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
MSc

Accounting, Finance and Regulation

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Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Strong financial management is vital to all organisations and the role of the accounting professional is complex and varied. You'll develop a deeper academic and professional knowledge and understanding of the key challenges facing the profession.

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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc (Fast-track) Full Time 8 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
CPD

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part Time
3 Years Feb 24 Glasgow

GCU is a gold-approved learning partner with ACCA. Study for this globally recognised accountancy qualification to gain a badge of excellence and enhance your career in a wide range of fields.

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CPD Part Time 3 Years Aug 24 Glasgow
Digital Media and Content Creation
MA

Digital Media and Content Creation

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Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 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.

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MA Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
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MA Part Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MA Part Time 2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
Doctorate of Business Administration
DBA

Doctorate of Business Administration

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
3-4 Years Sep 24 London

Choose a professionally-focused alternative to the PhD and develop industry-relevant research around your career. The ideal qualification to enhance your career trajectory.

Doctorate of Business Administration
DBA

Doctorate of Business Administration

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Part Time Distance Learning
4 - 6 Years Sep 24 Glasgow

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.

Fashion and Lifestyle Marketing
MSc

Fashion and Lifestyle Marketing

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 London

You'll be equipped with a critical understanding of traditional, digital and experiential marketing, relevant to creating solutions to real-world fashion marketing. You'll develop creative and commercial skills, all vital for working in fashion.

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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 24 Months Sep 24 London
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MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 London
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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 24 Months Jan 25 London
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MSc Part Time 2 Years Sep 24 London
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MSc Part Time 24 Months Jan 25 London
Financial Technology
MSc

Financial Technology

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Part-time
1 year Sep 24 London

Prepare for a career in banking and finance by studying a master's offering an emphasis in technologies and data management.

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MSc Part-time 1 year Jan 25 London
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MSc Full Time 1 year Sep 24 London
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MSc Full Time 1 year Jan 25 London
Financial Technology
MSc

Financial Technology

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Full Time
12 Months Sep 24 Glasgow

Prepare for a career in banking and finance by studying a master's offering an emphasis in technologies and data management.

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MSc Full Time 12 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc Part Time 2 - 3 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MSc Part Time 2 - 3 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
Global MBA Masters of Business Administration (with additional pathways in Public Health or Insurance)
MBA

Global MBA Masters of Business Administration (with additional pathways in Public Health or Insurance)

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1 Year Sep 24 London

Apply existing skills in innovation and creative thinking to this unique international management qualification, which can be tailored to you. Choose to progress as a professional manager in roles across all sectors.

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MBA Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 London
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MBA Part Time 2 - 3 Years Sep 24 London
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MBA Part Time 2 - 3 Years Jan 25 London
Human Rights
MSc

Human Rights

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Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 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.

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MSc Full Time 1 Year Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc (Two-year) Full Time 2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow