MA (hons) International Business Management With Operations Management in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK

MA (hons) International Business Management With Operations Management in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

This degree puts specialist business theory through a real-world filter. It develops the knowledge and interpersonal skills you will need to thrive in the positions, organisations and industries of the future.

Our respected faculty call on industry experience and research-led knowledge to bring their subjects to life with a dynamic mix of lectures, tutorials, interactive workshops and case study-informed learning.

In Year 1 you will study a common suite of mandatory courses to provide you with a solid, universal understanding of the key principles and practices of modern business. Maintaining a consistent programme of study across all seven International Business Management pathways in Year 1 means it is easy for students to switch their specialism as they move into Year 2.

Year 2 introduces functional areas of business and management such as marketing, operations management and human resource management.

Years 3 and 4 offer greater choice to allow you to tailor your degree to your career aspirations. Alongside advanced business management courses, you will take an increasing number of operations management courses, such as Project Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Managing Business Performance.

You will develop important transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and team working, as well as creativity, confidence and research abilities – skills that will help you succeed in your career and personal life.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our MA (Hons) International Business Management with Operations Management students are doing six months after graduating:

• 77% are working
• 8% are studying
• 3% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 76% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £24000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £21000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Business and public service associate professionals
• Business, research and administrative professionals
• Managers, directors and senior officials

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
Student Visa in UK	Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK	There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK	IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
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