Heriot-Watt University

MSc International Business Management with Advanced Practice

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MSc International Business Management with Advanced Practice at Heriot-Watt University is a two-year programme designed to prepare you for a professional career in global business. In the first year, you'll build a solid foundation in international business theory and strategy, while the second year gives you the chance to apply what you've learned through a year-long work placement.

This course will help you learn important skills for being a leader in different types of jobs. You will explore real business problems, think about global issues, and improve important skills like working well with others, communicating clearly, and analysing data.

You can also customise your studies and work on a dissertation that reflects your personal interests. The MSc International Business Management with Advanced Practice from Heriot-Watt University is perfect for anyone wanting to enhance their career opportunities or shift into a role in international management.

Key highlights

  • Builds understanding of the modern international business world
  • Applies business theory to defined, practical settings

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any academic subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount Scheme

    A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Coaching Scholarships Programme

    Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).

  • Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence

    The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Remission of Fees (Families of Staff)

    Please contact the provider.

  • Staff Scholarships

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  • The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)

    The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.

  • The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)

  • The New Dawn Energy Scholarship

    The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.

    Up to £1,900

Careers this course leads to

  • International Business Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst

Career opportunities

The following are some of the career options you can pursue with an MSc in International Business Management with Advanced Practice from Heriot-Watt University:

  • International Marketing Manager 
  • Global Supply Chain Analyst 
  • Business Development Manager 
  • Management Consultant 
  • Project Manager 
  • Account Manager 

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study an MSc in International Business Management with Advanced Practice at Heriot-Watt University is £24,176. This is subject to change following the university’s policy.

Admission

You have to apply through the university's online application platform to study this course. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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