University of Edinburgh Business School
Programme Type: Tuition Fee: Application Fee : Contact:
Full Time MBA Specialisation by Industry: GBP (£) 22,600 / Total Program Cost USD ($) 0 Trish Fraser, Admissions Officer
MBA in International Business Banking / Financial Services GBP (£) 24,000/Total Program Cost University of Edinburgh Business
Part Time MBA Public Sector (MBA in International Business) Part Time Course Information School
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Start Dates : 7 Bristo Square
Specialisation by Function: Full Time Course Information Entry Requirements: October Edinburgh, Scotland
Accountancy & Financial Start Dates: Min. GMAT Score : 600 EH8 9AL
mer Economics September Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Programme Duration : United Kingdom
Entrepreneurship : 250 30 months
Finance Programme Duration: Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Tel: +44 (0)131 650 9663
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International Management / 15 Months (MBA in International Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 GBP (£) 17300 / Total Program Cost Email:
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Both full-time MBA programmes ‘My personal and professional development
share the same structure for the first achieved during the Edinburgh MBA has surpassed
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two terms. First-term courses cover all expectations.’
the foundations of business and
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management. Subsequent terms focus Mariela gained her bachelors and masters degree
on strategic management in greater from the Latin University of Costa Rica and a
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depth, and allow students to specialise certification in International Stock Markets from
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in areas of interest by selecting from a Fundepos Alma Mater University. After working for a
wide range of options. few years in the business software industry, she was
keen to obtain a formalised business education and
Students on the 12-month course to take on new challenges in a different industry.
The Edinburgh MBA is undertake a consultancy project with a local
• Academically tough but totally business relevant; organization, and then complete their dissertations. She chose the MBA in International Business
we want you to gain competence and be able to Students on the MBA in International Business course programme at Edinburgh as it provided an in-depth
cut through clever-sounding but empty ideas. spend the period from April to June studying options curriculum, the chance to specialise in financial
• Highly interactive, with internationally at one of the School’s international partners and management electives, an exchange with a partner
ope experienced fellow students. then undertake an international work placement, university in Europe and an opportunity to gain
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• Designed to develop you as a leader in a multi- before completing their dissertations. practical experience in a different industry through
cultural context as well as intellectually. an internship.
All three Edinburgh MBA courses are accredited by
We believe that you should not only be equipped the Association of MBAs. The School is accredited by ‘Learning from the success stories and mistakes
with the latest knowledge but also the personal skills EQUIS. of some of the most prolific corporate managers
to apply that knowledge in the best possible way. and business writers shook my thinking process of
For that reason we have put together an unrivalled The School’s extensive links with the business business and provided a source of inspiration. Not
personal development programme, based on what community are enhanced by its many research centres only did the Edinburgh MBA programme provide
your future employers expect from you. and institutes. Our home is a modern, purpose-built an academic structured environment, I particularly
building with 24-hour access and wireless computer enjoyed the cultural experience and the diversity of
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We see you as a partner and a stakeholder, so facilities throughout. We are a three-minute walk my fellow students.’
we expect you to contribute to the programme away from the University’s Main Library, one of the
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by putting your business experience into play. most important research libraries in Europe. ‘After seven months in Edinburgh, I transferred to
A Our students have at least three years working ENPC in Paris for my exchange programme before
experience, and on average eight years so we know Edinburgh is an ancient and yet vibrantly modern undertaking an internship at Shell Exploration and
that you will learn a lot from your fellow students. capital city. It’s lively and safe; welcoming and Production in Aberdeen. This involved working with
We try to foster this learning process through small- full of local character. It provides the best living the economics and capital budgeting team as well
group activities in all the courses. environment in the UK. It is the second financial as asset managers to develop an economic model to
centre of the UK and boasts many libraries, museums evaluate end-of-field life.’
Our students have an average age of 31 and come and galleries. In the summer Edinburgh is home to
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from all industries and all continents, with 80% of the largest cultural festival in the world. Since graduating, Mariela has been working for the
the class from overseas and around 20 different central treasury team of Shell in London.
Student Profile
nationalities.
Mariela Monge ‘My current role is a perfect match of exposure to the
MBA programmes are available as a 12-month full- Course Title: MBA in International Business energy industry and financial management. It gives
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time programme, a 15-month MBA in International Prior Qualification: BA and MSc in International a truly global perspective of the different businesses
Business programme, and a 30-month part-time Relations and Certification in International Stock as well as the opportunity to work in a world class
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programme taught in the evenings. The 12-month Markets treasury operation with very talented individuals.’
programme is also available in modular form spread Country of origin: Costa Rica
over a period of up to 48 months. Age: 29 years
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