Boardroom strategy for experienced directors and founders
Online only
The The University of Edinburgh Executive MBA is designed for leaders who already run functions, business units or ventures and need a rigorous peer environment to expand enterprise leadership capacity. Cohorts are deliberately small and senior: you will debate capital allocation with PE-backed CEOs, redesign operating models with hospital and NGO directors, and stress-test strategy against geopolitical and technological disruption. Faculty combine research excellence with C-suite and board experience across finance, technology, healthcare and public service. The programme rewards applied judgment — case clinics, board simulations and a 6-credit enterprise transformation capstone anchored in your own organisation or a partner firm.
The 48-credit EMBA mirrors the academic standards of leading global executive programmes: analytical foundations, enterprise value creation, strategy and governance, and integrative executive practice. Live residential intensives in Edinburgh are optional twice yearly; online seminars run in executive-friendly evening slots worldwide. Graduates receive a The University of Edinburgh EMBA transcript with letter grades, credit hours and cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Faculty spotlight
Professor Helena MacLeod, former FTSE CFO, leads board finance modules; Dr. Amara Okafor supervises global strategy clinics with African and European multinationals.
Interactive modules, weekly readings, recorded and live seminars, and collaborative discussions with peers worldwide.
Module assignments, proctored examinations, and capstone projects designed to demonstrate mastery of the field.
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. The University of Edinburgh publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@edinac.uk.
Study online
Every programme can be completed fully online with zero tuition fees — study from anywhere in the world.
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