Which programmes and study levels can I explore at the University of Edinburgh Business School?

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The University of Edinburgh Business School website lists five programme areas: MBA, Masters (MSc), Undergraduate, PhD, and Executive Education. Use the site's "Discover our programmes" section to move from one area to another. The level you choose depends on where you are now: school leaver, early-career graduate, experienced manager, or researcher.

Programme areas and who each is for

Programme area Level What the site says it offers Best suited to
MBA Postgraduate Emphasis on strategic leadership and development People moving into senior management or leadership roles
Masters (MSc) Postgraduate Support to realise career aspirations and achieve full potential Graduates building specialist or career-focused skills
Undergraduate Undergraduate Comprehensive knowledge of the modern business world School leavers and students starting university study
PhD Doctoral Investigating original material and making a significant contribution to the field People pursuing an academic or research career
Executive Education Professional / executive Masterclasses and courses to expand knowledge and develop skills Working professionals who want short, focused development

How to explore each area on the site

The homepage groups all five areas under "Discover our programmes". Each entry has a short description and a link to its own section of the site. Start there, then open the area that matches your current stage and goal.

MBA

The site describes the MBA around strategic leadership and development. Explore this area if you want a management-focused postgraduate degree rather than a specialist MSc.

Masters (MSc)

The Masters entry frames the MSc around career aspirations and reaching your potential. This is the broadest postgraduate taught route on the site and is aimed at graduates.

Undergraduate

The Undergraduate entry promises a comprehensive knowledge of the modern business world. Use it if you are choosing your first degree.

PhD

The PhD entry focuses on investigating original material and contributing significantly to your field. This is the research route, not a taught programme.

Executive Education

Executive Education covers masterclasses and courses for expanding knowledge and developing skills. It is the non-degree option for professionals who want shorter, targeted study.

Other parts of the site worth checking

  • News and research insights: recent items include the School's activity in Texas, USA (14 October 2026), a faculty appointment to the Young Academy of Scotland (29 September 2026), sustainability work (22 September 2026), and reflections from the Coaching in HE Conference (21 September 2026). These give a sense of current research and school activity.
  • Events happening soon: the site highlights an event to explore postgraduate paths on 17–19 November 2026. If you are deciding between postgraduate options, this is a direct way to compare them.

Practical next step

  1. Open the "Discover our programmes" section on the homepage.
  2. Decide your study level using the table above.
  3. Read the page for that programme area and note entry requirements and structure.
  4. If you are weighing postgraduate options, check the 17–19 November 2026 postgraduate event listing.

The site does not publish fees or entry requirements in the material reviewed here, so confirm those on each programme's own page before applying.