Global business needs graduates with resilience against the uncertainty created by a constantly changing international environment, equipped with a holistic understanding of business. At the same time, the importance of developing responsible and sustainable global business to meet the needs of companies, consumers, and societies will continue to grow. This is why the focus of our International Business Master’s Degree Programme is on Sustainable Global Business.
We offer you the chance to develop your international competence in an interdisciplinary programme focusing on Sustainable Global Business through three core knowledge areas of international business: Global strategies in a digitized world, Global marketing and entrepreneurship, and Leading people in global business environment. Sustainability and ethics in global business are integrated in each of these key areas. The programme content and learning environment support the development of a comprehensive knowledge and skill base, and offer you a gateway to a global career.
The Master's Degree Programme in International Business is among a very few in Finland and one of only 140 programmes worldwide with the international EFMD accreditation. The EFMD accreditation is a worldwide quality label for degree programmes in the field of business studies emphasizing academic rigour, practical relevance, internationalisation, and ethics and sustainability.
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We offer you the chance to develop your international competence in an interdisciplinary programme focusing on Sustainable Global Business through three core knowledge areas of international business: Global strategies in a digitized world, Global marketing and entrepreneurship, and Leading people in global business environment. Sustainability and ethics in global business are integrated in each of these key areas.
By the end of the programme, you will demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the key concepts and theories
In addition, you will practice the following intellectual and transferable skills
For more information about admission criteria for the Master’s Programme in International Business visit: How to Apply
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MIB focuses on the identification and management of challenges arising from planning, controlling and coordinating business operations for sustainable global business. Courses consist of a variety of teaching methods ranging from traditional lectures to problem-based learning, projects, role plays, group works, individual assignments, simulations, and other leading-edge tools to advance learning both in and out of the classroom. Guest speakers from business partners will give insights on the studied matters to boost your comprehension of real issues. Our capstone course “Sustainable Global Business in Practice” offers a challenging but rewarding learning experience in turning theory into practice with partner companies. MIB's Mentoring programme and double degree options in Italy, France, Germany and Czech Republic offer great opportunities for personal development and improving the transition from university to work. In addition, MIB recommends students to be active in applying for internship positions in Finland and abroad during summer and the second year of studies to improve the skills and attitudes required in different positions.
Master’s degree students are expected to complete courses worth approximately 30 ECTS credits each semester as an active full-time student. To meet its intended learning outcomes, the programme requires mandatory attendance at the Vaasa campus especially during the first semester, and the programme cannot be completed as distance learning.
For more information about application process visit How to apply.
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The compulsory core studies consist of courses from the key knowledge areas: Global strategies in a digitized world, Global marketing and entrepreneurship, Leading people in global business environment and Sustainability and ethics in global business. Several optional courses allow students to deepen their knowledge in different areas of global sustainable business and practice the transfer to working life.
For detailed programme structure, see the University of Vaasa Study Guide.
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The University invests in a student-centered teaching firmly based on latest cutting-edge research. Our international learning environment includes modern teaching and learning technology as well as easily accessible and inclusive campus. Our students, teachers and staff come from all over the world. With our 230 partner universities, we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad.
As a sign of the quality of the programme building around a strong international perspective, the programme is one of the first EFMD accredited master’s programmes in Finland. In addition, MIB offers a great opportunity to strengthen international competence through its Double Degree agreements. Selected students can complete their second year of studies in one of our four partner universities in Europe and receive a degree from both two universities. Our partners are Kedge Business School (France), Europa Universität Viadrina (Frankfurt / Oder, Germany), Universitá degli studi di Pavia (Pavia, Italy) and Prague University of Economics and Business (Czech Republic).
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In addition to these inbuilt elements, specific career guidance is also available, including for example support in job application process and other questions related to employability. More information about our events, seminars and trainings is available at our Career Services website.
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The core faculty on MIB represent two research groups: 1) International Business and Marketing Strategies and 2) Human Resource Management. The main areas of IB research that form the foundation of many of MIB’s modules include:
1) Management of internationalization and globalization of firms,
2) Management of Foreign Direct Investments,
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More information on the research groups:
International Business and Marketing Strategies
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