MSc International Business Management

The MSc International Business Management degree at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year postgraduate programme. It is designed for graduates and professionals from non-business disciplines who want to scale up their careers. With this degree, they can attain managerial roles in their chosen fields.

During this programme, you will uncover the principles of business, particularly on an international scale. You’ll explore core aspects such as finance, marketing, human resources management, and project management. Most importantly, you will understand the modern business world, identify its issues, and figure out possible solutions to the challenges through research.

As a practice-oriented programme, you will conduct a dissertation on international business management and complete a research project. Also, in the final stage of this course, you'll work on a company consultancy project. This way, you’ll understand real-world issues and apply what you learned during the course.

Heriot-Watt University was founded in 1821 and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It offers accredited courses (undergraduate, postgraduate, and research-level) across a wide range of disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment.

Presently, Heriot-Watt has over 30,000 students from all over the world. And they are provided with fully equipped, high-tech labs, libraries, and learning spaces on modern campuses. For international students, the university provides strong career services, international exchange opportunities, and practical-based teaching and a multicultural environment to help them succeed.

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

Grade Requirements

• You should have an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or a non-UK equivalent in subjects that include evidence of essay writing and allow the use of critical thinking.

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 MSc International Business Management at Heriot-Watt University is £24,176.

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

Here are some of the career options you have with an MSc in International Business Management 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.