About International Business Management - Msc in Edinburgh Napier University
Whether you’re contemplating a career in international business or currently working and planning to enhance your qualifications, this course will give you the tools you need to be successful in the international business management arena.
Covering issues such as intercultural business communication, strategy, innovation, global economics and global marketing, it addresses the essentials of modern international business and opens doors to increased employment opportunities at postgraduate level.
Course details
We expect this course to attract students from various countries and cultures. This provides an excellent opportunity for discussion with your peers, allowing you to acquire and deepen your understanding of the diversity of international approaches to global business challenges.
You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the approach to international business in your own culture and contribute relevant examples in class discussions.
You’ll learn to creatively address the issues of global competition and sustainability while acquiring knowledge of international business and its economic environment. You’ll graduate with an advanced understanding of the complexities of global economics and international business.
Modules
- Sustaining Organisational Performance
- Global Economic Environment and Marketing
- Leadership, Strategy and Innovation
- Global Marketing
- Intercultural Business Communication
- HRM in an International Context
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
Careers
In recent years, students have come to our MSc courses with degrees from many different disciplines, and have gone on to build careers in a range of industries in the public, private and voluntary/not-for-profit sectors.
You will be eligible to apply if you have gained one of the following:
- A bachelor general / pass (3 year) degree with 60% or above
- A bachelor special / honours degree (3 year) with 55% or above
- A bachelor degree (4 year) in a professional subject with 55% or above
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet Based Test
80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component
Edinburgh Napier University Highlights
Type of university |
Public |
Location |
United Kingdom |
Mode of Payment |
Direct payment, cash by post, Western Union, credit or debit card, or ePay. |
Accreditation |
The Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) or other recognized bodies |
FAFSA Code |
G34184 |
Student population |
19,500 |
Housing capacity |
1,240 students |
The average cost of attendance |
28,000-30,000 GBP |
Edinburgh Napier University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below shows the estimated cost of living in UK while attending the institute. The cost is presented annually and may vary according to the needs of individuals.
Item |
Amount per annum in GBP |
Tuition fees |
15,522-17,472 |
Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Books and Supplies, Insurance, etc. |
12,600 |
Total |
28,122-30,072 |
Edinburgh Napier University Application process
Application fee:
- Undergraduate: 13 GBP to 24 GBP
- Graduate: Not available
Supporting documents:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- References
- English proficiency proof
- Personal statement
- CV or resume
- Interview or portfolio (if required)
- Copy of passport/visa
- Copy of CAS (if applicable)
Academic requirements:
- Undergraduate: Overall of 60% in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or higher in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) or the international United Kingdom equivalent.
- Graduate: Bachelor degree or its equivalent
English Proficiency Test Scores
For taught undergraduate and graduate programs, any one of the following test scores are required:
Accepted tests |
Minimum required scores |
IELTS (Academic) |
Overall, of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5 |
TOEFL iBT |
Overall, of 80 with a minimum of 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, 18 in reading, and 17 in writing |
Pearson’s Test of Academic English |
Overall, of 56 with a minimum of 51 in each element |
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) |
Overall, of 169 with a minimum of 162 in each element |
Cambridge B2 First (or Cambridge English First (FCE)) |
Overall, of 169 with a minimum of 162 in each element |
Cambridge C1 Advanced (or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)) |
Overall, of 169 with a minimum of 162 in each element |
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE) |
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each element |
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, other tests that are accepted by the university include TOEFL ‘At Home’ Test (same scores as of TOEFL iBT), IELTS Indicator (same scores as of TOEFL iBT), online Edinburgh Napier English Language Courses, Duolingo, and IELTS Academic tests taken more than two years but less than four years will be considered with the use of English language in work or education during that period playing a big role.
Duolingo test and its IELTS equivalent is shown below
IELTS score |
Duolingo equivalent |
6.0 with no subsection lower than 5.5 |
95-105 |
6.5 with no subsection lower than 6.0 |
105-115 |
7.0 with no subsection lower than 6.5 |
115-125 |
7.5 with no subsection lower than 7.0 |
125-135 |