Study PGCert Master of Business Administration Essentials (PGCert) at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Edinburgh Business School

PGCert Master of Business Administration Essentials (PGCert)

UK

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What will I learn?

OverviewThe online MBA Essentials programme is purposefully designed to help you develop the key business, management and leadership skills needed to excel in an ever-changing world and workplace. It's ideal for career starters looking to stand out in the job market, mid-level managers looking to step up to more senior positions, and experienced professionals wanting to excel in their current roles.Comprised of three key courses from Edinburgh Business School's renowned and reputable MBA, this programme is designed to equip you with the core competencies to confidently lead people, teams and projects. The programme combines contemporary management theory and leading research with applied learning and practical exercises to ensure you get an academically rigorous and career-focused education.Over the course of the programme, you'll be prompted to think more critically about organisational structure, team and individual dynamics, management practices, project management, and leadership. You'll benefit from sharing ideas and experiences with a global network of peers and course mentors as you work your way through a variety of engaging course materials. You'll be empowered to make an impact with skills you can apply immediately in your current role, while also taking strides towards achieving a full MBA.The flexible programme format allows you to study at your own pace, on your own schedule, making it a perfect fit for working professionals. Take advantage of accessible, flexible learning, designed for professionals like you, and continue to build the transformative skills you need to advance your career.

Which department am I in?

Edinburgh Business School

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (2.5 Years)

Tuition fees
£1,587.60 (US$ 2,050) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Online

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We are proud to make access to transformative education available to all. Therefore, we've made this programme open and available to you, regardless of your educational background, professional experience or location. Students whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language proficiency. Students whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language proficiency.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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