To graduate successfully with the DBA, students will need to:

demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in the subject discipline(s) required to underpin the subject of their thesis – this is the Course stage.

define an appropriate subject for their thesis – the Mentored stage.

conduct a literature search and write and defend their thesis – the Supervised stage

All DBA students must be fluent in the English language.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission candidate must hold one of the following qualifications:

A Heriot-Watt University MBA
An approved MBA of equivalent standard to that currently offered by Edinburgh Business School
A Masters degree such as MSc, MA, MPhil in a relevant field of study
A PhD in a relevant area
In addition, applicants should normally have a minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience.

The EBS Research Committee may approve other applications where there is evidence of exceptional and relevant experience or ability and where evidence is provided of their ability to undertake the programme.

Other Fees

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The MSc in Financial Management is targeted at finance professionals and other professionals who want to develop a career in finance, and who require a wide-ranging understanding of financial techniques and their application – but do not require high-level mathematical understanding of finance theories.

The MSc offers specialist study in the areas of corporate finance, investments and risk management. It will give students a relevant practical knowledge of finance that can be put into use straight away. Careers in finance depend upon a strong understanding of the foundations of finance, investment behaviour and the dynamic nature of finance, and the MSc will provide a strong preparation for a career in a wide variety of positions within the finance profession.

Entry Requirements

Entry normally requires a relevant undergraduate degree; or passes in Finance and two other core courses.

Other Fees

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http://www.ebsglobal.net/programmes/msc-financial-management-fees

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This programme is aimed at professional managers, both those already working in the field of 'people management' and those who see their careers developing in that direction. The programme is designed to help managers develop the strategic, functional and personal competences required to meet the increasingly demanding roles of HR, whatever their present level of experience.

Entry Requirements

Entry normally requires a relevant undergraduate degree; or passes in Human Resource Management and two other core courses.

Other Fees

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http://www.ebsglobal.net/programmes/msc-human-resource-management-fees

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The MSc in Marketing is an intellectually challenging programme that equips students with the necessary knowledge of the key concepts, tools and techniques of marketing. The emphasis of the programme is on developing students' ability to apply this knowledge effectively and on producing marketing professionals who can add value to their organisations through their ability to solve marketing problems and make informed decisions in complex and dynamic markets.

You can study this MSc by distance learning, with an Approved Learning Partner, or, for certain courses, on campus in Edinburgh on a 4-day immersion seminar to reinforce your self-study.

Entry Requirements

Entry normally requires a relevant undergraduate degree; or passes in Marketing and two other core courses.

Other Fees

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http://www.ebsglobal.net/programmes/msc-marketing-fees

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As a busy and ambitious professional, you may want the range of skills and expertise that an MBA can provide, but do not have time to accommodate the schedule of a less flexible MBA programme. Firm on standards and quality, the EBS MBA programme allows you to tailor your study route to meet your own specific requirements.

The EBS Master of Business Administration programme is specifically designed to provide an intellectually demanding and rigorous programme that enables you to study when and where you wish and to take examinations anywhere in the world.

Entry Requirements

Admission is gained by:

having a first or second class honours degree from a university recognised by Heriot-University.
Or - Passes in three of the MBA courses (one of which must be core).

Other Fees

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http://www.ebsglobal.net/programmes/mba-distance-learning-fees

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