The University of Stirling MBA 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 is an emphasis on responsible leadership, sustainable strategy, creativity and change management that helps inform contemporary debates about how to effectively manage limited resources with maximum impact. These are supported by the professional and personal development modules that are deisgned 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
• economics
• operations management
• human resource management

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.

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.

Our highly sought-after MBA qualification offers you a route to securing a more senior management position and a higher salary. The skills you'll gain are also transferable to many different career opportunities, and our graduates have gone on to work in senior management in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that everyone has the capacity to be outstanding, and it’s the role of our Stirling MBA to facilitate your continued development. The Stirling MBA focuses on the development of the whole person. It enables you to become aware of your untapped capabilities. Our MBA is unusual in its holistic approach – it's not only focused on sustainable strategy, but also on sustainable selves. Consequently, you’ll develop an understanding of both functional and operational demands as well as your personal role as an inspiring leader.

An important part of our MBA focuses on building your employable skills, and our unique Flying Start Leadership programme equips you with the awareness, knowledge and techniques essential for building a successful career.