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 |
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| 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
(Choose all ) |
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)
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
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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 |