MSc East Asian Business at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

The only UK postgraduate taught programme dedicated to business in East Asia, combining business studies with economics, political economy, history and social science. Students can specialise in East Asia as a whole or in China, Japan or Korea.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Languages, Arts and Societies | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Work and Organisation in East Asia, Perspectives on East Asian Economy and Business, International Business and East Asia, East Asian Research Methods and a Business Project. Optional modules include Contemporary Chinese Business and Management, Sustainable Business in East Asia, The Political Economy of China and Postwar Japanese Politics.

Career pathways

Graduates advise European organisations on links with East Asia, work on the Asia desks of multinationals, or go on to doctoral research and university administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references and no supporting statement are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,950 a year (2027/28). 1 year full-time MSc tuition fee for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,650 a year (2027/28). 1 year full-time MSc tuition fee for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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