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](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0018/7560/varieties/medium.jpg)
Accounting, Finance and Regulation
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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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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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 |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (Fast-track) | Full Time | 8 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
![Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0012/7401/varieties/medium.jpg)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
3 Years | Feb 24 | 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](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0031/169771/varieties/medium.jpg)
Digital Media and Content Creation
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 Years | 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.
![Doctorate of Business Administration](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0015/7701/varieties/medium.jpg)
Doctorate of Business Administration
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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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](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0015/7701/varieties/medium.jpg)
Doctorate of Business Administration
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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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](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0020/7562/varieties/medium.jpg)
Fashion and Lifestyle Marketing
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 Years | 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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Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Full Time | 1 Year | Sep 24 | London |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (Two-years) | Full Time | 2 years | Sep 24 | London |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Part Time | 2 years | Jan 25 | London |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Full Time | 16 Months | Jan 25 | London |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (Two-years) | Full Time | 2 years | Jan 25 | London |
![Financial Technology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0028/7885/varieties/medium.jpg)
Financial Technology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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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.
![Financial Technology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0028/7885/varieties/medium.jpg)
Financial Technology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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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.
![Global MBA Masters of Business Administration (with additional pathways in Public Health or Insurance)](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0031/146965/varieties/medium.jpg)
Global MBA Masters of Business Administration (with additional pathways in Public Health or Insurance)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
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.
![Human Rights](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0023/7853/varieties/medium.jpg)
Human Rights
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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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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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 | 1 Year | 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 |