MBA (online)

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for this degree are an undergraduate degree at UK honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which we judge to be of equivalent worth). You must also have a minimum of two years’ post-degree professional experience.

If you do not meet these entry requirements, or are not ready to commit to a full MBA, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into this degree.

If you’re an experienced professional who already holds a postgraduate qualification in business or management, the accelerated MBA Graduate Pathway could be an option for you.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Study flexibly and earn your MBA online with an EQUIS-accredited business school, to change the way the world does business.

Explore forward-thinking and disruptive approaches to business alongside your international peers. Take advantage of all the flexible benefits of online study, and join a diverse cohort of students of different cultures, ages, and levels of experience from around the world.

Mirroring the vibrant atmosphere found in leading global organisations, this online MBA supports you in developing your skills in leadership, innovation, change management, strategy development, marketing, business research, and accounting and finance.

You’ll earn a respected MBA degree from the EQUIS-accredited University of Aberdeen Business School. And with a flexible approach to learning, you can fit your studies around other commitments such as full-time work.

Enhance your MBA experience with our exclusive course-swap arrangement with Curtin University of Western Australia. Through our unique partnership, you can enrol in optional online courses delivered by Curtin as part of this MBA. This gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of global business sustainability and economics by engaging with Curtin’s renowned academic resources and expertise. You’ll also connect with global thinkers and business leaders, expanding your academic and professional horizons.

MBA graduates are in high demand worldwide, and our MBA programme specifically prepares you for business administration in multinational business environments. Recent graduates from our online MBA have gone on to work in senior leadership roles in organisations including:

• Accenture
• Bank of Scotland
• Centrica
• KPMG
• Shell
• Standard Chartered Bank

If you’re an experienced professional who already holds a postgraduate qualification in business or management, the top-up MBA Graduate Pathway could be an option for you. You can also study for an MBA with us on campus.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and funding

This is a pay-as-you-go qualification, meaning you do not have to pay the full tuition fee upfront. You can spread the cost and pay as you go, term by term.

We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships and funding opportunities for our students. A full list of available funding opportunities is available on our Funding Database.

Alumni Discount Scheme - We are pleased to offer a 20% discount for postgraduate tuition fees to all alumni who have an undergraduate degree from the University of Aberdeen. Please note, the Aberdeen Alumni Discount cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other scholarship award. Learn more about the Aberdeen Alumni Discount here.