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Open UAS Path Studies, Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management: POLKUIBMK23

Code: POLKUIBM22

Duration:
1 years (45 cr)

Start semester:
Spring 2023

Descriptions

This curriculum is for open Master-level UAS students. The curriculum includes first year studies in Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management. There is also some personal study planning in the open university's path studies.

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 Spring
2023
Autumn
2023
3. / 2023 4. / 2023 5. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023
POLKUIBM22-1001
Common Advanced Professional Studies

(Choose all)

20
POLKUIBM22-1002
Management of International Business

(Choose all)

15
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 5
POLKUIBM22-1003
Studies of Research and Development

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5
KD00BT05 Scientific Writing 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
KD00BT07 Thesis Seminar 2 1 1 1 1 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.5
POLKUIBM22-1004

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30
POLKUIBM22-1005

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0 - 30
5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business 5 5 5 5
KD00DA39 Digital Marketing Strategies 5
5D00BK84 Global Innovation Strategy 5 5 5 5
KD00CL56 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion 5
POLKUIBM22-1006

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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 5
5D00CP56 Project Control and Monitoring 5 5 5 5
KD00BL37 Professional Qualification in Project Work 5 5 5 5
Total 45 36 24 36 24 2 2 32 12 12

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

General competencies (Master’s Degrees)

1 Learning competence

- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way
- is able to retrieve, analyze and produce information and evaluate it critically from the point of view of different fields
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented way

Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Project Planning
Professional Qualification in Project Work
2 Ethical competence

- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values

International Marketing Management
Human Resource Management in International Context
Financial management
Scientific Writing
Thesis Seminar
Circular Economy and New Business
Digital Marketing Strategies
Global Innovation Strategy
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Project Planning
Project Finance and Legal Environment
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Global Projects
Project Control and Monitoring
Professional Qualification in Project Work
3 Working community competence

- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks

Human Resource Management in International Context
Digital Marketing Strategies
Global Innovation Strategy
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Project Finance and Legal Environment
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Global Projects
4 Innovation competence

- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

Circular Economy and New Business
Global Innovation Strategy
Strategic Project Management
Professional Qualification in Project Work
5 Internationalization competence

- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

International Marketing Management
Human Resource Management in International Context
Circular Economy and New Business
Digital Marketing Strategies
Global Innovation Strategy
Project Finance and Legal Environment
Leadership in Global Projects
6 Entrepreneurial competence

- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

Circular Economy and New Business
Digital Marketing Strategies
Project Planning
Project Control and Monitoring
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
Project Planning
Project Finance and Legal Environment
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Global Projects
Project Control and Monitoring
Professional Qualification in Project Work
Not grouped

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
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
Financial management
Circular Economy and New Business
Digital Marketing Strategies
Global Innovation Strategy
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
Circular Economy and New Business
Digital Marketing Strategies
Global Innovation Strategy
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.

Financial management
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.

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

Code Name Credits (cr)
POLKUIBM22-1001
Common Advanced Professional Studies

(Choose all)

20
POLKUIBM22-1002
Management of International Business

(Choose all)

15
KD00CL38 International Marketing Management 5
KD00DA37 Human Resource Management in International Context 5
KD00DA38 Financial management 5
POLKUIBM22-1003
Studies of Research and Development

(Choose all)

5
KD00BT05 Scientific Writing 3
KD00BT07 Thesis Seminar 2
POLKUIBM22-1004

(Choose ects: 30)

30
POLKUIBM22-1005

(Choose ects: 30)

0 - 30
5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business 5
KD00DA39 Digital Marketing Strategies 5
5D00BK84 Global Innovation Strategy 5
KD00CL56 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion 5
POLKUIBM22-1006

(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