MSc International Business

One of the following:

• A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class)

• Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.

As well as:

• Two professional references – at least one must be from an academic referee

• An official academic transcript of your university grades to date

• A completed application form.

For International Students:

• An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date

• Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.

Duration of course: Full-time - 12 months
Start date: September

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

• MSc International Business focuses on the links between major business functions and their role in international business and commerce. You will develop knowledge of the special requirements for conducting business activities across national boundaries, relevant theories and their application in business. You will also have the opportunity to study at one of our European partner institutions and visit international companies through our integrated Study Abroad programme.

  The course will develop expertise in core areas of international business, strategic management and business economics. The wide range of elective modules will enable you to develop skills in a specific business function linked to international business (finance, marketing or operations management) or pursue related areas such as entrepreneurship and business sustainability.

  Core Modules:
  

  • International Business

  • Advanced Topics in International Business

  • Strategic Management

  • Economic Environment of Business

  • Professional Development Programme
    
  • Ethics in Academic Practice
    

  Optional Modules:

  
  Choose four modules from the following list, subject to pre-requisites and restrictions on some modules and combinations
  

  • Intellectual Property Strategy & Management
    
  • Business Finance
    
  • International Finance
  • Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
  • Strategic Business Sustainability
    
  • People & World Organisations
  • Marketing Management
  • International Marketing Management
  • International Operations
  • Strategic Global Outsourcing and Offshoring
    
  • Operations Management
  • CSR, Sustainable Development & Public Policy
  • Entrepreneurial Strategies
  • International Business strategy
  • Entrepreneurial & Innovation in Emerging Economies

  The course then concludes with a dissertation project.

  Fees:
  
  UK/EU: £11,200
  International: £17,650

  Scholarships:
  Scholarships for 2017/18 entry are now open. Find out more here.