Delivered in partnership with Aljazeera Media Institute, the MSc Global Business Communication blends theory and practice of modern corporate communications, preparing you to excel in diverse fields such as business, law, healthcare, politics, media, and energy industries.
You will develop advanced communication skills and learn how to navigate complex business challenges that rely on an understanding of human behaviour, relationships, politics and strategic decision making.
Through core courses like Marketing Management, Negotiation and Cross-Cultural Management, and The Leadership Challenge, you will graduate ready to make an impact in international business, consultancy, corporate communications, and beyond.
The University of Aberdeen has partnered with Al Jazeera Media Institute in Doha to offer MSc Global Business Communication students exceptional opportunities to learn directly from industry experts. Through this partnership, you will gain valuable insights into the global media landscape and develop your professional business communication skills through training courses delivered by experienced media practitioners.
Why this programme?
- Learn from global communication experts through our partnership with Aljazeera Media Institute.
Develop advanced skills in negotiation, leadership, and cross-cultural management. - Gain insights into communication strategies across diverse industries, including media, healthcare and energy.
- Benefit from a multidisciplinary curriculum combining perspectives from business, law, and organizational communication.
- Prepare for real-world challenges with a focus on human behavior and strategic decision-making.
Access global career opportunities in international business, public relations, and policy-making.
Entry Requirements
The standard entrance requirement is a good second-class degree, normally at a 2.1 or above in any discipline.
The degree is designed for students from a range of undergraduate degree backgrounds including language, linguistics, communication, business studies, law or legal studies.
English Entry Requirements
To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree, 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 – 6.5 with: Listening – 5.5; Reading – 6.0; Speaking – 5.5; Writing – 6.0
- TOEFL iBT:
- OVERALL – 90 with: Listening – 17; Reading – 21; Speaking – 20; Writing – 21
- PTE Academic:
- OVERALL – 62 with: Listening – 59; Reading – 59; Speaking – 59; Writing – 59
- Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
- OVERALL – 176 with: Listening – 162; Reading – 169; Speaking – 162; Writing – 169
Fees
- The tuition fee is 125,000 QR per programme.
- Tuition fees are fixed at the point of entry, so there is no annual increase for returning students.
- Flexible payments are available.