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International business rewards those who can integrate strategy, culture, finance and institutions across jurisdictions. This MSc develops analytical frameworks for market entry, multinational enterprise design, global marketing and supply networks, while cultivating the leadership skills required for cross-cultural teams. Case work spans exporters, multinationals, joint ventures and trade promotion bodies. Edinburgh campus options connect you to Scotland's international business ecosystem; online cohorts join live global seminars.
The programme draws on IB theory taught at top research schools (entry mode choice, internalisation, institutional distance) while remaining practice-dense through market entry memos and a live internationalisation capstone.
Faculty spotlight
Professor Margaret Ashford researches multinational strategy; Dr. Raj Patel teaches trade logistics and foreign exchange risk for operators.
Study online
Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| IB501 | International Business Environment & Institutions Globalisation drivers, institutions and country analysis.
| 3 |
| IB502 | Cross-Cultural Management & Global Leadership Culture frameworks, virtual teams and inclusive leadership across borders.
| 3 |
| IB503 | International Economics & Trade Policy Comparative advantage, trade policy instruments and current policy debates.
| 3 |
| IB504 | Research Methods for International Managers Qualitative and quantitative methods for IB projects and dissertations.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| IB505 | Global Strategy & Multinational Enterprise Design Corporate strategies for multinationals and the integration–responsiveness balance.
| 3 |
| IB506 | International Marketing & Brand Architecture Standardisation, adaptation and brand systems for global markets.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| IB601 | Emerging Markets, FDI & Political Risk Strategies and risk management in emerging and frontier markets.
| 3 |
| IB602 | International Business Ethics & Sustainability Human rights due diligence, corruption risk and ESG in global operations.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| IB507 | Global Supply Chains & Trade Logistics Network design, Incoterms, logistics and disruption management.
| 3 |
| IB508 | International Finance & Foreign Exchange Risk Cross-border finance, FX exposure and international capital budgeting.
| 3 |
| 3 |
| IB603 | MSc International Business Capstone Full market-entry or expansion strategy with quantified options and risk plan.
| 6 |