International Business
Winter intake start date
2027-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2026-11-25
Want to step into the fast-paced world of international business? To actually experience it while you are studying? Then come and study at the International School of Business. The place to be for an innovative and flexible business degree.
Your Bachelor of Business Administration begins with a broad overview of the field. Then you specialize in one of 4 fields. These are finance, organization & change, marketing & sales and supply chain management. You also study abroad. This is where you learn about a subject of your choice at a partner university. Finally, you learn to apply your skills in a real international business setting.
The International School of Business offers an International Business program with lots of options to specialize. In finance, management, supply chain management or marketing. You get the theory and the practice. Lots of practice. Grow and discover your talents in the exciting world of international business.
You don’t just learn the theory. You also put it into practice. During team projects for external clients. And when you work as an intern at an international company. You also study abroad at one of our partner universities. Finally, you complete a Graduation Internship in a company. This is where you apply all your knowledge and skills to solving a real problem.
Specialisations
- Finance. An expert in the field of finance: that’s what you’ll become if you choose the Finance specialization. In your future position, you’ll have a direct impact on the financial heart of the organization.
- Organization & Change. In today’s global world, companies face new developments all the time. As a manager, you support and advise them in this process. How can the company deal with the changes? And how do they implement them? That’s your expertise.
- Marketing & Sales. As an expert in sales marketing, you help companies expand. That could be by expanding into new markets abroad. Or by improving existing international sales. What do customers want? Which new markets should you move into? You know how to find answers to these questions.
- Supply Chain Management. As a supply chain manager, you organize people and products. Your job is to make sure items move in the right direction at the right time. From the raw material phase, through production, and all the way to the end user. You make sure this process runs smoothly.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Note: Each programme includes a Matching procedure to help determine whether the bachelor's programme you have chosen is the right fit for you. The process starts with completing a self-reflection questionnaire. After that, you can participate in one or more Matching activities, which vary depending on the programme.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
With your international business degree, you can apply for a wide range of jobs. In management, finance, supply chain management or marketing, for example. You generally start in an entry-level position. Then you can progress to middle or senior management. Here are some jobs you could apply for:
(junior) International marketing manager. As an international marketing manager, you plan the international marketing strategy. Each year you integrate a range of marketing activities. Anything from direct mail and brochures to presentations and exhibitions. You also check the effect of these activities. Other responsibilities? Brand exposure, budgeting and internal communication.
International sales manager. As an international sales manager, you manage the sales team. Your aim? To achieve both personal and team sales targets. How? By developing international partnerships. Making strong proposals. Channeling sales opportunities. Developing long-term, strategic reseller relationships. Making sales forecasts. And ensuring customer requests are handled professionally.
International marketing consultant. As an international sales manager, you launch products and services on foreign markets. You identify and develop international marketing efforts. And you expand on existing markets. How? By tracking an analyzing market data.
Export manager. As an export manager, you arrange the import and export of goods. And the oversees delivery of goods. You also act as an intermediary. For whom? For organizations and individuals who are exporting to different locations. Your aim? To ensure goods are transported safely and efficiently. And that it is done in the most cost-effective way.
