively apply HR professional
behaviours and values
You will be able to critically examine and translate
your learning of organisations within a changing • Analyse criteria and specifications
global environment using quantitative and appropriate to issues in leadership
qualitative skills. You will develop a deep and management
understanding of the key issues, institutions, • Understand global best practice across
opportunities and managerial processes that varied sectors and industries
are central to international human resource
management. • Develop a broad knowledge of
fundamental concepts, principles,
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
theories and practices On campus Full-time or part-time MSc 12 months full-time
24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
September or January 2:2 Not applicable
38 39University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
MSc Marketing Management WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Semester 1 The nine modules that you will study use a mix
of highly effective learning techniques from modern
• Consumer Behaviour
to traditional, including small-group workshops,
Convert your undergraduate degree into a specialist Master’s • Interpersonal Management, Negotiation lectures, computer-based simulations, interpersonal
qualification and boost your appeal to potential employers. and Persuasion role-plays, negotiating workshops and marketing
pitch presentations. Furthermore, all assessments
Our programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of • Marketing Management
are based on a portfolio of work-related
Marketing and will equip you with all the skills required • Marketing Decision Making assignments and your final dissertation/project.
There are no exams, just intensive real-world
for a successful marketing career. learning that helps you to gain the relevant
Semester 2
knowledge, quickly and effectively.
• New Product and Service Development
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? • Marketing Communications YOUR FUTURE CAREER
• Business Model Innovation
This programme is accredited by the Chartered Our programme can be completed in a single year, If you are looking for a challenging and exciting
Institute of Marketing, the leading professional from any undergraduate discipline, and offers • Research Practice career in business that combines an entrepreneurial
body for marketers worldwide. It offers you the all the elements of a high-level Master’s degree attitude with a results-driven, hands-on approach,
opportunity to gain a professional qualification within an innovative and stimulating programme then this is the programme for you. Marketing is a
Semester 3
that is highly sought after by employers and is structure. Our approach to learning ensures that core discipline in virtually every organisation, both
designed to ensure you will be fully equipped to our MSc stays current with industry developments. • Digital Marketing commercial and public, and our Master’s degree has
take advantage of the best opportunities for a The programme is built around the very latest been designed to prepare you for a wide range of
• Dissertation
successful marketing career. You will develop marketing research insights into what employers management roles in areas such as advertising,
advanced knowledge of marketing strategies, need, current expert thinking and real-world OR branding, CRM, marketing and market research.
principles, models, theories and practices, and pick practical experience. • Marketing Project
up a practical skill-set that is directly applicable to
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
the workplace across a wide range of sectors.
For details on entry requirements, please visit:
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
• Appraise the marketplace for abdn.ac.uk/pgt/marketing-management
opportunities and threats
You will gain a variety of useful, practical skills For details on fees and funding, please visit:
such as, the ability to interpret complex • Understand the role of marketing
abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
information, solve problems and work to deadlines. within an organisation
These practical skills will help to open doors into • Interpret, apply and adapt marketing
a marketing career. You will learn to diagnose theories for use in practical settings
problems accurately and solve them creatively,
while gaining the industry awareness you will • Think creatively to scope, refine and
need to impress recruiters. deliver practicable marketing solutions
• Translate marketing ideas, theories and
plans into practice
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
On campus Full-time or part-time MSc 12 months full-time
24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
September or January 2:2 Not applicable
40 41University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity Accounting and Finance programmes 42 43
University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
MScEcon Accounting and Finance WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Semester 1 You will enjoy access to first-rate academic facilities,
including our finance lab, powered by Bloomberg.
• Quantitative Methods
This software platform gives you access to the
The Accounting and Finance MSc sets you on a path for a • Issues in Corporate Finance Accounting same professional tools used by major international
rewarding career in this highly skilled profession, whether you’ve • Economics Analysis
financial services companies. This software platform
provides real-time and historical data, market-
recently graduated or are already working. With this specialised moving news and analytics to help leading business
programme you do not need previous experience in this area to Semester 2 and financial professionals make better informed
investment decisions. You will attend a variety of
gain the skills to advance a career in the financial sector. • Portfolio Analysis
stimulating lectures, seminars and tutorials. Your
• Financial Analysis and International Accounting skills and competency will be assessed through a
• Management Accounting combination of presentations, traditional exams,
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? essays and a dissertation.
• Optional Modules (one of the following)
– Professional Accounting
A career in finance requires an in-depth Led by renowned academics and top industry YOUR FUTURE CAREER
– Studies in Accounting
understanding of both the theory and practical practitioners, you will gain access to the latest
knowledge of accounting and finance. With this finance research, software and techniques. Having a recognised accountancy qualification
industry-focused programme, you will master The Business School’s strong links with financial Semester 3 can give you many career options, with a higher
a wide range of financial tools and acquire a institutions, recruiters and practitioners ensures percentage of company board members holding
• Dissertation for Finance Programmes
solid foundation of key accounting and finance a focus on tangible, marketable employability an accountancy qualification than any other kind
topics, while developing the necessary skills for skills, relevant to the real financial world. You will of postgraduate qualification. You could progress to
management roles. The programme will thoroughly have the opportunity to engage with industry hold roles such as Accountant, Auditor or Financial
prepare you for a successful career across a variety throughout the programme, including working on Manager in prestigious firms around the world.
of potential accountancy and financial roles live projects with prestigious companies. We also
and industries. run workshops with visiting industry specialists from
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
companies such as Deloitte, KMPG, PwC and EY.
For details on entry requirements, please visit:
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
• Gain an essential understanding of current abdn.ac.uk/pgt/accounting-finance
thinking in accounting and finance
You will leave this highly practical, industry-focused For details on fees and funding, please visit:
programme with real-world finance experience – • Experience world-leading facilities with
abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
as well as recognised certification from the Institute access to our finance lab
of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales • Connect with financial institutions and
(ICAEW). Our Professional Accounting module leading industry practitioners
comes complete with the International Reporting
Standards Certificate, IFRS, used by most countries • Develop a well-rounded skillset for careers
around the world. You will also be exempt from the in accounting and finance
first four modules in the Association of Chartered • Build your business network and access
Certified Accountants syllabus. top-tier recruiters around the world
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
On campus Full-time or part-time MSc 12 months full-time
24 months part-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
September or January 2:2 Not applicable
44 45University of Aberdeen Business School Home to opportunity
MScEcon Finance and Investment WHAT YOU WILL STUDY HOW YOU WILL STUDY
Management (with CFA Level 1 exam) Semester 1
• Quantitative Methods
This programme combines the expertise of the
University’s Business School with the professional
insights of finance practitioners from the city.
• Issues in Corporate Finance You will receive a state-of-the-art tablet, pre-loaded
with the software and materials for your studies
The Finance and Investment Management MSc provides a • Accounting
and will learn through a stimulating mixture of
thorough grounding in this major growth area, enhancing your • Economic Analysis traditional lectures, tutorials, projects, research
and seminars. Your work will be assessed through
skills and expertise, and your appeal to employers. You will Semester 2 essays, exams and a summer dissertation.
benefit from our world-leading facilities, including access to • Portfolio Analysis
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
our trading platform, and gain hands-on practical experience • Empirical Methods in Financial Research
to support an in-depth understanding of finance. • Financial Analysis and Markets Finance graduates are in high demand worldwide
and careers with a top finance qualification are
• CFA OPTION: Professional Finance diverse and often lucrative. Graduates of this
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? WHY STUDY WITH US? • NON CFA OPTION: Studies in Finance programme typically aim for positions in the global
corporate and financial sector as business analysts,
asset managers, traders, brokers, hedge fund or
This programme covers a comprehensive mix of Our MSc is founded on years of financial and Semester 3 investment advisors, credit controllers, treasurers,
the theoretical and practical aspects of finance investment expertise within the Business School.
• Dissertation bankers, market specialist or accountants.
and investment for both early career finance It offers an excellent combination of academic
professionals and those keen to enter a finance rigour, specialist skills and runs in parallel with
profession. You will acquire significant theoretical the globally recognised qualification CFA Level 1. WHAT TO DO NEXT?
and practical knowledge in a wide range of finance You will have the opportunity to take this leading
disciplines. The programme will equip you with a professional qualification as part of the MSc. For details on entry requirements, please visit:
solid background in finance, enhanced quantitative We are also home to a Bloomberg finance lab abdn.ac.uk/pgt/finance-invest-cfa
and analytical skills, and a strong understanding of which streams up-to-the-minute data, to enable
financial modelling and investment decisions. would-be traders and fund managers to ‘practice’ For details on fees and funding, please visit:
investing. This is a hands-on opportunity for you abdn.ac.uk/tuition-fees
to react instantly to live news feeds and gain
practical skills required to work productively
in the global financial sector before graduation.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
• Expand your knowledge of financial
modelling and investment decisions
With a highly practical approach to learning, topics
cover a wide range of finance discipline areas, such • Employ advanced analytical tools and
as Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, quantitative techniques relevant to
Empirical Methods in Financial Research, Economic the financial world
Analysis, and Accounting and Financial Reporting. • Experience world-leading facilities with
access to our Bloomberg finance lab
LEARNING MODE STUDY MODE QUALIFICATION DURATION
On campus Full-time MSc 12 months full-time
START MONTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WORK EXPERIENCE
September or January 2:2 Not applicable
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