Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship
Description
Master鈥檚 Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship (IBE) is a two-year (120 ECTS) full-time course taught in English. It is a generalist programme that covers key areas in international business, entrepreneurship, and strategy. These three elements are at the heart of contemporary business, where the emphasis is on creativity, diversity, and innovation. In addition, the degree contains modules in business skills, research skills, language studies and optional studies. Students complete the degree with a Master鈥檚 thesis that reports an independent academic research project based on state-of-the-art knowledge on the chosen topic.
Supplementary studies
Depending on the individual background, the student may be required to take some supplementary courses.
Learning outcomes
Discipline based knowledge and knowledge application
IBE graduates master the three core content areas of their degree: international business, strategic management and entrepreneurial behavior. IBE graduates are able to apply the core scientific knowledge of their discipline in practice.
Research skills and critical thinking
IBE graduates are competent in creative problem-solving and in critically analyzing interdisciplinary problems / tasks / challenges related business development.
Communication and language skills
IBE graduates have excellent communication skills in international business environment.
Degree structure
- Grading scale
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- 0-5
- Objective
- Discipline based knowledge and knowledge application
IBE graduates master the three core content areas of their degree: international business, strategy and entrepreneurship. IBE graduates are able to apply the core scientific knowledge of their discipline in practice.
Research skills and critical thinking
IBE graduates are competent in creative problem-solving and in critically analyzing interdisciplinary challenges related to business development. - Content
- The advanced studies in international business and entrepreneurship covers key areas in international business, entrepreneurship, and strategy.
- YRIS2110 International Business (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2120 International Entrepreneurship (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2210 Competitive and Organizational Strategy (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2220 Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2310 Entrepreneurship Research (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2320 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Competence (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2410 Venture Lab (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2420 Financial and Strategic Analysis (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2430 Innovative Marketing (5听肠谤)
- JSBS1110 Research Methodology (4听肠谤)
- YRIS1930 Master Level Research Tutorial (3听肠谤)
- YRIS1940 Master鈥檚 Thesis (35听肠谤)
- JSBS1940 Maturity Test (0听肠谤)
Advanced Studies in International Business and Entrepreneurship (87聽cr)
- Optionality
- Minimum of 23 credits
- KTTS4170 Economics of Exchange Rates (5听肠谤)
- HISA511 Global Economic History (4听肠谤)
- CEMS2150 Corporate Strategies for Sustainable Business (5听肠谤)
- YRIS2450 Aalto Strategy Case Competition (3听肠谤)
- CEMS2210 Aspen Case Competition (3听肠谤)
- THIS112 Business History (6听肠谤)
- THIS113 History of Business Management (6听肠谤)
- YRIS2230 Family Business (5听肠谤)
- YLAS4110 Corporate Finance (6听肠谤)
- YLAS4130 Corporate Governance (6听肠谤)
- YLAS3110 International Financial Reporting (6听肠谤)
- YMAS3120 Digital Marketing Communication (6听肠谤)
- YCCA2120 Corporate Reputation and Crisis Communication (6听肠谤)
- YRIS2460 Other Case Competitions (0听肠谤)
Recommended Elective Studies (Minimum of 23聽cr)
Choose elective studies to complete the minimum extent of the degree, 120 ECTS. Recommended elective studies listed above. Elective studies can be also chosen from the variety of courses offered by the Jyv盲skyl盲 University School of Business and Economics or other departments of the University.