Program Overview

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International Business with Gaelic (5 years), MBus

Introduction

The MBus in International Business with Gaelic is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MBus
• Duration: 60 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• Location of Study: Aberdeen
• UCAS Code: N1Q5

Year 1

Compulsory Courses

• Academic Writing for Business (AW1003)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
• International Context for Business 1 (IN1001)
• International Context for Business 2 (IN1501)

Optional Courses

• One of the following:
  • Gaelic Beginner:
    • Gaelic for Beginners 1A (GH1007)
    • Gaelic for Beginners 1B (GH1507)
  • Gaelic Intermediate/ Advanced:
    • Gaelic Language 1A (GH1013)
    • Gaelic Language 1B (GH1513)
• Plus Select 60 credits from one of the following specialisms:
  • Accountancy specialism:
    • Accounting and Accountability (AC1011)
    • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
    • Accounting Principles (AC1516)
    • The Global Economy (EC1506)
  • Economics specialism:
    • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
    • The Global Economy (EC1506)
    • Plus 30 credits from any AC, FI or PO coded courses of choice
  • Finance specialism:
    • Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment (FI1004)
    • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
    • Accounting and Entrepreneurship (AC1517)
    • The Global Economy (EC1506)
  • Real Estate specialism:
    • Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment (FI1004)
    • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
    • Understanding Property (PO1504)
    • The Global Economy (EC1506)

Year 2

Compulsory Courses

• Big Data in Operations and Supply Chain Management (IN2002)
• Big Data in Business and Finance (IN2502)
• Building Skills and Experience for Career Success (PD2002)

Optional Courses

• Select one of the following options:
  • Beginner:
    • Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2A (GH2009)
    • Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2B (GH2509)
  • Intermediate/Advanced:
    • Gaelic Language 2A (GH2013)
    • Gaelic Language 2B (GH2513)
• Plus 60 credits from one of the following specialisms:
  • Accountancy:
    • Management Accountancy 2 (AC2031)
    • Financial Accounting 2 (AC2530)
    • Finance 2: Business Finance (FI2004)
    • Understanding Statistics (PO2508)
  • Economics:
    • Intermediate Microeconomics (EC2003)
    • Intermediate Macroeconomics (EC2503)
  • Finance:
    • Financial Markets and Regulation (FI2501)
    • Finance 2: Business Finance (FI2004)
    • Understanding Statistics (PO2508)
    • Plus select 15 credit points from courses of choice
  • Real Estate:
    • Land and Property Economics (PO2009)
    • Principles of Property Valuation (PO2509)
    • Land and Property Law (PO2010)
    • Understanding Statistics (PO2508)

Year 3

Compulsory Courses

• Being an International Manager i (IN3001)
• Being an International Manager II (IN3501)
• Gaelic Language A (GH3022)

Optional Courses

• Select 30 credits from level 3 Gaelic courses, plus 60 level 3 credits from one of the following specialisms:
  • Accountancy:
    • Financial Accounting 3 (AC3049)
    • Management Accounting 3 (AC3054)
    • Audit Practice (AC3560)
    • Taxation (AC3561)
  • Economics:
    • 60 credits from EC courses of choice
  • Finance:
    • Finance 3: Corporate Finance (FI3004)
    • International Financial Management (FI3503)
  • Real Estate:
    • Applied Valuation (PO3006)
    • Real Estate Development and International Investment (PO3513)
  • General degree (no specialism):
    • 60 level 3 credits from AC, EC, FI, MS and PO courses of choice
    • Research Methods for Business (MS3553)

Year 4

• Academic year spent abroad or on a placement as agreed with the Business School.

Year 5

Compulsory Courses

• Contemporary Issues in International Business i (IN4001)
• Contemporary Issues in International Business II (IN4501)

Optional Courses

• Select 30 credits from Gaelic courses, plus one of the following specialisms:
  • Accountancy:
    • 30 credits from level 4 AC courses
    • Dissertation in Accountancy (AC4528)
  • Economics:
    • Dissertation in Economics (EC4526)
    • 30 credits from EC courses of choice
  • Finance:
    • Financial Strategy and Investment Management (FI4002) OR Empirical Methods in Finance (FI4003)
    • Dissertation in Finance (FI4501)
  • Real Estate (select one option):
    • Real Estate Portfolio Investment (PO4510) AND Real Estate Dissertation (PO4506)
    • Real Estate Dissertation (PO4506) AND Responsible Real Estate Asset Management (PO4009)
  • General degree (no specialism):
    • Dissertation in International Business (IN4502)
    • Plus 30 level 3 or 4 credits from AC, EC, FI, MS and PO courses of choice

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Group Projects
• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies learned on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study International Business with Gaelic?

• You will gain exceptional knowledge and understanding of international business, both its operations and its economic, political and social contexts
• We deliver a learning experience that provides students with confidence and will enable you to add value quickly to employers
• We draw on both our ancient heritage and globally-recognised excellence in teaching and research, to challenge students academically and to connect them with the world of practice
• You will have the option to study a modern language throughout the programme
• Aberdeen is the main European centre for the oil and gas industry, and international accountancy firms, multinational companies and financial services all have offices in the city.
• Professional training facilities, including our virtual trading floor, integrating real activity in financial markets into our students’ courses.

Careers

• Management Consultant
• Sales Manager
• International Trader
• Business Development Manager
• Strategy Analyst
• International Recruitment Consultant

Our Experts

• Information About Staff Changes
• You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. However, these may be subject to change.

World Class Facilities

• Sir Duncan Rice Library
• The University’s award winning Sir Duncan Rice Library is listed in the “Top 20 spellbinding University libraries in the World”. It contains over a million volumes, more than 300,000 e-books and 21,000 journals.

Related Undergraduate Degrees

• MA International Business
• MBus International Business (5 years)
• MA International Business with French
• MA International Business with Gaelic
• MA International Business with German
• MA International Business with Mandarin
• MA International Business with Spanish

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.

General Entry Requirements

• 2024 Entry
  • SQA Highers: Standard - AABB, Minimum - BBB, Adjusted - BB
  • A LEVELS: Standard - BBB, Minimum - BBC, Adjusted - CCC
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3
• 2025 Entry
  • SQA Highers: Standard - BBBB, Minimum - BBB, Adjusted - BB
  • A LEVELS: Standard - BBC, Minimum - BCC, Adjusted - CCC
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3

Foundation Apprenticeship

• One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.

Entry from College

• Advanced entry to this degree may be possible from some HNC/HND qualifications, please see for more details.

English Language Requirements

• To study for an Undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
  • IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
  • PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and Funding

• You will be classified as one of the fee categories below.
• Fee information
  • Fee category | Cost
  • England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland | £9,535
  • EU / International students | £20,800
  • Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme
  • Home Students | £1,820

Scholarships and Funding

• UK Scholarship
• Aberdeen Global Scholarship
• The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme.