
Robert Gordon University · Aberdeen Business School
International Business Management PgCert / PgDip / MSc
Overview
An MSc in international business management available online full time or part time, with a capstone project; online fees are the same for all fee categories.
- Official program name
- International Business Management PgCert / PgDip / MSc
- Awarded degree
- MSc International Business ManagementSource: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's — MSc / MS
- Awarding institution
- Robert Gordon University — Aberdeen Business SchoolSource: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Aberdeen, United KingdomWhere the institution or the unit that runs the program is based. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll.
- Subject
- Credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- 12 - 36 monthsSource: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- January, SeptemberSource: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
- Language of instruction
- EnglishEvidence: the program is offered and assessed in English as published; a module-by-module language statement is not published.Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
Why this program is listed
Master's degree in international business management with full-time and part-time online learning modes (also on campus).
Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026We list English-taught online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in business subjects, awarded by institutions with legal recognition in their country. Eligibility rules
Online format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- Fully onlineAll teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.All teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
- Campus visits
- Campus attendance: not verified
- Placement / internship
- Placement requirement: not verified
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
The program page does not say whether campus visits, in-person exams or placements are required. Ask the institution before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Capstone
- Capstone Project as the main vehicle for independent learning.Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree / qualification
- Required2:2 undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in any subject; lower classification and/or work experience considered case by caseSource: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- IELTS Academic
- Required — minimum 6.5If first language is not English; no component lower than 5.5.Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All online students — Full time online over 1 year (same for all fee categories) | £12,160GBP | entire program · 2026-27Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026 |
| All online students — Part time online over 3 years: Year 1 £4,134; Years 2-3 £4,013 | £4,013 – £4,134GBP | per academic year · 2026-27Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026 |
Scholarships and financial aid
Alumni Discount Tuition discount
20% discount on course fees
Eligibility: Alumni who have graduated from RGU
Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
Institution-wide awards are listed because they cover online students at this level; eligibility conditions apply.
Recognition, accreditation and eligibility
Legal recognition of Robert Gordon University
The Robert Gordon University (Scotland) Order of Council 2006 (SSI 2006/298) (PC(SI)
University established by statute or charter — University with power to confer degrees
Authority in United Kingdom
“The Order of Council made under the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 gives the University power to confer degrees and other academic awards.”
Source: legislation.gov.uk · verified October 11, 2026
Business-school and program accreditation
AACSB International (AACSB)
Business-school accreditation — Accredited
“Aberdeen Business School is accredited by AACSB.”
Source: rgu.ac.uk · verified October 11, 2026
Held by the business school. A school-level accreditation does not by itself mean that every program is covered.
Recognition in the institution's own country does not guarantee that the degree is recognized for employment, licensing or further study everywhere. Check with the relevant body where you plan to use it.
International applicants
Not verified for this online program.
Sources and verification
- legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/298/made — Accreditor directory, verified October 11, 2026
- rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-business-management — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/mba-master-of-business-administration — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/pgcert-pgdip-msc-financial-management — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/pgcert-pgdip-msc-international-business-management — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
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