International Business with Gaelic

International Business with Gaelic is a programme that combines rigorous preparation for leadership in international commercial environments with the study of Scottish Gaelic, one of Britain's indigenous Celtic languages with a culture and literary tradition stretching back over fifteen centuries. International business equips you with the understanding of globalisation, cross-cultural management, and commercial strategy that modern organisations require. Gaelic adds a distinctive linguistic and cultural dimension that connects you to a specific and increasingly valued heritage.

At the University of Aberdeen, this five-year full-time masters programme in international business is designed to develop the leaders of the future. You will build a broad and deep understanding of how international businesses operate, including their economic, political, and social contexts, alongside the strategic and management skills that senior business roles demand. The Gaelic strand develops your language skills and cultural knowledge, engaging with one of Scotland's indigenous languages in a context that connects its long history to contemporary questions about culture, identity, and the value of linguistic diversity.

Aberdeen's location in Scotland and its strong connections to the Gaelic-speaking Highlands and Islands communities provide a genuine context for Gaelic study.

Graduates are well placed for careers in international business, management consultancy, government, cultural organisations, education, and roles in Scotland where Gaelic skills are valued and supported. The masters-level business qualification provides a strong foundation for senior commercial roles, while the Gaelic element opens particular opportunities in Scottish public life, broadcasting, heritage, and the growing infrastructure of Gaelic-medium education. Postgraduate study is already integrated into the five-year structure, but further specialisation is possible in business, Celtic and Scottish studies, or Gaelic education.