Overview
This MSc course at Teesside University teaches you important skills in international business and accountancy. You will learn about the world economy, global money rules, and how to manage money in businesses everywhere. It also helps you understand how to spot and stop financial crime. This course aims to give you a full picture of running businesses across borders and key accounting ideas.
You will learn in lively classes with talks, group chats, and hands-on tasks. Your work will be checked through assignments, business reports, case studies, and presentations. You will also do a research plan, look at existing writings, and complete a main research project (a dissertation). This way, you will learn to use business ideas in real situations.
Entry Requirements
To apply, you will need to send a personal statement where you explain why you want to study this course and include any other relevant information about your studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV (their work history) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements
- A good honours degree (at least a 2:2) in a related subject.
- The university also considers professional qualifications or other equivalent qualifications.
English Proficiency
- You need a high level of English to write academic essays and reports, listen to lectures and take notes, summarise academic texts, give academic presentations and take part in discussions and seminars.
- If English is not your first language, you will need to show that you have the required English skills to study this course. For this Master's programme, you should have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no part lower than 5.5. The university also accepts other equivalent English language tests, such as Pearson PTE.
Cost of Study
The tuition fee for international students is £17,000 a year.
Scholarships
Teesside University provides various scholarships and financial help to support its students. These include notable awards like the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship, often around £7,000 for top students, and the Global Excellence Scholarship, which typically offers a £2,000 fee reduction for international students with good grades.
You might also find the British Council GREAT Scholarships, offering up to £10,000 for postgraduate courses, if you are from specific countries. Additionally, there's an Alumni Scholarship of around £1,000 for Teesside University graduates continuing their studies, and a £2,000 Africa Excellence Scholarship for eligible students from specific African nations.
Career Opportunities
- International Business Manager
- Management Consultant
- Financial Accountant
- Business Analyst
- Compliance Officer
- Global Operations Manager
Admission Details
Candidates can apply for this course using the university's online platform or can speak to any of our trained counsellors for more information.

