International Business and Entrepreneurship

Overview

Why and how do organisations succeed? How do novel ideas, innovations, and opportunities convert into entrepreneurial ventures and competitive advantage? In the IBE programme, we examine these key questions from the perspectives of individuals and organisations. We aim at understanding the decision-making and actions of organisations in political, technological, and institutional landscapes.

Study objectives

After completing the Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Jyväskylä , graduates will be ready to work in demanding managerial posts in international companies, as management consultants, or as entrepreneurs in their own businesses. Whichever path is envisaged, the programme will prepare graduates so that they have an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, with solid analytical skills.

The programme is a generalist programme with a comprehensive perspective. IBE provides students with competences that are applicable in different sectors of the economy, different types of jobs, and different environments.

Structure of studies

The IBE programme 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.