International Business,MSc

    International Business,MSc

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 31,603 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    International Business,MSc

    About

    Course overview

    Throughout this degree, you will delve into cross-border operations, examine various business functions and their role in international commerce alongside exploring strategic management and economics in an international business context. You will gain versatile skills to pursue diverse career paths and excel in global management roles.

    More than an academic course, this programme bridges your formal education with experiential learning. You will be supported by leading academics and practitioners who are experts in the fields of international business, ensuring your studies are contemporary and applicable.

    Improving our students’ learning experience and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do, and that is why we are implementing an innovative learning approach known as block teaching. This will enhance our students’ educational journey and emotional wellbeing.

    MSc International Business

    Our MSc International Business programme provides in-depth insights and understanding of the contemporary business landscape, tailored for both recent graduates and working professionals from local, national and international backgrounds.

    What we will provide
    First-class teaching in the UK’s second-largest city, delivered by a diverse array of staff who will inspire and excite you. You will benefit from applied learning, research-informed teaching and constructive assessment. MSc International Business will give you the ability to think strategically and deliver successful international business strategies.

    We are also an Adobe Creative Campus meaning you will have access to top-notch software licenses, including Adobe and Solidworks, commonly used in industry.

    What you will provide
    It is important you learn how to adapt a growth mindset to your studies – understanding that intelligence and success come from applying yourself, a willingness to learn and an ambition and drive to excel. It is important to engage in self-directed learning and take full advantage of the knowledge and resources available throughout your degree.

    What skills we teach
    Through lectures, collaborative group discussions and applied learning, you will develop key skills sought after by employers, including teamwork, communication and leadership. You will develop critical analysis, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities applicable across diverse situations. You will gain a knack for applying theory to real-world scenarios, deepening world understanding.

    Career prospects
    As an Aston University International Business graduate, you will be equipped for a range of different career options. Graduates have been successful in finding employment in roles such as management consultant, research analyst and strategy consultant, working for companies like HSBC and KPMG.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You can apply for year 1 of a Bachelors degree with a two-year diploma/certificate. We normally look for average GPA of 3.0/5.0 as a minimum.

    Some degree programmes, such as engineering, sciences and languages, require specific subject backgrounds.

    If you have or you are on the path to study a different qualification, please contact us at [email protected] for an evaluation.

    English Program Requirements

    Undergraduate (Bachelor Degrees)

    School/ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall
    Aston Medical School7.07.07.07.07.0
    Aston Business SchoolTwo bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and aboveTwo bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 and above--6.5
    Engineering and Physical Sciences5.55.55.55.56.0
    Health and Life Sciences (except Aston Medical School)6.06.06.06.06.5
    Health and Life Sciences (Optometry)6.56.56.56.57.0
    School of Social Sciences and Humanities5.55.55.55.56.0

    * The above is applicable to students entering Years 1 and 2 of undergraduate programmes. Articulation into the Final year will vary depending on the degree programme and subject to the agreement with the partner.

    ** BSc Biochemistry, BSc Neuroscience, BSc Biology, and BSc Psychology programmes (all) will accept applications from candidates where one band is at 5.5 and the others at 6.0 and above.

    Career

    Career prospects

    The transferable skills that our international business programme provides mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

    • Management consultant
    • Strategy consultant
    • Recruitment director
    • Management trainee
    • International manager
    • Research analyst
    • Marketing manager
    • Sales manager
    • Entrepreneur

    Our graduates have gone on to set up their own businesses or work at companies such as HSBC, IBM, Unilever, Vodafone, Hertz-Bosch. PwC, KPMG, Barclays and Tesco.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,603 / year
    International Business,MSc
    Aston University
    Aston University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Birmingham

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