International Business, Postgraduate Certificate

About International Business, Postgraduate Certificate - at Robert Gordon University

This course at Aberdeen Business School will prepare you for the world of international business and operating in the global markets. Managers who understand the concepts and constraints of international business and are capable of critical analysis of the markets are vital to businesses of all sizes.

If organisations operate, or are intending to operate outside their home countries they must understand the concepts and constraints of international business and be capable of understanding the market where it intends to operate. You will gain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of international business management, including key theories and concepts as well as the ability to apply a significant range of professional skills, practices and techniques in international business management.

What you will study

Semester 1

• Business Environment


• Marketing


• Finance for Managers


• Managing People

Semester 2

• International Business


• Performance, Planning and Decision Making


• Research Methods

Plus 1 module from

• Global Marketing Management


• e-Business Systems


• Launching a New Venture

Semester 3

• Dissertation

Entry requirements

Applicants will require a good honours degree. Applicants who do not possess an honours degree, but have a degree or degree equivalent qualification and work experience at a suitable level within an organisation for an appropriate length of time, will be considered. Qualifications from an approved professional body will also be taken into account.

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.

Fees and bursaries

UK/EU Students

• New students: entire course £8276 for academic year 2010/11

International Students

• New students: entire course £8600 for academic year 2010/11

The above tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

If you are already a student at Robert Gordon University, you can find information on fees for academic year 2010/11 on the Student Finance web pages.

How to apply

All students can apply online by visiting Apply Online.

If you prefer to apply on paper, please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office to request that an application be posted out to you.

If you have any queries, please contact our Admissions Office:

• Email postgraduateadmissions@rgu.ac.uk


• Call +44 (0) 1224 262132

If you are an International Student and would like further information and application advice:

• Complete our International Enquiries form


• Call 0044 1224 262726


• Email international@rgu.ac.uk

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