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Diploma of Business and Management

International College Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A structured research doctorate in business and management leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Business and Management can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
Evaluate financial and operational decisions
Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Business Analyst
Operations Coordinator
Management Trainee

Curriculum

Structured PhD in Business and Management (four years full-time
Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
Supported by taught graduate-education modules
Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the ICRGU Academic Requirements page (usually a lower threshold than Foundation)
Plus subject requirements by pathway such as Maths for Computing
Maths and Physics for Engineering and Architecture.

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the Academic Requirements page plus subject requirements by pathway (e.g. Maths and Chemistry for Pharmacy; Maths and one science for Nursing; Maths and Biology/Chemistry for Life Sciences); Examples: China Senior Middle 2 minimum 75% (Foundation) / 65% (First Year); Nigeria WAEC/NECO 5 passes at C6 including English; Pakistan HSC 50% overall; India Year 12 State Boards 45% with regional restrictions; Some courses need a portfolio (Art and Design) or an admissions interview; Stage 1 = first year of the RGU degree (Year 1 entry, Then progression into RGU Year 2)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL iBT 80
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Secondary school certificate or equivalent
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£15,500 GBP
Application fee	£225 GBP
Deposit	£5,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	ICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Faculty or school	Aberdeen Business School
Department	Academic Pathways
Teaching language	English
Credit value	35,120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.