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We offer you possibility to develop your knowledge in three key areas of international business: Global strategies in a digitalized world, global marketing and entrepreneurship, and leading people in global business environment.
Teaching outcomes
With us you will master both current theory and practice of international business. Teaching in the programme is based on our high-quality and internationally recognised research groups and professors, who will support your learning in multicultural teams using a variety of the latest learning methods.
You will gain insights into business practices through guest lectures, company projects and our mentoring programme. Upon graduation you are awarded the degree of Master of Science in economics and Business Administration.
Accreditation
The Master's Degree Programme in International Business is one of a very few in Finland that has international EFMD accreditation. EFMD accreditation is a worldwide quality label for degree programmes in the field of business studies. In the EFMD accreditation process the academic rigour, practical relevance, internationalisation, ethics and sustainability are emphasized.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- Compulsory core studies (41 ECTS)
- Optional studies (min. 29 ECTS)
- Master's Research (38 ECTS)
- Language and general studies (12 ECTS)
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Marketing Human Resource Management International BusinessExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 62
Other requirements
General requirements
Students are eligible for admission to the two-year Master’s Degree Programme in International Business (MIB programme) if they have completed a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field. The MIB programme is open both for international and Finnish applicants. The programme leads to a Master of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration.
Eligible for studies leading only to a higher university degree shall be a person who has
1. an applicable lower university degree;
2. an applicable polytechnic degree; or
3. an applicable education completed abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for corresponding higher education.
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International
12000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
No tuition fee if you:
- are EU/EEA citizen
- are equivalent to EU/EEA citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)
- are residing in Finland on a permanent basis
- have an EU Blue Card
Funding
University of Vaasa offers a generous scholarship programme for students who are subject to tuition fees. Scholarships are applied for by choosing the scholarship option in the application form to the programme. Students are informed about possible scholarships together with the admission results.
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