International Business Management

NB! Submit a pre-task assignment with your application!

This mid-career Master’s degree requires 2 years (24 months) of documented work experience after Bachelor’s.

As a business professional, you will face new demands and challenges in multicultural environments. This Master's degree equips graduates with the skills and knowledge essential for effective management and leadership in international business operations. This comprehensive degree not only prepares you for the challenges of today's dynamic global business landscape but also positions you as a dynamic leader capable of driving innovation and growth in professional settings.

Throughout your studies, a significant emphasis is placed on the planning, management, and execution of international business operations within complex and dynamic environments. The program equips you with the ability to seamlessly integrate theoretical concepts with real-world applications in the field of international business management. With your IBM Master’s degree, you will have the skills needed to work independently as well as an active member, leader or manager in organisations. You are a trained expert in building international networks and taking into account various aspects such as cultural diversity, communication, change management, leadership, and strategic thinking.

The flexibility of a blended learning approach allows you to complete the degree in 1.5 years and to balance your studies with your professional commitments. Contact days at the campus are typically arranged twice a month, scheduled for Thursday afternoons/evenings and Friday full days. In addition, the programme incorporates a diverse range of collaborative learning activities within smaller international study teams. The learning experience is enhanced by active participation. Attendance to the contact sessions on campus is therefore vital for academic progress. Attending classes ensures that valuable learning opportunities are not missed. It also supports keeping learners engaged and connected with peers and instructors.

This Master’s degree has a double degree agreement with Hochschule Worms in Germany. Limited seats are available for the second semester (30 ECTS) to be spent in the Global Trade Management Masters Programme at the German partner institution Hochschule Worms. Students interested in the double degree will be selected after the orientation at the start of the studies.

The Master thesis in IBM is written in English, adhering to the language requirements set by the academic institution. The use of English as the primary language in the thesis ensures accessibility and comprehension for a wider international audience.

NEXT APPLICATION PERIOD : 8-22 January 2025

Student selection is based on a pre-task assignment submitted together with your application and an online interview with the academic staff for top candidates.

Applicants who have completed their Bachelor´s degree outside of Finland must provide an English language proficiency certificate (see exceptions below).

Applicants who do not have to provide the English language proficiency certificate:

• Applicants who have completed higher education degree in Australia, Canada, the European Union or EEA, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the United States

Only the tests listed below are accepted with no exceptions:

• IELTS Academic: a minimum total score of 6.0 (Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
• TOEFL Academic (iBT): a minimum total score of 60 (Test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing)
• Pearson PTE Academic: a minimum total score of 55 (Test sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening)
• Cambridge English Scale Score: a minimum total score of 169 (Test sections: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking)

Test results are valid for two years. The test result must be valid at least until 28 February 2025. If possible, the applicant should choose TAMK University of Applied Sciences as the recipient of the results. The applicant must also attach a scanned/electric copy of the test result to the application for verification purposes and notify their unique identifier.

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