MSc International Business at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc International Business explores cross-cultural management and entrepreneurship in a global context. Students develop a start-up plan for a business with international potential and can complete consultancy projects with real companies in place of a traditional dissertation. A dual degree with O.P. Jindal University is available.

Department: Adam Smith Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Nine core courses (including Cross-Cultural Management, International Business Strategy, International Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Market Analysis for New Venture Creation), two options and a research project (IB Dissertation, Applied Project or Industry Project).

Career pathways

Alumni have set up their own businesses or worked in management roles in SMEs, consultancy and multinational companies such as AMT Group, Google and IGI Global.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Business Management, Marketing or Commerce, or a Social Science degree with at least 5 credit-bearing modules in Management and/or Marketing at an average grade of pass. Applicants with a 2.1 in any subject and 2 years' relevant work experience in marketing or business may be considered. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 92 overall with no subtest below 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic test centre 65 overall with no subtest below Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60). International applications for September 2027 entry are accepted in six rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,309 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee for the 12-month MSc. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee for the 12-month MSc. £2,000 deposit required. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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