Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at the business school meets the highest international standards, is of high quality and has direct relevance to the real world. Aberdeen Business School has had AMBA accreditation since 1999 and is one of the largest providers of management education in the UK. The Financial Times listed our AMBA accredited e-MBA as one of the Top 32 online MBAs available globally.

AMBA Accreditation

Our MBA programme has international focus and offers a range of specialist routes in a range of study modes. We offer the Full-time MBA, the Part-time MBA and the Online MBA (eMBA):

Full-time MBA

Part-time MBA

Online MBA (eMBA)

The specialist MBA Oil and Gas Management course started in 2007 and is available by full-time, executive part-time and online study modes.

MBA Oil and Gas Management (New in 2007)

A new MBA in Transport Strategy and Management was launched in January 2008 and is studied fully online.

MBA Transport Strategy and Management (NEW in 2008)

There are specialist degrees in MBA Agribusiness Management and MBA Food Business Management available in full-time and online study modes. This degree is delivered in conjunction with the Scottish Agricultural College:

MBA Agribusiness Management

MBA Food Business Management

The focus of the MBA programme is leadership and we offer a first class learning environment in which to study for an MBA, blending the latest academic thinking with business knowledge and expertise, all of which is reflected in the MBA programme.

In the words of the MBA Programme Director, "..our MBA is valued as a high calibre management qualification with the practical relevance to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and rapidly changing international environment." The Associate Dean agrees saying, "...The content of the programme will provide you with the essential range of knowledge and skills which you will require for a successful management career."

Benefits of the Course

Nine Key Reasons to study MBA at Aberdeen Business School

More and more students are choosing to study for an MBA at the Aberdeen Business School and they consistently list nine reasons for doing so:

Excellent MBA teaching facilities
International exchange Summer Schools
Interactive six week business simulation exercise
Ten week internship in a local organisation
Free laptop with wireless capability for all full time MBA students, to keep on completion of studies with us
Use of our award winning Virtual Campus for all eMBA students
Access to the Scottish Fresh Talent Initiative, leading to two years additional visa stay
Mentoring and career guidance
Membership of the ABS MBA Alumni Association and networking opportunities

Once you have completed your MBA you can join the MBA Alumni Association which will allow you to keep in touch with fellow graduates as well as activities within the University and other associated events.

MBA Alumni Association

MBA Entry

The MBA is a challenging masters' level programme demanding a combination of intellectual abilities and business experience. To gain admission applicants will normally:

hold a first degree, at honours level at a top class banding
have at least three years relevant business experience
where appropriate be able to demonstrate competence in written and oral English

Funding your course

Tuition Fees

The Full-time course fee for 2008/2009 is £14,350.
Information on fees, for all modes of study, can be found under Tuition Fees.

MBA Scholarships

The Aberdeen Business School is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to assist exceptionally able students who wish to undertake its International MBA programme on a full-time basis.

MBA Scholarships

MBA Bursary

Hobsons is offering several bursaries for international students wishing to study an MBA course. You can find out about the Hobsons MBA Bursary and how to apply for it by looking at Hobsons MBA Central.

MBA Loan Scheme

The Association of MBAs in conjunction with NatWest Bank have a loan scheme available. For more information on this see:

MBA Loan Scheme

Course Enquiries and Contact:

Allan Scott
Aberdeen Business School
The Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QE
Tel: +44 (0)1224 263428
Fax: +44 (0)1224 263838
Email: a.scott@rgu.ac.uk
OR
MBA Administration
Aberdeen Business School
The Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QE
Tel: +44 (0)1224 263836/263852
Fax: +44 (0)1224 263838
Email: mba@rgu.ac.uk

Register your Interest

The following form is for ALL Home/EU enquirers AND those International enquirers interested in NON Full Time study by distance learning:

Register Interest - ALL Home/EU AND (Non Full Time) International

International enquirers interested in studying Full Time (on campus) should use the International Full Time form:

Register Interest - International (Full Time)

Please note: These are NOT application forms. When you complete the relevant form you will be kept up-to-date with course details and documentation.

If you do want to apply please go to: Apply for a course