MBAs, MScs and DBA from anywhere in the world by online distance learning

MBAs, MScs and DBA from anywhere in the world by online distance learning

Edinburgh Business School,
Heriot-Watt University

You can study our MBAs, MScs and DBA from anywhere in the world by online distance learning.
Or, study your MBA on campus; in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia.

Choose any programme; from MBA to DBA. Our online distance learning programmes have a flexible structure that lets you choose when to start and when to take your exams.

Study your MBA on a Heriot-Watt University campus.
In the UK, choose from full-time, MBA (focused on entrepreneurship) or part-time MBA.
On-campus in Dubai choose from full- and part-time MBA.
On-campus in Malaysia we offer a part-time MBA.

We also have a network of learning partners who offer local classroom-based learning.

We have an international faculty, thousands of like-minded students and alumni across the globe.
Graduate with us and you’re ready to take your career to a whole new level.

We’re here to support you

David Kelly explains the programme structure and introduces our online resources.

Meet MBA graduate Jannie Tam

Jannie studied for her MBA by self-paced distance learning in Hong Kong.

What do you want to study?

Choose your programme…

MBA, Dubai

Study full- or part-time in Dubai taught by local and visiting faculty.

7 core 2 electives

Online MBA

Our flagship online programme is an in-depth study of business management principles.

7 core and 2 electives

Online MBA

Our flagship online programme is an in-depth study of business management principles.

7 core and 2 electives

Part-time Executive MBA, Edinburgh

Study part-time in Edinburgh, learn key business disciplines.

7 core 2 electives

Part-time MBA, Malaysia

Study part-time, mostly at weekends, on our inspirational HWU campus in Putrajaya.

7 core and 2 electives

MSc programmes, online

Choose from MScs in Financial Management and Marketing.

5 core courses 4 elective courses

MBAs with specialism, online

Choose from; Strategic Planning, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management and Oil and Gas Management

7 core courses 4 specialist elective courses

MBAs with specialism, online

Choose from; Strategic Planning, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management and Oil and Gas Management

7 core courses 4 specialist elective courses

DBA & PhD

Take your career to the next level with this our research-based doctorate and PhD.

How do you want to study?

There are many ways to learn, in Asia, with Edinburgh Business School.

Study in your home. Attend classes part-time on-campus in Malaysia. Or join your fellow students at our Learning Partners in Hong Kong and Singapore.

You can choose one route or combine them. It’s up to you.

Self-paced distance learning

Self-paced distance learning

Study on campus in Malaysia, Heriot-Watt University

Study on campus in Malaysia, Heriot-Watt University

Our Learning Partners

Our Learning Partners

Study options

Designed around you

Our programmes fit the way you work, the way you live.

Exemptions

Do you already have academic qualifications?

You may be entitled to exemptions from core and elective courses on our masters programmes.

Exemptions

Support

All our programmes come with full support

From faculty message boards, past papers and online self tests to peer-to-peer networks and dedicated adivsors.

Support

Try our Student Portal

Read and download your course materials

Access Faculty message boards, view past exams papers and more. You can also organise your studies, order your next course and book your exams.
The username and password are: demo

Student Portal

Join the conversation

Vist our open Facebook group

Our students have lots to say about studying, the Edinburgh Business School experience and life in general.
Drop-in to see what they’re saying…

Join our Facebook group

Examinations

Sit your exams locally

We offer local examinations to all our students. Each course is assessed by a one three-hour examination. You can sit your exams in March, June, August and December.

Examinations

Fees

How much will it cost?

You can study course-by-course and pay as you learn, or sign up for two or three courses at once. Our fees are flexible.

Fees

We’d love to hear from you-Enquiries

Online Programmes

Study our MBA or MSc programmes online

Call: +44 (0)131 451 3090
Email: ebs.enquiries@hw.ac.uk

Doctoral Programmes

Study for your DBA or PhD online

Call: +44 (0)131 451 3090
Email: dbaenquiries@ebs.hw.ac.uk

On-campus MBA programme contacts

Heriot-Watt University campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia

UK Campus, Edinburgh

Part-time MBA programme

Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

Call: +44 (0)131 451 3090

Email:​ ebs.oncampusmba@hw.ac.uk

Dubai Campus

On-campus MBA programme

Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
PO Box 294345
Dubai International Academic City,
UAE

+971 (4) 435 8770
Email: DubaiMBA@ebs.hw.ac.uk

Malaysia Campus, Putrajaya

On-campus MBA programme

Edinburgh Business School,
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
No 1, Jalan Venna p5/2
Precinct 5, 62200 Putrajaya
Malaysia
Tel: +603-8894 3888
Email: MalaysiaMBA@ebs.hw.ac.uk

Regional offices

EBS Arab World

Regional Office

EBS Arab World
Sayegh Building
Zouk Mosbeh, Kesrouan

Tel: +961 9 222 827 or +961 9 224 827
Email: ebsmba@ebsarabworld.com

Southern Africa

Regional Office

Edinburgh Business School
Johannesburg
Gauteng

Tel: +27 (0)10 443 8749
Email: ebssa@ebs.hw.ac.uk

North and South America

Regional Office

Edinburgh Business School
Toronto

Tel: + 1(905) 597 4075
Email: ebsna@ebs.hw.ac.uk

Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

Edinburgh Business School
5/4 Columbia Court
Baulkham Hills, Sydney
New South Wales, 2153

Tel: +61 2 88964349
Email: ebsanz@ebs.hw

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