MA Business and Finance

The MA Business and Finance program at Heriot-Watt University helps you explore the connection between business and finance. You will see how financial decisions affect business performance and management. This four-year, on-campus degree gives you a strong base in business and management, along with insights into finance and how it works.

During this degree, you will understand organisations, the world they operate in, and how they are managed. You will learn the processes and practices of good management and how the outside world affects the strategy, behaviour, management, and sustainability of organisations. On the finance side, you'll see different situations where finance is important. 

The program helps you develop skills like communication, analysis, and computer skills. You can choose optional courses to focus on what interests you, and you'll write a dissertation to study a specific business or finance topic in detail.

Heriot-Watt University is a top university in Scotland for how well its graduates succeed after their studies. It is ranked 5th in the UK. The university has campuses in different countries around the world, which means you will have a truly international learning experience. At the Edinburgh Campus, you can find Oriam, which is Scotland's National Sports Performance Centre. This shows how important fitness and good mental health are for students at the university. Heriot-Watt University offers many undergraduate and postgraduate programs in subjects like Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

To apply, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain why you want to study this course and give any other important information. You will also need to get a reference letter from a teacher or someone you have worked for. You can also include your CV to show any work experience you have.

Grade Requirements:

• For students starting in 2025, the standard entry requirements include A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP level, a BTEC Diploma at MM level, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. The university also accepts other international qualifications that are equal to A Levels.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not the first language you speak, you will need to get an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test. You also need to score at least 5.5 in each part of the test. The university also accepts other English language tests, like PTE and TOEFL, if you have similar scores.

If you are an international student planning to study the MA Business and Finance program full-time at Heriot-Watt University, the cost for one year of study is £19,456.

Heriot-Watt University offers many different scholarships and financial awards to help students pay for their studies. Each year, they give out more than £6 million in these awards. These scholarships are for students at different levels of study and can help with the cost of your tuition fees and living expenses. Some scholarships are given to students who do well in their studies, while others are for students who need financial support. There might also be specific scholarships for students studying certain subjects or who come from particular parts of the world.

If you graduate from the MA Business and Finance program, you might find work in various roles. Here are some job titles you could pursue:

• Business Analyst
• Financial Advisor
• Account Executive
• Investment Analyst
• Marketing Coordinator
• Business Development Manager

You can apply to Heriot-Watt University through UCAS, or you can apply directly using the university's online application form. You can also apply with the help of AHZ consultants. You can speak to one of our trained advisors to understand the application process better. They can also help you show your best qualities and make your application suitable for what the program is looking for.