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International Business (5 years) (MBus)
Introduction
This programme is designed to equip you to be successful in International Business, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context. It will deliver a learning experience that provides students with confidence and the trajectory to add value to employers immediately on graduating.
A degree that fits you. The degree programmes offered through the Business School are designed to be flexible. Specialise in one area, explore new subjects, or study multiple disciplines to attain a degree that suits your interests and career aspirations.
The 黑料网 draws on both ancient heritage and globally-recognised excellence in research and teaching to challenge students academically and to connect them with the world of practice. There is an option to study a modern language throughout the programme.
The programmes provide a broadly-based education in International Business through a five year programme. Students will take part in specialist courses in International Business and can specialise in at least one of the following:
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Real estate
Study abroad and internship options are integrated with flexible language learning to accommodate individual study needs, skills and aspirations. MBus students take year 4 abroad (Professional Practice placement either abroad or in the UK as agreed with the Business School through medium of chosen language or English if no language options taken.)
Our International Business programmes are designed to develop the international business leaders of the future. Students will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of international business, including its operations and the economic, political and social contexts which impact business at a global level. Our curriculum balances theoretical understanding with practical work; students also benefit from the university's strong links to local and global businesses, which offer cutting-edge insights into the subject.
What You'll Study
- Year 1
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Year 1: Compulsory Courses
- Academic Writing for Business (AW1003)
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This compulsory evaluation is designed to find out if your academic writing is of a sufficient standard to enable you to succeed at university and, if you need it, to provide support to improve. It is completed on-line via MyAberdeen with clear instructions to guide you through it. If you pass the evaluation at the first assessment it will not take much of your time. If you do not, you will be provided with resources to help you improve. This evaluation does not carry credits but if you do not complete it this will be recorded on your degree transcript.
- Getting Started at the 黑料网 (PD1002)
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This course, which is prescribed for level 1 undergraduate students and articulating students who are in their first year at the University, is studied entirely online, takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across the first 4 weeks of term.
Topics include University orientation overview, equality & diversity, MySkills, health, safety and cyber security, and academic integrity.
Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Transcript as ‘Achieved’.
- International Context for Business 1 (IN1001)
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15 Credit Points
Using Economics as a viewpoint, this course investigates the big issues and key questions facing international business in a global economy and seeks explanations using a variety of real world tools, models and concepts. Issues covered include technology and automation, innovation and the networked economy, scarcity and choice, globalisation, inequality, the firm (its owners, managers, employees and customers), markets and public policy, financial instability and environmental issues.
- International Context for Business 2 (IN1501)
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15 Credit Points
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the external global context in which businesses operate. It explores the political, economic, sociocultural, technological, ethical and market influences on business. It also explores how businesses interact to the global environment through innovation, strategy, operations and marketing.
Year 1: Optional Courses
NOTE: Students need to follow a specialism through years 1 and 2 to ensure that they have sufficient prerequisites to follow courses in years 3 and 5 (with or without a specialism at that stage).
In addition to the 30 credits in compulsory courses, students will select 60 credits from one of the specialisms below, plus 30 credits from courses of their choice, to gain a total of 120 credits.
Accountancy (15 credits each)
- AC1011: Accounting and Accountability
- EC1006: Economics for Business and Society
- AC1516: Accounting Principles
- EC1506: The Global Economy
NOTE: The Accountancy specialism is NOT accredited by the accountancy professional bodies
Economics (15 credits each)
- EC1006: Economics for Business and Society (15 credits)
- EC1506: The Global Economy (15 credits)
- Plus 30 credits from any AC, FI or PO coded courses of choice
Finance (15 credits each)
- FI1004: Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- EC1006: Economics for Business and Society
- AC1517: Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- EC1506: The Global Economy
Real Estate (15 credits each)
- EC1006: Economics for Business and Society
- FI1004: Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- EC1506: The Global Economy
- PO1504: Understanding Property
- Accounting and Accountability (AC1011)
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15 Credit Points
This course introduces the theoretical and contextual foundation of accounting. It does not involve any technical aspects of accounting or bookkeeping but provides an introduction to the political, economic, institutional, professional and managerial context of accounting. The main content includes:
- Socio-political and economic mechanisms of accountability; theories of accountability.
- Constitution of organisations and the role of accounting within organisations.
- Constitution of accounting as a business function: how accounting is organised within organisations.
- Constitution of Accountancy as a Profession: how accountancy is organised as a profession.
- Sustainability and accounting: how accounting is reorganised to address sustainability issues.
- The Economics of Business and Society (EC1006)
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15 Credit Points
This course is an introductory course in microeconomics where we study the decision making of individual actors (consumers, employees, firms, governments, etc.) in an economy. Actors must make decisions about behaviours because they face scarce resources, but often they find that trading with other actors in markets can increase the wellbeing of all parties. This course models and examines the nature of these interactions, highlighting when they work well and when they fail to increase wellbeing and what might be the solution to these failures.
- Accounting Principles (AC1516)
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15 Credit Points
This is an introduction to accounting which aims to provide an understanding of how organisations – particularly small and medium sized businesses – capture, create and use accounting information both to guide their activities internally within the management function and to communicate their financial performance and position to external users of the accounts. This course allows students to develop practical and analytical skills through a problem-solving approach to accounting-related aspects of business performance reporting and control, particularly in relation to bookkeeping, accounts preparation, budgeting and management accounting.
- The Global Economy (EC1506)
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15 Credit Points
This course is an introductory course in macroeconomics where we study the behaviour of the economy as a whole. Whereas microeconomics focuses on individual markets, macroeconomics addresses the “big issues” such as unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and financial crises. Macroeconomics is a lively subject, full of discussion and debate, as economists and policymakers take different views on macroeconomic issues, their causes and appropriate policy responses. Issues such as: Is the economy growing? What causes unemployment and how can we reduce it? How can we avoid recessions? When is inflation a problem? Are banks lending too much?
- Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment (FI1004)
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15 Credit Points
The module considers the nature and operation of investment markets, focusing on three asset classes; shares, bonds and real estate. It looks at the characteristics of these investment options in terms of their risks and returns. The module introduces basic financial mathematics: time value of money, calculation of present values and investment rates of return. Finally, it considers the role of financial institutions and regulatory bodies in personal finance, where consumers and financial markets interact.
- Understanding Property (PO1504)
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15 Credit Points
This course introduces students to the world of the built environment, professional surveying practice and the construction industry. The first section of the course discusses the different types and characteristics of property in the UK and the different legal interests that can exist in property, why people invest in property and why and how property is developed; the second section focuses on the design and construction of buildings, the identification of defects as well their impact on the environment and relevant sustainability issues.
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship (AC1517)
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15 Credit Points
The course provides an understanding of how organisations, particularly small businesses, capture, create and use accounting information both to guide their own activities and to communicate their financial performance and financial position to parties external to themselves. It develops knowledge and understanding of accounting, accounting techniques and accounting information, so that students become informed users of accounting data and information, not creators of that data and information.
- Year 2
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Year 2: Compulsory Courses
- Big Data in Operations and Supply Chain Management (IN2002)
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15 Credit Points
This course uses four interrelated topics as foci to study 0perations in international business and management. It starts addressing the value chain then it covers energy security and sustainability, the knowledge economy and the underpinnings of big data analyses.
- Big Data in Business and Finance (IN2502)
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15 Credit Points
This course will provide an introduction to data analytics and machine learning (often summarised as Big Data) and its applications in international business. The course will explore recent trends in green finance and FINTECH, which are based on data analytics and recent advances in machine learning.
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success (PD2002)
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This course, which is designed for level 2 students and above, is studied entirely online. Topics include career planning, finding work experience and articulating your skills and experiences in applications and interviews. Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Enhanced Transcript as ‘Achieved’. The course takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across a number of weeks.
Year 2: Optional Courses
NOTE: Students need to follow a specialism through years 1 and 2 to ensure that they have sufficient prerequisites to follow courses in years 3 and 5 (with or without a specialism at that stage).
In addition to the 30 credits in compulsory courses, students will select 60 credits from one of the specialisms below, plus 30 credits from courses of their choice, to gain a total of 120 credits.*
*Those taking the Finance pathway will select 45 credits from the Finance specialism, plus 45 credits from courses of their choice, to gain a total of 120 credits.
Accountancy (15 credits each)
- AC2031: Management Accountancy 2
- FI2004: Finance 2: Business Finance
- AC2530: Financial Accounting 2
- PO2508: Understanding Statistics
The Accountancy specialism is NOT accredited by the accountancy professional bodies.
Economics (30 credits each)
- EC2003: Intermediate Microeconomics
- EC2503: Intermediate Macroeconomics
Finance (15 credits each)
- FI2004: Finance 2: Business Finance
- FI2501: Financial Markets and Regulation
- PO2508: Understanding Statistics
Real Estate (15 credits each)
- PO2009: Land and Property Economics
- PO2010: Land and Property Law
- PO2509: Principles of Property Valuation
- PO2508: Understanding Statistics
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you take IN2003: Career Launchpad (5 credits) in Year 2 or 3 to assist you in securing a placement in year 4. You must select this course if you intend to take PO40P2: Professional Work Placement in year 5.
- Management Accounting 2 (AC2031)
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15 Credit Points
This course extends the operational tools and techniques introduced in level 1 Accountancy courses. It develops more complex problem-solving techniques in the planning, control and decision-making process. It shows how quantitative methods and analytical techniques can be applied in management accounting solutions to management problems. It also emphasises the diverse industrial, commercial and not-for-profit settings in which management accountants work. It seeks to develop in students an understanding of the organisational context as well as the nature of management accounting information. The focus is to enhance students' problem-solving and communication skills, and develop their ability to select and apply appropriate techniques in specific contexts.
- Finance 2: Business Finance (FI2004)
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15 Credit Points
The main aim of this course is to develop a sound understanding of fundamental principles underlying the theory and practice of finance, thereby providing a strong basis for further study of advanced finance theory and cognate disciplines. The course introduces students to important concepts in finance: principles of assets pricing, concept of risk and return, theory of interest rates and pricing fixed income securities, evaluation of investment project with a focus on embedded real options. It equips students with good analytical skills in order to understand the implications of financial decisions by understanding the fundamentals that govern them.
- Financial Accounting 2 (AC2530)
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15 Credit Points
The objective of FA2 is to build upon material introduced in first year in order to develop students' technical skills in financial statement preparation. Students will gain an appreciation of the regulatory framework for financial reporting. They will examine the usefulness of financial statement information, by looking at the form and content of accounts produced by public limited companies. Students will explore how to account for basic transactions through the implementation of current accounting standards and apply their knowledge in both the manual and the computerised environment, the latter through the SAGE accounting package.
- Understanding Statistics (PO2508)
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15 Credit Points
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of statistical concepts and methods relevant to accounting, management, finance, real estate and economics. The course is intended to enable students
i) To understand the principles of descriptive statistics, index construction, statistical inference, correlation, regression and time series analysis
ii) To apply statistical techniques to the analysis of accounting, business and economic issues and interpret findings
iii) To identify important sources of data in accounting, business and economics
- Intermediate Microeconomics (EC2003)
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30 Credit Points
This course builds on and is a natural extension of EC 1006. By examining in a more rigorous way concepts introduced in EC 1006 students will develop further their analytical skills and they will obtain a better understanding of consumers and producers behaviour, market structure as well as the effectiveness of economic policy. The course is designed to appeal to all students interested in economics. This includes students who may wish not to enter into any further studies of economics, as well as students who may wish to continue studying economics at the honours level.
- Intermediate Macroeconomics (EC2503)
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30 Credit Points
This course focuses on macroeconomic policy in a global economy. The first part builds an open-economy Keynesian model to investigate what determines the effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policies, and how exchange rate regimes and capital mobility impact on policy effectiveness. The second part investigates what determines the level of macroeconomic activity and its growth over time. The final part looks at what determines inflation and unemployment. This intermediate level course uses live lectures to develop your analytical skills evaluating economic policy in a rigorous and technical way to equip you with the skills needed for honours level study.
- Financial Markets and Regulation (FI2501)
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15 Credit Points
This course provides students with an understanding of the financial system, primarily from a UK perspective, introducing students to the reasons for, and nature of, financial markets and institutions before moving on to explore the need and importance of financial regulation, and investigating the causes and consequences of the recent global financial crisis. The course will introduce students to a variety of topics including the role of wholesale and retail banks, non-bank financial institutions, the debt and equity markets, and the derivative markets; market efficiency, UK and international regulation, consumer protection and market abuse.
- Land and Property Economics (PO2009)
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15 Credit Points
The course will facilitate greater understanding of real estate and land markets and of the linkages between supply, demand and price. It will provide explanations of market behaviour and discuss activity patterns and outcomes with reference to specific property markets. Students will gain an understanding of the institutions that govern land use and real estate transactions and will develop skills to identify and interpret property market data in order to analyze market sectors and property types. Students will also make critical economic assessments of land use and planning policy and the methods of policy delivery.
- Land and Property Law (PO2010)
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15 Credit Points
This course considers the different legal relationships which can exist with regard to rights in land and to outline the implications of these relationships. This course is intended to enable participants:
- To understand the place of land tenure in society.
- To explain the concept of ownership and its implications.
- To describe the principal forms of subordinate right that can be carved out of land ownership.
- To identify and explain the principal restrictions on land ownership, including planning law and land reform.
- Principles of Property Valuation (PO2509)
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15 Credit Points
This course deals with the detail of why property requires to be valued and how the valuation process operates by way of the implementation of the RICS “Red Book”. The five property valuation methods are discussed via a series of lectures supplemented by tutorials/workshops in which valuation problem-solving tasks are discussed, with a focus on the investment method and the critique of traditional approaches. Practical valuation exercises are undertaken, which include the inspection and measurement of property and the analysis of comparable evidence.
- Year 3
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Year 3: Compulsory Courses
- Being an International Manager i (IN3001)
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15 Credit Points
This course provides the theoretical structure to bring together the learning of 1st and 2nd year courses placing the students as International Manager. Being an International Manager I looks in depth into the theoretical concepts of international business and prepares them to the more experiential subsequent course entitled Being an International Manager II.
- Being an International Manager II (IN3501)
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15 Credit Points
This course uses four interrelated topics to illustrate how to be an International Manager. The course integrates the concepts covered in Being an International Manager I from the viewpoint of the manager and the challenge she/he faces as well as the implication for the manager, taking a more applied and embodied viewpoint. In other words, while Being an International Manager I addresses what is international business, Being an International Manager II responds to how to be an International Manager.
Year 3: Optional Courses
In addition to the 30 credits in compulsory courses, students will select 60 credits from one of the specialisms below, plus 30 credits from level 3 courses of their choice, to gain a total of 120 credits.
Accountancy (15 credits each)
- AC3049: Financial Accounting 3
- AC3054: Management Accounting 3
- AC3560: Audit Practice
- AC3561: Taxation
Economics
- 60 credits from level 3 EC courses of choice
Finance (15 credits each)
- FI3008: Applied Corporate Finance
- FI3009: Corporate Financial Theory
- Plus 30 credits from level 3 FI courses of choice
Real Estate (30 credits each)
- PO3006: Applied Valuation
- PO3513: Real Estate Development & International Investment
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you take IN2003: Career Launchpad (5 credits) in Year 2 or 3 to assist you in securing a placement in year 4. You must select this course if you intend to take PO40P2: Professional Work Placement in year 5.
MBus International Business (no specialism)
- MS3553: Research Methods for Business (30 credits)
- Plus 30 credits from level 3 AC, EC, FI, MS and PO courses of choice
- Financial Accounting 3 (AC3049)
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15 Credit Points
This course builds upon AC2530 Financial Accounting 2. The aim is to further develop practical and analytical accounting skills through the knowledge and understanding of controversial financial accounting and reporting issues, facilitating the ability to critically appraise current financial and non-financial reporting practice.
- Management Accounting 3 (AC3054)
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15 Credit Points
Building upon the material in Management Accounting 2, the course examines in greater detail behavioural, managerial, and strategic aspects of management accounting and management control. The course content includes management accounting issues pertaining to:
- Strategic management accounting
- Operational management issues including quality management
- Performance evaluation and management systems
- Management control systems, and
- Advance decision making techniques such as decision-trees, learning curves and project evaluation and review techniques
- Audit Practice (AC3560)
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15 Credit Points
This course aims to develop the students’ knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the audit techniques, judgements and practical skills associated with a financial statement audit. The context of the course reflects both the UK and International legal, regulatory and ethical framework.
The course forms an introduction to the 4th year Audit Theory and Evolution course which goes on to explore the historical context and current professional, regulatory, ethical and societal challenges and developments facing the audit and assurance profession.
- Taxation (AC3561)
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15 Credit Points
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge and understanding of the UK tax system and its administration. Students will gain an appreciation of direct taxes payable on income, profits, and other gains by both individuals and by corporations, and indirect taxes on spending. Knowledge application of the different taxes within the UK taxation system will be achieved by solving tax problems and computing tax liabilities.
- Applied Valuation (PO3006)
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30 Credit Points
This course applies the principles of valuation taught at level 2 to more complex real world examples. Topics covered include rent reviews, compulsory purchase, property investment, property development and national and local taxation. Numeracy and analytical skills are further developed along with expertise in the use of Excel. In addition, the course also covers professional surveying practice, including ethics, and stimulates students to consider their career path by requiring students to prepare a CV and prepare for a mock interview.
- Real Estate Development & International Investment (PO3513)
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30 Credit Points
The course covers two key aspects of real estate, namely development and international investment. While development is an intrinsically local activity, the drivers of demand to occupy and invest in real estate are increasingly global. Thus, the course first deals with the process of development and then provides the context of globalisation of economies and real estate markets, which underlies the demand for real estate occupation and investment. The course involves a UK field trip.
- Research Methods for Business (MS3553)
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30 Credit Points
This course introduces students to what is involved in undertaking research into business phenomena. It introduces philosophical issues in the theory of knowledge, ethical issues in research conduct, and considers quantitative and qualitative methods in turn, addressing issues in sampling and design, details of specific approaches, and considerations in data analysis. The course is taught through weekly lectures and an extended two hour tutorial every fortnight, with two pieces of coursework. The emphasis throughout is on understanding the conceptual underpinning of different methods, and their strengths and limitations in research.
- Applied Corporate Finance (FI3008)
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15 Credit Points
Applied Corporate Finance provides students with the knowledge about the fundamental theories and emerging issues in corporate finance. The course introduces the issues facing a corporate manager and equip students with the analytical skills necessary for evaluating corporate financial policies. Important issues covered by the course such as cost of capital, value of debt and its associated risks, leasing, credit risk analysis, management of working capital, will be explored from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
- Corporate Financial Theory (FI3009)
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15 Credit Points
This course is designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of corporate finance theory, enabling them to grasp the implications of corporate finance decisions comprehensively. It aims to deepen students' knowledge of the fundamental theories underpinning corporate finance while enhancing their intellectual capabilities. Through the course, students will gain insights into corporate financing choices and their interaction with financial markets, thereby solidifying their theoretical foundation for analysing and understanding corporate behaviour and performance.
- Year 4
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Year 4: Compulsory Courses
Professional Practice placement either abroad or in the UK as agreed with the Business School.
- Year 5
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Year 5: Compulsory Courses
- Contemporary Issues in International Business i (IN4001)
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15 Credit Points
This course uses student led learning where the lecturer will act as a guide and students will take the lead developing research projects. Below, there is a range of contemporary topics offered in the course from which students will need to choose, develop the topic and present their findings to the rest of the cohort. For example, lecture session could be used for presentations and tutorial session could be used to coach the students in their research. This course is complementary to Contemporary Issues in International Business II and it may be the case that a topic used in this course is expanded subsequently.
- Contemporary Issues in International Business II (IN4501)
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15 Credit Points
This course uses student led learning where the lecturer will act as a guide and students will take the lead developing research projects. Based on a range of contemporary topics students will need to choose, develop the topic and present their findings to the rest of the cohort. For example, lecture session could be used for presentations and tutorial session could be used to coach the students in their research. This course is complementary to Contemporary Issues in International Business I and it may be the case that a topic used in this course is expanded subsequently.
Year 5: Optional Courses
In addition to the 30 credits in compulsory courses, students will select 90 level 3 or 4 credits from one of the specialisms below to gain a total of 120 credits.
Accountancy
- AC4528: Dissertation in Accountancy (30 credits)
- Plus 30 credits from level 4 AC courses
- Plus 30 credit points from courses of choice
Economics
- EC4526: Economics Dissertation (30 credits)
- Plus 30 credits from level 4 EC courses
- Plus 30 credit points from courses of choice
Finance
- FI4007: Dissertation Research Methods (15 credits)
- FI4501: Dissertation in Finance (30 credits)
- Plus 15 credits from level 4 FI courses
- Plus 30 credits from courses of choice
Real Estate
- One of the following:
- PO4506: Real Estate Dissertation (30 credits) or
- PO40P2: Professional Work Placement (30 credits)
- Plus one of the following:
- PO4009: Responsible Real Estate Asset Management (30 credits) or
- PO4510: Real Estate Portfolio Investment (30 credits)
- Plus 30 credits from courses of choice
MBus International Business (no specialism)
- IN4502: Dissertation in International Business (30 credits)
- Plus 30 level 3 or 4 credits from AC, EC, FI, MS and PO courses of choice
- Plus 30 credits from courses of choice
- Dissertations in Accountancy (AC4528)
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30 Credit Points
All Accountancy and Finance students must undertake a dissertation. Students taking a joint degree may undertake the dissertation in either discipline, but not both. It is designed to show that you are able to:
Carry out a substantial piece of research on a chosen subject without close supervision
Critically analyse and evaluate work carried out by others
Reach your own conclusions based upon your analysis and evaluation of relevant evidence, whether this is prior research only or prior research coupled with your own research.
Write-up the results of your work in a clear, coherent and logical way.
- Economics Dissertation (EC4526)
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30 Credit Points
The dissertation presents students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and research skills of Economics to an individual piece of research, focusing on a topic which has been chosen by the student and approved by the Dissertation coordinator and Dissertation supervisor. Over the course of the Dissertation, with guidance from the supervisor, the student will study a particular topic, conduct a literature review of relevant material, select appropriate theoretical and/or empirical methods to address the topic and write a final analysis in the form of the Dissertation of up to 10,000 words.
- Dissertation in Finance (FI4501)
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30 Credit Points
All Accountancy and Finance students must undertake a dissertation. Students taking a joint degree may undertake the dissertation in either discipline, but not both. It is designed to show that you are able to:
Carry out a substantial piece of research on a chosen subject without close supervision
Critically analyse and evaluate work carried out by others
Reach your own conclusions based upon your analysis and evaluation of relevant evidence, whether this is prior research only or prior research coupled with your own research.
Write-up the results of your work in a clear, coherent and logical way.
- Real Estate Dissertation (PO4506)
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30 Credit Points
The dissertation can be a rewarding, interesting and challenging exercise, with a process that differs from taught courses. With self-directed study, you are introduced to the process of independent research starting with finding a topic that is both academically interesting and can be covered in the given time frame. In addition to utilising skills acquired during previous years of study, it is an opportunity to develop new skills useful for future employment, such as writing reports. Your dissertation will be judged on evidence of competence in independent research. The greater the degree of competence, the higher the mark awarded.
- Real Estate Portfolio Investment (PO4510)
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30 Credit Points
The course introduces students to concepts of portfolio management and recent developments regarding real estate investment vehicles. The course takes a financial economics viewpoint and places real estate investments within this context. The course covers such important aspects as securitization of initially illiquid real estate assets, the management of building portfolios and the use of index swap contracts for risk management purposes. The course discusses also real option theory and applies it to land development and the pricing of lease contracts.
- Dissertation in International Business (IN4502)
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30 Credit Points
Students in this course conduct independent research under the guidance of a supervisor. They can select their own dissertation topic or choose one of a range of topics offered by staff within Business Management. Students undertake a qualitative and/or quantitative piece of empirical research and produce a dissertation at the end of the process. This course provides them with an opportunity to develop a range of generic and research-specific skills including critical thinking, argumentation, writing, time management, review of literature, research design, and data analysis.
- Dissertation Research Methods (FI4007)
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15 Credit Points
This course aims to introduce students to what is involved in undertaking research with an emphasis on providing students with a clear fundamental base from which to complete their dissertation.
We will endeavour to make all course options available. However, these may be subject to change - see our Student Terms and Conditions page. In exceptional circumstances there may be additional fees associated with specialist courses, for example field trips.
How You'll Study
Learning Methods
- Lectures
- Professional Placements
- Seminars
- Tutorials
Assessment Methods
Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:
- coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course;
- practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and
- written examinations at the end of each course.
The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.
Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.
Why Study International Business?
- The Business School is accredited, placing it among a select group of globally recognised institutions. Out of over 15,000 business schools worldwide, less than 300 schools across 45 countries have attained this distinction.
- The 黑料网 is ranked 6th in the UK for Positive Responses in Business Studies (National Student Survey 2026).
- We are ranked 22nd in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing (Guardian University Guide 2027) and in the Global Top 250 universities for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of international business, operations, and its economic, political and social contexts. You will also benefit from our links to local and global organisations, which offer cutting-edge insights into the subject.
- You have the opportunity to include the study of a language as part of your degree, whether or not you have any prior knowledge of the language. Periods of study or internships abroad are integral parts of these programmes.
- Access world-class facilities such as the award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library, with fabulous study facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and a first-class collection of reference works in business and management.
- Use professional facilities such as the Bloomberg finance lab, which is used by major financial services companies worldwide and gives students the chance to work with industry-standard data and tools.
- Training facilities also include the virtual Thomson Reuters Eikon™ trading floor, used by major financial services companies across the world and integrating real activity in financial markets directly into our courses.
- Aberdeen is the main European centre for the oil & gas industry and is the energy capital of Europe. International accountancy firms, multinational companies, and financial services all have offices in the city and close links to our programmes.
- With a community of over 130 nationalities at the 黑料网, students are immersed in an environment that enables international discourse creating truly global exchanges, generating deep insights that spark innovative change.
Interested in this programme?
Entry Requirements
Qualifications
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the 黑料网.
General Entry Requirements
- 2027 Entry
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SQA Highers
Standard: BBBB
Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer.
Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended.
Widening Access: BBC
Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer.
Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher.
National 5 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBC
Widening Access: CCC
GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above.
BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
DMM in related subjects.
Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.)
GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes.
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Five subjects at Higher at H3.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
30 points including 5, 4, 4 at HL.
SL in English is also required.
The information displayed in this section shows a shortened summary of our entry requirements. For more information, or for full entry requirements for Arts and Social Sciences degrees, see our .
Fees and Funding
You will be classified as one of the fee categories below.
- EU / International students
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- Tuition Fees for 2027/28 Academic Year
- 拢20,800
- Tuition Fees for 2026/27 Academic Year
- 拢20,800
- Tuition Fees for 2026/27 Academic Year (Self-funded Students *)
- 拢14,800
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The above fee includes the £6,000 Aberdeen Global Scholarship provided to self-funded international students. Full terms and conditions apply.
- Tuition Fees for 2027/28 Academic Year (Self-funded Students *)
- 拢14,800
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The above fee includes the £6,000 Aberdeen Global Scholarship provided to self-funded international students. Full terms and conditions apply.
- Home Students
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- Tuition Fees for 2026/27 Academic Year
- 拢1,820
- Tuition Fees for 2027/28 Academic Year
- 拢1,820
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland
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- Tuition Fees for 2027/28 Academic Year
- 拢10,050
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The UK Government has confirmed that the RUK fee cap will continue to increase each year to reflect inflation. Tuition fees will increase in line with the Government fee cap each year, and this should be taken into account when budgeting.
- Tuition Fees for 2026/27 Academic Year
- 拢9,790
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The UK Government has confirmed that the RUK fee cap will continue to increase each year to reflect inflation. Tuition fees will increase in line with the Government fee cap each year, and this should be taken into account when budgeting.
Scholarships and Funding
UK Scholarship
Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who pay tuition fees may be eligible for specific scholarships allowing them to receive additional funding. These are designed to provide assistance to help students support themselves during their time at Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Global Scholarship
The 黑料网 is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a 拢6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme. More about this funding opportunity.
Funding Database
View all funding options in our Funding Database.
Careers
Studying International Business at Aberdeen will open up a wealth of career opportunities over a wide spectrum of industries and many of our graduates now work for large multinational blue-chip companies. You will develop the global perspectives and fundamental business skills needed to be successful in business, while expanding your professional networks and understanding of how different economies around the world operate.
Career Opportunities
- Account Manager
- Business Consultant
- Business Development Coordinator
- Cultural Advisor
- International Business and Organisations
- Marketing Officer
- Public Relations
- Recruitment Consultant
- Strategy Analyst
Accreditation
The Business School is accredited, placing it among a select group of globally recognised institutions. Out of over 15,000 business schools worldwide, less than 300 schools across 45 countries have attained this distinction.
An EQUIS accredited Business School
The Business School is accredited, placing it among a select group of globally recognised institutions. Of over 15,000 business schools worldwide, less than 300 have attained this distinction.
What our Alumni Say
Our Experts
For more details on academic experts and those who will be teaching within your programme discipline please visit the People section of the Business School website.
- Programme Leader
- Professor Ignacio Canales
Information 黑料网 Staff Changes
You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. However, these may be subject to change - see our Student Terms and Conditions page.
Features
The 黑料网, established in 1495, is Scotland’s third oldest and the UK’s fifth oldest University. The university’s ancient campus reflects its long-standing academic tradition, with historic buildings such as King's College, which dates back to the 15th century. This blend of ancient architecture and modern facilities creates a unique atmosphere where students can experience the best of both tradition and innovation.
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Get in Touch
Contact Details
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Student Recruitment & Admissions
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University Office
Regent Walk
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX