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MSc International Business Management with Finance

Key information

Level
Postgraduate Taught
Delivery type
Full Time, Part Time
Degree qualification
MSc
Mode of delivery
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Location
Dubai
Start date
September, January

Our MSc International Business Management with Finance degree is aimed at graduates who have little or no business or management background in their first degree and who wish to gain a broad based business qualification to enhance their future career prospects. It is also aimed at those looking to develop business management knowledge and skills to allow them to change or further their careers. 

International Business Management Pathways

Our MSc International Business Management with Finance is one of three specialist pathways we offer in International Business Management. The degree cover key issues in international business management including the international business environment as well as the importance of strategy, finance, marketing, and organisational behaviour. You then focus on developing specific knowledge and skills in your chosen pathway subject in preparation for a career in that area.

The international focus of the degree attracts students from all around the world, giving a rich learning environment where international experience and practice is shared.

Students also have the opportunity to take part in team-building, leadership and networking events during the first few weeks of the degree. 

Degree duration (September start)

  • Full-time: 12 months
  • Part-time: 24 months

Your student experience

This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.

Read more about the UAE Federal Accreditation.

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Inter-Campus Transfer: Malaysia

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Course content

September Intake - Dubai

International Business Context

Semester 1 (mandatory)

Explores the nature of a firm’s response to the challenges of internationalisation by examining the strategic basis, method and direction of international strategies. Examines both multi- and micro-nationals and utilises conventional strategic tools to study international strategies. 

Competitive Strategy

Semester 1 (mandatory)

Examines how companies compete by developing and understanding the interactions and relationships between theoretical concepts; examining the individual components of strategic management models and considering how companies may achieve and sustain competitive advantage.

Financial Analysis

Semester 1 (mandatory)

Looks at how to analyse the financial performance of an organisation through the use of published financial information.

Business Economics

Semester 2 (mandatory)

Provides knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and to be able to apply this knowledge and understanding in the analysis of a range of economic problems.

Research Philosophy and Practice

Semester 2 (mandatory)

Provides an understanding of the social science research process, as well as theory and approaches to research. Develops practical skills (i.e. quantitative and qualitative techniques) in data analysis to transform the raw data into information that guides marketing management valuations.

Finance

Semester 2 (mandatory)

To fully understand the role of corporate finance and the application of its techniques in the business organisation.

Dissertation 

Provides an opportunity for students to consolidate their knowledge by producing an extended academic research project on a topic of their choice relating to the studies. 

Mandatory September

  • Competitive Strategy
  • International Business Context
  • Financial Analysis

Optional September

  • Management Consultancy
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organisational Behaviour

Mandatory January

  • Research Philosophy and Practice
  • Business Economics
  • Finance

Optional January

  • Quality Management
  • Network Analysis for Business
  • Project Management

Mandatory May

  • Dissertation

January Intake - Dubai

International Business Context

Semester 1 (mandatory)

Explores the nature of a firm’s response to the challenges of internationalisation by examining the strategic basis, method and direction of international strategies. Examines both multi- and micro-nationals and utilises conventional strategic tools to study international strategies. 

Competitive Strategy

Semester 1 (mandatory)

Examines how companies compete by developing and understanding the interactions and relationships between theoretical concepts; examining the individual components of strategic management models and considering how companies may achieve and sustain competitive advantage.

Financial Analysis

Semester 1 (mandatory)

Looks at how to analyse the financial performance of an organisation through the use of published financial information.

Business Economics

Semester 2 (mandatory)

Provides knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and to be able to apply this knowledge and understanding in the analysis of a range of economic problems.

Research Philosophy and Practice

Semester 2 (mandatory)

Provides an understanding of the social science research process, as well as theory and approaches to research. Develops practical skills (i.e. quantitative and qualitative techniques) in data analysis to transform the raw data into information that guides marketing management valuations.

Finance

Semester 2 (mandatory)

To fully understand the role of corporate finance and the application of its techniques in the business organisation.

Dissertation 

Provides an opportunity for students to consolidate their knowledge by producing an extended academic research project on a topic of their choice relating to the studies. 

Mandatory January

  • Research Philosophy and Practice
  • Business Economics
  • Finance

Optional January

  • Quality Management
  • Network Analysis for Business
  • Project Management

Mandatory September

  • Competitive Strategy
  • International Business Context
  • Financial Analysis

Optional September

  • Management Consultancy
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organisational Behaviour

Mandatory Second January

  • Dissertation

Fees and funding

AED 95,700 per year

  • All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.

Entry requirements

We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.

For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered. Given the clear practical element of the programmes, we will also consider non-graduate candidates holding less than a good Honours degree, or its equivalent, but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exams and course work are at MSc level.

To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk

Why Heriot-Watt

As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The five-star accreditation by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) secured in 2019, 2020, and 2022 is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.

The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.

Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.

Employability

Graduates have found employment in varied management and operational roles in: accounting and finance, marketing, operations and programme management.

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