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Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management: IBM22

Code: IBM22

Degree title
Master of Business Administration
Credits
90 ects
Duration
2 years (90 cr)
Start semester
Autumn 2022
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 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) 2022-2023 2023-2024 Autumn 2022 Spring 2023 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2023 4. / 2023 5. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 5. / 2024
IBM22-1009
Common Advanced Professional Studies

(Choose all )

30
IBM22-1010
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
KD00DA38 Financial management 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KD00CL51 Strategic Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
IBM22-1011
Studies of Research and Development

(Choose all )

10
KD00BT05 Scientific Writing 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
KD00BT07 Thesis Seminar 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
KD00BT23 Research and Development Methods 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
IBM22-1012
Elective Advanced Professional Studies

(Choose ects: 30)

30
IBM22-1013
Business Development and Growth

(Choose ects: 30)

0 - 30
5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KD00DA39 Digital Marketing Strategies 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KD00DA40 Global Business and Development 1 - 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5D00BK84 Global Innovation Strategy 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
LT00BW03 International Corporate Communication 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KD00CL56 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
IBM22-1014
Project Management

(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
IBM22-1008
MASTER'S THESIS

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30
KD00BL39 Master's Thesis 30 30 30 10 10 10
KD19FYOT100 Maturity Test 0
Total 90 70 50 33 37 20 30 16.5 16.5 12.6 12.6 12.6 10 10 10 10 10

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

General competencies (Master’s Degrees)

7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Financial management
Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Research and Development Methods
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
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Financial management
Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Research and Development Methods
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
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Financial management
Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Research and Development Methods
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
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Financial management
Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Research and Development Methods
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
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Financial management
Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Research and Development Methods
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
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Financial management
Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Research and Development Methods
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
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Financial management
Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Research and Development Methods
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
Not grouped
Maturity Test

Master’s Degree studies

3 Thesis
Master's Thesis
3 Thesis
Master's Thesis
3 Thesis
Master's Thesis
Not grouped
Maturity Test

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.

Financial management
Thesis Seminar
Project Planning
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Global Projects
Project Control and Monitoring
Professional Qualification in Project Work
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.

Financial management
Thesis Seminar
Project Planning
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Global Projects
Project Control and Monitoring
Professional Qualification in Project Work
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.

Financial management
Thesis Seminar
Project Planning
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Global Projects
Project Control and Monitoring
Professional Qualification in Project Work
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.

Financial management
Thesis Seminar
Project Planning
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Global Projects
Project Control and Monitoring
Professional Qualification in Project Work
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.

Financial management
Thesis Seminar
Project Planning
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Global Projects
Project Control and Monitoring
Professional Qualification in Project Work
Not grouped
Master's Thesis
Maturity Test

Code Name Credits (cr)
IBM22-1009
Common Advanced Professional Studies

(Choose all )

30
IBM22-1010
Management of International Business

(Choose all )

20
KD00CL38 International Marketing Management 5
KD00DA37 Human Resource Management in International Context 5
KD00DA38 Financial management 5
KD00CL51 Strategic Management 5
IBM22-1011
Studies of Research and Development

(Choose all )

10
KD00BT05 Scientific Writing 3
KD00BT07 Thesis Seminar 2
KD00BT23 Research and Development Methods 5
IBM22-1012
Elective Advanced Professional Studies

(Choose ects: 30 )

30
IBM22-1013
Business Development and Growth

(Choose ects: 30 )

0 - 30
5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business 5
KD00DA39 Digital Marketing Strategies 5
KD00DA40 Global Business and Development 1 - 5
5D00BK84 Global Innovation Strategy 5
LT00BW03 International Corporate Communication 5
KD00CL56 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion 5
IBM22-1014
Project Management

(Choose ects: 30 )

0 - 30
KD00BL31 Project Planning 5
KD00BL29 Project Finance and Legal Environment 5
KD00BL27 Strategic Project Management 5
KD00BL33 Leadership in Global Projects 5
5D00CP56 Project Control and Monitoring 5
KD00BL37 Professional Qualification in Project Work 5
IBM22-1008
MASTER'S THESIS

(Choose all )

30
KD00BL39 Master's Thesis 30
KD19FYOT100 Maturity Test 0
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