University of Glasgow Business School
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Joint Degree Programmes Leadership Programme Duration: September School
Offered: Marketing 12 months Gilbert Scott Building
MBA Only Operations Management Programme Duration : West Quadrangle
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Specialisation by Function: Technology Management GBP (£) 16000 / Total Program Cost Glasgow
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tin A Accountancy & Financial Specialisation by Industry: Entry Requirements: GBP (£) 6500 / Per Year United Kingdom
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positive classroom experience. We limit our full-time
Student Profile
cohort to less than 50 participants, so that we can deliver
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a highly interactive and participative experience. Michael Alexander, MBA 2007
Current Organization: Pepsi-Americas, Schaumburg
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A viable learning community is particularly important IL USA
on the MBA, which brings together an international Current Role: Senior Financial Analyst, Supply Chain
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mix of participants, involving students from Finance
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between 12 and 18 different countries each year. Previous Organization: Blockbuster Inc, Dallas TX
Their backgrounds are wide ranging, from medicine USA
and law to engineering, banking, education, and the Previous Role: Accounting Analyst
public sector.
I chose the University of Glasgow because of its
The Glasgow MBA is structured in a way that enhances reputation, its cultural diversity and because it offers
the scope for personal and academic development, value for money.
incorporating orientation and induction sessions
ahead of the core modules, offering a rich choice of The MBA I received from the University of Glasgow
ope options, and finishing with the in-depth and applied has improved my analytical and critical thinking
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analysis of a dissertation. Personal development skills, as I now challenge my assumptions and
sessions and provided throughout the programme evaluate projects before adopting a preferred
to help students reflect upon their progress and approach. It has also provided me with a greater
Why study for an MBA at the University of enhance their potential. insight into operational and strategic business issues
Glasgow? that organizations face.
At the University of Glasgow Business School, our The Glasgow MBA also includes a period of reflective
business is knowledge creation and communication. practice, when students undertake group projects The experience I gained from the program has
Our MBA is focused on creating leaders who can to implement and test the skills and techniques undoubtedly improved my self-confidence,
think critically, and who have the ability to lead they have accumulated through the programme. A networking and social skills. I have also seen an
companies and organisations and their people at choice will be offered between two options: either improvement in my problem solving, and increased
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the highest level. spend time in a partner organisation analysing understanding of areas like Strategy, Organizational
a real business problem for the benefit of that culture, Corporate Finance, Marketing, Knowledge
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The Business School ranks amongst the world’s organisation, or travel to one of our partner Schools Management and Global Supply Chain
A best: we hold international accreditation from abroad to learn about business administration in an Management.
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of international context.
Business (AACSB International), the premier global My past professional experience combined with my
accrediting body for business schools offering Follow in the footsteps of Adam Smith… MBA from the University of Glasgow Business School
undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees. We recognise that choosing to study for an MBA have given me a competitive advantage, and help
Less than 10% of the world’s business schools hold degree is a major commitment, and a potentially life me to prepare for future challenges.
accreditation by AACSB. changing decision. Many people ask themselves, “will
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this investment pay off?” At Glasgow, we aim to ensure And the social life was brilliant. I met new people in
Our MBA programme is also fully accredited by the the maximum return on your investment by providing the program that, after a year of group work, exam
Association of MBAs (AMBA) and is recognised by you with high-quality contemporary thinking, preparation, and socialising, I can now call my best
the UK Cabinet Office as an approved MBA for the intellectual excellence and innovative learning. friends. The experience has given me memories that
civil service. will last a lifetime. When I reminisce about my year at
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Our MBA will enable you to find and gain unique Glasgow, there are lot of good things to say!
What makes the Glasgow MBA different? insights that provide the opportunity for you to
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One of the key strengths of the Glasgow MBA is differentiate yourself from your competitors and to
the community approach to study and personal become a leader of the future, with the ability to
development. Our intake is managed to ensure a unlock value in companies and organisations.
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