International Business
Introduction
The MA (four years) and the MBus (five years) in International Business are designed to develop the leaders of the future. They provide students with a broad understanding of International Business and are designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.
Our Degrees
We offer a range of International Business degrees which you can read more about below.
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The 黑料网 International Study Centre offers preparation programmes for progression to undergraduate degree study at the university.
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.
These programmes provide a broadly-based education in International Business through a four year programme (or five years if pursuing the MBus International Business). 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
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.
Students will have the opportunity to include the study of a language as part of their degree, whether or not they have any prior knowledge of the language. Periods of study or internships abroad are integral parts of these programmes.
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.
Available Programmes of Study
Students will have the opportunity to explore a range of themes to broaden their knowledge and sharpen their critical analysis of current debates and challenges. Some of these areas include:
- International studies in economics
- Real Estate
- Accountancy
- Finance and management
Single Honours Degrees
Major-Minor Honours Degrees
Why Study International Business at Aberdeen?
- The Business School is EQUIS accredited, placing it among a select group of globally recognised institutions. Out of over 15,000 business schools worldwide, under 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.
- 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.
- Utilise professional training facilities such as the Bloomberg finance lab as part of your studies. The Bloomberg lab is used by major financial services companies worldwide and gives you the chance to work with industry-standard data and tools.
- Professional training facilities also include the virtual Thomson Reuters Eikon鈩� trading floor, used by major financial services companies across the world and integrating real activity in financial markets directly into our courses.
- Our research centres include ACREEF (the Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics & Finance), headed by leading petroleum economist & adviser to the Scottish Government Prof Alex Kemp, and CELMR (Centre for European Labour Market Research).
- 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.
- A packed programme of events and the annual May Festival attracting internationally acclaimed public figures, business leaders, authors and broadcasters to discuss and debate critical issues and challenges in the world today.
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