Strathclyde Business School

About Strathclyde Business School

Founded in 1948, the University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is a pioneering, internationally renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow.

Strathclyde Business School is one of four faculties forming the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, The University was established in 1796 as 'the place of useful learning' and this remains at the forefront of our vision today for Strathclyde to be a leading international technological university that makes a positive difference to the lives of its students, to society and to the world.

SBS was named Business School of the Year in the Times Higher Education 2016 awards announced in November. The award was made in recognition of the Business School’s innovative and entrepreneurial attitude and its overall ‘outstanding’ performance.

SBS has established international centres in Greece, Switzerland, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Singapore and Malaysia. With around 200 academic staff and more than 3000 full-time and part-time students (undergraduate and postgraduate), Strathclyde Business School’s subject departments and specialist units collaborate to provide a dynamic, fully-rounded and varied programme of specialist and cross-disciplinary courses.

We are a triple accredited business school: the first business school in Scotland to hold this accolade, and one of only 74 in the world (2016), to be triple accredited, holding accreditation from the international bodies, AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. Our departments and programmes also hold internationally recognised industry accreditations:

Department of Human Resource Management is a CIPD approved centre
Department of Accounting and Finance accredited by CIMA and ICAS
Department of Marketing is accredited by Institute of Export, Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Market Research Society
Our Hospitality & Tourism degrees are accredited by the Institute of Hospitality

More recently, we were awarded the Small Business Charter Gold Award – joining an elite group of institutions at the forefront of entrepreneurship in the UK.

SBS is now one of only five universities in the UK to have the Gold Award, recognising its world-leading support for scaling Scottish firms through innovation, internationalisation and leadership.

In addition to our international accreditation, Strathclyde has a reputation for research excellence. It has been rated in the top 10 business schools in the UK for its research - and first in Scotland - in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) which measures the quality and breadth of research. The REF indicated that the business school’s research was particularly strong in terms of Impact, a measure of how its research impacts on practise in business.

We have firm roots in the business community in and around our home city of Glasgow which extends not only nationally but internationally. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to working alongside industry building mutually beneficial relationships which add value to both organisations and individuals alike.

About Strathclyde Business School

Founded in 1948, the University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is a pioneering, internationally renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow.

Strathclyde Business School is one of four faculties forming the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, The University was established in 1796 as 'the place of useful learning' and this remains at the forefront of our vision today for Strathclyde to be a leading international technological university that makes a positive difference to the lives of its students, to society and to the world.

SBS was named Business School of the Year in the Times Higher Education 2016 awards announced in November. The award was made in recognition of the Business School’s innovative and entrepreneurial attitude and its overall ‘outstanding’ performance.

SBS has established international centres in Greece, Switzerland, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Singapore and Malaysia. With around 200 academic staff and more than 3000 full-time and part-time students (undergraduate and postgraduate), Strathclyde Business School’s subject departments and specialist units collaborate to provide a dynamic, fully-rounded and varied programme of specialist and cross-disciplinary courses.

We are a triple accredited business school: the first business school in Scotland to hold this accolade, and one of only 74 in the world (2016), to be triple accredited, holding accreditation from the international bodies, AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. Our departments and programmes also hold internationally recognised industry accreditations:

Department of Human Resource Management is a CIPD approved centre
Department of Accounting and Finance accredited by CIMA and ICAS
Department of Marketing is accredited by Institute of Export, Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Market Research Society
Our Hospitality & Tourism degrees are accredited by the Institute of Hospitality

More recently, we were awarded the Small Business Charter Gold Award – joining an elite group of institutions at the forefront of entrepreneurship in the UK.

SBS is now one of only five universities in the UK to have the Gold Award, recognising its world-leading support for scaling Scottish firms through innovation, internationalisation and leadership.

In addition to our international accreditation, Strathclyde has a reputation for research excellence. It has been rated in the top 10 business schools in the UK for its research - and first in Scotland - in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) which measures the quality and breadth of research. The REF indicated that the business school’s research was particularly strong in terms of Impact, a measure of how its research impacts on practise in business.

We have firm roots in the business community in and around our home city of Glasgow which extends not only nationally but internationally. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to working alongside industry building mutually beneficial relationships which add value to both organisations and individuals alike.

Available programmes

Business and Management (1)

Business Administration (BBA)

International Business

Business and Management (3)

MSc Accounting, Finance and Data Analytics

MSc Accounting, Finance and Data Analytics (January)

MSc Applied Economics

MSc Applied Economics (online)

MSc Business & Management

MSc Business & Management (January)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (3)

MSc MSc Work & Organisational Psychology

MSc Occupational Psychology

Social Sciences and Management (3)

MSc Human Resource Management

MSc Human Resource Management (part-time)

MSc International Human Resource Management

MSc Supply Chain & Logistics Management

MSc Supply Chain & Procurement Management

MSc Supply Chain & Sustainability Management

Executive MBA (2)

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive - Bahrain

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive - Glasgow

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive - Glasgow (Sustainable Energy Futures)

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive - Malaysia

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive - Oman

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive - UAE

Full-Time MBA (2)

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Full-Time - Glasgow

University information

Applications for most of our postgraduate taught programmes can ne make online. There are no formal closing dates for postgraduate applications, all applications are considered and decisions given on a rolling basis.

Bachelor

IELTS

6.5+

Master

IELTS

6.5+

Here at Strathclyde, we want you to feel right at home. There's more or less everything you need on campus and for anything else, you have an entire city to choose from. You'll find us in the heart of Glasgow's city centre where we're surrounded by supermarkets to suit all tastes, we have an abundance of high street stores along with loads of great little thrift stores, second-hand shops and boutiques, restaurants for every cuisine, clubs, theatres, museums - you name it, we have it. But you'll discover all that when you come to visit us!.

Student life

Find out all you need to know before starting your Strathlife journey.

Cost of Living

Accommodation

$8,000

(Approx. amount)

Food

$3,060

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$930

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$5,120

(Approx. amount)

Tuition fees

We are delighted to offer a number of scholarship opportunities, you can find our more and apply on our scholarship pages.

Scholarships

Study Level

Strathclyde Business School Full-time MBA Scholarships January 2026

MBA

Value

$ 22,500

Deadline

12 Jan 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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SBS: Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarship, January 2026

Master

Value

$ 10,000

Deadline

12 Jan 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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Employability

Careers Services

As a Strathclyde student, you will have access to a full range of support from our Careers Services team, including:

• Digital resources

• Events calendar

• Exclusive job vacancies

• One-on-one career consultations

• The Mastering Your Career programme which has been designed specifically for MSc Business School students

• Student Circus to help international students identify job opportunities tailored to them. This platform offers visa information as well as career advice to help you navigate the job market.

• You can come back and use the Careers Service for up to 5 years after graduation.

Strathclyde Inspire

Strathclyde Inspire offers a sector leading ‘Entrepreneurship For All’ approach for students, staff and graduates. Whether you’re looking to develop entrepreneurial skills in business, life, or society, Strathclyde Inspire can help at every stage with:

• Funding opportunities

• Mentorship and expert advice

• Training, events, and competitions

• Support to develop entrepreneurial skills, commercialise ideas, and developing businesses

Rankings & Ratings

Strathclyde Business School is one of the top universities in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=44 in World University Rankings - Masters In Marketing 2026.