MA International Business Management
Heriot-Watt University
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Edinburgh Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Our applied International Business Management programme puts business theory through a real-world filter, developing the specialist knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in the positions, organisations and industries of the future. During this hands-on degree, you will acquire crucial transferable skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and team working. You will also develop creativity skills and will build on your confidence and research abilities ...Read more

Our applied International Business Management programme puts business theory through a real-world filter, developing the specialist knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in the positions, organisations and industries of the future.

During this hands-on degree, you will acquire crucial transferable skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and team working. You will also develop creativity skills and will build on your confidence and research abilities which will help you succeed in your career and personal life.

Throughout this programme, youll gain knowledge, understanding and subject skills related to the principles and practice of modern business management. You will be provided with opportunities to explore and develop links with industry, which will prepare you for employment in a variety of management careers.

Each course will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills across business management. Throughout this degree, youll have the opportunity to choose optional courses – such as talent management, project management, consumer behaviour and innovation management – to customise your learning and develop your professional interests. Your dissertation will allow you to engage in an independent in-depth critical examination of a particular business management topic, in which you wish to specialise. 

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90/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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36th
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42nd
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Sabab kaify
28 Jan 25

Hello people, Firstly, the top notch part of the university is you can be yourself completely irrespective of any religion or background you coming from. Secondly, the first day..Read more

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Manahil
28 Jan 25

It’s pretty detached from the city so it takes a while to get here. But the good thing is that there is a lot of study..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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Sabab kaify
28 Jan 25
MSc International Business Management
Hello people, Firstly, the top notch part of the university is you can be yourself completely irrespective of any religion or background you coming from. Secondly, the first day...
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Manahil
28 Jan 25
International Business Management with Advanced Practice
It’s pretty detached from the city so it takes a while to get here. But the good thing is that there is a lot of study...
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