Heriot-Watt University

MA International Business Management with Year Abroad

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MA International Business Management with Year Abroad at Heriot-Watt University offers a practical and globally focused business education. This four-year degree gives you a strong foundation in international business management, along with the chance to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.

In your third year, you have the exciting opportunity to study abroad at a partner university in countries like the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or various places in Europe. All classes are taught in English, which allows you to broaden your global outlook and gain important international experience.

Throughout the programme, you will learn about key concepts in Business Management and how to use statistics and research methods to tackle real-world business challenges. You will also have the chance to customise your education by choosing optional courses in areas like Organisational Behaviour, Employment Relations, and Marketing. A final-year dissertation allows you to focus on a topic that matches your personal interests and career goals.

International Business Management with Year Abroad from Heriot-Watt University prepares you for a wide range of careers by combining academic knowledge with real-world experience and strong industry connections.

Key highlights

  • Year abroad to experience global business management first-hand
  • Builds understanding of how the modern business world operates
  • Applies business theory to defined, practical settings

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: AABB — over two sittings
  • A-level: BBC — Year 1: Standard entry requirements Highers AABB (over two sittings) A-Levels BBC International Baccalaureate 29 points BTEC Extended Diploma DMM HNC B in graded unit HND BB Please check that you meet our University-wide…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings
  • A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — minimum (widening access) offer
  • BTEC: MMM — minimum (widening access) offer; BTEC Extended Diploma
  • HNC / HND: B — minimum (widening access) offer; B in graded unit; Business or Supply Chain Management A (standard entry) or B (minimum offer eligible only) in graded unit
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: BB — year 2 entry
  • A-level: BBB — to include to include one of Accounting / Business / Economics / Maths; year 2 entry
  • International Baccalaureate: 34 — year 2 entry
  • BTEC: DDM — to include in Business relevant subject; year 2 entry; BTEC Extended Diploma
  • HNC / HND: BB — year 2 entry; Business or Supply Chain Management BB in graded units

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

Careers this course leads to

  • International business manager
  • Business development manager
  • Management consultant
  • Marketing manager
  • Supply chain manager
  • Business analyst

Career opportunities

Graduates of an MA in International Business Management with Year Abroad at Heriot-Watt University are fit for employment in roles such as the following:

  • International Marketing Manager 
  • Entrepreneurship Coach  
  • Business Development Manager 
  • Management Analyst  
  • Project Manager 
  • Account Manager 

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MA in International Business Management with Year Abroad at Heriot-Watt University is £20,536.

Admission

Applications can be made through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) or directly through the university’s online application form. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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