International Business Management (only winter intake)
Winter intake start date
2027-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2026-08-05
Take your career to the next level
The International Business Management (IBM) studies focus on the aspects of international business which are of vital importance for the international strategic management and growth of companies. Xamk offers students the possibility to complete exchange studies in numerous partner institutions. The International Business Management programme provides students with the competence that is necessary in taking their career to the next level.
The Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration aims to strengthen your professional competence, providing you with skills to cope in demanding development, management and expert positions.
Implementation of studies
The degree programme is organised on the basis of blended studies involving a great deal of project work, teamwork and independent study. All courses are carried out through blended learning methods, including lectures, online studies and project-based tasks.
On average, there are three days of on-campus studies per month. Most of the studies are completed online individually or in small groups. In this respect, students are supported by online study counseling. The on-campus classes are normally during the weekdays, typically on Thursdays and Fridays and mainly on Kouvola Campus. The studies can be completed approximately within two years.
You can study either on-line or on campus where the premises are especially designed to promote learning, or you may complete your studies in various companies and organizations and benefit from the cooperation between students, teachers and company representatives. The latter way of learning provides you with an insight into the world of work and the possibilities available around you.
You can apply to this master's degree programme if you have completed:
- a Bachelor of Business Administration degree or a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree in a university of applied sciences in Finland, or some other higher education degree in business or economics in Finland or abroad
AND
- at least two years of work experience in the relevant field after completing the higher education degree.*
*Only work experience obtained after completing the degree used for applying can be considered. Work certificate should be written by the employer and include: employer's signature and/or stamp and include the following information: the date when the employment has started and ended, contact information for the employer, tasks and work hours in case of part-time employment. If the employment is continuing, a temporary work certificate (including a date when signed) must be provided. If the original work certificate has been written in any other language than Finnish, Swedish or English, you must in addition upload a copy of an authorized translation of the work certificate in one of the before-mentioned languages to your application form.
International Business Management opens the door to versatile career prospects at the top of the global business world. The graduates have been employed or made careers as:
- Account Managers
- Development Directors
- Digital Marketing Expert
- Entrepreneurs
- Export Managers
- Export Operators
- Logistics Managers
- Market Supervisors
- Project Managers
- Purchasers
- Sales Representatives
- Supply Chain Expert
- Team Managers