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    MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change

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    Edinburgh, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £24,952.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Edinburgh, GB. Tuition is £24,952.

    About the program

    Develops critical understanding of business strategy, leadership, and change theories and techniques. Covers strategic change, leadership, innovation management, competitive strategy, research methods, and a strategy dissertation, with optional modules in areas like project management and quality management.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Management): 201-250 | 37th Complete University Guide
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 3, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 79
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £14,424.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University is £24,952.
    Is MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University online or in-person?
    MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University take to complete?
    MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    What work-permit options follow MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change at Heriot-Watt University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)