If students hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s, a Pre-Master’s can help them gain a place on a postgraduate degree. For progression to the 1st year of a postgraduate degree at the University of Essex. Course length is determined mainly by students' English language level (UKVI IELTS score).

Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. If their course is longer than 2 terms, students will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Master of Science - International Business and Entrepreneurship

Essex’s MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship explores the theoretical and practical aspects of starting, growing and developing businesses across international borders. Students examine different types of international business activity and the theories and innovative approaches to new business creation in different cultural and economic contexts. Students do not need to have previously studied business to apply for this course.

Students explore topics including: • international expansion models • applying economic theory to business management • international trade theories and practices • international business environments • economic, sociological, psychological and managerial theories of entrepreneurship • how to develop an international business plan

This course develops practical business skills and theoretical knowledge, so graduates are best prepared to launch their own venture, or apply entrepreneurship in an existing company.

Essex is an exciting and highly relevant place to study international business and entrepreneurship. The county has more start-up businesses than any other in the UK and Essex Business School, where this course is taught, attracts students and academics from all over the world; current Masters students join us from more than 40 countries across our Colchester and Southend campuses. Essex is ranked in the top 25 for research excellence (REF 2014).