Heriot-Watt University

MA International Business Management Accelerated

Heriot-Watt University

Course overview

The course name, MA International Business Management (Accelerated), embodies what this programme is about. Rather than the 4-year MA in International Business Management, this version is 3 years long.

Designed to teach the advanced knowledge of international business, this course applies a practice-oriented teaching method. You will learn through traditional lectures, seminars, case studies, etc., and conduct a dissertation on your preferred business management. 

By the end of this programme, you will have covered business aspects like finance, marketing, and human resource management and developed skills such as project management, leadership, cross-cultural communications, and others. This, coupled with the opportunity to explore the industry, will provide you with an all-around education.

Entry requirements

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

Grade Requirements

  • You should have ABB in A-Levels, which must include Accountancy, Business, Economics, or Maths. As an international applicant, you may also submit an International Baccalaureate Diploma with 34 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.

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

    Please contact the provider

  • 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

Career opportunities

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

  • International Marketing Manager  
  • Global Business Consultant  
  • International Trade Analyst  
  • Multinational Operations Manager  
  • Export/Import Manager  
  • Global Supply Chain Analyst

Cost of study

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

Admission

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