Postgraduate study
At the Glasgow School for Business and Society, we recognise the contribution a postgraduate qualification can make to your career prospects.
As such, all of our degree courses are designed in consultation with global industry partners and the majority are accredited by professional bodies, which assures employers of the excellence of your qualification and skills.
All of our courses have a work-related curriculum meaning you’ll experience real-world learning and have opportunities to engage with organisations and industry leaders in your field. You’ll be taught by experts with commercial and industry backgrounds who bring cutting-edge research to the classroom.
Glasgow School for Business and Society has strong links with industry and professional bodies worldwide. Working closely with these partners, we blend current business needs with the latest academic thinking, theories and practice to develop work-ready graduates.
Our approach, focusing on learning for the real world and the future employment of our graduates, is supported by bringing real life into the classroom using live business projects, real-life case studies, student placements, guest speakers, visits to industry and masterclasses from industry leaders.
Industry links
When you study our courses, you'll benefit from a wide range of guest lectures from industry experts. Our students have previously gained first-hand knowledge from speakers such as:
- Chief Economic Advisor to the Scottish Government and visiting Professor at GCU, Dr Gary Gillespie
- BCM Consultant, Glynn Wilsher, conducted a crisis management exercise with the students on campus
- Affinity Brokers Account Executive, Graeme Bass, presented a lecture on global insurance programmes
- BrewDog plc Managing Director and Co-founder James Watt
- USC Fashion Retail Buyer (and graduate of GCU) Colette Milton on business-to-business buying
- David Hayman, actor, filmmaker, philanthropist and founder of Spirit Aid, on his charity
- Aidan Flynn and Robert Lyon from Irn Bru presented on logistics and operations
- Maggie Heraty, humanitarian aid speaker, on the logistics of humanitarian aid.
Courses at GSBS
Accounting, Finance and Regulation
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Strong financial management is vital to all organisations. You'll develop a deeper academic and professional understanding of the key challenges facing the profession.
Applied Business Analytics
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Progress to a career in data-driven business by studying the MSc Applied Business Analytics. Develop the skills to lead analytics projects, manage teams and apply data-informed solutions to real business challenges.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Part Time |
12 Weeks | Aug 26 | Glasgow |
Study for this globally recognised accountancy qualification to gain a badge of excellence and enhance your career in a wide range of fields.
Digital Media and Content Creation
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Study key aspects of the media industries, the changes and platforms that have emerged from digitalisation and how content is being adapted across different media.
Doctorate of Business Administration
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Part Time Distance Learning |
4 - 6 Years | Sep 26 | Distance Learning |
Choose a professionally-focused alternative to the PhD and develop industry-relevant research around your career. The ideal qualification to enhance your career trajectory, allowing you to combine employment with studying for a flagship degree.
Financial Technology
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Progress to a career in banking and finance by studying MSc Financial Technology (fintech) with Glasgow Caledonian University, a leading university in this field.
Global Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
This distinctive MBA course will set the trajectory for your leadership ambitions. It appeals to professional, enterprising and socially-minded individuals with an instinct for creating sustainable business in a socially responsible manner.
Human Resource Management
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
This Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) aligned course will help you develop the people and leadership skills to manage the ethical, cultural, legal and strategic challenges of HR.
Human Resource Management Part-Time
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Part time |
2 - 3 years | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
This Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) aligned course will help you develop the people and leadership skills to manage the ethical, cultural, legal and strategic challenges of HR.
Human Rights
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Develop your knowledge of international human rights and study how these rights are realised, inhibited and supported, and how they can eliminate poverty, inequality and discrimination.