Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship
Degree title:
Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Degree program type:
Master's Degree
Credits:
120 cr
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019
Description
Master’s Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship (IBE) is a two-year (120 ECTS) full-time course taught in English. It is a generalist programme that covers key areas in international business, entrepreneurship, and strategy. These three elements are at the heart of contemporary business, where the emphasis is on creativity, diversity, and innovation. In addition, the degree contains modules in business skills, research skills, language studies and optional studies. Students complete the degree with a Master’s thesis that reports an independent academic research project based on state-of-the-art knowledge on the chosen topic.
Supplementary studies
Depending on the individual background, the student may be required to take some supplementary courses.
Supplementary studies
Depending on the individual background, the student may be required to take some supplementary courses.
Learning outcomes
Discipline based knowledge and knowledge application
IBE graduates master the three core content areas of their degree: international business, strategic management and entrepreneurial behavior. IBE graduates are able to apply the core scientific knowledge of their discipline in practice.
Research skills and critical thinking
IBE graduates are competent in creative problem-solving and in critically analyzing interdisciplinary problems / tasks / challenges related business development.
Communication and language skills
IBE graduates have excellent communication skills in international business environment.
IBE graduates master the three core content areas of their degree: international business, strategic management and entrepreneurial behavior. IBE graduates are able to apply the core scientific knowledge of their discipline in practice.
Research skills and critical thinking
IBE graduates are competent in creative problem-solving and in critically analyzing interdisciplinary problems / tasks / challenges related business development.
Communication and language skills
IBE graduates have excellent communication skills in international business environment.
Structure
Select all (118+ cr)
- Detailed description
Advanced Studies in International Business and Entrepreneurship
87 crIBESYVSelect all (87 cr) Other Common Studies
Select all (8+ cr)Language Studies
Select 1 pcs. (7+ cr)Language Studies for Finnish Students
Select all (7+ cr)Optional Language Studies
Select min. 3 cr- Any study module
- Any course unit
Language Studies for International Students
Select 9 cr / 10 cr
Recommended Elective Studies
Select min. 23 crRecommended Elective Studies
Select min. 0 crOther Elective Studies
Select min. 0 cr- Any study module
- Any course unit