Undergraduate School of Business and Creative Industries

University of the West of Scotland

MSc International Management

The MSc in International Management gives you the skills to play a productive role in the management of international business organisations.

Paisley January May September

Duration

1 year full-time, 3 years part-time

IELTS (min)

6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)

Course overview

About the Course

Our MSc International Management is designed to help you build a career in management where an understanding of global contexts and issues is becoming increasingly important. The MSc will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and conceptual skills to work in environments requiring high levels of international managerial competence.

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International guest lecturers and case studies will help you better understand the international contexts of management.

Programme structure

Course Modules

Explore the academic structure of this programme year by year.

  • International Business Management (Core, 20 Credits)
  • Leadership and Change in a Developing World (Core, 20 Credits)
  • Organisational Performance of Multi-National Enterprises (Core, 20 Credits)
  • Strategic Management in an International Context (Core, 20 Credits)
  • Global Digital Business (Core, 20 Credits)
  • Research Methods and Design (Core, 10 Credits)
  • Contemporary Organisation Theory (Optional, 10 Credits)
  • Managing Employee Relations (Optional, 10 Credits)
  • Developing Professional Practice / MSc International Management Dissertation (Core, 60 Credits)

Tuition information

Tuition Fees

2026/2027 Academic Year

Scholarships Available
£16,275 for the full course

£2,330 per 20-credit module

*Fees shown are the international (all other EU plus non-EU) rate for 2026/27, as published by the University of the West of Scotland. Scottish, UK and Republic of Ireland, and Channel Island/Isle of Man rates differ — see the official course page for the full breakdown.

English language

Entry Requirements

English language proficiency requirements for direct master's entry.

6.0

IELTS Score Required

Minimum 5.5 in each individual component

Accepted alternatives

Other recognized tests

This is UWS's standard requirement for postgraduate taught degrees; alternative English qualifications are evaluated case-by-case.

Official admissions guidance

Academic Entry Requirements

We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry qualifications are still encouraged to apply, as UWS takes a range of factors into account, including relevant professional experience.

Our admissions advisors are prepared to review your background and confirm your entry eligibility.

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Official course information

This page is based on official material published by the University of the West of Scotland.