Business and Law MA (Hons)

This programme combines the study of business and law to prepare for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations. <br/><br/>There are important connections between the law, in particular in property rights and contracting, and business practices. <br/><br/>Our programme reflects the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and management, offering specialist courses in a range of business and legal subjects with the law component grounded in Scots law and the Scots legal system. <br/><br/>You will also be made familiar with the law and legal systems of the other parts of the UK, the European Union and beyond.<br/><br/>Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:<br/><br/><br/>* authentic leadership <br/><br/><br/>* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour <br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurial practice <br/><br/><br/>* human resource management <br/><br/><br/>* effective communication<br/><br/><br/>This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including: <br/><br/><br/>* accountancy and finance <br/><br/><br/>* strategy <br/><br/><br/>* marketing <br/><br/><br/>* human resource management <br/><br/><br/>* data analytics <br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurship and innovation <br/><br/><br/> **Environment for learning**<br/><br/><br/>We offer a supportive and encouraging environment where you can grow and develop. Our Student Experience Team offer an extensive range of pastoral and professional provision to support you on your undergraduate journey. <br/><br/>We provide many and varied opportunities for you to engage in co- and extra-curricular activities. Our dedicated Student Development Team can help you develop a range of essential business graduate competencies. <br/><br/>**Further development opportunities**<br/><br/>You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches: <br/><br/><br/>* Personal and Professional Development (Year 2) <br/><br/><br/>* Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4) <br/><br/><br/>You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.<br/>This degree offers the opportunity to study abroad in Year 3.