International Business and Entrepreneurship
In this programme, you will develop entrepreneurial competencies for creating a new business and leading its growth to international markets despite the adversities of the so-called new normal. The programme provides you with everything you need to become successful in global business: you will gain the skills to work as a leading professional in internationally operating companies and to launch and operate your own global startup.
Both skill sets together will make you attractive in today's global business environment and provide you with employment options in the long term.
You will also learn to manage the international growth and strategy of a company, to manage finances and resources in international markets, and to lead people in a multinational company.
The programme also engages local entrepreneurs and associations, enabling you to learn from their real-life cases. During your studies, you will have an opportunity to consult and network with companies and to learn first-hand from successful international entrepreneurs and business professionals.
The delivery mode of the programme is blended. That means the programme contains both on-campus courses and courses that can be completed partially or fully online. Students admitted to the programme should be able to attend classes on campus in Lappeenranta when required. Attendance requirements are indicated in the course descriptions.
You must complete one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics and/or Business Administration. Completed in a University with a minimum of 80 ECTS credits of studies within at least three different fields listed for Business Administration must be included in the degree.
- Bachelor of Business Administration. Completed in a University of Applied Sciences with a minimum of 80 ECTS credits of studies within at least three different fields listed for Business Administration must be included in the degree.
- Bachelor's Degree in a field other than Business Administration. Completed in a University with a minimum of 24 ECTS credits of studies completed in Business Administration required.
AND you must have completed
- a minimum of 24 ECTS credits of studies in International Business, International Marketing, Entrepreneurship or Management
- Motivational letter is required (max. 500 words) In the letter, it is necessary to write about your international experience.
- Applicants that meet educational background requirements are invited to an interview.
After graduation, you will have the competencies to launch and operate a startup geared for international growth and global success. Your career opportunities will include becoming an international entrepreneur, a manager in an international or multinational enterprise, or a management consultant on internationalisation strategies.
You will also be able to manage global business operations in multinational companies and work as a consultant for internationally operating companies on matters relating to their business operations.
You may become an entrepreneur, an export manager in a small or medium-sized enterprise, or a director of international operations in a multinational company.
