Program Overview

International Business Management Programme

The International Business Management programme is designed for individuals interested in building a career in international business. This programme develops the skills and competencies needed to make and implement strategic decisions that support the sustainable global expansion of companies.

Programme Description

During the studies, students will gain a strong understanding of how the world is interconnected through finance, marketing, operations, economics, and strategy. This understanding will prepare them to pursue a career as an international business manager, start their own business, or confidently navigate today's global business challenges.

Key Features

• Multicultural environment, intercultural competence
• Career mobility
• Specialist knowledge gained through real-life case studies, teamwork, and the development of strategic and global thinking

Presentation

Qualification Degree

• Degree of Master of Business Management

Department

• Kaunas Faculty

Duration

• 2 years

City

• Kaunas

Field of Study Group

• Business and Public Administration

Field of Study

• Management

Credits

• 120.0

Study Form

• Full-time

Language

• English

Programme Plan

In these studies, students will examine global market operations, learn effective communication and negotiation, manage innovation, and develop international business strategies. The programme covers international marketing, HR management, finance, sustainable development, responsible leadership, and intercultural communication and management. Students will analyse real business cases and learn to make decisions in a global business environment. The programme is completed with a Master's thesis, and students may continue their studies in a doctoral programme in social sciences.

Admission Requirements

Entry Qualification

• Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
  • Note: For non-EU/EFTA applicants, the gap since the completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.

Required Credits

• Applicants must have collected at least 20 ECTS credits in Economics, Marketing, or Management Sciences as part of their undergraduate degree studies.

Grade Average

• Applicants with an overall grade average of at least 60% are eligible for admission.

Interview

• The Admission Committee of Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty might invite the candidate to a remote interview.

Language Requirements

• English
  • The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
  • If the first language is English and/or if there is a university degree in English, an English language test score is not required.

Admission Steps

1. Find your programme and consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths.
2. Check the application dates:
   • For international applicants:
     • 1 May for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries
     • 1 July for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded.
   • The academic year always begins on 1 September.
3. Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents.
4. Pay the application fee (100 per application) and submit your application on apply.vu.lt.
5. Take the interview if invited by the Admission Committee.
6. Confirm the acceptance and pay the tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information from different sources.
• Select or create a methodology for scientific research, conduct research, and provide the best solution to a problem.
• Choose a location and a market for a particular business, plan human, financial, and infrastructure resources.
• Develop activities in an intercultural environment while pursuing social and ethical responsibility.
• Integrate classical and innovative principles of management, improve international business management practices.
• Respond to new international business trends and make intelligent decisions.
• Model activities within a team that creates management innovations.
• Perform a strategic analysis of an international business company, carry out an international finance analysis.
• Initiate and manage international business development projects.

Financing

• Annual tuition fee for a state non-funded place: 5,500 EUR.
• The application fee is 100 per application.
• Tuition Fee Waivers and Scholarships are available to apply for during the admission procedure.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the International Business Management programme may pursue professional careers as middle- to high-level managers in various departments of international companies involved in business administration. Possible career paths include:

• Export manager
• Import manager
• International project manager
• Foreign market development specialist
• International business consultant
• Business development manager
• Economic development specialist
• Business process analyst
• Partnership manager

Alumni Testimonials

The programme has been praised by alumni for its flexibility, diversity of curriculum, and the global perspective on business management it provides. Alumni have found the programme to be ideal for those interested in many aspects of international business, with lecturers who are fully qualified and have unique ways of imparting knowledge. The interactive classes, including seminars, group tasks, and debates, have been delightful and provided valuable networking opportunities.