International Business Management
What are the objectives of the programme?
In the Degree Programme in International Business Management, you learn how to develop international business with the help of new kind of thinking and operating models. With the help of education, you can strengthen and develop your own expertise and get support for your personal career plan.
Program overview
Focus areas.The curriculum is tailored to develop strategic thinking, leadership, and management skills in an international context. Core topics include international marketing, financial management, global operations, and business strategy. The program is designed to enhance the capabilities of professionals who aspire to lead in a rapidly evolving global market.
Applied learning. The MBA program emphasizes practical application of knowledge through case studies, real-world business projects, and collaboration with companies. Students engage in a Master’s thesis, often linked to their current employment, which allows them to address real business challenges and develop practical solutions.
Flexibility for professionals. The program is designed with working professionals in mind, offering flexible study arrangements. This includes part-time study options, allowing students to balance their education with professional commitments.
How are the studies organised?
Multimodal online learning methods are used. The studies include also face-to-face teaching every other week on Friday and Saturday. Studies emphasise independent work as well as solving learning assignments. The development project is an essential part of the studies.
You need to have at least two years (24 months) of work experience in the field of business and administration after completing the higher education degree. You can count in the work experience until 31 July 2026. You can only count in work experience on which you can present the employer’s work certificate. The certificate must include the specific starting and ending date of the employment relationship, the employer’s contact information, the duties and in terms of part-time work, the working hours. If the employment relationship still continues, request a temporary work certificate from the employer.
Student selection is based on the points awarded for the admission course. Admission course is an online course and it will start on 23 February 2026. Invitations to admission course will be sent about a week before the start of the course. More information about the admission course will be given in the invitation. The course includes assignment deadlines during the course which must be met to complete the course. There is no prestudy material for the admission course. The course must be completed independently and following the instructions given at the course.
Career prospects
Graduates of the International Business Management MBA program are well-prepared for leadership roles in various sectors, including international trade, marketing, finance, and operations management. The program equips professionals with the skills needed to take on strategic positions in global companies or to start their own businesses.
