MSc International Business at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MSc International Business develops expertise for the global business world, including currencies and trading across trade blocs, with practical assignments such as a new business idea, business plan and growth strategy, consultancy-style projects and internship opportunities. The University is accredited by AACSB.

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught through lectures, seminars, workshops, study visits, presentations and case studies, including the Flying Start Leadership Programme. The taught element leads to a Postgraduate Diploma; the MSc is completed with a 10,000-word dissertation or a consultancy project (subject to business availability).

Career pathways

Careers in finance, manufacturing, commerce and business, for example business development manager, financial trader, human resources officer, logistics manager, marketing executive, sales executive and supply chain manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate or relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking, or (from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no band below 4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,500 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,300 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months

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