MSc International Business Management with Finance

The course

Delivery type
Weekday evenings and Saturday
Duration
2 years (part-time)
Intake date
September, January* (* part-time only)
Location
Dubai

Contact

Overview

Our MSc International Business Management with Finance programme 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 programmes 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 programme 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 programme. 

Programme duration (September start)

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

Accreditation

Read more about the UAE Federal Accreditation.

Course content

Semester 1 (Sept-Dec) Semester 2 (Jan-April)
International Business Context  Business Economics 
Competitive Strategy  Research Philosophy and Practice 
Financial Analysis  Finance 

One from a range of options including*:

  • ICT Utilisation in an SME context 
  • Global Purchasing and Supply 
  • Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma 
  • Leadership 
  • Work Culture and Organisations' 
  • Marketing 
  • Operations

*Options subject to timetable availability

One from a range of options including*:

  • Quality Management and Engineering 
  • Project Management 

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

Career

Graduates have found employment in varied management and operational roles in:

  • accounting and finance
  • marketing
  • operations and programme management

Entry requirements

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

English language requirements

Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (with all elements passed at 6.0 or above). Applicants who have completed secondary and tertiary education will need to provide documentary evidence. A minimum of one year full-time study in English will be required.

Fees and funding

  • AED 91990*

* All tuition fees inclusive of VAT

Scholarships and bursaries

See our range of degree entry, undergraduate, postgraduate taught and PhD scholarships and discounts.