MA International Business Management Accelerated

The course name, MA International Business Management (Accelerated), embodies what this programme is about. Rather than the 4-year MA in International Business Management, this version is 3 years long.

Designed to teach the advanced knowledge of international business, this course applies a practice-oriented teaching method. You will learn through traditional lectures, seminars, case studies, etc., and conduct a dissertation on your preferred business management. 

By the end of this programme, you will have covered business aspects like finance, marketing, and human resource management and developed skills such as project management, leadership, cross-cultural communications, and others. This, coupled with the opportunity to explore the industry, will provide you with an all-around education.

Here are the standard entry requirements to study the MA International Business Management (accelerated) at Heriot-Watt University:

Grade Requirements

• You should have ABB in A-Levels, which must include Accountancy, Business, Economics, or Maths. As an international applicant, you may also submit an International Baccalaureate Diploma with 34 points.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study MA International Business Management (accelerated) at Heriot-Watt University is £20,536.

Heriot-Watt University offers a variety of funding options to its students, including bursaries, scholarships, and student loans. One example is the International Merit Scholarship, which is granted to qualified international applicants. It is a partial tuition discount for the first year of study.

Here are some of the career options you have with an MA in International Business Management (accelerated) at Heriot-Watt University:

• International Marketing Manager  
• Global Business Consultant  
• International Trade Analyst  
• Multinational Operations Manager  
• Export/Import Manager  
• Global Supply Chain Analyst

To find out more about the application process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.