MBA Business Administration (Environmental Management) at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A fully online MBA combining strategic business and leadership skills with environmental management, sustainability and responsible decision-making, preparing graduates to lead organisations through environmental challenges and regulatory change.

Duration: Full-time: 1.5 years; part-time: 2.5-4 years | Intake: January and September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four 20-credit core modules (Change for sustainable futures; Designing growth and innovation for strategic advantage; Research for business; Responsible leadership and management in the global environment) plus two pathway options from Biodiversity management, Sustainable deer management, Sustainable land use and Water resources in a changing climate, then a 60-credit Master's Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are positioned to progress into senior management and leadership roles, expand career opportunities across industries, or continue to a PhD or professional doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree, normally at 2:1 and not less than 2:2, or international equivalent. Some post-study work experience is desirable, preferably management experience. Other professional qualifications are considered individually, and part-time entry may be offered depending on academic qualifications. An academic and/or employer reference may be requested. English language for international applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0 (university-wide postgraduate requirement for online study from overseas), or an alternative qualification meeting CEFR B2 in all four components.

GBP 7,938 for the whole programme (2026/27). Online study, all students, full-time MBA (180 credits: six 20-credit modules plus 60-credit Master's Research Project). 2025/26 fee was £7,488. Source

Intake: January and September

Duration: Full-time: 1.5 years; part-time: 2.5-4 years

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