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University of Glasgow: Adam Smith Business School ×

Accreditation
AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Format
Full time - 1 year
Accreditation
AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Format
Full time - 1 year

Tuition fees

£ 35,000

(€ 39,748)

Length (months)

12

Program name

Full-time MBA

Application deadline

17 Aug 2023

What people are saying:

Business school information

  • The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 and is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. In 2018 it was named Scottish University of the year. Glasgow is a place known to inspire ambition, success, and ideas.
  • The Adam Smith Business School was named after the father of economics – Adam Smith, one of the university’s alumni. They follow his legacy by creating inspiring leaders, researchers, and professionals who will have a positive global impact on culture and society.

Study in United Kingdom

  • The United Kingdom is one of the world’s leading financial centers. Other sectors that contribute to the UK’s economy include manufacturing, services, construction, and tourism.
  • There are 162 higher education institutions in the country, which are all held to strict standards by the government and feature strongly in world rankings. Each year, about 450,000 international students study in the UK.
  • International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or Master’s degree will be able to benefit from two years’ work experience in the UK upon graduation.

Program description

The Glasgow MBA will empower you with crucial skills and knowledge and provide you with the networking opportunities you need to accelerate your career, either as a manager within the private, third or public sector, or in developing your own entrepreneurial ambition. 

The Glasgow MBA project allows you to apply the diverse knowledge and skills developed throughout the programme to real-world problems. You will have the option to select from 4 pathways; Start-up, Industry, Challenge Based or Research. This gives you the flexibility to tailor your MBA to align with your goals and prepare for the next step in your career.

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Admission requirements

Language Test:

TOEFL 90

(minimum)

IELTS 6.50

(minimum)

Experience (Avg):

9

Managerial Experience
(Min):

3

Other:

* 2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent

* Personal Statement

* CV

Cost of study and scholarships

Accomodation costs on campus, per year:

$ 6,471

Accomodation costs off campus, per year:

$ 10,230

Diversity

Number of nationalities represented:

13

Alumni today:
by Financial Times ©

Salary increase:

38%

Post-MBA salary:

$ 48,965

Employed at three months:

100%

Selected recruiters:

Alexander Sloan, Amazon, Barclays, Deloitte, Diageo, Howden, Huawei, Kearney, KPMG, Mars Wrigley, Morgan Stanley, Mott MacDonald, Sopra Steria, Willis Towers Watson

Career progress:

Regional rank:

28

Open new career opportunities:

47

Diversity of recruiters:

54

Faculty quality:

80.00

Student quality:

5.00

Development experience:

42.00

Education experience:

88.00

Student rating of faculty:

4.20

Student rating of alumni effectiveness:

3.59

Accommodation costs
(on campus, per year):

$ 6,471

Accommodation costs
(off campus, per year):

$ 10,230

Type of aid available:

Scholarships

Criteria on which
aid is granted:

Merit and need

Faculty:

Potential to network:

76

Annual intake:

50

Number of applicants per full-time place:

9

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