University of Hertfordshire

MSc International Business with Applied Business Skills

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Outstanding student experience: Ranked 5th overall in the UK for Postgraduate Taught Experience (PTES 2024), with top rankings for support, skills development, and community. Practical, applied learning: A two-year programme with a strong focus on real-world business skills, including a business simulation project instead of a traditional dissertation. Global recognition and innovation: The only UK university in 2024 to receive the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, and one of just 20 with University Enterprise Zone status.

Key highlights

  • Ranked 5th in the UK for Postgraduate Taught Experience (PTES 2024)
  • Top PTES rankings for support, skills development and community
  • Strong focus on practical, real-world business skills
  • Business simulation project replaces a traditional dissertation
  • Only UK university awarded the King's Award for Enterprise in 2024
  • One of just 20 universities with University Enterprise Zone status

Entry requirements

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

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750
  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • International business manager
  • Business development manager
  • Global marketing manager
  • Management consultant
  • Supply chain manager
  • Business analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £15,720 | International: £18,800

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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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