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.

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.

Structure

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