University of Edinburgh Business School

Established	1918
Type	Public
Head of School	Professor Nick Oliver
Academic staff	ca 100
Undergraduates	880
Postgraduates	430
Location	Edinburgh, Scotland
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	AMBA, EQUIS

Coordinates: 55°56′44.86″N 3°11′15.78″W / 55.9457944°N 3.1877167°W / 55.9457944; -3.1877167

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.^[1] 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.

Accreditation and Ranking Data

UEBS is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA. Some selected rankings are shown below:

• 75 in the world by The Economist 2010 Global MBA Rankings^[2]
• 88 in the Financial Times 2011 Global MBA Rankings^[3]
• 62 among the Financial Times Best European Business Schools in 2010 ^[4]

Program size

UEBS typically admits only around 70 people per program for the MSc and roughly 60 for the MBA program.^[5]

Alumni network and Advisory Board

UEBS's alumni network numbers around 4000 members ^[6].

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.

Faculty Connections

UEBS's international MBA faculty has ties with other leading business schools including:

• École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées Paris, France and Shanghai, China (jointly with Tongji University)
• Fisher College of Business, Ohio, USA
• IPADE, Mexico, Mexico
• Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark
• ESSEC, Cergy (near Paris), France
• Schulich School of Business, Toronto, Canada
• Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
• Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sydney, Australia
• EADA Business School, Barcelona, Spain
• Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Advisory Board

The advisory board steers the direction of the school.^[7]

1. John Campbell, Chair, Senior Managing Director, State Street Investment Manager Services Europe
2. Melanie A Czarra, Managing Director, Head of Primary Debt Markets, Mizuho International plc
3. Olive Darragh (visiting professor) Founder/CEO Darragh, Inc
4. Sir John Elvidge, Former Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government
5. Stephen Halliday, CEO Wood Mackenzie
6. David Milne, Non-executive Director, Wolfson Microelectronics plc
7. Christopher Montgomery (visiting professor) CEO, The Seamont Group, and Global VP NAMEX & Consumer Digital with EMI Music North America
8. Ronald O’Hanley (visiting professor) President, Asset Management and Corporate Services Fidelity Investments
9. 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.
10. Isobel Sharp CBE (visiting professor) Partner, Deloitte LLP
11. Otto Thoresen, CEO, AEGON UK
12. John Waddell, Chief Executive of Archangel Informal Investment
13. Judy Wagner, Director, FWB Ltd

MBA Programs

The Edinburgh MBA ^[8] 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.^[9]

Semester 1 Overview

9 foundation courses are provided including an Leadership and Professional Development (LPD) program with weekly sessions and 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.

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.^[10]

Part-Time MBA (36 months)

Taught in the evenings, this program allows individuals in the local area to undertake an MBA while working.^[11]

The KPMG Executive MBA

This program has been designed jointly by the University of Edinburgh Business School and École nationale des ponts et chaussées (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.

Preparatory Reading List By Author

First Semester:

1. Ciaran Walsh, "Key Management Ratios"
2. Crane & Matten "Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization"
3. Robert C. Higgins, "Analysis for Financial Management"
4. D Begg, S Fischer & R Dornbusch, "Economics"
5. Jobber, D. and Fahy, J. "Foundations of Marketing"
6. Huczynski, A and Buchanan, D "Organizational Behaviour"
7. Leavy, B. and McKiernan, P. "Strategic Leadership: Governance & Renewal"
8. Palgrave AND Mintzberg, H., Ahlstrand, B. and Lampel, J. "The Strategy Safari"

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Key Dates for Full time MBA Program

1. Semester 1: September 12 – December 21
2. Semester 2a: January 9 – April 6
3. Semester 2b: April 15 – June 21
4. Internship Experience: July–September
5. Capstone Project (final project): Due by August 31

Key Dates for MBA in International Business Program

1. Semester 1: September 12 – December 21
2. Semester 2a: January 9 – April 6
3. Semester 2b: April – June/July (somewhat fluid in structure)
4. Internship Experience: July–September
5. Capstone Project (final project): Due by December 13

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Masters Programs

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 School of Geosciences 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^{[citation needed]} 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.

MSc Research degrees in Management and Economics

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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.

Bristo Square

This purpose-built premises is used exclusively by postgraduate management students, researchers and executive course participants. It houses four lecture theatres, a computer lab, dedicated MBA syndicate study rooms and boardroom facilities.

The building has secure 24 hour access to provide for independent student learning and the opportunity to work with colleagues at convenient times.

Housed within Bristo Square is The Management Information Research Access Centre and Learning Environment (MIRACLE) which acts as the school’s knowledge base and electronic learning hub with course text books, business journals and company reports and the MIRACLE website. The website supports all the courses taught at the School and provides extensive access to a wide range of electronic business information, management research databases and on-line journals.

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 Edinburgh

• Susan Deacon, (MBA) Former Health Minister in the Scottish Executive, now Professor of Social Change at Queen Margaret University.
• Christopher Lovelock, (BA and MA Econ) previously adjunct professor of marketing at Yale School of Management – Authority on Service management
• Chris Montgomery, (MBA) ex-CEO of mp3.com Europe
• Sir Brian Stewart, ex chairman of Scottish & Newcastle and ex chairman of Standard Life;
• Sir David Tweedie, (BCom and PhD) Chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)

References

1. ^ http://www.economist.com/whichmba/2010/university-of-edinburgh-business-school
2. ^ http://www.economist.com/whichmba/2010/free-ranking-tool
3. ^ http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/edinburgh-university-management-school
4. ^ http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/edinburgh-university-management-school/european-business-school-rankings-2010#european-business-school-rankings-2010
5. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/joininginformation
6. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/alumni
7. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/about/structure
8. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/mba/edinburgh-mba
9. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/mba/full-time
10. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/mba/int-business
11. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/mba/pt-mba
12. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/joininginformation/full-time-and-international/programme/prep-work
13. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/joininginformation/full-time-and-international/programme/key-dates
14. ^ http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/msc

External links

• University of Edinburgh Business School website (Official website)

See also

• List of business schools in Europe
• Business school
• Master of Business Administration
• University of Edinburgh