Master of Business Administration, International Business Management: IBM25
Code: IBM25
- Degree title
- Master of Business Administration
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 2 years (90 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- English
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 gain insight in the development of international business and can specialize in project management, digital marketing, entrepreneurship or management and leadership.
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.
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 learned 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) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM25-1001 |
Common Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
40 | ||
| IBM25-1002 |
Management of International Business
(Choose all ) |
28 | ||
| 5D00DX25 | Innovation and foresight | 3 | 3 | |
| KD00CL51 | Strategic Management | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DS37 | Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset | 5 | 5 | |
| KD00DA37 | Human Resource Management in International Context | 5 | 5 | |
| KD00CL38 | International Marketing Management | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DL49 | Financial management and developing management control systems | 5 | 5 | |
| IBM25-1003 |
Studies of Research and Development
(Choose all ) |
12 | ||
| KD00BT05 | Scientific Writing | 3 | 3 | |
| 5D00DX24 | Thesis process seminar | 2 | 2 | |
| KD00BT23 | Research and Development Methods | 5 | 5 | |
| KD00BT07 | Thesis Seminar | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IBM25-1004 |
Elective Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||
| IBM25-1005 |
Project Management
(Choose ects: 17) |
0 - 17 | ||
| 5D00DT22 | Project Planning and Controlling | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DX87 | Strategic Project Portfolio Management | 5 | ||
| 5D00DT25 | Project Management and digitalization | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DT24 | Certification of project expertise | 2 | 2 | |
| IBM25-1006 |
Digital Marketing
(Choose ects: 10) |
0 - 10 | ||
| KD00DA39 | Digital Marketing Strategies | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DY02 | Personal Branding and Influencer Economy | 5 | 5 | |
| IBM25-1007 |
Management and Leadership
(Choose ects: 15) |
0 - 15 | ||
| KD00CL56 | Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DS41 | Managing Learning and Development | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DS38 | Business Ethics | 5 | 5 | |
| IBM25-1008 |
Entrepreneurship
(Choose ects: 20) |
0 - 20 | ||
| 5E00CG65 | Circular Economy and New Business | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DS40 | Strategies for Business Growth | 5 | 5 | |
| KD00DA40 | Global Business and Development | 1 - 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DS43 | Global Innovation and Collaboration | 5 | 5 | |
| IBM25-1009 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||
| KD00BL39 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 90 | 111 | 16 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Master’s Degree studies
| 3 Thesis |
| Master's Thesis |
| 3 Thesis |
| Master's Thesis |
| 3 Thesis |
| Master's Thesis |
| Not grouped |
| Strategic Project Portfolio Management |
Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management competences
|
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. |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
| Master's Thesis |
|
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. |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
| Master's Thesis |
|
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. |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
| Master's Thesis |
|
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. |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
| Master's Thesis |
|
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. |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
| Master's Thesis |
| Not grouped |
| Strategic Project Portfolio Management |
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022, Arene
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| IBM25-1001 |
Common Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
40 |
| IBM25-1002 |
Management of International Business
(Choose all ) |
28 |
| 5D00DX25 | Innovation and foresight | 3 |
| KD00CL51 | Strategic Management | 5 |
| 5D00DS37 | Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset | 5 |
| KD00DA37 | Human Resource Management in International Context | 5 |
| KD00CL38 | International Marketing Management | 5 |
| 5D00DL49 | Financial management and developing management control systems | 5 |
| IBM25-1003 |
Studies of Research and Development
(Choose all ) |
12 |
| KD00BT05 | Scientific Writing | 3 |
| 5D00DX24 | Thesis process seminar | 2 |
| KD00BT23 | Research and Development Methods | 5 |
| KD00BT07 | Thesis Seminar | 2 |
| IBM25-1004 |
Elective Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| IBM25-1005 |
Project Management
(Choose ects: 17 ) |
0 - 17 |
| 5D00DT22 | Project Planning and Controlling | 5 |
| 5D00DX87 | Strategic Project Portfolio Management | 5 |
| 5D00DT25 | Project Management and digitalization | 5 |
| 5D00DT24 | Certification of project expertise | 2 |
| IBM25-1006 |
Digital Marketing
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
0 - 10 |
| KD00DA39 | Digital Marketing Strategies | 5 |
| 5D00DY02 | Personal Branding and Influencer Economy | 5 |
| IBM25-1007 |
Management and Leadership
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
0 - 15 |
| KD00CL56 | Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion | 5 |
| 5D00DS41 | Managing Learning and Development | 5 |
| 5D00DS38 | Business Ethics | 5 |
| IBM25-1008 |
Entrepreneurship
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
0 - 20 |
| 5E00CG65 | Circular Economy and New Business | 5 |
| 5D00DS40 | Strategies for Business Growth | 5 |
| KD00DA40 | Global Business and Development | 1 - 5 |
| 5D00DS43 | Global Innovation and Collaboration | 5 |
| IBM25-1009 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| KD00BL39 | Master's Thesis | 30 |