International Business and Entrepreneurship

Overview

Do you want to build your own business? Do you aspire to an executive position in a company? Are you looking to research the phenomena of the business world and build a career in academia? As an IBE student you get the opportunity to develop your analytical and critical thinking along with your communication skills and understanding of business on both individual and organizational levels.

Structure of studies

The Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Jyväskylä  is a two-year full-time programme. For the first three semesters (autumn, spring, autumn), the students focus on the core courses in international business, entrepreneurship and strategy. Moreover, students can choose optional courses from all faculties at JYU. As the second academic year begins, the students will start their Master’s thesis project supervised by a faculty member. It is also possible to include an exchange period or an internship into the degree, preferably during the summer between year 1 and year 2, or during the spring semester of year 2.

Final project

Master’s thesis 35 ECTS and Master level research tutorial 3 ECTS.

Career opportunities

Managerial posts, management consultants, entrepreneurs among others.

Accreditation

Accredited by Association of MBAs