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In this programme,
students learn to
manage international
business in a Nordic
style, creativity,
and sustainability
as their main drivers.
The ever-changing world requires a
new mindset and skills for the experts
of international business. The future
managers must be critical and creative
thinkers that are able to renew their
business operations continuously and
sustainably.
Graduates of the degree programme become change agents in the economy and
society who can respond to the challenges
of dynamic business environment by
relying on the Nordic principles of change
management, sustainable leadership, and
growth entrepreneurship in organisational
and business development.
Core skills and competence
The degree programme in International
Business Management focuses on addressing the contemporary global business
challenges from the Nordic perspective, by
drawing upon the ideas of entrepreneurial
leadership and responsible business.
As a part of the programme, students can
take an internship course that introduces
them to the surrounding business ecosystem, with a focus on high-tech and healthtech industries operating in global markets.
Teaching is based on internationally
recognised research by the faculty, and
it combines theory and practice in its
content and teaching methods. Students
take on assignments in collaboration with
various organisations.
New students join an international study
environment where classmates represent
many different nationalities.
Occupational profiles
of the graduates
Graduates demonstrate a basic
understanding of the key aspects
relevant for the management of
international businesses, basic
understanding of management as an
academic field of study and can analyse
and solve business problems and justify
business decisions.
The degree provides a qualification
for master studies in the fields of
management and business administration.
For continuing their studies, students
will have an opportunity to enroll in the
English-taught master’s programme
in International Business Management
offered by the Oulu Business School.
Master’s graduates work in many
professional fields and develop to hold
expert and management positions in
Finland and internationally with titles
such as:
• Business Development Manager
• Management Consultant
• Director of Sales & Marketing
• Global Demand Analyst
• Key Account Manager
• Sales Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Team Leader.
