Master's Programme in International Business (IB) 2009

Globalisation is a prominent feature of today’s economic landscape of today and the importance of skills in organising business in international markets has significantly increased. There is a growing need for professionals in the fields of international marketing and management, who meet the requirements set by firms operating globally.

Oulu Business School organises a full two-year Master's programme in International Business (IB). The IB Programme will give students skills and knowledge to work in firms doing business in global markets and organising their operations internationally. Similar to international businesses crossing borders, the IB Programme transcends disciplinary barriers. It combines courses from marketing, management, logistics and accounting to offer students a wide set of skills and knowledge pertaining to international business. The next programme starts in September 2009.

International Business

International business is a subject that needs to be approached from many different points of view in order to give a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronted by internationally operating firms. International business studies and research deal with challenges faced by both large multinational companies, as well as by smaller firms planning their first operations in international markets or aiming to strengthen their global presence. In the IB Programme, the collaboration between different Departments gives students a wide knowledge of the different aspects of international business. Special attention is paid to the decision-making processes in internationalisation and to the strategies for developing and managing international business relationships.

The Master's Programme

The IB Master's programme provides a master's degree of high international standards. The programme is designed for students with different university level study backgrounds. As a minimum prerequisite, an applicant needs to have an appropriate Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree. The programme is ideal for those who have background education in business studies, social sciences, or engineering.