International Business and Entrepreneurship

Overview

Transformations taking place in the global economy are reshaping the nature of international business and entrepreneurship, presenting both threats and opportunities to new and existing enterprises. The ability to navigate the volatile, uncertain and complex business environment brings a competitive edge both personally and to the firm.

You may want to become a successful entrepreneur by creating your own business or to build a successful career in management in existing companies, but to succeed, you will first need to develop the right mindset and skills. 

The International Business and Entrepreneurship programme from LUT University provides you with everything you need to become successful in global business: you will gain the skills to work as a leading professional in internationally operating companies and to launch and operate your own global startup.

Both skill sets together will make you attractive in today's global business environment and provide you with employment options in the long term.

You will also learn to manage the international growth and strategy of a company, to manage finances and resources in international markets, and to lead people in a multinational company.

The programme also engages local entrepreneurs and associations, enabling you to learn from their real-life cases. During your studies, you will have an opportunity to consult and network with companies and to learn first-hand from successful international entrepreneurs and business professionals.

Career prospects

Earning your degree in international business and entrepreneurship offers you many promising career options.

After graduation, you will have the competencies to launch and operate a startup geared for international growth and global success.

You will also be able to manage global business operations in multinational companies and work as a consultant for internationally operating companies on matters relating to their business operations.

You may become an entrepreneur, an export manager in a small or medium-sized enterprise, or a director of international operations in a multinational company.