International Business and Emerging Markets
The University of EdinburghProgram Overview
The International Business and Emerging Markets at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business and Emerging Markets programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 20,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business and Emerging Markets programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Current Debates in International Business and Emerging Markets
- Developing Knowledge-based International Businesses in Emerging Economies
- International Strategy
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- The Entrepreneurial Challenge: Creating a New Venture
- Doing Business Projects in Emerging Markets
- Research Methods for International Business
- Corporate Responsibility & Governance in a Global Context
- Financial Analysis
- Global Financial Markets and Emerging Economies
- Global Strategic Management: Issues and Perspectives
- Outward Investment from Emerging Markets
- The Entrepreneurial Manager (MSc)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Academic requirements
You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree from a good university in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification
Academic background
- An undergraduate degree in business and commerce, management, finance, accounting, economics, international politics, international relations, science, engineering or law is normally required.
Supporting your application
- Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.
- Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.
Minimum English language requirement
We require all applicants to meet one of the following English language requirements:
- You are a national of a majority English-speaking country as defined by the Home Office.
- You have completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree, which was taught in a majority English-speaking country.
- You have or will have achieved the minimum required score in one of our accepted English language tests.
Accepted Secure English Language Tests
We accept results from the following English language tests:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 7.0 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section)
- PTE (Pearson Test of English): 67 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections)
- CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 185 (at least 169 in each module)
- CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English): 185 (at least 169 in each module)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT: 100 (with scores no lower than 20 in each section)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 20,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 20,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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