We are 1st in Scotland for Management based on overall Student Satisfaction measure (National Student Survey 2026). Our MA (Hons) International Business Management explores all aspects of business from practice and academic perspectives, passing business theory through a real-world filter, and develops 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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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.
Year 1
Mandatory September
Critical Academic Skills
Introduction to Marketing
Management in a Global Context
The Economy
Mandatory January
Sustainable Business
Introductory Finance
Technology for Business
Becoming a Professional
Year 2
Mandatory September
Fundamentals of Marketing
International Management
Human Resource Management
Optional September
Intercultural Issues in Business and Management
Introduction to Business Analytics
Mandatory January
Operations Management
Business Ethics
Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
Optional January
Organisational Behaviour
Consumer Behaviour
Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
Year 3
Mandatory September
Leading in Organisations
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Innovation Management
Optional September
Introduction to Commercial Law
Project Management
Mandatory January
Business Research Methods
Strategic Management
Business Analysis and Consultancy
Optional January
Integrated Marketing Communications
Business Law and the Law of Corporate Governance
Year 4
Mandatory September
Management Dissertation 1
Global Business Analysis
Entrepreneurship, Growth and Development
Optional September
Leisure Marketing
Managing Business Performance
Mandatory January
Sustainable Change Management
Management Dissertation 2
Changing Trends in Employment
Optional January
Digital Marketing
Team Performance Dynamics
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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