International Business Management - MA (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at Heriot-Watt University, UK

International Business Management - MA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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.



Which department am I in?

Business Management

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,192.00 (23,09,000) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,192.00 (23,09,000) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Year 1

Standard entry requirements

  • Highers AABB (over two sittings)
  • A-Levels BBC - ABB
  • International Baccalaureate 29 points
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
  • HNC B in graded unit
  • HND BB

Minimum entry requirements

  • Highers BBBC (over two sittings)
  • A-Levels BCC
  • International Baccalaureate 29 points
  • BTEC Extended Diploma MMM
  • HNC B in graded unit
  • HND BC / CB.

Year 2

  • Advanced Highers BB. Must include one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths, plus AABB at Higher.
  • A-Levels ABB. Must include one of Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.
  • International Baccalaureate 34 points. Must include Higher Level 5 in Business Management.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Business relevant subject.
  • HNC Business or Supply Chain Management A (standard entry) or B (minimum offer eligible only) in graded unit with 120 SCQF credit points.
  • HND Business or Supply Chain Management BB in graded units.

Year 3

  • HND Business with AA in graded units.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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