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MSc International Business
A one-year master's in international business strategy and management at an AACSB-accredited business school, for graduates from any background targeting global business roles.
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Potential funding at University of Stirling
The International Undergraduate Scholarship gives eligible students £2,500 off fees each year (up to £10,000 over four years), and the Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship offers a £7,000 fee waiver for master's students (100 awards for Sept 2027/Jan 2028).
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A clearer look at MSc International Business
A one-year master's in international business strategy and management at an AACSB-accredited business school, for graduates from any background targeting global business roles.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on international markets and cross-border strategy, global organisations, cultures and responsible business, trade, market entry and international growth decisions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- International markets and cross-border strategy
- Global organisations, cultures and responsible business
- Trade, market entry and international growth decisions
- Understand how organisations operate and compete.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Cross-cultural communication
- International market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Global commercial awareness
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to understand how organisations compete, collaborate and grow across different countries and cultures. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- International business analyst
- Export or market-development executive
- Global operations coordinator
- International business consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
5 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Flying StartPublished course content
- 02Research prizePublished course content
- 03Course directorPublished course content
- 04Key staffPublished course content
- 05Ms Michaela HruskovaPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Minimum second class honours degree or equivalent
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Minimum B or 3.0/4.0, or a Lower Second in a Bachelor's Special or Professional degree
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each sub-skill
- English alternatives
- Applicants from Sri Lanka must meet English requirements with a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as IELTS for UKVI; other evidence is not accepted.
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