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Business at ARU

Transform your future with hands-on learning and industry placements.

Our place, your university.

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MBA Business Administration

Develop your leadership style with real-world assignments and a global outlook. Study at ARU and take your career to the next level.

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MSc International Business

Gain a global perspective on managing people and business operations. You’ll experience a mixture of cultures, practices and experiences.

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MSc International Business with Business Analytics

Take a multidisciplinary approach and get the theoretical and practical skills needed in an evolving international business environment.

Explore all Business and Management courses
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How to apply

Here are some links to important information that’ll help you with your application to Anglia Ruskin University:

For students coming from India to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 50% from the West Bengal exam board
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 55% from the following exam boards: Delhi, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations New Delhi (CISCE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 60% with at least 40% in a minimum of 5 subjects from any other exam board

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • 3 year Bachelors or 4 year Bachelor Engineering or Technology, minimum division 2 (50% - 59%) in relevant subjects
  • 4 year Bachelor of Laws complying with above for entry to LLM
  • Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delhi or the University of Calcutta with 45%

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Read more about entry requirements if you are from the united states.

Real experiences from real students

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Why Neha chose ARU

“Studying at ARU has helped me gain real-world experience alongside my degree. As part of my professional experience, I worked as a Marketing Assistant in the International Office, where I created social media content and supported other international students.” Neha, India, MSc International Business with Professional Experience

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Why just learn it, when you can do it?

Padra is currently studying his MSc in Brand Management with a Professional Experience placement year. As part of this experience, Padra gets real hands-on experience in the marketing department, helping across a variety of projects including the website and user experience.

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International Postgraduate Scholarship

Our International Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded to international students starting a postgraduate course at ARU. The scholarship is awarded to you automatically, there is no need to apply.

Value
Up to £4,000

Why choose ARU

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Chat to our students and staff

Do you want to know more about a course or student life at ARU? Send a message to our students or staff – they'll be happy to answer any questions you have.