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Heriot-Watt University: Business Strategy, Leadership and Change
Institution | Heriot-Watt University View institution profile |
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Department | Edinburgh Business School |
Web | www.hw.ac.uk/postgrad |
studywithus@hw.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0131 451 3729 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Overview**
This degree, Business Strategy, Leadership and Change, has been developed by leading academics within the Edinburgh Business School to provide a forward-thinking, cutting-edge programme of study that focuses on key challenges that leaders and managers face in the modern business environment.
You’ll learn to develop a critical understanding of the principal theories, concepts and techniques of business strategy, leadership, and change.
You’ll understand the techniques and practices at the forefront of business and be able to apply theories, concepts, and techniques in a practical context. This will develop your skills in evaluating alternative strategies and adopting different change management programmes and leadership styles.
This is a conversion degree, meaning previous knowledge or study of the subject is not essential. This offers aspiring and less experienced future business leaders the opportunity to gain essential management skills.
We work closely with our industry advisory board of business leaders to identify current skill gaps faced by organisations and ensure that our course content and teaching are aligned with industry needs. As a result, you’ll develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.
**Expertise**
Your learning will be informed by the expertise of our research-active academics whose work covers four key areas:
- Employment, Work and the Professions
- Logistics and Sustainability
- Networks and Enterprise Excellence
- Social and Economic Data Analysis
**Your learning environment**
This degree is taught through a combination of lectures and seminar activity involving multiple modes of learning (case studies, workshops, and research papers) and all lectures will be available to download online.
You’ll be assessed by a combination of presentations, written reports and classroom exercises that may be undertaken individually or in groups. There will be a blend of coursework and examinations for summative assessment.
During your studies, you’ll benefit from and have access to our state-of-the-art facilities including our Global Incubator which offers new-start firms support to take their business ideas to the next stage. Here you’ll find all types of industries from a wide range of backgrounds and knowledge working with professional and investor networks to achieve meaningful outcomes.
**Customise your learning**
You’ll have the opportunity to focus on the areas of business strategy that interest you the most. You can customise your degree to match your specific interests or career pathway by selecting four specialist course options.
Near the end of our study, you’ll ‘deep dive’ into your chosen area of business strategy, leadership and change in your dissertation. You will be required to demonstrate your mastery of the subject area by developing new insight from the analysis of valuable primary research.
You may have the opportunity to Go Global on our Inter-Campus Transfer. Opportunities for postgraduate study abroad are assessed on a case-by-case basis and if you are interested in studying at our Dubai campus or Malaysia campus for a semester or longer, you should contact the Go Global Team.
**Industry**
We work closely with the industry to ensure our course content is up-to-date and reflects the current and emerging needs of the industry and employers. You’ll gain the right blend of knowledge, practical skills, and soft skills to set you up for life after graduation.
**Accreditation**
This degree is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and successful candidates will be awarded a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. |
Location | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS |
Summary
**Overview**
This degree, Business Strategy, Leadership and Change, has been developed by leading academics within the Edinburgh Business School to provide a forward-thinking, cutting-edge programme of study that focuses on key challenges that leaders and managers face in the modern business environment.
You’ll learn to develop a critical understanding of the principal theories, concepts and techniques of business strategy, leadership, and change.
You’ll understand the techniques and practices at the forefront of business and be able to apply theories, concepts, and techniques in a practical context. This will develop your skills in evaluating alternative strategies and adopting different change management programmes and leadership styles.
This is a conversion degree, meaning previous knowledge or study of the subject is not essential. This offers aspiring and less experienced future business leaders the opportunity to gain essential management skills.
We work closely with our industry advisory board of business leaders to identify current skill gaps faced by organisations and ensure that our course content and teaching are aligned with industry needs. As a result, you’ll develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.
**Expertise**
Your learning will be informed by the expertise of our research-active academics whose work covers four key areas:
- Employment, Work and the Professions
- Logistics and Sustainability
- Networks and Enterprise Excellence
- Social and Economic Data Analysis
**Your learning environment**
This degree is taught through a combination of lectures and seminar activity involving multiple modes of learning (case studies, workshops, and research papers) and all lectures will be available to download online.
You’ll be assessed by a combination of presentations, written reports and classroom exercises that may be undertaken individually or in groups. There will be a blend of coursework and examinations for summative assessment.
During your studies, you’ll benefit from and have access to our state-of-the-art facilities including our Global Incubator which offers new-start firms support to take their business ideas to the next stage. Here you’ll find all types of industries from a wide range of backgrounds and knowledge working with professional and investor networks to achieve meaningful outcomes.
**Customise your learning**
You’ll have the opportunity to focus on the areas of business strategy that interest you the most. You can customise your degree to match your specific interests or career pathway by selecting four specialist course options.
Near the end of our study, you’ll ‘deep dive’ into your chosen area of business strategy, leadership and change in your dissertation. You will be required to demonstrate your mastery of the subject area by developing new insight from the analysis of valuable primary research.
You may have the opportunity to Go Global on our Inter-Campus Transfer. Opportunities for postgraduate study abroad are assessed on a case-by-case basis and if you are interested in studying at our Dubai campus or Malaysia campus for a semester or longer, you should contact the Go Global Team.
**Industry**
We work closely with the industry to ensure our course content is up-to-date and reflects the current and emerging needs of the industry and employers. You’ll gain the right blend of knowledge, practical skills, and soft skills to set you up for life after graduation.
**Accreditation**
This degree is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and successful candidates will be awarded a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. |
Location | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS |
Summary
MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change has been developed by leading academics within the Edinburgh Business School to provide a forward-thinking, cutting-edge programme of study that focuses on key challenges that leaders and managers face in the modern business environment.
**This is a Conversion MSc**
MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is a conversion degree programme led by academics from Edinburgh Business School. It introduces the study of business and management to graduates and professionals from non-management backgrounds who wish to enhance their careers.
This degree introduces vital business knowledge to those with limited academic experience in the subject and provides an opportunity to develop versatile strategic management skills in just one year of study. Coupled with specialist learning in change management and leadership, this programme aims to complement existing knowledge and prepare graduates for a career shift or management role.
**The Edinburgh Business School approach**
An Industry Advisory Board made up of business leaders advise us on the current skill-gaps faced by their organisations to ensure that our course content and teaching is industry-focused.
As a result, the courses on this MSc degree will develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.
You will learn how to critically evaluate and implement the theories, concepts and techniques of business strategy, leadership and change. By applying this knowledge to practical contexts through industry-focused, case-study led projects, you will learn how to develop successful business strategies, leadership styles and change management programmes.
Ultimately, this Masters degree will help you understand how to think strategically and be a successful leader. It will equip you with theoretical tools and practical skills you need to forge a successful career as an entrepreneur or in a range of senior management positions.
**Programme duration**
The full-time MSc business course starts in mid September and lasts one year. The course can also be taken part-time over two years, or as a nine month Postgraduate Diploma.
Full-time: 12 months/9 months (MSc/PG Diploma)
Part-time: 24 months/21 months (MSc/PG Diploma)
**Accreditation**
This MSc in Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and successful candidates will be awarded a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. |
Location | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS |
Summary
MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change has been developed by leading academics within the Edinburgh Business School to provide a forward-thinking, cutting-edge programme of study that focuses on key challenges that leaders and managers face in the modern business environment.
**This is a Conversion MSc**
MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is a conversion degree programme led by academics from Edinburgh Business School. It introduces the study of business and management to graduates and professionals from non-management backgrounds who wish to enhance their careers.
This degree introduces vital business knowledge to those with limited academic experience in the subject and provides an opportunity to develop versatile strategic management skills in just one year of study. Coupled with specialist learning in change management and leadership, this programme aims to complement existing knowledge and prepare graduates for a career shift or management role.
**The Edinburgh Business School approach**
An Industry Advisory Board made up of business leaders advise us on the current skill-gaps faced by their organisations to ensure that our course content and teaching is industry-focused.
As a result, the courses on this MSc degree will develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.
You will learn how to critically evaluate and implement the theories, concepts and techniques of business strategy, leadership and change. By applying this knowledge to practical contexts through industry-focused, case-study led projects, you will learn how to develop successful business strategies, leadership styles and change management programmes.
Ultimately, this Masters degree will help you understand how to think strategically and be a successful leader. It will equip you with theoretical tools and practical skills you need to forge a successful career as an entrepreneur or in a range of senior management positions.
**Programme duration**
The full-time MSc business course starts in mid September and lasts one year. The course can also be taken part-time over two years, or as a nine month Postgraduate Diploma.
Full-time: 12 months/9 months (MSc/PG Diploma)
Part-time: 24 months/21 months (MSc/PG Diploma)
**Accreditation**
This MSc in Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and successful candidates will be awarded a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. |
Location | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS |
Summary
MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change has been developed by leading academics within the Edinburgh Business School to provide a forward-thinking, cutting-edge programme of study that focuses on key challenges that leaders and managers face in the modern business environment.
**This is a Conversion MSc**
MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is a conversion degree programme led by academics from Edinburgh Business School. It introduces the study of business and management to graduates and professionals from non-management backgrounds who wish to enhance their careers.
This degree introduces vital business knowledge to those with limited academic experience in the subject and provides an opportunity to develop versatile strategic management skills in just one year of study. Coupled with specialist learning in change management and leadership, this programme aims to complement existing knowledge and prepare graduates for a career shift or management role.
**The Edinburgh Business School approach**
An Industry Advisory Board made up of business leaders advise us on the current skill-gaps faced by their organisations to ensure that our course content and teaching is industry-focused.
As a result, the courses on this MSc degree will develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.
You will learn how to critically evaluate and implement the theories, concepts and techniques of business strategy, leadership and change. By applying this knowledge to practical contexts through industry-focused, case-study led projects, you will learn how to develop successful business strategies, leadership styles and change management programmes.
Ultimately, this Masters degree will help you understand how to think strategically and be a successful leader. It will equip you with theoretical tools and practical skills you need to forge a successful career as an entrepreneur or in a range of senior management positions.
**Programme duration**
The full-time MSc business course starts in mid September and lasts one year. The course can also be taken part-time over two years, or as a nine month Postgraduate Diploma.
Full-time: 12 months/9 months (MSc/PG Diploma)
Part-time: 24 months/21 months (MSc/PG Diploma)
**Accreditation**
This MSc in Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and successful candidates will be awarded a Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. |
Location | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS |
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