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
![Professional Accountancy (ACCA route)](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0021/7833/varieties/medium.jpg)
Professional Accountancy (ACCA route)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
30 Months | Aug 24 | Glasgow |
This master's course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional accountant in a global marketplace while building on your academic skills.
![Risk Management](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0019/7552/varieties/medium.jpg)
Risk Management
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Join the increasingly important world of risk studying data acquisition, organisational risk analysis and impact-assessing insight. Progress to a career in a wide range of industries with employers such as Turner & Townsend and Barclays.
View 7 other study options
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
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MSc (IRM Fast-track) | Distance Learning | 18 Months | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (Professional practice) | Full Time | 2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Full Time | 16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 3 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (Professional practice) | Full Time | 2 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (IRM Fast-track) | Distance Learning | 18 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
![Social Innovation](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0021/7554/varieties/medium.jpg)
Social Innovation
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Study this unique course which will build knowledge and expertise of social problems and develop your understanding of sustainable solutions. Progress to a career supporting social innovation in the UK or internationally.
View 3 other study options
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (Professional practice) | Full Time | 2 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Full Time | 16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (Professional practice) | Full Time | 2 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
![Television Fiction Writing](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0016/7333/varieties/medium.jpg)
Television Fiction Writing
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
3 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Study with experts in the field of scriptwriting and writing for TV and UK TV drama, and benefit from our close collaborations with BBC, ITV and independent professionals. Progress to a career in TV and film screenwriting and development.