Overview

At the International Business Management programme from Centria University of Applied Sciences, you will study human resource management, leadership, strategic management, financial management, international marketing and brand management – to name a few subjects. The studies also include business ethics and sustainable development studies.

You will dive deep into international business management from many aspects. An essential part of the degree is the Master’s thesis project. If you have previous business studies on master’s level, it is possible to integrate those skills into your MBA degree to speed up your studies. We do our best to offer high-quality education and flexible arrangements to guarantee good study progress.

Career possibilities

After you complete the MBA programme, you will grow into a business management professional.

You will be capable of independent decision-making, working in management or demanding expert tasks in businesses.

You will learn tools and methods. You will be able to operate in international business or as an independent entrepreneur in the global business environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Management and Development

Human Resource Management and Leadership

Sustainability and Ethics in Business

Strategic Opportunities in International Business

International Marketing and Brand Management

CRM and Sales in Digital Environments

Organizational Behaviour and Development

Management Accounting and Decision Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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60

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kokkola, Finland

Disciplines

Management Studies International Business Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 14 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in Finland

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

150 _(verbal)

150 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligible to apply to Centria’s MBA programme offered as daytime studies if you have a higher education degree completed outside the European Union or The European Economic Area.
You also need to have at least two years of relevant work experience gained after the bachelor’s degree (applicants can accumulate work experience until the end of July 2026).
Applicants are also required to submit a proof of English language proficiency since the Master’s studies are conducted in English. Those applying with GRE and GMAT test results do not need to submit a proof of language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Karleby

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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