Key information
Our MSc International Business Management with Advanced Practice programme provides you with a vital understanding of the modern business world, applying business theory to defined, practical settings.
- Level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- MSc
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 2 years
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Start date
- September
Our MSc in International Business Management with Advanced Practice provides you with an understanding of a range of theories and models used to support and understand a range of issues and problems within international business management, where you’ll critically evaluate the roles of business management within the international context, and apply problem-solving skills to various international business management scenarios to generate strategic options for resolving arising problems.
This programme is centred on employability and professional career readiness, aimed at graduates or those already in the industry who wish to gain key international business management knowledge to allow you to proceed to or enhance professional and managerial careers in private, public and third-sector business.
The programme is highly practice-oriented. You’ll be introduced to vital business knowledge and be provided an opportunity to develop versatile management skills in just two years of study. Coupled with specialist learning in key areas of business, you’ll develop modern management skills to complement existing knowledge and prepare you for a career shift or management role.
Reasons to study this programme:
- Applied learning: Apply key international business management knowledge and skills learnt in the first year onto the second year by embarking on a year-long company placement, helping to develop and reflect learning in a workplace setting.
- Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including finance and measuring & managing performance.
- Expert faculty: Learning will be informed by expertise of our research-active academics whose work covers Employment, Work and the Professions, Logistics and Sustainability, Networks and Enterprise Excellence and Social and Economic Data Analysis.
- Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and interactive learning activities and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a dissertation while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
- Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses including fundamental business principles and versatile management skills to work effectively in teams and individually, identify areas for continued professional development, communicate effectively by written and verbal means, apply ICT resources for maximising impact, and evaluate a wide range of graphical and numerical data.
The Future Shapers scholarship
The Future Shapers scholarship is looking for students who want to use research to create solutions to solve major global challenges. This has been established for 2026 by one of our generous donors and is a testament to the talent and world-shaping potential of our University's students and researchers. We are offering 12 scholarships across our 4 research areas, worth 50%, 75% and 100% of your tuition fee respectively.
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Your learning will be informed by the expertise of our research-active academics whose work covers four key areas:
- Employment, Work and the Professions
- Logistics and Sustainability
- Networks and Enterprise Excellence
- Social and Economic Data Analysis
Course content
September Intake - Edinburgh
Year 1
Mandatory September
- Competitive Strategy
- International Business Context
- HR Strategy and Practice
Optional September
- Finance and Financial Reporting
- Measuring and Managing Performance
Mandatory January
- Research Philosophy and Practice
- Management Consultancy
- Business Economics
- International Marketing
Mandatory May
- Dissertation
Year 2
Mandatory September
- Industry Placement 1
Mandatory January
- Industry Placement 2
Mandatory May
- Industry Placement 3
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
Student testimonials
I'm a Customer Experience Manager. The degree helped me land a job right after graduation and since it was with placement it helped me overcome the hurdle of a lack of experience. The degree helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses and identify area of interest. I would recommend studying at Heriot-Watt University because of its strong academic foundation, global perspective, and supportive environment. The teaching staff are incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, and the university fosters both independent thinking and collaboration.
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| UK | £12,744 |
| International | £24,952 |
- Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.
- International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).
Additional information
Fees are payable for each year of this degree.
Year 2 (Industry placement)
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| UK and International | £3,000 |
Scholarships and bursaries
Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries
We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Year 1
A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in any academic subject provided that it includes evidence of essay writing and use of critical thinking.
We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your 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 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum.
If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.
Please see our detailed English language requirements.
Why Heriot-Watt
We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.
At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
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