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University of Aberdeen: Business Administration
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Business School View department profile |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk/business/ |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MBA is our on campus MBA programme. It is focused on the real needs of business and is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop your understanding of the knowledge and skills required to succeed in today’s evermore challenging business world.
An MBA is the most popular professional degree programme in the world. The University of Aberdeen MBA is a globally recognised qualification designed to develop your leadership skills, underpinned by practical and theoretical knowledge. It offers you the opportunity to formally recognise your business expertise and will take you to the next level in terms of career progression, earnings potential and job satisfaction. In short, our MBA will provide you with the credentials needed to compete against the best.
Our MBA is not all about business dogma, it’s refreshingly different. Our programme encourages you to challenge the way business is done, and find new, more effective, more creative ways of doing it. Our MBA attracts many talented people from different industries, from all over the world. In this way, you’ll be able to learn from your peers, share ideas, create professional networks and make friendships that last well beyond the academic experience.
Although the programme is aimed at working professionals, with significant business experience, there is still a lot to learn. We will explore both the practical and theoretical aspects of business, broadening and deepening your knowledge – and focusing on powerful business insights – many of them from newly emerging business models that will shape tomorrow. This course will help you to:
• Learn how to manage and motivate successful teams and organisations • Understand how data drives better decision-making and management • Develop a strong skillset in strategy formulation and implementation • Focus on your personal development: communication skills, leadership style • Tailor your MBA to specialist subject areas such as HR, finance or marketing.
MBA
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Open to graduates from any discipline, this programme does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. This programme is for you if you have a minimum of TWO years post-degree work experience; a track record of professional achievement and an undergraduate degree at UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Open to graduates from any discipline, this programme does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. This programme is for you if you have a minimum of TWO years post-degree work experience; a track record of professional achievement and an undergraduate degree at UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 26250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Open to graduates from any discipline, this programme does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. This programme is for you if you have a minimum of TWO years post-degree work experience; a track record of professional achievement and a good first degree (equivalent to a UK 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Open to graduates from any discipline, this programme does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. This programme is for you if you have a minimum of TWO years post-degree work experience; a track record of professional achievement and a good first degree (equivalent to a UK 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
About the University of Aberdeen Business School
The University of Aberdeen Business School, an EQUIS-accredited Business School is one of the UK’s leading business schools, ranked 6th in the UK for Accounting and Finance, and 15th in the UK for Business and Management (Guardian University Guide 2026).
Why choose the University of Aberdeen?
While we have been fundamental in shaping the world for more than five centuries, our forward-thinking approach is what truly defines us:
- Learn from academics and practitioners who are pioneers in their discipline. Our experts have been recognised …
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