Edinburgh Business School (UK)
Master of Business Administration with Specialism in Strategic Planning
The MBA with Specialism in Strategic Planning is the ideal way to extend your MBA to meet specific career requirements and gain a deeper understanding of strategic planning.
You work towards your MBA specialism on a course-by-course basis. After completion of three courses, you are eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, and after six courses for a Postgraduate Diploma. The certificate and diploma awards are formal recognition of your progress; they can also be used as exit awards. Specialist awards are available at diploma level depending on your choice of courses.
Requirements
You must complete the seven core MBA courses, and four strategic planning specialist elective courses.
Core Courses
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
Strategic planning specialist elective courses
- Alliances and Partnerships
- Corporate Governance
- Competitive Strategy
- Leadership
- Making Strategies Work
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Strategic Negotiation
- Strategic Risk Management
Assessement
A 3 hour written exam per course. There are 350 exam centres around the world.
Study Options
The programme can be followed by self-study, on-campus or through an Approved Learning Partner. For more information, see the Study Options section.
9 Modules needed in order to complete the MBA
11 Modules needed in order to complete the MBA with specialisation.
Entry Reqirements
Entry is by a recognised first or second class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification. However, students without a degree may register by passing the examinations in their first 3 MBA courses (including one core course). The course normally requires two years relevant business experience and evidence of English proficiency.
Exemptions
Holders of a relevant undergraduate degree may be eligible for one exemption, and there is a maximum of two exemptions for relevant professional qualifications. Credit transfers are also available. Click here for details.