International Business Management with Finance MSc

MScPostgraduateBusiness & Finance
Part Time Available

About This Programme

One-year MSc International Business Management with Finance, one of three specialist IB Management pathways (alongside HRM and Marketing variants). Mandatory September: Competitive Strategy, International Business Context, Financial Analysis. Mandatory January: Research Philosophy and Practice, Business Economics, Finance. Mandatory May: Dissertation. Optional September modules include: Management Consultancy, Leadership, Marketing, Operations Management, Organisational Behaviour. Distinguished from the base IB Management MSc by core Financial Analysis and Finance modules embedded in the curriculum. Evening classes accommodate working professionals. Entry: a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualification. Non-graduates with compensating qualifications/experience may enter the PG Diploma with MSc transfer route. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5, writing 6.0 minimum). September, January, and May intakes. Full-time 12 months; part-time 24 months. Tuition AED 99,528/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 49,764/year part-time. Accreditations: UAE MoHESR; UK Royal Charter. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.

What You'll Study

Year 1, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Competitive Strategy
  • International Business Context
  • Financial Analysis
  • Corporate Governance and Sustainability
  • Research Philosophy and Practice
  • Business Economics
  • Finance
  • Dissertation

Optional courses

  • Strategic Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Network Analysis for Business

Year 1, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Research Philosophy and Practice
  • Business Economics
  • Finance
  • Competitive Strategy
  • Corporate Governance and Sustainability
  • International Business Context
  • Financial Analysis
  • Dissertation

Optional courses

  • Quality Management
  • Strategic Project Management
  • Network Analysis for Business

Entry Requirements

Academic: For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered. Given the clear practical element of the programmes, we will also consider non-graduate candidates holding less than a good Honours degree, or its equivalent, but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exams and course work are at MSc level. To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter. Read more about the UAE Federal Accreditation.

Programme Details

Award

MSc

Start Date

September, January, May

Duration

1 year

Qualification

MSc

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Study Pattern

Full time / Part time

Delivery Format

In person