Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management: IBM23
Code: IBM23
Descriptions
The programme aims to increase professional knowledge of international business. Having completed the programme, the student has grown into a business management professional capable of independent decision-making, working with management or demanding expert tasks in businesses that operate in the international market or are planning to go international. The first-year studies focus on the management of international business, which are common to all. The second-year studies consist of the studies advancing the student’s personal career development. Students can specialize either in the development of international business or project management. The thesis process will start during the first semester. The studies of research and development support the progress of thesis process throughout the study program. Furthermore, the study program includes elective studies which contribute to the student´s professional development. They will be organized in cooperation with Vaasa University of Applied Sciences. Multi-modal learning methods are used. Each course includes two two-day contact sessions on an average. The emphasis of learning is on independent work as well as solving distant learning assignments and studying online.The student´s salaried work during their studies and the competencies achieved through it can be used in order to complete a course. This is referred to as employment-integrated learning, and it can also be related to voluntary work or hobbies. It is essential that the things learnt through working contribute to the attainment of the learning goals of the course. Learning achieved through employment-integrated learning can be verified, for instance, through skills demonstrations and assignments.
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Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
Autumn
2023 |
Spring
2024 |
Autumn
2024 |
Spring
2025 |
1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 5. / 2024 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 5. / 2025 |
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IBM23-1001 |
Common Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||
IBM23-1002 |
Management of International Business
(Choose all) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||
KD00CL38 | International Marketing Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
KD00DA37 | Human Resource Management in International Context | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
5D00DL49 | Financial management and developing management control systems | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
KD00CL51 | Strategic Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
IBM23-1003 |
Studies of Research and Development
(Choose all) |
10 | ||||||||||||||||
KD00BT05 | Scientific Writing | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||
KD00BT07 | Thesis Seminar | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||||||||
KD00BT23 | Research and Development Methods | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||
IBM23-1004 |
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||
IBM23-1005 |
(Choose ects: 30) |
0 - 30 | ||||||||||||||||
5E00CG65 | Circular Economy and New Business | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
KD00DA39 | Digital Marketing Strategies | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
KD00DA40 | Global Business and Development | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
5D00BK84 | Global Innovation Strategy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
LT00BW03 | International Corporate Communication | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
KD00CL56 | Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
IBM23-1006 |
(Choose ects: 30) |
0 - 30 | ||||||||||||||||
KD00BL31 | Project Planning | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
KD00BL29 | Project Finance and Legal Environment | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
KD00BL27 | Strategic Project Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
KD00BL33 | Leadership in Global Projects | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
5D00CP56 | Project Control and Monitoring | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
KD00BL37 | Professional Qualification in Project Work | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
IBM23-1007 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||
KD00BL39 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 15 | ||||||||||||
KD19FYOT100 | Maturity Test | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 90 | 90 | 30 | 46.5 | 43.5 | 30 | 0 | 23.3 | 23.3 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Master’s Degree studies
Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management competences
1. Research and development competence
Outlines and masters the methods of research and development and evaluates information critically and from the perspective of expertise. Outlines the goals of research and development activities and utilizes project competences, creating practical information. Masters research and development methods to the extent necessary in working life. |
Scientific Writing |
Thesis Seminar |
Research and Development Methods |
2. Strategic and leadership competence
Understands the importance of strategic planning as a competitive factor for a company or organization. Applies methods and means of strategic development and identifies the needs and goals of the organization, competence and personnel management. Masters the means of defining, managing and implementing strategic goals, competencies and processes. |
International Marketing Management |
Human Resource Management in International Context |
Strategic Management |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Digital Marketing Strategies |
Global Business and Development |
Global Innovation Strategy |
International Corporate Communication |
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
Project Planning |
Strategic Project Management |
Leadership in Global Projects |
Professional Qualification in Project Work |
3. Competence in applying business thinking
Develops activities, practices and the work community in one's own field, taking into account changes in the operating and competitive environment. Considers the importance of customer orientation and multidisciplinary perspectives in the development of work communities. Utilizes the business mindset and develops and applies new practical ways of working. |
International Marketing Management |
Human Resource Management in International Context |
Strategic Management |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Digital Marketing Strategies |
Global Business and Development |
Global Innovation Strategy |
International Corporate Communication |
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
4. Economic and financial competence
Is able to manage the company's operations using economic development opportunities. Understand the methods and trends of business evaluation. Applies financial competences in the development of one's own organization and work environment. Outlines the strategic meanings of economic thinking. |
Project Finance and Legal Environment |
Project Control and Monitoring |
5. Process management competence
Understands the importance of processes as part of a company's operational and strategic development. Applies process and project management methods and tools in their work environment. Is able to analyze, evaluate and develop company processes. |
Thesis Seminar |
Project Planning |
Strategic Project Management |
Leadership in Global Projects |
Project Control and Monitoring |
Professional Qualification in Project Work |
Not grouped |
Financial management and developing management control systems |
Master's Thesis |
Maturity Test |
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022, Arene
1. Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own |
Scientific Writing |
Thesis Seminar |
Research and Development Methods |
International Corporate Communication |
Project Planning |
Professional Qualification in Project Work |
Master's Thesis |
Maturity Test |
2. Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and |
International Marketing Management |
Human Resource Management in International Context |
Financial management and developing management control systems |
Strategic Management |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Digital Marketing Strategies |
Global Business and Development |
Global Innovation Strategy |
International Corporate Communication |
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
Project Planning |
Project Finance and Legal Environment |
Strategic Project Management |
Leadership in Global Projects |
Project Control and Monitoring |
Master's Thesis |
3. Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and |
International Marketing Management |
Human Resource Management in International Context |
Financial management and developing management control systems |
Strategic Management |
Scientific Writing |
Thesis Seminar |
Research and Development Methods |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Digital Marketing Strategies |
Global Business and Development |
Global Innovation Strategy |
International Corporate Communication |
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
Project Planning |
Project Finance and Legal Environment |
Strategic Project Management |
Leadership in Global Projects |
Professional Qualification in Project Work |
Master's Thesis |
4. Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages |
International Marketing Management |
Human Resource Management in International Context |
Financial management and developing management control systems |
Strategic Management |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Digital Marketing Strategies |
Global Business and Development |
Global Innovation Strategy |
Project Planning |
Project Finance and Legal Environment |
Strategic Project Management |
Leadership in Global Projects |
Project Control and Monitoring |
Professional Qualification in Project Work |
Master's Thesis |
5. Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and |
International Marketing Management |
Strategic Management |
Scientific Writing |
Thesis Seminar |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Digital Marketing Strategies |
Global Business and Development |
Global Innovation Strategy |
International Corporate Communication |
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
Strategic Project Management |
Leadership in Global Projects |
Master's Thesis |
6. Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the |
Human Resource Management in International Context |
Financial management and developing management control systems |
Strategic Management |
Thesis Seminar |
Research and Development Methods |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Digital Marketing Strategies |
Global Business and Development |
Global Innovation Strategy |
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
Strategic Project Management |
Project Control and Monitoring |
Professional Qualification in Project Work |
Master's Thesis |
7. Entrepreneurial competence
promotes entrepreneurial action in their working community |
International Marketing Management |
Financial management and developing management control systems |
Strategic Management |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Digital Marketing Strategies |
Global Business and Development |
Project Planning |
Project Finance and Legal Environment |
Strategic Project Management |
Project Control and Monitoring |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |