Program Overview
The International Business Management at Arcada University of Applied Sciences is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Customer Relationship and Service Management
- Demand Chain Management
- Digital Marketing
- eBusiness and Distribution
- Leadership in a Nordic context
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Analyzing the Nordic business environment
- Planning and preparing market entry in a Nordic country
- Establishing and developing your market position in a Nordic country
- Research Methodology
- Thesis Workshop
- Elective/Personal Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A suitable Bachelors\xc2\x92 degree in the field of Business or other relevant field. (In case the Bachelor\'s degree is from other field than business, the applicant should still have a minimum of 40 ECTS credits business studies.)
- at least 3 years of relevant work experience gained after completing the higher education degree (Bachelor\'s degree). Economics, Business or Management are considered relevant fields.
Participation in the entrance exams
Selection of students is partly based on an entrance exam. Thus all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to take part in an entrance exam.The entrance examination to the Master\'s Degree Programme in International Business Management contains both a written and an oral part.
Applicants will be assessed on the content of the answers and the quality of the oral and written skills in the English language.
The entrance exam does not require any separate preparation as there is no required pre-reading material.
More information on the entrance exam will be given in the invitation letter sent to eligible applicants.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arcada University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Helsinki, Finland
Arcada University of Applied Sciences is a Swedish-language university of applied sciences in Helsinki, Finland. It is owned and maintained by the Arcada Foundation.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 90
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