Program Overview

International Business and Project Management

MA – 90 credits

In the master's program in international business and project management, emphasis is placed on the management of international projects and on the environment of international organizations. The program is entirely taught in English.

About the Study

The program provides access to a doctoral program. The program is at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Business.

Study organization

The program is 90 credits and is set up as a full-time program for one year.

Arrangement of Teaching

It is taught according to a cycle system and each cycle is seven weeks. Each semester has two sessions and two courses are taught concurrently, a total of 8 courses over two semesters.

Course

• International leadership
• Project performance and monitoring
• International projects and project portfolios
• International trade
• Qualitative methodology
• MA thesis

International Leadership

International leadership develops students' ability to lead and make responsible decisions in a multinational and transnational context.

Project Success and Monitoring

Performance management is an important part of organizations and projects. She ensures that actions are in line with strategic priorities.

International Projects and Project Collections

The course focuses on international projects and project portfolio management.

International trade

The course will discuss the internationalization of companies, international business environment, strategic planning of international companies, communication in different cultures, and other things related to international business.

Qualitative Methodology

The aim of the course is to give students an overview of qualitative methods, which are used to collect and analyze data about individuals and organizations.

MA Thesis

The master's thesis must be chosen in consultation with a supervisor from among the permanent teachers of the Department of Business Studies. The thesis must be 30 units and present the students with the results of their research.

Admission requirements

BA, B.Ed or BS degree or equivalent study. The general rule is that applicants have completed their undergraduate studies with a 1st grade (7.25). Foreign applicants whose mother tongue is not English must demonstrate good knowledge of the English language.

Study requirements

90 ECTS credits must be completed, of which 60 credits are in courses and 30 credits are a final thesis.

Attachments with Application

The following documents must accompany the application for this program:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Analysis
• Name and email address of the recommender
• Certified copy of academic record and diploma from university

Exchange study

The University of Iceland collaborates with over 400 universities around the world. This includes a unique opportunity to study part of the program at a foreign university, gain international experience and create a unique identity.

Example of a Career Platform

People with this education work, among other things, in:

• Management of international companies
• Management of international projects
• Various jobs in the field of international trade

Social life

MAESTRO is an association of master's students at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Iceland. The role and purpose of the association is to be an environmentally friendly interest association with the main goal of making the members' studies more enjoyable and effective.