The University of Stirling MBA (accredited by the Chartered Management Institute) is designed to transform capable managers into successful business and organisational leaders. Our MBA qualification is unique in the way it focuses on the practices, processes and outcomes of managing in a range of contexts, from large multinationals to small and medium sized enterprises. There's an emphasis on personal development, responsible business, strategy and how to effectively manage limited resources with maximum impact. These are supported by the professional and personal development modules that are designed to help each individual focus on developing current skills as well as identifying and developing new skills.
This sought-after qualification will give you a thorough understanding of the functional areas of business and management including:
- accounting and finance
- marketing
- operations management
- human resource management
You’ll have the chance to go on regular site visits with senior executives and industry experts, as well as the opportunity to undertake a consultancy project with a business or organisation across the public, private and non-profit sectors. This allows you to integrate the knowledge and skills from your MBA to solve a real business challenge, subject to Scottish Government regulations as well as business circumstances.
Our MBA is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – ensuring that you graduate with two qualifications, an MBA and a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
By completing this course, you'll gain the confidence and resilience to respond to continually developing circumstances, the skills to build and lead a team, and the theoretical knowledge and its link to practice to successfully manage the challenges of the modern business environments.
We are AACSB accredited
The University of Stirling is accredited by AACSB International in recognition of our excellence in business education. This puts the University of Stirling Management School among the top 6% of business schools globally.
Learn from the experts
You’ll be taught by internationally recognised subject experts, many of whom have extensive business and consultancy experience. Throughout the course, you’ll also be able to engage with senior executives from the private, public and third sectors, as well as entrepreneurs. This provides you with a practical perspective on contemporary business topics. We have a series of guest lectures and workshops which provide many networking opportunities with potential employers, subject to Scottish Government regulations as well as business circumstances.
Top reasons to study with us
Course objectives
Understanding the practices and processes of business in terms of inclusion, environmental, cultural, social and economic sustainability is central to the course. These concerns and perspectives are explored in the context of a wide range of industries and economies. Throughout the world, these issues are increasingly being taken more seriously, and this course is the first MBA in Scotland specifically designed to cater to these important agendas.
Developing business leaders of the future
Postgraduate education at the University of Stirling Management School goes beyond text books and lecture rooms; we also focus on your personal and professional development.
We believe that everyone has the capacity to be outstanding and we help you to become aware of your untapped capabilities. Our MBA is unusual in its holistic approach – it is not only focused on sustainable strategy, but also on sustainable selves. As a result, you’ll develop an understanding of both functional and operational demands as well as your personal role as an inspiring leader.
At the University of Stirling Management School, we understand the importance of your MBA to help you with your career choices. We also understand the skills and personal qualities that recruiters look for in an individual, so we’ve carefully embedded opportunities for you to identify, practice and develop those skills in the personal and professional development modules you'll undertake with us.
Our unique Flying Start Leadership Programme equips you with the awareness, knowledge and techniques essential for building a successful career. These range from practical skills, like effective public speaking, to developing ways to work under pressure in difficult situations such as conflict management. Find out more about Flying Start.
Professional accreditation
Our MBA is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – ensuring that you graduate with two qualifications, an MBA and a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
The University of Stirling is accredited by AACSB International in recognition of our excellence in business education.
Research overview
80% of our research impact in Business and Management Studies is classed as world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).