Postgraduate taught courses at the University of St Andrews Business School
The School provides a range of one-year, full-time taught postgraduate programmes in Economics, Finance, and Management.
The Department of Economics programmes offer advanced, rigorous training in the fundamental areas of economics - microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Our courses sharpen students' analytical and decision-making skills through hands-on experience with quantitative and model-based analysis. Small group teaching fosters a warm and engaging learning environment, while guest seminars and international events broaden your understanding of economic theories in practice.
The Department of Finance programmes are designed to cultivate financial acumen and ethical leadership. Students engage in cutting-edge research, analyse real-world case studies, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard financial modeling tools and datasets. Beyond the classroom, students gain invaluable insights into the financial industry through guest lectures, networking events, and exclusive access to industry professionals.
The Department of Management programmes are underpinned by the guiding principle of 'responsible enterprise'. Our programs foster critical thinking, cultivating essential skills in teamwork, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and application. This comprehensive approach empowers you to understand complex organisational dynamics and meet employer expectations, making you highly attractive in the job market and priming you for a successful career in an ever-evolving workplace.
Postgraduate degrees are offered in the following areas:
- Banking and Finance MSc
- Economics MSc
- Finance MSc
- Finance and Economics MSc
- Finance and Management MSc
- International Business MLitt
- Management MLitt
- Marketing MLitt
Student support and guidance
Our programmes use a mix of traditional lectures, small-group tutorials and seminars, and hands-on computer lab sessions to create an engaging learning experience. We assess your progress through continuous coursework and end-of-semester exams. You'll also complete a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic relevant to your postgraduate Masters programme.
At the start of the year, each taught postgraduate student is assigned an advisor who will provide personalised guidance on selecting modules and navigating the academic aspects of your programme.
Careers, professional development and graduate attributes
The University’s Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students on a taught postgraduate course and provides a programme of events to help students improve their employability skills.
Management Careers works with the Careers Centre to offer talks and workshops for students in the Department of Management. It presents expert alumni and other guest speakers, and hosts events on career-related topics ranging from writing a good CV to identifying career options.
Professional development
Masters Extra (MX)
The School's Masters Extra (MX) programme is designed specifically for taught Masters students in the Business School, and focuses on careers as well as personal and professional development. This series of talks, workshops, networking opportunities, and activities includes guest lectures from leading academics and experienced managers. Participants who attend regularly can earn a Certificate in Career Development.
Accreditation
Students completing the Department of Management's postgraduate degrees may be eligible for professional accreditation from:
Graduate attributes
Taught postgraduate students at the University of St Andrews Business School benefit from the University’s commitment to supporting the development of graduate attributes. These are characteristics that students can gain through taught programmes as well as a wide range of activities across the whole of the University of St Andrews.