Why QMU ?
Queen Margaret Business School has a culture defined by strong personal relationships , informality and flexibility . We encourage our students to be truly ambitious , to experiment , innovate and take risks . To drive this we foster a culture of respectful challenge and debate , which blends research-based academic excellence with current business experience .
All of our courses will give you the opportunity and space to develop your personal management and leadership skills , and help you build a robust subject knowledge base and engage with critical debates . This will develop your confidence , making you highly employable and effective in your work .
One of our strengths is our small class sizes that enhance the student experience . This allows us to develop much more than just the traditional classroom format : the team is able to know and support you as an individual . We aim to include in our classes external visits offering a range of experiential opportunities , only available to small groups . In addition , we have speakers from industry and support agencies with whom you will be able to interact directly .
As our staff are engaged in both research excellence and the dynamic world of business , our students benefit from the latest developments in the field and can use practical and academic expertise to develop their learning and careers .
Our approach to teaching and learning
It is also possible to study some individual modules for CPD purposes . We facilitate visits to external organisations and allow you to enjoy a true teamwork experience with your peers .
The learning and teaching experience at QMU is unlike that offered by most business schools in that we want to ensure that your experience is not only student-centred , but is also focused on you as an individual .
One example of this is an opportunity to undertake either a conventional dissertation or a hands-on project . The project route means that you will work with either a commercial business , or a community , voluntary or social enterprise to use and develop your skills and knowledge . Through the process and personal journey of taking a project from idea through execution and evaluation , you will build up practical experience and develop opportunities to enhance your employability .
Industry links
We work continually with a wide range of business organisations and public services , as well as the third sector , individual business leaders and industry experts , to develop our courses . This ensures that , along with in-depth theoretical underpinnings , the courses are rooted in relevance and industry practice . As your course progresses , you will hear from guest lecturers , participate in visits to a wide range of industries and organisations , and engage in a range of other networking opportunities with staff and industry experts . In recent years we have engaged with : Diageo , New Lanark Heritage Centre and Hotel , Nairns , Waldorf Astoria , Edinburgh and Glenkinchie Distillery just to name a few .
Career prospects
Our postgraduate courses are designed to enhance your career prospects by opening up a wide range of global opportunities . Our graduates take with them enhanced employability and confidence , whether they obtain a position with a multinational organisation , work within the public sector , create their own business , gain employment in the third sector or go on to further studies .
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