Business, International Trade and Diplomatic Studies

The MSc in Business, International Trade and Diplomatic Studies prepares graduates for a global career in business and trade, including the role and application of diplomacy in international business development.

Offered in partnership with the London Academy of Diplomacy, this programme provides a comprehensive grounding in the theoretical and empirical knowledge of international business, and will provide you with the management skills and business knowledge needed to meet the challenges of the global workplace.
You will also learn the new dimensions of international business competence, and gain an understanding of and practise in the role and application of diplomacy in international business development.

Why apply for a Master's degree at INTO University of Stirling London?

• further develop your subject expertise and prepare for professional employment
• studying in London offers a unique opportunity to learn alongside some of the largest international organisations in the world, providing a wealth of opportunity for research and employment
• take part in a quality-assured university programme
• convenient campus-based programme with access to modern university facilities
• access to the highest levels of personal care and support

*Please note this course is subject to validation

During this programme you may study:

Core modules:

• International Business
• Public International Law and Diplomacy
• International Political Economy
• Diplomacy and Statecraft
• Research Methods

Optional modules:

• International Trade Policy
• International Economics
• European Market/Policy
• Economic Diplomacy
• Cultural Awareness
• International Liaison

You will follow taught modules for the first two semesters, then research and complete a dissertation in the third semester which forms your assessment. This significant piece of written academic work uses the skills and knowledge attained throughout the taught elements of the programme.

A minimum of a second-class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent.Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant, appropriate or relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.