MSc Business Leadership and Management at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

Leaders function at all levels of a business, providing vision and galvanising the energy of followers towards achieving that vision. The Business Leadership and Management course at Robert Gordon University is targeted at aspiring and current managers who want to develop knowledge and understanding of business practice. The course also develops the skills to formulate strategy and inspire followers to join them on a strategic journey.

Faculty: Aberdeen Business School | Duration: 16 months full-time; 12 months full-time; 24 months (includes 12 month placement) full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January; September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will increase your understanding of how and why business operates in the way that it does. You will develop your knowledge of the basic elements and techniques of change and resilience and further your knowledge and practice of the management and development of people in the workplace. You will reinforce your professional and transferable skills in interpersonal communication and teamwork.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. International Students International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University. ICRGU - INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,210 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 1 year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,760 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 1 year Source

Intake: January; September

Duration: 16 months full-time; 12 months full-time; 24 months (includes 12 month placement) full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/pgcert-pgdip-msc-business-leadership-and-management#apply

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