MA International Business Management with a Modern Language
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our MA (Hons) International Business Management with a Modern Language programme puts business theory through a real-world filter, developing the specialist knowledge, interpersonal and language skills needed to thrive in the positions, organisations and industries of the future.
Key highlights
- Business theory applied through a real-world, practical lens
- Combines international business management with French or Spanish language study
- Develops specialist business knowledge alongside interpersonal skills
- Builds language skills for working across international organisations
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: AABB — over two sittings
- A-level: BBC — A-Levels BBC.
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — International Baccalaureate 29 points.
- Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings
- A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
- BTEC: DMM — minimum (widening access) offer; BTEC Extended Diploma
- HNC / HND: B — minimum (widening access) offer; B in graded unit
- Scottish Advanced Highers: AABB — year 2 entry; BB, plus
- A-level: BBB — to include to include French or Spanish, plus one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths; year 2 entry
- International Baccalaureate: 34 — year 2 entry
- BTEC: DDM — year 2 entry; BTEC Extended Diploma
- HNC / HND: A — year 2 entry; Business or Supply Chain Management with A in graded unit (Standard entry) or B in graded unit (minimum entry eligible
- HNC / HND: BB — year 2 entry; Business or Supply Chain Management with BB in Graded Units
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.
Up to 20% of feesCoaching 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 feesRemission of Fees (Families of Staff)
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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
- Export sales manager
- Marketing executive
- Business development manager
- Management consultant
- Supply chain manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790 | International: International: £20,080
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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