Business Administration (Executive) MBA
Course code: N2EX
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: MBA
International: Available to study online
Study at: Inverness; Moray; North, West and Hebrides; Perth
Start in: January; September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Full time: 18 months; Part time: 2.5-4 years
How: You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
Are you considering the next step in your leadership journey?
Develop your leadership skills and broaden your career opportunities on our MBA Business Administration (Executive). Tailor your MBA to match your career ambitions with a choice of specialist modules that reflect your professional interests and leadership goals. Develop the strategic management and organisational expertise needed to lead with confidence across industries.
This course is part of our MBA suite, designed to reinforce the leadership and management skills needed to progress into senior roles. Developed using employer insight, these programmes prepare you for today's global business environment, where ethical leadership, diversity and adaptability are essential. Build theoretical knowledge, practical understanding, and strategic management skills to enhance your career and prepare for executive leadership.
Distinguished by its emphasis on ethical and responsible leadership, the MBA suite embraces innovation, entrepreneurship and technology, underpinned by four key values:
- Ethical awareness
- Cultural readiness
- Future readiness
- Identifying growth and opportunity
Special features
- The course is delivered online for maximum flexibility
- Develop reflective learning skills based on your experience and peer-to-peer exchange, facilitated through the MBA hub
- Participate in a wider dialogue via the MBA hub, between fellow students, business partners, local community and academic colleagues
- An online induction programme will provide support and information, as well as an initial opportunity to interact and network via the hub
Partnerships and accreditations
UHI are proud to provide this course to students at our partner organisation, the University of Akureyri in Iceland.
- Honours degree, normally at 2:1 and not less than 2:2, or international equivalent
- You may be accepted to enrol in our program on a part-time basis, depending on your academic qualifications (this will be reviewed on an individual basis)
- It is desirable that you have some post-study work experience, preferably management experience
- Other professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
- International students whose first language is not English must also meet the language competency standards as detailed on the International page of the website
- You may be asked to give us an academic and/or employer reference
You will study 4 core modules (20 credits each):
- Artificial intelligence in business (S1)
- Change for sustainable futures (S2)
- Corporate and competitive strategy (S2)
- Designing growth and innovation for strategic advantage (S2)
- Managing and delivering projects (S2)
- Operations management (S1)
- Research for business (S1)
- Responsible leadership and management in the global environment (S1)
- Social media in the age of artificial intelligence (S2)
- Strategic marketing (S1)
- Supply chain management (S2)
After successful completion of the above six modules, you will undertake the Master's Research Project (60 credits)
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time
- This course is delivered fully online with scheduled sessions and tutorials
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
- You will take part in a mandatory online evening induction in the week prior to commencing your studies
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 1.5 years @ 40 hours per week
- Part-time: 2.5-4 years @ 15-25 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
- Inverness
- Moray
- North, West and Hebrides
- Perth
- This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at UHI Perth
- University of Akureyri students: please click on the relevant apply link below (September or January start) and then select the 'University of Akureyri applicants' option to begin your application process
Start date
- September
- January
Fees
The following fees apply to this taught postgraduate course:
Online study (all students) - MBA 180 credits
| Study mode | 2025-26 | 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £7,488 | £7,938 |
| Structured part-time (per 60 credits) | £2,496 | £2,646 |
| Unstructured part-time (per 20 credit module) | £832 | £882 |
Funding
Eligible Scotland-domiciled students studying full-time can access loans up to £11,500 from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). This comprises a tuition fee loan up to £7,000 and a non-income assessed living cost loan of £4,500.
Eligible Scotland-domiciled students studying part-time can apply for a tuition fee loan from SAAS. You must be intending to complete the course in no longer than twice the length of time it would take for a full-time student. For example, if your course is available to full-time students as a one-year programme, you will be funded for a maximum of two years' part-time study. If your course does not have a full-time option, you must complete within three years. You can apply for a tuition fee loan up to £7,000, which will be paid pro-rata for each academic year of study.
Full details can be found on the SAAS website. Applications for loans open in April.
Students from the rest of the UK who meet the eligibility requirements may be able to apply for a loan from the Student Loan Company.
What can I do on completion of my course?
This bespoke programme equips you with advanced strategic, leadership, critical and analytical skills that are highly valued in today's dynamic business environment. On completion of the course, you will be well-positioned to progress into senior management and leadership roles, expand your career opportunities across a range of industries, or further develop your professional or academic options.
Can I progress into further study?
The MBA Business Administration (Executive) provides excellent preparation and training for further advanced study in many areas of research. As such, you may wish to pursue a PhD or professional Doctorate studies within your chosen field.
Course is online and open to applicants from anywhere in the world
Please see guidance for international applicants regarding entry requirements
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