International Marketing MSc/PgCert - 16 months
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
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A celebrity influencer posting on Instagram… Finding and using the latest research to inform and justify decisions... The best way to promote a comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe… The organisational structure of a multinational business… How to respond tactfully in a crisis... These may seem unrelated issues, but they all relate to skills in the armoury of a modern international marketing professional. Exactly how and why these skills are related – and why that is important – is just one part ...Read more

A celebrity influencer posting on Instagram… Finding and using the latest research to inform and justify decisions... The best way to promote a comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe… The organisational structure of a multinational business… How to respond tactfully in a crisis... These may seem unrelated issues, but they all relate to skills in the armoury of a modern international marketing professional. Exactly how and why these skills are related – and why that is important – is just one part of the insight that you will gain on this employability-focused MSc International Marketing course.

Businesses with global ambition are actively looking for internationally minded marketing professionals. The course will appeal to those with a degree who are already working in marketing and are keen to deepen their understanding of marketing. The course is also suitable for those with a relevant undergraduate degree or professional experience who are looking to develop marketing and related skills.

This Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) accredited course will give your career an edge by teaching you valuable core marketing techniques and a broad range of business skills, which you can use in different contexts and countries.

The course is available full-time. A part-time route also allows you to fit study more conveniently around your work commitments.

Why QMU?

Flexible study options: We offer full-time, part-time and single module study options.
An accessible route to a new career: This course has been designed in a way that do not have to have come from a marketing background to apply.
Tailor your future: We offer a flexible bespoke pathway allowing you shape your learning to align with your future aspirations.
Range of beneficial learning and teaching methods: You’ll engage in real-life marketing consultancy, enhancing your employability and benefit from a range of guest lecturers and field trips to organisations across Scotland. You will also engage in a range of other recommended networking opportunities with staff and industry experts.
Excellent teaching in smaller classes than many other universities, the Queen Margaret Business School prides itself on its student-centred, contemporary teaching and assessment practice.
Industry links: QMU and the Queen Margaret Business School maintain strong links with professional bodies associated with marketing, including the Marketing Society, who support our Student Marketing Society. We have good relationships with potential employers and providers of placement opportunities.
DMI accreditation: This course is accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI). The DMI accreditation shows employers that your degree and learnt skills/knowledge are up to date with the latest findings in marketing and that you have received a high quality multi-disciplined degree (see 'DMI accreditation' tab for more information. You will have access to Digital Marketing Institute resources as well as the possibility of obtaining accreditation for some modules depending on your choices.

Career opportunities

You will be qualified for a broad spectrum of marketing and management positions within a range of businesses and other organisations. Previous QMU graduates have gone on to work in marketing agencies, run their own business, work in a not for profit role and work in marketing and communications positions in industry in the UK, Europe and further afield.

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97th
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Adenuga
28 Nov 23

Diversity of students from different countries, has made my learning experience easy so far. Module Cordinator, tries their best in making you understand what is being..Read more

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Tolulope
22 Nov 23

Queen Margret is an excellent schoolin terms of their teachings style. And they could improve by creating sports activities...Read more

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Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline OR relevant work experience in marketing or allied functions.

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£8,050 per year

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£16,940 per year

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£16,940 per year

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Diversity of students from different countries, has made my learning experience easy so far. Module Cordinator, tries their best in making you understand what is being...
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Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh Edinburgh EH21 6UU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Musselburgh  0.1 miles away
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