Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Specialisations
- International Marketing Management (offered by Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences)
- Management (offered by Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences)
Qualification awarded
Degree: a second-cycle (master's) degree
Degree title: Master of Business Administration
Level of qualification
The degree programme leads to a second cycle Master-level qualification in the European Higher Education system. In the eight-level European and Finnish National Qualifications Frameworks the qualification belongs to level 7.
Specific admission requirements
Please see the website www.seamk.fi/mba
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (RPL)
The arrangements are based on the general RPL guidelines established at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Qualification requirements and regulations
Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Pedagogical approach
Multi-modal learning methods are used. Each course includes two two-day contact sessions on an average. The emphasis of learning is on independent work as well as solving distant learning assignments and studying online. The development project is an essential part of the studies.
Profile of the programme
The programme aims to increase professional knowledge of international business. Having completed the programme, the student has grown into a business management professional capable of independent decision-making, working with management or demanding expert tasks in businesses that operate in the international market or are planning to go international.
Occupational profiles
Most of the graduates of the programme work in different specialist or management positions in business and industry. Under the Finnish legislation, a person who has taken a Master's degree at a university of applied sciences is qualified for posts or positions in the public sector for which the qualification requirement is a first cycle/second cycle degree. In some cases, the qualification requirement also includes the completion of studies in certain specific fields of study.
Internationality
The whole programme is conducted in English in an intercultural study group.
Access to further studies
Please see the general regulations on higher education studies.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Graduation requirements
Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Mode of study
The courses of the programme are taught on Friday afternoons and Saturdays, which allows the students to work during their studies.
Contact persons
Head of the degree programme (in Seinäjoki)
Ms Anne-Maria Aho
tel. 040 8304 173
e-mail: anne-maria.aho(at)seamk.fi
ECTS departmental coordinator (in Seinäjoki)
Ms Ritva Leppänen
tel. 020 124 5420
e-mail : ritva.leppanen(at)seamk.fi
