MA International Business Management

The MA in International Business Management at Heriot-Watt University is a 4-year course that covers the principles of business on the global scale. It equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively run an organisation across borders.

During this course, you will study the principles of business and understand the various aspects of business such as finance and human resource management, marketing, and business analytics. Additionally, you will develop transferable skills like leadership, cross-cultural communication, talent, and project management.

Taught by a team of academic and industry experts, this course uses a teaching method that emphasises hands-on learning. To this end, you will conduct a management dissertation and an analysis of the global business.

Heriot-Watt University was founded in 1821 and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It offers courses (undergraduate, postgraduate, and research-level) across a wide range of disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment. Many of its programmes hold professional accreditations from bodies such as ACCA, CMI, ICAS, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), adding real-world value to students’ qualifications.

Presently, Heriot-Watt has over 30,000 students, who are supported by modern campuses. These campuses are equipped with facilities like high-tech labs, libraries, and industry-standard learning spaces. Additionally, students benefit from the strong career services, international exchange opportunities, and practical-based teaching the university offers. For international students, the university provides a multicultural environment with support services to help them settle in.

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

Grade Requirements

• You should have an A-level with grades between BBC and ABB, or BB in an HND. International applicants may submit an International Baccalaureate with 29 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 at Heriot-Watt University is £20,536.

Heriot-Watt University gives its students several funding options ranging from bursaries and scholarships to student loans. An example is the International Merit Scholarships awarded to eligible international applicants. It is a partial tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

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

• International Business Consultant  
• Global Operations Manager  
• International Marketing Manager  
• Export Manager  
• Foreign Affairs Analyst  
• Multinational Project Coordinator

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.