Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Application process is open - send your applications by April 20th 2012.
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» Objectives and purposes
» Learning methods
» Degree programme structure, 90 ECTS
» Duration
» Prerequisites
» Application period, process and selection criteria
» Tuition, living expences and insurances
» Contact information
Objectives and purposes
The Degree Programme in International Business Management is intended for people who wish to develop their professional skills for working in demanding developmental or managerial tasks in international business environments. The programme improves the student's knowledge, skills, and competences of global business environments, strategic management, and process and project management as well as human resource management in international business contexts. The studies offer the student a strong base for managing and developing businesses as well as for self-management.
The focus of universities of applied sciences is on advanced work-oriented teaching and on applied research and development. Thus learning assignments and the research-oriented development project of the programme are implemented closely to the student's own work and organization or the thesis can be carried out with the projects run by the university. The degree programme provides students with a higher university of applied sciences degree - Master of Business Administration - which produces the same qualification for public office and commercial positions as an academic master's degree from traditional universities.
Learning methods
The studies are part-time studies and can be completed alongside a normal day job. Full-time studying is also possible.
Study methods include cooperative learning processes, independent work, contact lessons, e-learning, seminars and a research-oriented development project (30 ECTS) leading to a master's thesis. Each course includes an average of two two-day contact lessons. The contact lessons take place in the evenings and on Fridays and Saturdays, approximately twice a month, in Lahti or in Hämeenlinna. A part of the studies is offered in co-operation with the other Master's Degree
Programmes of Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Federation of Universities of Applied Sciences (FUAS).
Degree programme structure, 90 ECTS
The curriculum is workplace-oriented and organized based on each student's personal study plan.
Degree Programme in International Business Management |
90 |
ects |
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| Advanced professional studies | 50 | ects | |||
| International business development | 30 | ects | |||
| Societal change and foresight methods | 5 | ects | |||
| Strategic business management | 5 | ects | |||
| International business concepts and operations | 5 | ects | |||
| International marketing and customer relationship management | 5 | ects | |||
| International business contracts and legal framework | 5 | ects | |||
| International accounting and finance | 5 | ects | |||
| Competence management and development | 10 | ects | |||
| Strategic knowledge and competence management | 5 | ects | |||
| Cross-cultural competences | 5 | ects | |||
| Research and development | 10 | ects | |||
| Research process and methods | 5 | ects | |||
| Research reporting and communication | 5 | ects | |||
| Elective studies | 10 | ects | |||
| Master's degree level courses offered by Business Faculty | |||||
| Contemporary Views on Business 5 ects/ | 5 | ects | |||
| Contemporary Views on Business 10 ects | 10 | ects | |||
| Courses offered by Master's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship for Small and Medium Enterprices | |||||
| Process and project management | 5 | ects | |||
| Responsible business management | 5 | ects | |||
| Annually varying courses | |||||
| Master's degree level courses offered by other LUAS Master's degree programmes | |||||
| Courses offered by Master's Degree Programme in Interior Design (partly in English) | |||||
| Courses offered by Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Technology | |||||
| Master's degree level courses offered by FUAS University of Applied Sciences | |||||
| HAMK University of Applied Sciences | |||||
| Laurea University of Applied Sciences | |||||
| Master's degree level courses offered by other Universities of Applied Sciences | |||||
| Master's degree level courses offered by other universities in Finland and abroad | |||||
| Master's thesis | 30 | ects | |||
1 ECTS = 1,5 study weeks.
Duration
The focus of universities of applied sciences is on advanced work-oriented teaching and on applied research and
development. Thus learning assignments and the research-oriented development project of the programme are implemented closely to the student's own work and organization or the thesis can be carried out with the projects run by the university. The degree programme provides students with a higher university of applied sciences degree - Master of Business Administration - which produces the same qualification for public office and commercial positions as an academic master's degree from traditional universities.
The duration of the degree is from 1,5 years to 2 years depending on student's personal study plan. All advanced
professional studies as well as research methods and writing module are offered during the first academic year.
The academic year for the new group will start on Friday August 24th, 2012.
Prerequisites
Applicants are required to have at least a bachelor-level degree in the field of master's degree programmes as well as a minimum of three year's work experience in the field of one's degree.
A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and other business-related bachelor-level degrees are the most appropriate for the Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management. Applicants from other fields of expertise are qualified for the programme if they have gained sufficient business skills through business management duties.
Work experience
At least three years' work experience after graduation is required. Those who have completed college-level or vocational qualification, worked for three years after that and then started bachelor degree studies can be accepted as applicants.
The work experience needs to be obtained by 31 July 2012. The only kind of work experience accepted is one of which you have been given a testimonial by your employer. Entrepreneurship is accepted as work experience if you can provide a certificate of it given by a designated authority (in Finland i.e. a testimonial of YEL or MYEL insurance).
A part-time job is converted into full-time so that 150 hours or 20 full-length working days (at least 7 hours per day) are equivalent to one month. The work experience does not have to be continuous or obtained under the same employer.
Work placement or practical training are not counted towards work experience if they are included in the degree used in admission. Military service, non-military service or child-care leave are not counted towards work experience.
English language requirements
A solid command of English is required.
In order to prove your English language skills, you must provide one of the following minimum requirements:
- IELTS score academic level 6.0 or
- TOEFL score 550 paper-based test or 79 - 80 Internetbased test or
- grade C in the Finnish matriculation examination in advanced level English (IB-examination grade 4 completed in Finland or Reifeprüfung-examination grade 7 completed in Finland or EB-examination grade 6.00 - 6.95) or
- skills level 4 in English in the Finnish general language examination or
- a bachelor's or master's degree conducted in English in an EU/ETA country or some of the following countries: United States
of America, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
Application period, process and selection criteria
Application for China and Vietnam has ended February 29th 2012 - thank you for your applications!
Application process for other countries is still open and it has been extended - you have time to send your applications by April 20th 2012.
Please follow these webpages and you will be informed of all the updates and latest news concerning the application process.
Student selection will be made based on the entrance examination. After the end of the application period all eligible applicant
will be invited by a letter to the entrance examination.
Testing schedule
The entrance exam will be organized in Finland, Lahti.
Time: May 3rd, 2012, at 8.00-17.00
Place: Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business, Ståhlberginkatu 4B.
Entrance exam
At the end of the entrance exam there is an individual interview for each applicant. The entrance exam includes an essay (max 20 points) based on written materials and an interview (max 30 points).
There is no pre-reading material. Further entrance examination details will be informed in the invitation letters.
Downloadable application form
Application form for the academic year 2012-2013
Return the application with the requested attachments to:
Lahti University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Business Studies
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Ståhlberginkatu 4 B/P.O. Box 106
FI-15101 Lahti, Finland
» » Please note: all attachments have to be posted or delivered to the address above.
Faxed or scanned copies are not accepted.
Tuition, living expenses and insurances
The Finnish Ministry of Education provides for this tuition-free programme. Books and other studying materials, travel, accommodation and living expenses must be covered by the student. To obtain the residence permit, foreign students have to make a bank deposit of at least 6000 euros for each year of studying to cover their living costs in Finland and prove they have health insurance for the duration of their studies in Finland. More information on the web pages of the Finnish Immigration Service: Finnish Immigration Service internet-pages
Students from outside the EU/EEA countries are not covered by the Finnish national health insurance. It is highly important that these students have sufficient insurance cover of their own before their arrival in Finland.
Here you can find some important information and issues you should consider before your arrival and also during your stay in Finland:
» Living in Finland
For further information please contact
Head of Degree Programme
Dr. Ulla Kotonen
email ulla.kotonen[at]lamk.fi
Education Planner
Ms. Siru Kilpilampi
email siru.kilpilampi[at]lamk.fi
Lahti University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Business Studies
Ståhlberginkatu 4 B
P.O. Box 106, FI-15101 LAHTI
FINLAND
Tel. +358 3 828 2642
Fax +358 3 828 2635
email masters[at]lamk.fi