The MBA with Risk Management at the University of the West of Scotland is a full-time 1 Year Postgraduate program in the field of Business & Management. Delivered at the University's Paisley Campus campus in Paisley, UK, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 15,500 Starting each January, May, September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of the West of Scotland offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the UK through this program.
Course Highlights
A specialist MBA with Risk Management will develop your personal capabilities, skills and knowledge in decision making theory and provide the tools that might be used to aid decision making and problem solving applied to risk, crisis, and resilience.
You will develop holistic thinking skills with systems thinking at its core applied to risk management. You will learn how to apply to theories, tools and techniques in decision analysis, risk and resilience management to complex organisational systems.
Applying decision making approaches is key to today's managers as it enables analysing risks from multiple perspectives and gaining insights into complex relationships to developing organisational resilience.
This pathway will be of key interest to anyone in a leadership position and essential to anyone directly involved in managing compliance, strategic and operational risk.
Course Modules
Core
Optional
Learning Structure
- Teaching
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- Scheduled learning: 16%
- Independent study: 84%
- Assessment
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- Coursework assessment: 100%
Entry Requirements
- A second class Honours in business disciplines.
- Or, have an appropriate professional qualification such as those from ACCA or CIMA.
- Have passed a pre-Master's, or other foundation course.
- Other academic, vocational or professional qualifications may also be considered.
English Language Requirements
Listening
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor degree)
- Degree certificate
- English test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work experience certificate(s) (if study gap)
- Passport copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is sourced from the official university website. Please note that universities may update their course details, fees, entry requirements and any other related information at any time without prior notice. We recommend verifying the latest updates directly with the university.
Last reviewed on 29 September 2025.