Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Level

Master

Duration

2–3 years

Extent

90 ECTS

Language profile

English

The degree programme in International Business Management is taught in English

Tuition Fees

Please note that applicants from countries outside the European Union/EEA-area are required to pay tuition fees. A master’s degree programme (60–90 ECTS credits) at Arcada costs 4,500 euros for the academic years 1 and 2 and then 2,000 euro/year thereafter. The standar tuition fee for the whole programme is thus 11,000 euro.
No scholarships are offered for master level studies.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the academic year 2017–18 will be published as the start of the studies draws near. You can familiarize yourself with the previous year’s curriculum and courses, but keep in mind that changes might be made for the upcoming year.

More detailed information about the degree programme can also be found at Arcada’s digital study guide start.arcada.fi.

Do you see a future in either the Nordic market or in the Financial Technology sector? Are you interested in developing your competences through a programme that emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your existing career or embark on a new one? If so, then this is the programme for you!

The Master’s Programme in International Business Management is 90 ECTS with studies that last for 2-3 years. The programme requires part-time studies, which allows for studying alongside full-time employment. All students study a general knowledge course module, and can then choose between two unique tracks – Nordic markets and Financial technology.

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Application period
15th March - 5th April 2017.

30 study places.

Application period has ended

Additional education offers

Master's level courses

Arcada offers open courses at a master's level. Read more

Specialisation studies

Arcada offers small and versatile education packages called specialisation studies. These studies often consist of 3-6 courses bundled together. Read more

In short

Focus areas

Nordic Markets

Arcada is the only University of Applied Sciences in Finland with a master’s degree programme in English which focuses on the Nordic business environment. If you or your employer view the Nordic market as an interesting opportunity for personal or business growth, then this degree is what you are looking for. The Nordic business environment is a natural context for Finnish companies to either start or to develop their international business activities.

Fintech

If you or your employer are interested in the disruptive revolution in financial services, then this track is particularly suitable for you. Fintech refers to technology-enabled financial services applied to a range of areas, such as payments, deposits, lending, insurance, market provisioning, capital raising and investment management. The program covers the whole range of topics, but focuses particularly on the use of data and analytics in the financial services industry.

What you will learn

Customer Relationship and Service Management
Finance in a Management Context
Digital Marketing
eBusiness and Distribution
Leadership
Strategic Management
Analyzing the Nordic business environment (Nordic markets)
Planning and preparing market entry in a Nordic country (Nordic markets)
Establishing and developing your market position in a Nordic country (Nordic markets)
An overview of Fintech in the past, present and future (Fintech)
Fintech for financial transactions (Fintech)
Analytics and data for Fintech (Fintech)

Examples of future positions

Marketing Manager/Director
Customer Relationship Manager/Director
Digital Marketing Manager/Director
Nordic Country Manager/Director
Nordic Business Manager/Director
Strategic Marketing Manager/Director

From a student's perspective

Charlotta Jakobsson

- The competences you gain through your studies open many doors and for me they will hopefully lay the groundwork for taking on new responsibilities at my work place.

An education for the future

Specialize according to your own interests

The Master’s thesis project (30 ECTS) consists of a development or research project for a client or your employer followed by a thesis report. You start working on your thesis project during the second year of the degree programme, and get to show your capability of systematically performing a project with a practical problem as a starting point. Based on the development needs of the client/employer you then develop the thesis project in close co-operation with your supervisor and contact person at the commissioning company.

A solid foundation for your future career

The Master’s programme focuses on two highly relevant matters in today’s business world: while the Nordic business environment provides new opportunities for companies, the field of Fintech is experiencing tremendous growth in the coming years. By participating in this programme you will significantly broaden your opportunities for career advancement.

The Department of Business Management and Analytics

Exciting opportunities, a truly international atmosphere and business contacts are key when it comes to the degree programmes within The Department of Business Management and Analytics. Here you will find over 700 MBA, BBA and engineering students that are preparing themselves for the modern business world.

At our department researchers, teachers and students work side by side in different research, development and innovation projects. We aim to produce solutions for the business world and co-operate with various companies. One of our new priority areas is business development and information analysis, in which we collaborate extensively with Åbo Akademi University.

Carl-Johan Rosenbröijer, Dr.Sc.(Econ.)

Principal lecturer 

+358 (0)207 699 658

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