The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest University in the UK and has a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. In 2002, it established the University of Aberdeen Business School and became a member of the Association of Business Schools. Since the 1990s, the University has been running a number of successful graduate programmes. The Business School has an excellent reputation for providing taught postgraduate courses taught by specialist staff drawn from the fields of Management, Accountancy, Economics and Real Estate. All members of the teaching team are highly regarded academics in their own fields. In drawing upon the international expertise of research-active staff, the programmes develop cross-disciplinary knowledge and prepare students for careers in both the private and public sectors.
Postgraduate study
Highly qualified academics with extensive expertise in teaching at the postgraduate and post-experience courses teach on our graduate programmes. Academic staff pursue novel research to an international standard, which is drawn upon in teaching. This expertise is utilised from a range of disciplines within the University and School. The intention is to combine a foundation in business disciplines combined with more specialist options, culminating in either a major piece of research (in the form of a dissertation) or an intensive summer school and critical studies paper. Our programmes draw on the experience and expertise of academics from the University of Aberdeen alongside visiting scholars from other reputable Business Schools. In previous years we have welcomed colleagues from USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The composition of visiting academics teaching on our programmes varies on an annual basis and enables us to provide a broader and more international learning experience.
Research
The University of Aberdeen Business School offers a variety of research degrees (MRes, MPhil and PhD) in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Property. The MRes, MPhil and PhD are all available through full-time and part-time study. Please note that immigration regulations state that international students must study on a full-time basis in the UK. All full-time postgraduate research students are provided with fully networked personal computers, shared office space and a common room. They also have access to a variety of databases including Datastream, I/B/E/S (Institutional Brokers' Estimate System) and Thomson Reuters Real Tick History databases.
Facilities
The University prides itself on offering excellent learning resources for students, including internationally important museums, the latest computing technology and a million-volume library. Wireless access internet is available throughout all University buildings and student accommodation and many of our computer labs are open 24/7. In 2009, a new sports facility was opened, with Olympic standard indoor and outdoor facilities adjacent to the University. The University prides itself on offering excellent learning resources for students, including internationally important museums, the latest computing technology and a million-volume library.
