Key information
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- MA
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September, January
The MA (Hons) in International Business Management allows students to develop specialist knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in a business setup.
This degree offers a range of dynamic lectures, tutorials and interactive workshops and are taught by leading academics of the Edinburgh Business School.
In Year 1, students will be required to take up certain mandatory courses to gain a solid, universal understanding of the key principles and practices of modern business. By maintaining a consistent programme of study across all seven International Business Management pathways in Year 1, students can easily switch to their specialism as they move into their second year.
Year 2 introduces functional areas of business and management such as marketing, operations management and human resource management. In years 3 and 4 students can chose from a variety of subjects that best suit their career aspirations.
In addition to specialist business knowledge, students will develop important transferable skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and team working, as well as creativity, confidence and research abilities. These skills will help them succeed in their careers and personal life.
Your student experience
The Edinburgh Business School approach - this degree ensures that all studies reflect current thinking and practices adopted by successful organisations and their leaders. Our courses involve case study-driven assignments, applied group projects and guest lectures from industry leaders.
Go Global
With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.
Inter-Campus Transfer: Malaysia
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September Intake - Dubai
Year 1
This common year covers broad disciplines that provides a solid basis for years to come. Additionally, professional skills allow students to be future-fit when entering the job market.
Mandatory September
- Management in a Global Context
- Critical Academic Skills
- Introduction to Marketing
- The Economy
Mandatory January
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
- Introductory Finance
- Technology for Business
Year 2
This year allows students to grasp the complexities of core functional business areas
Mandatory September
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Human Resource Management
Optional September
- Business Ethics
- Intercultural Issues in Business and Management
Mandatory January
- Operations Management
- Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
- Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
Optional January
- Organisational Behaviour
- Consumer Behaviour
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Year 3
Courses offered in year 3 primarily cover key analytical & strategic skills, as linked to current market conditions
Mandatory September
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Leading in Organisations
Optional September
- Project Management
- Resourcing and Talent Management
- Introduction to Commercial Law
Mandatory January
- Business Research Methods
- Strategic Management
Optional January
- Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
- Business Analysis and Consultancy
- Innovation Management
- Integrated Marketing Communications
Year 4
Your final year allows you to strengthen your own specialism, ultimately shaping your career positioning and personal brand. Courses shown are subject to availability, and dependent on roll-out schedules, pre-requisites and timetabling
Mandatory September
- Management Dissertation 1
- Global Business Analysis
- International Entrepreneurship
Optional September
- Leisure Marketing
- Managing Business Performance
Mandatory January
- Sustainable Change Management
- Management Dissertation 2
Optional January
- Marketing and Management of SMEs
- Digital Marketing
- Diversity Management
January Intake - Dubai
Year 1
This common year covers broad disciplines that provides a solid basis for years to come. Additionally, professional skills allow students to be future-fit when entering the job market.
Mandatory January
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
- Introductory Finance
- Technology for Business
Mandatory May
- Critical Academic Skills
- The Economy
- Management in a Global Context
- Introduction to Marketing
Year 2
This year allows students to grasp the complexities of core functional business areas
Mandatory September
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Business Analytics
Mandatory January
- Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
- Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
- Operations Management
Optional September
- Business Ethics
- Intercultural Issues in Business and Management
Optional January
- Organisational Behaviour
- Consumer Behaviour
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Year 3
Courses offered in year 3 primarily cover key analytical & strategic skills, as linked to current market conditions
Mandatory September
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Leading in Organisations
Mandatory January
- Business Research Methods
- Strategic Management
Optional September
- Resourcing and Talent Management
- Introduction to Commercial Law
- Project Management
Optional January
- Business Analysis and Consultancy
- Innovation Management
- Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
- Integrated Marketing Communications
Year 4
Your final year allows you to strengthen your own specialism, ultimately shaping your career positioning and personal brand. Courses shown are subject to availability, and dependent on roll-out schedules, pre-requisites and timetabling
Mandatory September
- Global Business Analysis
- Management Dissertation 1
- International Entrepreneurship
Optional September
- Managing Business Performance
- Leisure Marketing
Mandatory January
- Management Dissertation 2
- Sustainable Change Management
Optional January
- Diversity Management
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing and Management of SMEs
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The University has been successful in creating an extremely interactive learning environment for students helping them excel in academics
Fees and funding
AED 71,500 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.
Year 1
Our normal entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.
Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. Similarly, students who are eligible to be admitted into the Advanced DEP programme can choose to join the DEP programme instead.
First year entry
- GCE A-Level - CCD (or BBBB at AS Level)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards – 65%
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
- African WAEC/NECO/WASSCE - B2
- FBISE or grade 12 equivalent - 70%
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Foundation year - Successful completion of HWU Entry Programme (Management) with CCCC.
- Compulsory subjects to include English.
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
Year 2
Our normal entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.
Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available. Similarly, students who are eligible to be admitted into the Advanced DEP programme can choose to join the DEP programme instead.
September Intake Only
- GCE A-Level - CCC
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 HL – including Business and 3 SL)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 75%
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + 3 AP at grade 4 or Minimum 3 SAT 2s Subjects 500 each, in relevant subjects.
- Higher National Diploma (HND) - PPP
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD
- FBISE or grade 12 equivalent – 85%
- Students with an HND, an OND Upper Credit or have completed first year at a Nigerian University with strong grades, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Transfer students from other universities may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Compulsory subjects to include English, Business Management.
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
English language requirements
As our degrees are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.
Please see our detailed English language requirements.
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 three consecutive five-star ratings by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) 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
When studying International Business Management, you can expect career opportunities in the following areas: Management Consultancy; Business Operations Management; Market Research Analysis; Social Entrepreneurship; Production Management; Quality Control; Logistics Management; Human Resource Management; Business Interpreting; Marketing; Retail Management; Advertising Management; Project Management; Contracts Management
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