About us

At Caledonian University the challenge is there for the taking.
Karen Rudnitski, MBA Graduate, Canada

Glasgow Caledonian University has been running management education and development programmes for over 30 years. In fact we have provided our high quality, innovative learning experience for more than 3000 managers.

The MBA is the flagship programme of Caledonian Business School. The Business School provides a wide choice of programmes, a strong vocational orientation, an emphasis on applied research, national and international consultancy work and close links to employers and to the key public, private and voluntary sector institutions that develop and implement the range of strategies that underpin social and economic development in Scotland.

Quality Teaching

Glasgow Caledonian University has a well established reputation for providing high quality teaching, learning and research which dates back throughout its founding institutions to 1875. All of our programmes are designed to offer students an effective combination of academic study and practical experience. In addition, students also have the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills, such as computing and communication skills.

Research

Applied research is central to the mission of the Caledonian Business School, it is critical in ensuring the quality and relevance of our portfolio provision. Our research activities across the public, private and voluntary sectors resulted in CBS receiving the highest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) rating of any post-1992 university in Scotland and the 3rd highest in the UK. Find out more

Industry Links

As a business school, we pride ourselves in our strong links with industry across Scotland, the UK and beyond. These links support both our provision of services and the development of our activities as we aim to play an important part in creating a more innovative and globally competitive industrial base in Scotland. Find out more

Vocational

All of our programmes have a clear and strong vocational basis. They are designed to meet the needs of employers, the personal, professional and management development needs of graduates and where appropriate, the educational requirements of professional bodies.

International Community

If you choose to study at Glasgow Caledonian University you will benefit from the university’s worldwide profile, and have the opportunity to meet, and get to know, some of the many international students who are studying with us. Our international students come from over 90 different countries throughout the world and bring with them a diversity and enthusiasm which undoubtedly enriches the Caledonian experience for everyone.

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Alumni

Through our programme we strive to enhance the overall knowledge and ability of managers in the new millennium. Our graduates not only have a wide portfolio of skills and experience, they also have newly expanded network of contacts within all business sectors from their time on the programme.

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