Business and Law (MA)NM11

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. There are important connections between the law, in particular in property rights and contracting, and business practices. 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. You will also be made familiar with the law and legal systems of the other parts of the UK, the European Union and beyond. Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as: authentic leadershipethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviourentrepreneurial practicehuman resource managementeffective communication Business School competency framework This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including: accountancy and financestrategymarketinghuman resource managementdata analyticsentrepreneurship and innovation 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. 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. To learn more, you can go to the Student Development Teamsite You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches: Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4) Edinburgh Awards You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes. This degree offers the opportunity to study abroad in Year 3. Our school and programmes are accredited by a range of world-leading business education organisations and professional bodies, and we have strong links to the world of practice through research, consultancy and teaching. This ensures that our school and programmes are: attuned to world-leading thinking and practice in business educationactively and continuously engaging with, and responding to the needs of employers It also ensures that you will be work-ready and prepared for entering the diverse range of globally available career opportunities post-graduation. Details of our accreditation and rankings This programme holds double accreditation from international ranking bodies: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)