Economics and Business Administration - International Business

Overview

More and more companies do business internationally. In order for companies to compete internationally, they need to analyse and understand the global market place and its complexity. This is done by analysing the business environment, which is the core of this programme.

In this Economics and Business Administration - International Business MSc course from the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) you gain knowledge of current market trends, such as customer needs, in different industries, as well as solid knowledge of financial market developments. You learn how to analyse different business environments in advanced economies, and you will also be exposed to emerging markets. You will learn how to analyse different business environments and you will understand the development of international business in emerging markets as well as the role of emerging market firms in the global economy.

The interdisciplinary approach in this programme, building on insights from business strategy, finance, corporate governance and politics, gives you an understanding of the international environment that companies operate in. In addition you also gain knowledge about the internal factors of an international company, such as management and international decision-making.

Career Opportunities

The IBS concentration does not lead to specific job titles or functional areas, which leave room for you to decide in which area your skills should be applied. The core competences of graduates are the ability to research, analyse and strategisze in an international context. This makes you employable in a broad range of areas from finance and industry to IT, consulting, and general management.