Management

Why Management at Heriot-Watt

Scotland’s capital serves as Britain’s second financial hub, where headquarters of major global banks shape the city’s landscape. Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh operates within this environment through partnerships with exchanges and corporations that inform curriculum development while expanding opportunities for those who study there. This integration ensures programs remain responsive to what the sector actually demands.

BSc Psychology with Management

The three-year psychology and management bachelor’s degree holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society, preparing graduates for roles where HR intersects with marketing strategy. Students conduct research through the Centre for Applied Behavioural Sciences, while the Go Global mobility program enables them to spend a semester at one of the university’s international campuses in Malaysia or Dubai.

MSc Finance and Management

Designed to meet financial sector requirements, this one-year finance and management master’s incorporates tools from the London Stock Exchange and Bloomberg terminals into its teaching. Graduates move into asset management, corporate finance, and investment banking—often remaining in Edinburgh, where much of this industry maintains its base.

MA Economics and Business Management

The economics and business management MA at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh ranks fourth nationally according to the Daily Mail University Guide 2026 and first in Scotland for student satisfaction. An industry advisory board of business leaders shapes the curriculum, which draws on case studies and guest lectures from senior executives at major corporations.

MSc Project Management at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh

Holding accreditation from both PMI and GAC, the project management master’s follows PMBOK international standards while covering cost control, risk assessment, and portfolio strategy. Instead of writing a dissertation, students can complete an actual industry project through the Practice Excellence Network, which connects them with companies like Tesco, Coca-Cola, and DHL.

MSc International Sport Management

The international sport management master’s requires a placement and allows students to choose specializations ranging from marketing and branding to audience engagement. Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh additionally provides a 20% tuition reduction and annual membership at Oriam—Scotland’s national performance center for sports.