The University of Strathclyde Graduate School of Business, Glasgow

Founded in 1947, the University of Strathclyde Graduate School of Business (USGSB) is a pioneering, internationally renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow. USGSB is internationally respected as one of most innovative business schools in Europe and has provided high-quality management education for 55+ years and for over 35 years has offered the MBA Programme.

Location

The School is located in purpose build facilities located in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre - the commercial capital of Scotland. Glasgow is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe – a city of culture, a city of design, a city recognised as having the best shopping experience outside London.

Accreditation

All Strathclyde MBA programmes hold accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

The Business School is only one of fourteen UK business schools to have received Equis accreditation.

Strathclyde Business School is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is progressing towards accreditation.
USGSB is also ranked among the world’s top full-time and executive MBA programmes by the Financial Times.

THE STRATHCLYDE MBA

The Strathclyde MBA is an internationally renowned management qualification, aimed at talented middle and senior managers who seek self-development and are ambitious for further success in their careers.

Different routes of study mean the qualification is open to anyone suitably qualified, regardless of their geography or personal circumstances. The MBA can be studied full time, part time or through flexible learning, and is available at nine centres outside the UK, in Europe, the Gulf and South East Asia.

Whatever route is chosen, the MBA programme promises a challenging and stimulating experience in a purpose-built facility.

• Full time (UK) – 12 months: An international learning experience. Studying full-time allows you to focus on the course without trying to juggle study and work.
• Part time (evening classes in Glasgow) – 30 –36 months A Scottish networking experience. If you value regular contact with tutors and course colleagues, as well as the enriching experience of applying new concepts to your work, then the part-time route is the ideal choice for you.
• Flexible Learning - 24 – 60 months: In your own time and at your own pace, with a structure that facilitates rapid completion. a programme that allows you to vary the pace and place of study while attending optional ‘taught’ sessions
• Part time via International centres – a 2-year programme run in collaboration with a local partner in Bahrain, Dubai, Greece, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Shanghai, Singapore and Switzerland.
• USGSB also offers an MBA with a specialism in leadership studies in association with the Leadership Trust Foundation.

The Strathclyde Diploma in Business
The Diploma in Business is a valuable qualification in its own right and is open to applicants not holding standard MBA entry qualifications but who clearly have MBA potential

There is a high standard of admission for all students – we accept only mature, well-experienced participants who we believe will make a positive contribution to our MBA programmes. On average, our full time MBA course members will have an average age of 32 and have nine years work experience. There is a compulsory interview for all applicants before a place is confirmed.

Diego Stuppia, full time MBA 2002-2003
“There are 22 nationalities on the course which makes the classes more interesting as you learn about different cultures and experience. The entire course is based on group work. This is really valuable and challenging as it simulates real life situations where you have to interact with different people of all the relevant backgrounds an cultures. The MBA has broadened and extended my business and management knowledge and underpinned my previous academic and working experience. It has positioned me on another level in terms of knowledge and career prospects.”