Business and Law - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

This programme combines the study of business and law to prepare you for the social, political and legal challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.There are important connections between the law and business practices, particularly in intellectual property rights, regulation and contracts.Our programme reflects the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and management, offering specialist courses in a wide range of business and legal subjects.Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:* authentic leadership* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour* entrepreneurial practice* human resource management* effective communicationThis will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:* finance* strategy* innovation* marketing* human resource management* data analytics* entrepreneurship**Programme benefits*** We actively engage with industry, policy makers and wider society, on our courses and through guest speakers and local, regional, national and international treks.* Across a range of courses, including bespoke student consultancy projects, you will have exciting opportunities to work closely with for-profit, public and third sector organisations, developing professional experience before you graduate.* The structure of our programmes means that during the early years of study, there is often the flexibility to change from one subject pathway to another.* 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.

Business School