MA (Hons) International Business Management
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia · Putrajaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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As the modern business world becomes increasingly complex, understanding how businesses and organisations operate, how they develop strategies, and how they take key decisions is essential. Heriot-Watt’s International Business Management programmes help you examine business structures and workings, people and decision-making processes, and relate business theory to real-world situations.
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and project work, with course assessment based on coursework and/or exams at the end of each semester or academic year. You will develop communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills and choose from a range of business-oriented courses to tailor your degree to your career goals.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Mandatory core modules such as Fundamentals of Marketing, International Management, and Human Resource Management
- Core theory applied through practical assessments across Operations Management and Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
- Business Ethics as part of the early-stage business management learning
- Build on the core with continued coverage of International Management, Human Resource Management, and Operations Management
- Choose optional business-oriented modules such as Introduction to Business Analytics
- Select specialist themes through options like Organisational Behaviour and Consumer Behaviour
- Use programme learning outcomes to demonstrate understanding of modern business management in assessed work
- Option modules support career-focused skills, including Professional Skills and Self-Empowerment and related themes
Career outcomes
- You get industry-aligned business management training supported by close links with industry, commerce, and relevant professional bodies, helping you graduate with practical, employer-relevant skills.
- You can position yourself for business roles across marketing and operations, because the programme covers Fundamentals of Marketing and Operations Management alongside core management subjects.
- You build career-ready capability for international business settings through modules like International Management and Enterprise: Concepts and Issues that connect theory to real business situations.
- You develop management competencies sought in consultancy and corporate roles, supported by the programme’s emphasis on practical project work and problem-solving skills.
- You can pursue a broad set of career paths such as Marketing Manager, International Business Development Manager, Consultant, Risk Analyst, and Human Resource Specialist, based on the programme’s listed potential career options.
- You strengthen communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills through lecture, tutorial, and project-based teaching methods used throughout the degree.
Employability rate
Heriot-Watt does not publish Malaysia-specific employability rates for this exact programme on the official pages available here, so an exact employability percentage cannot be stated from official sources.
The programme’s stated employability focus and wide range of potential career paths indicate strong career prospects for graduates targeting business, marketing, operations, consultancy, and management roles in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Foundation or school-leaving qualifications (Year 1 entry) | International applicants must meet the programme's standard Year 1 entry requirements, which are listed as: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation Pass (40% and above) and eligible to receive the award; or A-Level CCC; or STPM GPA 2.0 (2Cs) in 2 subjects; or UEC 30 points (5 best subjects not less than B grade); or IB Diploma 27 points for 6 subjects (3 HL including business and 3 SL subjects); or WACE/SACE ATAR 50; or Ontario Secondary School Diploma 50% (average based on 6 best Grade 12 relevant subjects including English); or Foundation CGPA 2.0; or other listed senior high school qualifications. Applicants must also have a grade pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, with a waiver possible if they have obtained at least grade pass in Mathematics at a higher level. |
Language requirements
Because this programme is taught and assessed in English, international applicants must provide proof of English language ability as part of the application process. You can meet the requirement through an accepted English test taken within the last 2 years or by meeting one of the listed alternative evidence routes.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 39300 / total program | International students tuition fee listed as RM 51,007.20 in the university tuition fees summary (2026/2027). |
Proof of financial resources
You will need to show you can cover the cost of studying and living in Malaysia as part of the student visa application process. The university may also ask for evidence of your ability to fund your studies during the admissions and visa pathway.
- Proof of funds required for your Malaysia student visa application (as instructed by the immigration/visa process).
- Evidence showing you can cover tuition fees and living costs for the period of study (as requested by the university during the admissions process).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Summer intake | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | August 07, 2026 | December 05, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 03, 2026 | December 05, 2025 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 07, 2026 | January 05, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Summer intake | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Summer intake | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Create an account and use the university's online application form during the application window. Complete the application fields and upload the supporting documents required for your qualification and English proof. For each application submitted, you will be asked to pay an application processing fee (local or international), and the university cannot process the application without this fee.
Upload your supporting documents from abroad
Upload your passport and the required academic documents, including certified or original copies as instructed by the supporting documents checklist. Ensure your English language evidence is provided according to the accepted tests and time limits described by the university. If you are using an alternative evidence route, submit the supporting proof specified for that route.
Wait for your admission outcome and follow next instructions
After you submit, the university will review your completed application and may request clarification if eligibility evidence is incomplete. Keep your contact details up to date so the admissions team can reach you if they need anything further. If you receive an offer, follow the instructions provided to proceed with enrolment and the visa-related steps.