Program Overview

Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship

The Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship (IBE) provides students with competences that are applicable in different sectors of the economy, different types of jobs, and different environments. As one of the few accredited business schools in the world (AMBA and AACSB), the University of Jyväskylä understands the importance of bringing value to its students and ensuring the highest level of up-to-date education practices.

Programme Overview

• The programme is a two-year full-time programme (120 ECTS credits) taught in English.
• The application period is once a year in January, and studies begin in August.
• There is no mid-point entry to the programme.

Tuition Fee

• The tuition fee is 12,000.
• Students from non-EU/EEA countries are liable to pay a tuition fee but can apply for a scholarship after their first year of studies.
• An Early Bird discount of 1500 is available for applicants paying tuition fees who accept their study place within 14 days.

Structure of the Degree Programme

The degree programme contains modules in business skills, research skills, communication, and language studies, with a focus on international business, entrepreneurship, and strategy. These elements are at the heart of contemporary business, where the emphasis is on creativity, diversity, and innovation.

Admission Criteria

To apply successfully, students need to have a suitable educational background and show proof of their English skills as mentioned in the criteria. Remember also to include the attachments specified in the programmes admission criteria and listed on the application form.

Career Opportunities

Becoming an entrepreneur, executive, consultant, business analyst, or a business school academic is a personal choice. At IBE, students are helped to make that choice by offering the latest knowledge and practice based on rigorous research. This kind of support allows students to navigate the various sectors of the economy with confidence.

Research

The Strategy and Entrepreneurship (S&E) research group addresses core questions in the fields of strategy and entrepreneurship research. The group members teach on the Masters Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship and on the Basic Studies in Entrepreneurship study entity as well as on the doctorate level.

Student Profile

The student body is predominantly international, providing students with the opportunity to collaborate with fellow students from over 20 different nationalities. Students are encouraged to gain international experience in various ways, such as participating in international professional training programs at enterprises in Finland or abroad.

About the University of Jyväskylä

The University of Jyväskylä is a multidisciplinary university that conducts impactful, high-quality research following the strictest ethical standards. The Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) is an AACSB-accredited business school and one of the six faculties of the University of Jyväskylä.