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International Business

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Tuition EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2025-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Vaasa, Finland
Language English

Program Overview

The International Business at University of Vaasa is a MSc 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Vaasa, Finland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Business programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Export Marketing Management
  2. International Management
  3. International Human Resource Management
  4. Internationalization Strategies of the Firm
  5. Global Marketing Management
  6. Leadership
  7. International Strategic Management
  8. Managing International Business Networks
  9. International Business Negotiations
  10. Cross Cultural Marketing Communications
  11. Sustainability and International Business Ethics
  12. Competency Development
  13. Writing Academic English I
  14. Writing Academic English II
  15. (in connection with Research Methodologies)
  16. Finnish for Foreigners I or
  17. foreign language studies (for Finnish students)
  18. Information and Literacy Skills I
  19. Information and Literacy Skills II

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The required application documents are the following:
  • Printed and signed application form (created by the national Studyinfo electronic application system)
  • Degree certificate(s)
  • Transcript(s) of record (An explanation of the grading system used is mandatory if it is not clearly stated in the transcript)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Letter of Motivation written in the online application form
  • Photocopy of passport\'s information page / official ID card
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV, Resume; please use the Europass CV form)
  • One passport photo
Eligibility
To be considered for admission to the programme, the applicant must fulfil the following criteria:
  • Scope of the degree
  • 3- or 4-year Bachelor degree at university or polytechnic level
  • Prior studies at Bachelor level or higher in the core areas of the programme
For the MIB programme these areas are: international business, marketing, and management and organisation
  • Applicant\xc2\x92s performance (i.e. GPA) in previous studies, including the thesis or \xc2\x91final report\xc2\x92 (i.e. the final assignment students must complete in circumstances where a thesis is not used)
The overall grade (GPA) and the grade of the thesis for a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a university should be at least \xc2\x91good\xc2\x92 3/5 (ECTS grading), or equivalent in the systems not using the ECTS.The overall grade (GPA) and the grade of the thesis or \xc2\x91final report\xc2\x92 for a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a polytechnic or university of applied sciences should be at least \xc2\x91good\xc2\x92 3/5 (ECTS grading).
  • English language proficiency as instructed in admission criteria
Please notice that the GPA must be apparent in the Transcript of Records.

For more information please visit the programme website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Vaasa 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 University of Vaasa

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2025-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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