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International Business MA/MBus

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      4 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 1,820 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 17,200

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Aberdeen

    The University of Aberdeen was founded as King’s College by William Elphinstone, Chancellor of Scotland and Bishop of Aberdeen in 1495. That makes the University of Aberdeen the third oldest in Scotland, and the 5th oldest in all of the UK. King’s College was initially established to train the professionals that the northern part of […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Aberdeen’s International Business degree program can be taken as a 4 year MA or a 5 year MBus degree. It is intended to give the business leaders of the future their first steps into rewarding, challenging careers. Students will gain a solid understanding of the methods International Businesses use to become and stay competitive in world markets, and a sense of how their business operations respond to changes in the social, political and economic environments.

    You’ll study a foreign language as part of this degree program, ensuring that you have full access to more of the international business community. You will also have the opportunity to undertake one or more internships or periods of study abroad, further enhancing your global perspective and list of industry and university contacts.

    During the later years of the program, you’ll be able to choose a specialty in business management, economics, accounting, real estate and / or finance.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    The MA course is delivered over 4 years and the MBus over 5 years for most students.

    Year 1:

    Your core curriculum for the first year will consist of modules designed to give you a solid background in international business, including:

    • International Context for Business 1
    • International Context for Business 2
    • Professional Writing Skills 1
    • Academic Writing for Business

    Year 2:

    In year 2, you will focus more on the specifics of international and finance. Your modules will include electives as well as:

    • International Business Operations and Finance 1
    • International Business Operations and Finance 2

    Year 3:

    In year three you will focus more on the art and science of management. Your modules will include several electives, but also:

    • Being an International Manager 1
    • Being an International Manager 2

    Year 4:

    In addition to electives in your chosen specialty, you’ll take these core modules in year 4:

    • Contemporary Issues in International Business 1
    • Contemporary Issues in International Business 2

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Aberdeen’s International Business program benefits from the presence of many world-leading economic and financial researchers. All of its modules are heavily research-led, and delivered by way of interactive tutorials and seminars, individual and / or group research and traditional lecture classes.

    Career Possiblities

    A degree in International Business from the University of Aberdeen prepares students to take up a wide range of roles in the private sector, both in the UK and abroad. Aberdeen International Business graduates have taken positions including Business Development Manager, International Recruitment Consultant, International Trader, Management Consultant, Sales Manager and Strategy Analyst.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    The University of Aberdeen’s International Business program typically requires applicants to have earned 3 A Levels at BBB or higher. SQA Highers are also accepted (at AABB or better), as well as a number of equivalent qualifications.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.0 or better overall, with no less than 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in any other sections.

    International students must also have academic accreditation equivalent to that required for UK and EU students. The requirements can be found here.

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