University of Edinburgh Business School
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The University of Edinburgh Business School (formerly known as the University of Edinburgh Management School, Hereafter abbreviated as UEBS) is the business school of the University of Edinburgh
, Scotland
. The university has offered business education since 1918, and the MBA degree since 1980. The business school is closely tied with the Univerisity of Edinburgh, which received its royal charter in 1582. UEBS offers a wide range of business-oriented degrees at the undergraduate and graduate
levels and focuses on four key areas: financial services; public management; entrepreneurship and innovation; and carbon management.
and AMBA
. Some selected rankings are shown below:
One common method for alumni outreach is the Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club for short). The Entrepreneurship Club is a gathering of students, researchers, and successful entrepreneurs. The club puts on a number of events, including the Silicon Valley
Speaker series, in collaboration with The Edinburgh-Stanford link (in collaboration with The School of Informatics
), at which leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from the Valley come to provide advice and insights into their areas of activity.
Here are the full-time MBA programs offered at UEBS:
special activities in the sixth week.
The foundation courses are followed immediately by a Strategic Management course over 1 week. At the
end of Semester 1 there are required degree examinations.
selected from either day-time courses or evening courses, as well as the compulsory Integrative Project.
In Semester 2a, the daytime option courses run over 9 weeks of 2-hour sessions, followed by degree
exams. The evening options run over 9 weeks (with the examination, if applicable, taking place in the
10th week).
At the end of Semester 2a students leave Edinburgh to take their options at a partner
institution.
(ENPC) School of International Management in Paris with KPMG
European Training Center. It provides the opportunity for KPMG professionals and their clients’ high-potential personnel to complete an intensive high-level management development programme and earn the University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Certificate in International Business. They are also awarded the Postgraduate degree of Masters of Business Administration from the ENPC in Paris: KPMG Executive MBA.
and the School of Business and Economics at the University of Edinburgh, the MSc in Carbon Management provides interdisciplinary training in the business, economics and science of carbon management.
The program is designed for economics, business, social and physical science graduates wanting an advanced academic qualification as a launch pad for careers in carbon and climate change management by business, industry and government.
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The university has offered business education since 1918, and the MBA degree since 1980. The business school is closely tied with the Univerisity of Edinburgh, which received its royal charter in 1582. UEBS offers a wide range of business-oriented degrees at the undergraduate and graduate
Postgraduate education
Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required, and is normally considered to be part of higher education...
levels and focuses on four key areas: financial services; public management; entrepreneurship and innovation; and carbon management.
Accreditation and Ranking Data
UEBS is accredited by EQUISEquis
Equis may refer to:*European Quality Improvement System an international system of assessment and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration run by the European Foundation for Management Development....
and AMBA
Association of MBAs
The Association of MBAs is a London-based international organization that accredits postgraduate business programs at business schools worldwide. The Association is one of the three main global accreditation bodies in business education and styles itself "the world's impartial authority on...
. Some selected rankings are shown below:
- 75 in the world by The EconomistThe EconomistThe Economist is an English-language weekly news and international affairs publication owned by The Economist Newspaper Ltd. and edited in offices in the City of Westminster, London, England. Continuous publication began under founder James Wilson in September 1843...
2010 Global MBA Rankings - 88 in the Financial TimesFinancial TimesThe Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City....
2011 Global MBA Rankings - 62 among the Financial TimesFinancial TimesThe Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City....
Best European Business Schools in 2010
Program size
UEBS typically admits only around 70 people per program for the MSc and roughly 60 for the MBA program.Alumni network and Advisory Board
UEBS's alumni network numbers around 4000 members .One common method for alumni outreach is the Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club for short). The Entrepreneurship Club is a gathering of students, researchers, and successful entrepreneurs. The club puts on a number of events, including the Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is a term which refers to the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California in the United States. The region is home to many of the world's largest technology corporations...
Speaker series, in collaboration with The Edinburgh-Stanford link (in collaboration with The School of Informatics
University of Edinburgh School of Informatics
The School of Informatics is an academic unit of the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland, responsible for research, teaching, outreach and commercialisation in Informatics....
), at which leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from the Valley come to provide advice and insights into their areas of activity.
Faculty Connections
UEBS's international MBA faculty has ties with other leading business schools including:- École Nationale des Ponts et ChausséesÉcole Nationale des Ponts et ChausséesFounded in 1747, the École nationale des ponts et chaussées , often referred to as les Ponts, is the world's oldest civil engineering school...
Paris, France and Shanghai, China (jointly with Tongji UniversityTongji UniversityTongji University , colloquially known as Tongji , located in Shanghai, has more than 30,000 students and 8,000 staff members . It offers degree programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels...
) - Fisher College of Business, Ohio, USA
- IPADEIPADEIPADE, is the business school of Universidad Panamericana, or Pan-American University, a private university in Mexico...
, Mexico, Mexico - Copenhagen Business SchoolCopenhagen Business SchoolCopenhagen Business School, also known as CBS, is situated in Copenhagen, Denmark. With more than 17,000 students and 1,300 staff members, CBS is also one of the largest business schools in Europe. CBS offers a wide range of business-oriented university programmes and a research environment...
, Copenhagen, Denmark - ESSECESSECESSEC is one of the foremost business schools and Grandes Écoles in France and one of Europe’s top business schools. It was created by Jesuits in 1907 and was originally located in the heart of Paris, next to the University of Paris II: Panthéon-Assas, rue d'Assas...
, Cergy (near Paris), France - Schulich School of BusinessSchulich School of BusinessThe Schulich School of Business is York University's business school located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is an internationally-ranked business school. Schulich offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, finance, public administration and international business as...
, Toronto, Canada - Helsinki School of EconomicsHelsinki School of EconomicsThe Aalto University School of Economics , known as Helsinki School of Economics until 2009, is the largest and leading business school in Finland and one of the most renowned in Europe...
, Helsinki, Finland - Macquarie Graduate School of ManagementMacquarie Graduate School of ManagementMacquarie Graduate School of Management is a graduate business school based on the campus of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia and associated with the University's Faculty of Business and Economics...
, Sydney, Australia - EADA Business SchoolEADA Business SchoolEADA Business School is an international business school located in Barcelona. It offers programs for Masters, MBA and Executive Education. EADA's MBA program is ranked among the 100 best MBA programs in the world by The Economist. and the Financial Times where for 2011 it ranks 84th worldwide...
, Barcelona, Spain - Nanyang Technological UniversityNanyang Technological UniversityNanyang Technological University is one of the two largest public universities in Singapore with the biggest campus in Singapore and the world's largest engineering college. Its lush 200-hectare Yunnan Garden campus was the Youth Olympic Village of the world's first 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in...
, Singapore
Advisory Board
The advisory board steers the direction of the school.- John Campbell, Chair, Senior Managing Director, State Street Investment Manager Services Europe
- Melanie A Czarra, Managing Director, Head of Primary Debt Markets, Mizuho International plc
- Olive Darragh (visiting professor) Founder/CEO Darragh, Inc
- Sir John Elvidge, Former Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government
- Stephen Halliday, CEO Wood Mackenzie
- David Milne, Non-executive Director, Wolfson Microelectronics plc
- Christopher Montgomery (visiting professor) CEO, The Seamont Group, and Global VP NAMEX & Consumer Digital with EMI Music North America
- Ronald O’Hanley (visiting professor) President, Asset Management and Corporate Services Fidelity Investments
- Jack Perry CBE, Non-executive director of Robert Wiseman; consultant to McCulloch Unique Hotels; advisory committee member of Barclays’ Wealth UK. Former CEO Scottish Enterprise.
- Isobel Sharp CBE (visiting professor) Partner, Deloitte LLP
- Otto Thoresen, CEO, AEGON UK
- John Waddell, Chief Executive of Archangel Informal Investment
- Judy Wagner, Director, FWB Ltd
MBA Programs
The Edinburgh MBA has been taught for over 25 years and is designed to develop participants as leaders and team players in a multicultural context. The program consists of eight core subjects, taught in the first semester, followed by five options from a choice of around 40, allowing for specialization across a wide range of areas.Here are the full-time MBA programs offered at UEBS:
Full-Time MBA (12 months)
Students on the 12 month course undertake a consultancy project called "The Lothians Consultancy Project" with a corporation and then complete their dissertations. The 12-month program is also available as a modular MBA and can be taken over a period of up to 48 months.Semester 1 Overview
9 foundation courses are provided including an Leadership and Professional Development (LPD) program with weekly sessions andspecial activities in the sixth week.
The foundation courses are followed immediately by a Strategic Management course over 1 week. At the
end of Semester 1 there are required degree examinations.
Semester 2a, 2b Overview
During Semester 2a students take the core course in Corporate Strategy and 3 option courses,selected from either day-time courses or evening courses, as well as the compulsory Integrative Project.
In Semester 2a, the daytime option courses run over 9 weeks of 2-hour sessions, followed by degree
exams. The evening options run over 9 weeks (with the examination, if applicable, taking place in the
10th week).
At the end of Semester 2a students leave Edinburgh to take their options at a partner
institution.
Semester 3
Work placement period for International Program (see below). The work placement is related to the final project (called Capstone Project), which allows students to gain experience living abroad.Final Project (Capstone Project)
Students are required to complete a final project before graduation.MBA in International Business (16 months)
Students on the MBA in International Business program (15 month) spend the period from April to June studying options at one of the School’s international partners and then undertake an international work placement before completing their dissertations.Part-Time MBA (36 months)
Taught in the evenings, this program allows individuals in the local area to undertake an MBA while working.The KPMG Executive MBA
This program has been designed jointly by the University of Edinburgh Business School and École nationale des ponts et chausséesÉcole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Founded in 1747, the École nationale des ponts et chaussées , often referred to as les Ponts, is the world's oldest civil engineering school...
(ENPC) School of International Management in Paris with KPMG
KPMG
KPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
European Training Center. It provides the opportunity for KPMG professionals and their clients’ high-potential personnel to complete an intensive high-level management development programme and earn the University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Certificate in International Business. They are also awarded the Postgraduate degree of Masters of Business Administration from the ENPC in Paris: KPMG Executive MBA.
Preparatory Reading List By Author
First Semester:- Ciaran Walsh, "Key Management Ratios"
- Crane & Matten "Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization"
- Robert C. Higgins, "Analysis for Financial Management"
- D Begg, S Fischer & R Dornbusch, "Economics"
- Jobber, D. and Fahy, J. "Foundations of Marketing"
- Huczynski, A and Buchanan, D "Organizational Behaviour"
- Leavy, B. and McKiernan, P. "Strategic Leadership: Governance & Renewal"
- Palgrave AND Mintzberg, H., Ahlstrand, B. and Lampel, J. "The Strategy Safari"
Key Dates for Full time MBA Program
- Semester 1: September 12 – December 21
- Semester 2a: January 9 – April 6
- Semester 2b: April 15 – June 21
- Internship Experience: July–September
- Capstone Project (final project): Due by August 31
Key Dates for MBA in International Business Program
- Semester 1: September 12 – December 21
- Semester 2a: January 9 – April 6
- Semester 2b: April – June/July (somewhat fluid in structure)
- Internship Experience: July–September
- Capstone Project (final project): Due by December 13
MSc in Accounting and Finance
This program focuses on key areas in accounting and finance. It is designed for graduates interested in following a career in the accounting profession, in academic accounting, investment and security analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance and corporate restructuring, or in regulating bodies requiring an in-depth understanding of accounting and finance. The program is designed to deliver financial expertise with a particular emphasis on understanding the discipline of accounting and finance.MSc in Carbon Management
In this landmark collaboration between the University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciencesUniversity of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences
The University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences, is a school within the College of Science and Engineering, which was formed in 2002 by the merger of four departments. It is split between the King's Buildings and the Central Area of the university...
and the School of Business and Economics at the University of Edinburgh, the MSc in Carbon Management provides interdisciplinary training in the business, economics and science of carbon management.
The program is designed for economics, business, social and physical science graduates wanting an advanced academic qualification as a launch pad for careers in carbon and climate change management by business, industry and government.
MSc in Finance and Investment
This program aims to provide students with a specialist education in finance and investment. It provides a global perspective on investment markets and asset classes, practical knowledge on the processes and mechanics underlying investment, and builds on students' existing quantitative skills so that they are able to understand and practice investment-related mathematics. The program introduces students to relevant academic research, especially empirical evidence on investment-related questions. Students will learn about corporate finance, global financial markets, financial accounting statements, derivatives, portfolio management, investment analysis and investment mathematics. They will also learn about the use of software and sources of information in investment and risk management.MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets
This program provides a unique opportunity for students who, with diverse educational backgrounds/working experience, want to pursue careers as business consultants, managers and analysts in the broad arena of international business especially relating to emerging markets. The program may also be suitable for students from emerging economies who wish to bring themselves up to speed with contemporary thinking of corporate strategy including technology and financial management and business economics, and of public policies dealing with pressing issues relating to development in general.MSc in Management
This program is designed to provide recent graduates of all subject areas and cultural backgrounds with a comprehensive overview of the key areas of management and a profound understanding of the essential concepts in management studies. In particular, graduates of a non-business degree, such as engineering, sciences, arts and social sciences, with little or no work experience will profit from this intensive program. Participants will acquire important analytical and management skills required for a successful career in a variety of professions.MSc in Marketing
This program offers an in-depth study of marketing discipline through a comprehensive range of academically grounded courses. Students are provided with a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of marketing alongside current and emerging applications in marketing management, the analysis of marketing decisions, consumer behavior and marketing research methods. In addition, the program structure allows students to study aspects of marketing related to their interests thus supporting their intended career paths.MSc in Marketing and Business Analysis
This program offers an in-depth study of the marketing and management science disciplines through a range of academically grounded courses, giving students an expertise in both areas. The program provides students with an understanding of marketing theory and instills an appreciation of the skills required in solving practical and analytical business problems through undertaking courses in marketing management, marketing decision analysis, business statistics and forecasting, and marketing research methods. In addition, the program structure allows students to study more advanced applications through options courses related to their interests and intended career paths.Facilities
The School's facilities are located across a number of buildings on campus and their use is largely determined by the program. All buildings are within 10 minutes walk of the main University facilities.Internet Access
At UEBS, all of the main teaching areas are fully networked, with the majority of the building also covered by a wireless network.Notable alumni
Also see: Alumni of the University of EdinburghAlumni of the University of Edinburgh
List of University of Edinburgh people is a list of notable graduates and former faculty of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. The University is associated with ten Nobel Prize winners and three Prime Ministers....
- Susan DeaconSusan DeaconSusan Deacon is a Scottish politician, academic, commentator and a former Scottish Cabinet Minister.She was Labour MSP for Edinburgh East & Musselburgh from 1999–2007 and served as Scotland’s first Cabinet Minister for Health and Community Care following the creation of the Scottish Parliament in...
, (MBA) Former Health Minister in the Scottish ExecutiveScottish ExecutiveThe Scottish Government is the executive arm of the devolved government of Scotland. It was established in 1999 as the Scottish Executive, from the extant Scottish Office, and the term Scottish Executive remains its legal name under the Scotland Act 1998...
, now Professor of Social Change at Queen Margaret University. - Christopher LovelockChristopher LovelockChristopher Lovelock was born in the town of Saltash, Cornwall in the United Kingdom. He was best known as a pioneer in the field of Services Marketing among other titles such as author, professor and consultant...
, (BA and MA Econ) previously adjunct professor of marketing at Yale School of ManagementYale School of ManagementThe Yale School of Management is the graduate business school of Yale University and is located on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. The School offers Master of Business Administration and Ph.D. degree programs. As of January 2011, 454 students were enrolled in its MBA...
– Authority on Service managementService managementService management is integrated into supply chain management as the joint between the actual sales and the customer. The aim of high performance service management is to optimize the service-intensive supply chains, which are usually more complex than the typical finished-goods supply chain... - Chris Montgomery, (MBA) ex-CEO of mp3.comMP3.comMP3.com is a web site operated by CNET Networks providing information about digital music and artists, songs, services, community, and technologies. It is probably better known for its original incarnation, as a legal, free music-sharing service, popular with independent musicians for promoting...
Europe - Sir Brian Stewart, ex chairman of Scottish & NewcastleScottish & NewcastleScottish & Newcastle plc was a "long alcoholic drinks" company with positions in 15 countries, including UK, France and Russia. It was headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. In the last 20 years, S&N expanded significantly from its home base to become an international business with beer...
and ex chairman of Standard LifeStandard LifeStandard Life plc is a long term savings and investment business, with headquarters in Edinburgh and operations across the globe. It has 1.5 million shareholders in more than 50 countries and over 6 million customers.-History:...
; - Sir David Tweedie, (BCom and PhD) Chairman of the International Accounting Standards BoardInternational Accounting Standards BoardThe International Accounting Standards Board is an independent, privately funded accounting standard-setter based in London, England.The IASB was founded on April 1, 2001 as the successor to the International Accounting Standards Committee...
(IASB)
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See also
- List of business schools in Europe
- Business schoolBusiness schoolA business school is a university-level institution that confers degrees in Business Administration. It teaches topics such as accounting, administration, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, marketing, organizational behavior, public relations, strategy, human resource...
- Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Business AdministrationThe Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
- University of EdinburghUniversity of EdinburghThe University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...