Master-level Open UAS , Pathway Studies, Master of Business Administration, International Business Management: POLKUIBM25
Code: POLKUIBM25
- Duration
- 1 years (30 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- English
Descriptions
This curriculum is for open Master-level UAS students. The curriculum includes first year studies in Master of Business Administration, 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 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 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 5. / 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLKUIBM25-1001 |
Common Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
40 | ||||||||
| POLKUIBM25-1002 |
Management of International Business
(Choose all ) |
28 | ||||||||
| 5D00DX25 | Innovation and foresight | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
| KD00CL51 | Strategic Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| 5D00DS37 | Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| KD00DA37 | Human Resource Management in International Context | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| KD00CL38 | International Marketing Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| 5D00DL49 | Financial management and developing management control systems | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| POLKUIBM25-1003 |
Studies of Research and Development
(Choose all ) |
12 | ||||||||
| KD00BT05 | Scientific Writing | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
| 5D00DX24 | Thesis process seminar | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| KD00BT23 | Research and Development Methods | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| KD00BT07 | Thesis Seminar | 2 | ||||||||
| POLKUIBM25-1004 |
Elective Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 25) |
25 | ||||||||
| POLKUIBM25-1005 |
Project Management
(Choose ects: 15) |
0 - 15 | ||||||||
| 5D00DT22 | Project Planning and Controlling | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| 5D00DT25 | Project Management and digitalization | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| 5D00DT24 | Certification of project expertise | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | |||
| POLKUIBM25-1006 |
Digital Marketing
(Choose ects: 10) |
0 - 10 | ||||||||
| KD00DA39 | Digital Marketing Strategies | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| 5D00DY02 | Personal Branding and Influencer Economy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| POLKUIBM25-1007 |
Management and Leadership
(Choose ects: 15) |
0 - 15 | ||||||||
| KD00CL56 | Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| 5D00DS41 | Managing Learning and Development | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| 5D00DS38 | Business Ethics | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| POLKUIBM25-1008 |
Entrepreneurship
(Choose ects: 20) |
0 - 20 | ||||||||
| 5E00CG65 | Circular Economy and New Business | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| 5D00DS40 | Strategies for Business Growth | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| KD00DA40 | Global Business and Development | 1 - 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
| 5D00DS43 | Global Innovation and Collaboration | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| Total | 30 | 95 | 48 | 47 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Master’s Degree studies
Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management competences
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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. |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Scientific Writing |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Research and Development Methods |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Business Ethics |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
|
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. |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Strategic Management |
| Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Human Resource Management in International Context |
| International Marketing Management |
| Financial management and developing management control systems |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Personal Branding and Influencer Economy |
| Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
| Managing Learning and Development |
| Business Ethics |
| Circular Economy and New Business |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
|
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. |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Strategic Management |
| Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Human Resource Management in International Context |
| International Marketing Management |
| Financial management and developing management control systems |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Personal Branding and Influencer Economy |
| Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
| Managing Learning and Development |
| Business Ethics |
| Circular Economy and New Business |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
| Global Business and Development |
|
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 and developing management control systems |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Managing Learning and Development |
| Business Ethics |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
|
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. |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
| Not grouped |
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022, Arene
|
1. Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Scientific Writing |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Research and Development Methods |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
|
2. Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Strategic Management |
| Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Human Resource Management in International Context |
| International Marketing Management |
| Financial management and developing management control systems |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Certification of project expertise |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Personal Branding and Influencer Economy |
| Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
| Managing Learning and Development |
| Business Ethics |
| Circular Economy and New Business |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
|
3. Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and |
| Strategic Management |
| Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Human Resource Management in International Context |
| International Marketing Management |
| Financial management and developing management control systems |
| Scientific Writing |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Research and Development Methods |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
| Managing Learning and Development |
| Business Ethics |
| Circular Economy and New Business |
| Global Business and Development |
|
4. Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Strategic Management |
| Human Resource Management in International Context |
| International Marketing Management |
| Financial management and developing management control systems |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Business Ethics |
| Circular Economy and New Business |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
|
5. Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Strategic Management |
| Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Human Resource Management in International Context |
| International Marketing Management |
| Scientific Writing |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Personal Branding and Influencer Economy |
| Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
| Circular Economy and New Business |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
|
6. Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Strategic Management |
| Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Human Resource Management in International Context |
| Financial management and developing management control systems |
| Thesis process seminar |
| Research and Development Methods |
| Thesis Seminar |
| Project Planning and Controlling |
| Project Management and digitalization |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
| Managing Learning and Development |
| Circular Economy and New Business |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
|
7. Entrepreneurial competence
promotes entrepreneurial action in their working community |
| Innovation and foresight |
| Strategic Management |
| Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Human Resource Management in International Context |
| International Marketing Management |
| Financial management and developing management control systems |
| Digital Marketing Strategies |
| Personal Branding and Influencer Economy |
| Managing Learning and Development |
| Business Ethics |
| Circular Economy and New Business |
| Strategies for Business Growth |
| Global Business and Development |
| Global Innovation and Collaboration |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| POLKUIBM25-1001 |
Common Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
40 |
| POLKUIBM25-1002 |
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 |
| POLKUIBM25-1003 |
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 |
| POLKUIBM25-1004 |
Elective Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 25 ) |
25 |
| POLKUIBM25-1005 |
Project Management
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
0 - 15 |
| 5D00DT22 | Project Planning and Controlling | 5 |
| 5D00DT25 | Project Management and digitalization | 5 |
| 5D00DT24 | Certification of project expertise | 2 |
| POLKUIBM25-1006 |
Digital Marketing
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
0 - 10 |
| KD00DA39 | Digital Marketing Strategies | 5 |
| 5D00DY02 | Personal Branding and Influencer Economy | 5 |
| POLKUIBM25-1007 |
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 |
| POLKUIBM25-1008 |
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 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.