The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities. The university has a long and rich history, and has produced many notable alumni in a variety of fields, including science, literature, and politics. Today, the University of Edinburgh is a leading research-intensive university, with a global reputation for academic excellence and a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and the world.

Year 1 Academic year: 2021/22 Starting in: September
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Before selecting your outside options please ensure you have made an appointment to meet with your Personal Tutor.

Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Global Challenges for Business
Must be taken during Semester 1

BUST08035
20 credits
The Business of Edinburgh
Must be taken during Semester 2

BUST08036
20 credits
Accounting for Business 1
Must be taken during Semester 1

ACCN08012
20 credits
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 60 credits in this group.
BUS Year 1 options
Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Fundamentals of Programming for Business Applications
BUST08039
20 credits
Planning for a start-up
BUST08040
20 credits
Psychological Well-being in Business
BUST08044
20 credits
Thinking about Business
BUST08045
20 credits
Psychological Well-being in Business
BUST08048
20 credits
AND
Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q T W and Y
Select between 0 and 60 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q T W and Y
Year 2 Academic year: 2021/22 Starting in: August
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Progression to Year 3 honours normally requires a Pass in all courses (240 credits) in the first two years including: (i) a minimum mark of 50% in Business Analytics and Information Systems (BUST08032) in Year 2 and (ii) a Pass in Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis.

Students are recommended to balance the number of credits taken in each semester if possible.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis
Must be passed and taken during Semester 1

BUST08033
20 credits
Business Analytics and Information Systems
Must be passed 1st time at 50% and taken during Semester 2

BUST08032
20 credits
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 80 credits in this group.
Courses from School(s) H - Business with Decision Sciences MA (Hons) - Level(s) 8
Select between 20 and 80 credits of the following courses
NOTES:
BUST08005 Business Economics is recommended.

Principles of Finance
BUST08003
20 credits
Marketing
BUST08004
20 credits
Business Economics
BUST08005
20 credits
International Business: Globalisation and Trade 2A
BUST08008
20 credits
International Business and the Multinational Enterprise 2B
BUST08009
20 credits
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BUST08015
20 credits
Human Resource Management 2
BUST08027
20 credits
Organisational Behaviour 2
BUST08028
20 credits
Business Simulation
BUST08031
20 credits
Fundamentals of Programming for Business Applications
BUST08039
20 credits
Understanding and Delivering Public Services
BUST08042
20 credits
AND
Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q T W and Y
Select between 0 and 20 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q T W and Y
Year 3 Academic year: 2021/22 Starting in: August
NOTES:
Students in Year 3 must take a minimum of TWO taught courses (40 credits) per semester.

The Dissertation proposal must be on a research topic in the field of Decision Sciences.

Students who spend their third year abroad at a partner university must complete and pass a full year's diet of examinable subjects (equivalent to 120 credits) the majority of which must be in Business and Decision Sciences. All students must complete and pass an equivalent course to the year 3 compulsory course Strategic Management.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Strategic Management
Must be taken during Semester 1

CMSE10002
20 credits
Business Research Methods II: Applications and Analysis
Must be taken during Semester 2

CMSE10003
20 credits
Management Science and Operations Analytics
Must be taken during Semester 1

BUST10135
20 credits
The Economics of Corporate Strategy
Must be taken during Semester 2

BUST10021
20 credits
Research in Management
Must be taken during Semester 2

BUST09001
0 credits
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 40 credits in this group.
Courses from School(s) H - Business with Decision Sciences MA (Hons) - Level(s) 10
Select between 0 and 40 credits of the following courses
Behavioural Finance and Market Efficiency
ACCN10026
20 credits
The Accounting Profession
ACCN10027
20 credits
Business Ethics
BUST10004
20 credits
International Business in Emerging Markets
BUST10018
20 credits
Futures and Options
BUST10023
20 credits
Quality Management
BUST10024
20 credits
Managing Employment Law
BUST10028
20 credits
Financial Services Marketing
BUST10033
20 credits
The Management of Technology
BUST10034
20 credits
International Marketing
BUST10067
20 credits
Operations Strategy
BUST10092
20 credits
International Strategic Management in Practice
BUST10104
20 credits
Managing Change
BUST10107
20 credits
Marketing and Society
BUST10108
20 credits
The Entrepreneurial Manager
BUST10115
20 credits
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
BUST10117
20 credits
Economic Aspects of Competition Policy
BUST10124
20 credits
Applications of Human Resource Management
BUST10129
20 credits
Global Creative Industries: The art of business and the business of art
BUST10140
20 credits
Service Management in an International Context
BUST10142
20 credits
Digital Business
BUST10144
20 credits
The Future of Work
BUST10147
20 credits
Global Business and the Sustainable Development Goals
BUST10148
20 credits
Mergers Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
BUST10149
20 credits
Interactive Retailing
BUST10150
20 credits
Eco-Innovation for a Circular Economy
BUST10153
20 credits
Innovation in China: from an emerging economy to global power
BUST10154
20 credits
AND
Level 10 courses in Schedules A to Q T and W
Select between 0 and 40 credits from Level 10 courses in Schedules A to Q T and W
Year 4 Academic year: 2021/22 Starting in: August
NOTES:
Students in Year 4 must take a minimum of ONE taught course (20 credits) per semester.

The Management Honours Dissertation must be on a research topic in the field of Decision Sciences.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Management Honours Dissertation
Must be taken during Full Year

BUST10049
40 credits
Decision Analytics
Must be taken during Semester 1

BUST10133
20 credits
Mathematical Programming in Advanced Analytics
Must be taken during Semester 2

BUST10134
20 credits
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 40 credits in this group.
Courses from School(s) H - Business with Decision Sciences MA (Hons) - Level(s) 10
Select between 0 and 40 credits of the following courses
Behavioural Finance and Market Efficiency
ACCN10026
20 credits
The Accounting Profession
ACCN10027
20 credits
Business Ethics
BUST10004
20 credits
Consumer Behaviour
BUST10007
20 credits
Corporate Finance
BUST10012
20 credits
Advertising: Theories and Practice
BUST10014
20 credits
International Business in Emerging Markets
BUST10018
20 credits
Futures and Options
BUST10023
20 credits
Quality Management
BUST10024
20 credits
Managing Employment Law
BUST10028
20 credits
Financial Services Marketing
BUST10033
20 credits
The Management of Technology
BUST10034
20 credits
Negotiation
BUST10039
20 credits
International Marketing
BUST10067
20 credits
Operations Strategy
BUST10092
20 credits
International Strategic Management in Practice
BUST10104
20 credits
Managing Change
BUST10107
20 credits
Marketing and Society
BUST10108
20 credits
Managing Across Borders and Cultures
BUST10113
20 credits
The Entrepreneurial Manager
BUST10115
20 credits
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
BUST10117
20 credits
Enterprise Consultancy Project
BUST10120
20 credits
Economic Aspects of Competition Policy
BUST10124
20 credits
Brand Culture
BUST10127
20 credits
Applications of Human Resource Management
BUST10129
20 credits
Global Creative Industries: The art of business and the business of art
BUST10140
20 credits
Service Management in an International Context
BUST10142
20 credits
Digital Business
BUST10144
20 credits
The Future of Work
BUST10147
20 credits
Global Business and the Sustainable Development Goals
BUST10148
20 credits
Mergers Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring
BUST10149
20 credits
Interactive Retailing
BUST10150
20 credits
Eco-Innovation for a Circular Economy
BUST10153
20 credits
Innovation in China: from an emerging economy to global power
BUST10154
20 credits

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class research-intensive university that has been shaping the minds of students for over four centuries. Founded in 1583, it is one of Scotland's ancient universities and the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university is located in the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh, which is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and lively atmosphere.

The University of Edinburgh offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, medicine, business, and law. The university has a strong reputation for academic excellence, and its graduates are known for their high level of education and employability. The university is home to some of the world's most respected research centers and institutes, including the Edinburgh College of Art, the Royal Observatory, and the Human Communication Research Centre.

Throughout its history, the University of Edinburgh has produced many notable alumni, including economist Adam Smith, philosopher David Hume, and Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's most famous writers. The university has also produced seven Nobel Prize winners, including Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, and Peter Higgs, who proposed the Higgs boson particle.

The University of Edinburgh is also known for its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. It is home to several leading research centers and institutes that specialize in areas such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and sustainable energy. The university also has a strong emphasis on student engagement, and it encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, clubs and societies, and volunteer work.

The University of Edinburgh is a diverse and inclusive community, with students and staff from all over the world. The university provides students with a supportive and challenging environment, where they can develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen fields. The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and the world, making it an excellent choice for students who are looking for a high-quality education and a great student experience.

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You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it