Study location	Finland, Lappeenranta
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	No duration set (120 ECTS)
Study language	English

Tuition fee	€13,500 per year

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	apply.baltic-center.eu/admin

Overview

Transformations taking place in the global economy are reshaping the nature of international business and entrepreneurship, presenting both threats and opportunities to new and existing enterprises. The ability to navigate the volatile, uncertain and complex business environment brings a competitive edge both personally and to the firm.

You may want to become a successful entrepreneur by creating your own business or to build a successful career in management in existing companies, but to succeed, you will first need to develop the right mindset and skills.

In this programme, you will develop entrepreneurial competencies for creating a new business and leading its growth to international markets despite the adversities of the so-called new normal. The programme provides you with everything you need to become successful in global business: you will gain the skills to work as a leading professional in internationally operating companies and to launch and operate your own global startup.

Both skill sets together will make you attractive in today’s global business environment and provide you with employment options in the long term.

You will also learn to manage the international growth and strategy of a company, to manage finances and resources in international markets, and to lead people in a multinational company.

The programme also engages local entrepreneurs and associations, enabling you to learn from their real-life cases. During your studies, you will have an opportunity to consult and network with companies and to learn first-hand from successful international entrepreneurs and business professionals.

The delivery of courses is blended. The programme is a combination of on-campus and online studies. Individual course descriptions mention the attendance requirements for the course.

Programme structure

The Master’s Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship is a two-year programme. It leads to the degree of Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Admin.), which is 120 ECTS credits.

The programme includes core, advanced specialisation, minor and language studies as well as a Master’s thesis. Read more in study guide.

Double degree study opportunity for LUT degree students

The programme also offers a possibility for double degree studies. Students admitted to the Master’s Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship at LUT may apply to the double degree programme organised in cooperation with the following programme’s partner university: University of Pavia, Italy.

Career opportunities

Earning your degree in international business and entrepreneurship offers you many promising career options.

After graduation, you will have the competencies to launch and operate a startup geared for international growth and global success. Your career opportunities will include becoming an international entrepreneur, a manager in an international or multinational enterprise, or a management consultant on internationalisation strategies.

You will also be able to manage global business operations in multinational companies and work as a consultant for internationally operating companies on matters relating to their business operations.

You may become an entrepreneur, an export manager in a small or medium-sized enterprise, or a director of international operations in a multinational company.