Programme content and structure
The master’s program in international business is given entirely in English, comprises two years of full-time studies (120 ECTS credits) and leads to a master's degree. It is open for international admission. During the first semester you will study courses specializing in international business and marketing. The whole second semester is reserved for optional courses. For example, you can choose to study abroad at one of our partner universities, or get practical experience by enrolling in a project course at a workplace of your choice. In year two you will study three additional courses in international business and marketing, as well as a course in e-business. The last semester involves writing your master’s thesis. The program comprises in total 120 credits, of which 90 credits are compulsory courses at an advanced level (including thesis), and 30 credits are optional courses. The program is provided at the campus in Luleå. For admission to the thesis/degree project course, the entry requirements specified in the course syllabus should be met. Information about application and admission processes for the degree project is provided by the department responsible for the course. Swedish for beginners is offered to overseas students. The course is not included in the degree, and is read in addition to the compulsory courses.
Credits
The programme consists of 120 Credits
Degrees
Entry requirements
Bachelors degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS, of which at least 60 ECTS in the area of business administration or a closely related area. Qualified professional experience of at least four (4) years at a managerial level including financial responsibility could be regarded as corresponding to business administration.
Good knowledge in English, equivalent to English 6
More information about English language requirements
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Selection
The selection procedure is based on academic qualifications, quality and quantity aspects
Compulsory courses
Compulsory courses: 90 Credits
Code |
Course |
Cr |
Level |
Comment |
M7004N
|
Marketing Management
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
|
M7009N
|
Service Marketing
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
|
M7030N
|
Strategic Brand Management: Global Perspective
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
|
M7032N
|
Master Thesis, Business administration, international business
|
30,0
|
Second level
|
|
M7034N
|
Global Marketing Strategy
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
|
M7035N
|
Market Research for Business Decisions
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
|
M7038N
|
Cross-cultural management
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
|
R7011N
|
Global Financial Management
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
|
W7004N
|
Strategies for e-Business
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
|
Course offered outside the obligatory courses - not compulsory - For non Scandinavian students
Code |
Course |
Cr |
Level |
Comment |
S0046P
|
Swedish for International Students 1
|
3,0
|
First level
|
Selectable
|
Optional space: 30 Credits
Credits for optional courses
Optional space is 30 credits. Within the optional space of the programme it is possible to chose optional courses. The given number of credits must be met for degree.
Code |
Course |
Cr |
Level |
Comment |
D0002N
|
Knowledge Management
|
7,5
|
First level
|
Selectable
|
E0009S
|
English for Professional Purposes
|
7,5
|
First level
|
Selectable
|
M0029N
|
Branding You
|
7,5
|
First level
|
Selectable
|
M7020N
|
Industrial Markets and Networks
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
Selectable
|
M7021N
|
Negotiations and sales calls
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
Selectable
|
M7040N
|
Organisation based project in international business
|
15,0
|
Second level
|
Selectable
|
O7014N
|
Advanced project management
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
Selectable
|
S0008A
|
Team and Teamwork
|
7,5
|
First level
|
Selectable
|