Overview

Course Description

The International Business and Sales Management program at University of Eastern Finland is a multidisciplinary two-year master's degree programme that combines high level research and teaching. The programme is designed for both Finnish and international students so that people with different backgrounds come to study and learn together how to operate successfully in challenging business environments.

The gained competence from our unique programme opens up numerous career opportunities for example in international business expert, consultant, sales management, account management, marketing or strategic management positions at local, national, international and global levels.

Additionally, the programme provides tools to operate successfully in the academic field. Students who have successfully completed the programme will be awarded with Master's Degree in Economics and Business Administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Sales Work
Internationalization of the Firm
Academic Writing in International Business and Sales Management
International Retailing and Omnichannels
Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation
Strategic Sales Management in a Global Context
Leading People in International Sales

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00

Language

English

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OR

92

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuopio, Finland

Disciplines

Management Studies International Business Retail Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

68

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 3- or 4-year or equivalent Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university or an accredited university of applied sciences/ polytechnic level.

he degree must give the right to apply for university-level master's studies in the country concerned.

A minimum of 60 ECTS* in academic business studies is required.

Applicants holding a provisional degree certificate may also apply for the programme. That is, the degree must be verifiably completed and the required documents of the completion of this degree must be submitted.
Proficiency in English

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

EU/EEA or Switzerland citizens have no tuition fee.

Living costs

Kuopio

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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