MSc International Business

The MSc International Business at Aston University, Birmingham, is a one-year, full-time course that prepares you to lead businesses efficiently on a global scale. During this course, you'll cover essential business topics such as international marketing, global strategy, supply chain management, corporate governance, and emerging markets. With this degree, you gain a competitive edge in business management across cultures and countries.

This course teaches you how to develop international business strategies, solve complex cross-border challenges, and make decisions in a competitive global environment. So, you graduate with the necessary skills to manage a business internationally or start your own venture.

Learning occurs through interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, case studies, and live consultancy projects with real businesses. Assessment methods for this course include reports, group presentations, and practical assignments that develop your professional and analytical skills. Notably, Aston University’s triple-accredited business school is internationally recognised, and you’ll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience through work placements or international study programmes.

Aston University, founded in 1895, is a public research university located in Birmingham, England. The university specialises in various fields, particularly excelling in business education, while also offering programmes in Technology, Health Sciences and Engineering.

Since its establishment, it has consistently ranked high in UK university league tables, especially for graduate employment prospects, high-standard education, and close ties with the industry. Additionally, its international student community makes it a perfect choice for individuals who want to study in the UK.

These are the standard entry requirements to study MSc International Business at Aston University, Birmingham:

To apply, applicants must submit a professional reference (for currently employed applicants) and an academic reference (for current students or recent graduates), an up-to-date official academic transcript of the university grades, and a completed application form.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants should have at least a 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree or equivalent overseas qualification recognised by the university.

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) to study MSc International Business at Aston University, Birmingham, is £23,500 per year of study.

Aston University provides its students (UK and international) with a number of scholarships at all academic levels (undergraduate and graduate). For example, scholarship is the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship, which grants up to £10,000.

With an MSc in International Business from Aston University, Birmingham, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

• International Business Manager  
• Global Marketing Executive  
• Export Sales Manager  
• International Trade Analyst  
• Business Development Consultant  
• Foreign Market Researcher

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.