Program Overview

International Business and Economics Programme

The International Business and Economics Programme is designed to prepare students for an international career in companies and organisations working across national borders. The programme provides an understanding of global challenges and how international organisations and a global economy work.

Programme Overview

• Main field of study (Economics or Business Administration): 50%
• Secondary fields of study (Economics or Business Administration): 17%
• Statistics: 12%
• Law: 4%
• Elective courses: 17%

Programme Structure

The programme is taught in English and consists of three years of full-time studies. The first three semesters cover courses in business administration, economics, statistics, business analytics, and law. The programme starts with an introduction to international business, markets, trade, and global challenges, followed by courses in leadership, managerial decision-making, and marketing.

Specialisation

Students can choose to specialise in either business administration or economics. The specialisation in business administration includes courses in project management, entrepreneurship, accounting, operational management, and challenges in the international business environment. The specialisation in economics includes courses in economic modelling, industrial economy, financial economics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics.

Elective Courses, Study Abroad, and Internship

During one semester, students have the opportunity to personalise their learning by choosing elective courses. They also have the option to study abroad or do an internship in Sweden or abroad.

Courses

• Year 1:
  • Markets, Trade and Global Challenges, 7.5 credits
  • International Business Administration and Global Challenges, 7.5 credits
  • Leading and Organizing in an International Context, 7.5 credits
  • Managerial Economics, 7.5 credits
  • Contemporary Marketing, 7.5 credits
  • Macroeconomics, 15 credits
  • Finance, 7.5 credits
• Year 2:
  • Business Analytics, 15 credits
  • Introduction to International Business Law, 7.5 credits
  • Data Visualization of Global Trends, 7.5 credits
  • Specialisation courses in business administration or economics
• Year 3:
  • Elective courses (including the opportunity to study or do an internship abroad), 30 credits
  • Specialisation courses in business administration or economics
  • Bachelor's Thesis in Economics or Business Administration, 15 credits

Applies to all Bachelor’s Programmes at USBE

The programme integrates competencies in business and economics, including sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. Students have the opportunity to do an internship for ten weeks in Sweden or abroad, and studying abroad is also an option.

Future and Career Opportunities

The programme prepares students for qualified work in Sweden and abroad, developing skills in doing business across national and international boundaries. Common positions for graduates include project management, business development, analysis, control, and account management.

Eligibility and Admission

• General entry requirements and English 6/level 2, Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c or Mathematics C, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2/level 1b or 1a1+1a2
• Selection: Senior Highschool Grade Point Average or Results - National university aptitude test (60/40)

Degree

After completing the programme, students may obtain a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics, with the main field of study being Business Administration or Economics.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 48,300
• Total fee: SEK 289,800

Programme Coordinators

The programme coordinators are Irina Alexeyeva and Johan Gustafsson.

About Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE)

USBE is certified by the environmental management system ISO 14001 and is a member of the international networks GBSN, PRME, and SDSN. The school collaborates with companies and organisations, offering internships, guest lectures, and company visits. The quality assurance system ensures that courses and programmes maintain high quality and are continuously improved. USBE is accredited by AACSB, one of the world’s most respected accreditations for business schools.