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MA Business Management

UndergraduateBusiness & Management

A four-year Scottish honours degree studying how people and organisations are managed in a competitive global environment, with input from employers. The flexible structure lets students specialise or add other subjects.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Sri Lankan A-levels: BCC for business, arts and social sciences (B where good performance in a subject is required); science needs two science subjects (or science and maths); engineering needs B in maths plus physics, D&T, engineering or chemistry; Medicine AAA. ABB+ (AAB for Biomedical Science, AAB with A in maths and physics for engineering) may allow direct entry to Year 2.

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02English evidence

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6.0 overall, writing 6.0, listening/reading/speaking 5.5

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03Funding

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Global Scholarship gives new self-funded international on-campus students £6,000 off tuition every year of an undergraduate degree (2026/27 and 2027/28 entry) or an £8,000 tuition waiver for a taught master's; it is applied automatically to eligible students.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at MA Business Management

A four-year Scottish honours degree studying how people and organisations are managed in a competitive global environment, with input from employers. The flexible structure lets students specialise or add other subjects.

This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on understand how organisations operate and compete, use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions, develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Understand how organisations operate and compete.
  • Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
  • Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Strategic analysis
  • Professional communication
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Evidence-based decision-making

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students beginning higher education who want to build knowledge, practical capability and graduate-level skills over time. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Business analyst
  • Operations manager
  • Management consultant
  • Business development professional

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

21 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Academic & Professional Skills ( Points)Module MS1511 · 15 credits
  2. 02
    Managing OrganisationsModule MS1009
  3. 03
    The Economics of Business and SocietyModule EC1006
  4. 04
    Accounting and EntrepreneurshipModule AC1517
  5. 05
    Getting Started at the University of AberdeenModule PD1002
  6. 06
    Academic Writing for BusinessModule AW1003
  7. 07
    Human Resource Management ( Points)Module MS2512 · 15 credits
  8. 08
    Contemporary issues in Business ( Points)Module MS2007 · 15 credits
  9. 09
    Operations ManagementModule MS2511
  10. 10
    MarketingModule MS2006
  11. 11
    Building Skills and Experience for Career SuccessModule PD2002
  12. 12
    Contemporary Issues in BusinessModule MS2007
  13. 13
    Human Resource ManagementModule MS2512
  14. 14
    Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityModule MS3056
  15. 15
    Research Methods for BusinessModule MS3553
  16. 16
    New Venture DevelopmentModule MS3058
  17. 17
    Understanding the ConsumerModule MS3551
  18. 18
    Understanding and Managing Behaviour in OrganisationsModule MS4053
  19. 19
    Business StrategyModule MS4536
  20. 20
    Dissertation in Management StudiesModule MS4540
  21. 21
    Understanding and Managing ChangeModule MS4048

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
Sri Lankan A-levels: BCC (A-level standard offer BBC)
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan A-levels: BCC for business, arts and social sciences (B where good performance in a subject is required); science needs two science subjects (or science and maths); engineering needs B in maths plus physics, D&T, engineering or chemistry; Medicine AAA. ABB+ (AAB for Biomedical Science, AAB with A in maths and physics for engineering) may allow direct entry to Year 2.
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, writing 6.0, listening/reading/speaking 5.5

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on abdn.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Aberdeen before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.