Heriot-Watt University

MA International Business Management

Heriot-Watt UniversityDubai, United Kingdom

Course overview

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.

Key highlights

  • Builds specialist international business knowledge and interpersonal skills for business settings

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCD — or BBBB at AS Level
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — 3 HL and 3 SL; B
  • BTEC: MMM — …International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL and 3 SL) BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM African WAEC/NECO/WASSCE - B2 FBISE or grade 12 equivalent - 70% Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in ever…
  • A-level: CCC — to include including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts International Baccalaurea; year 2 entry
  • International Baccalaureate: 27 — year 2 entry; 3 H, including m
  • BTEC: DDD — to include including mandatory subjects Bus; year 2 entry
  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include in Scottish H; year 2 entry; including mandatory subjects Business/Economics/Accounts + Minimum

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 executive
  • Management trainee
  • Business analyst
  • Marketing executive
  • Operations manager

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study MA International Business Management at Heriot-Watt University is £20,536.

Admission

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.

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