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

Programme overview

A fully online MBA that lets students tailor their specialist modules to their career ambitions while building strategic management and organisational leadership expertise across industries.

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 plus two options chosen from Artificial intelligence in business, Corporate and competitive strategy, Managing and delivering projects, Operations management, Social media in the age of artificial intelligence, Strategic marketing and Supply chain management, 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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