Program Overview

Master's Programme in Management

The Master's Programme in Management is designed for students interested in the strategic and leadership challenges faced by managers in the contemporary business world. The programme offers a sound theoretical grounding of important management theories and concepts, as well as opportunities to put these theoretical understandings into practice within an international environment and with a sustainable orientation.

Programme Details

• Type: Programme, second cycle
• Length: 2 years (full time)
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus

About the Programme

This programme is designed for students who are interested in the strategic and leadership challenges faced by managers in the contemporary business world. The programme offers both a sound theoretical grounding of important management theories and concepts, as well as various opportunities to put these theoretical understandings into practice. All of which occurs within an international environment and is underpinned with a sustainable orientation.

While Studying

First Year

During the first year, focus is on developing advanced theoretical knowledge and frontline management expertise.

• In the first semester, you study a series of modules starting with setting a strategic foundation; then focusing on human interaction in organizational context; next, developing project management skills; and concluding with applying the semester’s knowledge in a real-life consultancy project.
• On the Master's Programme in Management, you will often work in groups to solve business cases. For example, on the fourth module of the first semester, you will work in close collaboration with local organizations. You will carry out analysis of, and develop a strategic development programme, on behalf of these organizations and present their results to them. Other corporate connections include guest lectures, thesis projects, and study visits.
• In the second semester, you will be able to choose from a variety of elective courses in order to tailor the Master’s degree in the manner that you wish, for example with insight into corporate governance, innovation management, or new venture creation. There is also the option of an internship to attain further practical experience.

Second Year

During the second year, you are given the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in one other area in the field of business administration. The second year also includes a module on research methodology that will develop and deepen your ability to create and critically scrutinize scientific knowledge. Moreover, the module on current trends in business administration research will keep you up to date on recent developments in your field of expertise. During this year, it is also possible to study abroad for one semester.

• Finally, you will develop your writing, analytical, and research skills through writing a master's thesis, where you get to specialize in the topic of your choice.

About Our Research in Management

Within management, we have a broad interest in leadership and organizing. Our research includes, for example, temporary organizations, routines, organizational paradoxes, and organizational space, city development, decision-making in extreme contexts, boundary-spanning organizing, teamwork, and shared leadership.

Courses

• Semester 1: Managerial Perspectives on Strategy, People, Projects, and Processes D, 30 credits.
• Semester 2:
  • Alternative A: Elective courses, 30 credits
  • Alternative B: Elective courses, 15 credits, and Business Administration, Master's Thesis I (one-year), 15 credits
• Semester 3: Students choose one of the following courses:
  • Current Trends and a Minor in Accounting, 30 credits
  • Current Trends and a Minor in Finance, 30 credits
  • Current Trends and a Minor in Marketing, 30 credits
  • Current Trends and a Minor in Business Development, 30 credits
• Semester 4:
  • Alternative A: Business Administration, Master's Thesis III (second-year), 30 credits
  • Alternative B: Elective course, 15 credits, and Business Administration, Master's Thesis II (second-year), 15 credits

Applies to All 120 Credit Master's Programmes in Business Administration Subjects

We integrate competencies in our programmes. In our programmes and courses, we focus on competencies that are needed for your future professional life.

• Internship: You have the opportunity to do an internship for ten weeks in Sweden or abroad. This possibility is only available at a few business schools in the country. The internship gives you a good opportunity to put theoretical knowledge and experience into practice and show off your skills to potential employers. You will arrange your internship yourself in a company you find interesting. This way, you are able to find an internship position that meets your expectations and provides more opportunities for you to use the internship as an entry to the labour market.
• Studies abroad: Studying abroad is not only fun and challenging for you as a student but also a welcomed experience with future employers. Internationalization is an important area for us, and we are working continuously to offer you as a student many opportunities for an adventure in Europe or further away on another continent. In our programmes, you therefore have the opportunity for studies abroad for a semester or two.
• Sustainability perspective: Sustainability gets a whole lot bigger attention in today's firms and organizations, and we lifted these questions up early in our educational programmes. Together with our students, we are working for a more sustainable business school and to revise the courses to improve the education about, and for, sustainable development at the program. Our work on sustainability takes as a starting point the 17 sustainable development goals and Agenda 2030.

Academic Quality, International Recognition, and Education with Purpose

At Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics, your master’s studies are part of something larger – a commitment to academic excellence, societal relevance, and sustainable development. Our quality assurance system, grounded in both Swedish national standards and leading international frameworks, ensures continuous improvement of our programmes. We are accredited by AACSB, one of the world’s most respected accreditations for business schools.

• Through student-centred learning, active collaboration with business and society, and an integrated sustainability perspective, you will develop the skills and insights needed to lead change and contribute to a better future.

Corporate Connections

The business school collaborates in many different ways with companies and organizations. For example, internships, guest lectures, company visits, guest lectures, essay assignments, and cases from companies.

• As a student, you might perhaps do an internship with one of our corporate partners. Professionals outside the university are invited as guest lecturers and teachers. Our researchers will, in turn, contribute with new knowledge to society. A group of advisors consisting of corporate and community representatives are also linked to the business school and they contribute with their knowledge and experience.

Continued Studies

You are eligible for doctoral studies after the two years programme with a Degree of Master of Science (120 credits). You are also eligible for doctoral studies if you chose to end the programme already after one year with a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits).

Future and Career Opportunities

Following the completion of the degree, there are a wide range of potential career options open to you, because the skills that you will gain on this programme will allow you to start contributing to an employer's organisation quickly and effectively. These options include Management Consultant, Operation Manager, Researcher, Project Manager, Social Media Manager, Sustainability Consultant, Human Resources Officer, Logistics and Distribution Manager, Retail Manager, and Sales Executive, amongst others. Further, the programme's international character can also facilitate opportunities for a career abroad. The programme gives you eligibility to apply for doctoral student positions.

Eligibility

• A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 credits) from an internationally recognised university with a major in Business Administration.
• Special requirements: 75 credits in Business Administration at Basic level (A-level) and Intermediate level (B-level), a minimum of 60 credits in Management, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance courses or the equivalent. At the Bachelor level (C-level), a minimum of 15 credits in Business Administration.
• Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

Selection

Selection is based on GMAT and academic credits in this order. The selection of applicants is done in the following order:

1. Test results from GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). Percent of test results is the applicant's merit rating.
2. Academic credits by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS).

Degree

After completed study programme, a student who has applied for a degree certificate can obtain a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) according to the local qualification descriptor established by the Vice-Chancellor. The Swedish translation of Degree of Master of Science is, Ekonomie magisterexamen. The degree is awarded in the main field of Business Administration with a specialisation in Management. After completed study programme, a student who has applied for a degree certificate can obtain a Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) according to the local qualification descriptor established by the Vice-Chancellor. The Swedish translation of Degree of Master of Science is, Ekonomie masterexamen. The degree is awarded in the main field of Business Administration with a specialisation in Management.

Application and Tuition Fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 48,300
• Total fee: SEK 193,200

Programme is Given By

Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE)