“Developing tomorrow’s business leaders for tomorrow’s markets” that’s the motto of Edinburgh Business School. Let me tell you about this globally recognized institution. Edinburgh Business School EBS is the Graduate School of Business of Heriot-Watt University. Heriot-Watt University itself was established in 1821. EBS was founded later in 1990.
EBS operates across Heriot-Watt University campuses. You can find them in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia. EBS delivers on-campus and online business education. Over 7000 in-work learners across the globe benefit from their online programs. A quarter of these online students are in sub-Saharan Africa. EBS launched a distance learning MBA in 1997 and moved to online delivery in 2003.
The school’s mission is to be a leader in accessible practice-oriented education and research. This mission is rooted in Heriot-Watt’s legacy. Heriot-Watt was the world’s first Mechanic’s Institute. It was founded to train the workforce for Scotland’s thriving 19th-century economy. EBS proudly carries on that legacy. It delivers high-quality education to support working professionals. This strengthens the organizations and communities they are part of.
Edinburgh Business School offers a range of postgraduate programs. These include a Master of Business Administration MBA program. It is one of the largest international programs of its kind. The MBA is offered on-campus in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia. It is also available through a network of 23 Approved Learning Partners worldwide. You can study independently through distance learning. Or you can combine these routes. Each subject is assessed by a three-hour written examination. All questions are compulsory.
All seven core courses are available in English, Chinese, and Spanish. Three of the elective courses are also available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Examinations are run in over 400 centers around the world. They take place each April, July-August, and December.
A Doctor of Business Administration DBA program was introduced in 2003. Currently, 70 students are pursuing their DBA research. They receive guidance from a mentor or supervisor. Various Master of Science MSc degrees in different specialisms are also available.
Edinburgh Business School is committed to sharing its expertise. It supports economic and societal development. The school engages with businesses, professional organizations, and government. This engagement supports the development of policies and practices. These policies and practices support high-quality accessible education for lifelong learners.
Heriot-Watt University awards degrees by royal charter. Heriot-Watt University was ranked as the third-best British university to study economics. This was according to Business Insider in 2017. It was also featured in the Academic Ranking of World Universities Top 200 for Finance. Additionally, it was in the QS World University Rankings Top 200 for Statistics and Operational Research. There are currently over 11850 active students studying Edinburgh Business School programs. More than 19200 graduates are spread across 165 countries worldwide. So, as you stand here, consider the global impact of this institution. Its graduates are shaping businesses and economies across the globe.