Executive Master of Business Administration Heriot-Watt University

Overview

The Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Heriot-Watt University is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in senior leadership roles across various industries. With a focus on practical application, this programme allows you to learn at your own pace while balancing your professional and personal commitments. The MBA is fully online, enabling you to access coursework and resources from anywhere in the world, making it particularly suitable for busy professionals seeking to enhance their careers.

Why Executive MBA at Heriot-Watt University?

Heriot-Watt University is renowned as the top institution in Scotland for producing CEOs, according to the Novuna Business Cash Flow report for 2025. The university boasts a rich history of over 200 years in academic excellence, particularly in business and industry. The Executive MBA programme is aligned with the top five skills identified in the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report for 2025, including analytical thinking, leadership, and resilience. This ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the modern business landscape.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the Executive MBA programme are set at £22,000 per year for both domestic and international students. This structure allows for flexibility in payment, enabling students to pay for courses as they progress through the programme. Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The Executive MBA consists of nine courses, which include six core modules and three optional ones, totalling 190 credits. Each course typically requires around 200 hours of study. The core modules focus on key areas such as:

• People, Work and Organisations
• Leadership Theory and Practice
• Delivering Successful Projects
• Developing and Executing Strategy
• Financial Decision Making
• Strategic Marketing

Students can choose from a range of optional courses, including:

• Advanced Financial Decision Making
• Big Data Analytics for Business
• Business Analytics
• Business Consultancy
• Business Negotiation
• Economics for Business
• Entrepreneurship and Creativity
• Financial Derivatives
• Global Purchasing and Supply
• Global Strategy Analysis
• Green and Sustainable Logistics
• Humanitarian Logistics
• Lending and Credit Risk Analysis
• Logistics Operations: Freight Transport and Warehousing
• Managing Financial Risk
• Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring
• Network Analysis
• Operations Management
• Performance Management for Business
• Strategic Change Management
• Strategies for Managing Supply Chains

This comprehensive syllabus is designed to provide students with a robust understanding of essential business concepts and strategic thinking, preparing them for leadership roles in various sectors.

Careers with Executive MBA

Graduates of the Executive MBA programme are well-positioned for career advancement in diverse fields. Many alumni have successfully transitioned into high-level positions, including Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, and Managing Directors. The programme's focus on practical skills and leadership development ensures that graduates can effectively tackle complex business challenges and drive organisational success.