Open UAS Path Studies, Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management: POLKUIBMK23
Code: POLKUIBM22
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 |
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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
(Choose all) |
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 |
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | |||||||||
POLKUIBM22-1005 |
(Choose ects: 30) |
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 |
(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 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
Master’s Degree studies
1 Advanced Professional Studies |
International Marketing Management |
Human Resource Management in International Context |
Financial management |
Scientific Writing |
Thesis Seminar |
2 Free Choice Studies |
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 Thesis |
No attached course units |
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 |