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Business Strategy, Leadership and Change, MSc, Heriot-Watt University

the United Kingdom

Heriot-Watt University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time12 monthsSeptemberGBP 6960GBP 15120
MScPart-time24 monthsSeptemberGBP 6960GBP 15120

About Business Strategy, Leadership and Change, MSc - at Heriot-Watt University

Through bespoke courses designed by leading experts in their fields, this MSc degree will help you develop skills in areas including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.

You will learn how to critically evaluate the theories, concepts and techniques of business strategy, leadership and change.  By applying this knowledge to practical contexts through industry-focused, case-study led learning, you will learn how to develop successful strategies, leadership styles and change management programmes.

Ultimately this masters degree in business will help you understand how to think strategically and manage change. Equipping you with the skills and knowledge to succeed as an entrepreneur or in a range of senior management positions.

Programme duration

The full-time MSc business course starts in mid September and lasts one year. The course can also be taken part-time over two years, or as a nine month Postgraduate Diploma.

  • Full-time: 12 months/9 months (MSc/PG Diploma)

  • Part-time: 24 months/21 months (MSc/PG Diploma)

Accreditation

This masters in Business Strategy, Leadership and Change is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Full-timePart-timePer courseScotland / Non-UK EU£6,960 £3,480 £870England / Northern Ireland / Wales£6,960 £3,480 £870Overseas£15,120 £7,560 £1,890

* If you are unsure which category you fall in to, you should complete a fee status enquiry form, which allows us to assess your fees.

** Fee per course

Scholarships and bursaries

We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.

View our full range of postgraduate taught scholarships.

Entry requirements

A good Honours degree (first or second class) or its non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component lower than 6.0.

If you do not have IELTS 6.5, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies:

  • 14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum of 5.0 in all skills)
  • 10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum of 5.5 in reading & writing and minimum of 5.0 in speaking & listening)
  • 6 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with minimum 5.5 in all skills)

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