MA (Hons) International Business Management

Course Overview

As the modern business world becomes increasingly complex, understanding the fundamental way in which businesses and organisations operate - how they develop their strategies and take key decisions - is vital.

All Business Management degrees provide a strong grounding in the principles of modern business management and also introduce the more functional areas of business and management.

International Business Management students do a mandatory second year abroad, at another university where they gain international experience and international input in terms of the curriculum that they learn.

Second year is spent abroad as an MA International Business Management student at our partner universities in Australia. Currently, we have secured University of Sydney, La Trobe University and University of Western Australia as partners. At least one university in each major city in Australia to be secured soon.

Curriculum

Year 1

Semester 1

Information correct at time of publication and may be subject to change

Mandatory September

• Academic Skills
• Management in a Global Context
• Introduction to Marketing
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance

Mandatory January

• Discovering Business
• The Economy
• Becoming a Professiona

Year 2

Mandatory September

• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Human Resource Management

Mandatory January

• Operations Management
• Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
• Enterprise: Concepts and Issues

Optional September

• Management in a Global Context
• Intercultural Issues in Business and Management

Optional January

• Organisational Behaviour
• Consumer Behaviour
• Quantitative Methods 1

Year 3

Mandatory September

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Global Strategic Marketing

Mandatory January

• Strategic Management
• Business Research Methods
• Leading in Organisations

Optional September

• Project Management
• Resourcing and Talent Management
• Business Venturing
• Employment Law
• Introduction to Commercial Law

Optional January

• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Innovation Management
• Business Analysis and Consultancy

Year 4

Mandatory September

• Management Dissertation 1
• Global Business Analysis 1: International Markets and Strategy

Optional September

• The Contemporary Workforce
• International Entrepreneurship
• Retail Marketing

Mandatory January

• Global Business Analysis 2: Global Trends and Risks
• Management Dissertation 2

Optional January

• Changing Trends in Employment
• Marketing Sustainability
• Marketing and Management of SMEs

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: DDD
• STPM: CC
• UEC: Maximum 30 points (5 subjects not less than B grade)
• ATAR (WACE/SACE): ATAR 50 
• Canada Year 12 High School Diploma: 50% (average score based on 6 best relevant subjects including English)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points excluding Theory of knowledge and Extended Essay
• Matriculation/Foundation: Minimum CGPA 2.0
• Diploma: Minimum CGPA 2.0
• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business / Foundation in Science: Pass and eligible to receive the award 
• SMA 3 (Indonesia): 6.0
• Year 12 State Board High School Examination (India): 70%
• Senior High School Graduation Certificate (China): 80%

Note:

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have grade pass in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE or equivalent. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained at least grade pass in Mathematics at a higher level. 

We strongly urge all prospective students to submit their applications. Our students comprise of individuals with a wide array of qualifications. The most comprehensive way for us to assess eligibility is by receiving a completed application comprising of academic qualification.  

Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary. 

Career Prospects

International Business Management degrees provide a vast array of career opportunities within international organisations, especially those that are establishing branches in foreign countries that need capable managers. Successful careers include international marketing manager, international operations manager, business development manager, international banking manager, international trade manager and many more

Study Abroad Pathway

No