Strategy and International Management Accounting
Heriot-Watt UniversityProgram Overview
The Strategy and International Management Accounting at Heriot-Watt University 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 Strategy and International Management Accounting 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,690 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,770 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Strategy and International Management Accounting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International Accounting Standards
- Competitive Strategy
- Strategic Change
- Financial Analysis
- Strategies for Managing Supply Chains
- International Management Accounting
- Research Methods
- Comparative Financial Reporting
- International Trade Law
- Managing Diversity in Business
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 Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of Upper Second Class 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).
- A good Honours degree (first or second class), or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.
- Work or project experience in the area of finance will be of further advantage.
- If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, weâll need to see evidence of your English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component lower than 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,690 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,770 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,690 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,770 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Heriot-Watt University 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 Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
