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The Pre-Master Graduate Diploma in Business is designed to prepare students for postgraduate taught study, in a learning environment that's been specifically created for them to thrive in.

This Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is the pathway to a career-focused postgraduate degree in students' chosen subject area with Heriot-Watt, a leading global university.

The Graduate Diploma provides students with a blend of English language and academic skills set within a discipline context focused on their chosen specialism. Its primary aim is to ensure that students are prepared for the demand of study at Masters level, by equipping them with the appropriate English competencies, personal effectiveness and study skills needed for postgraduate studies. They will also be provided with the necessary discipline specific prior knowledge for their chosen Masters programme.

Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to advance their studies in a selection of business-related Masters programmes. The Masters degrees are tailored to ensure that students have the skills and knowledge to enter the workplace and perform at a high level right away. Most of the postgraduate degrees will give students the chance to work on live projects with global brands that will ensure their CV stands out once they've graduated.

Masters progression Completion of this will get students onto the following postgraduate programmes:

• Business Analytics and Consultancy, MSc • International Business Management, MSc • Operations Management, MSc • Strategic Project Management, MSc