Business Administration

Degree Programme in International Business Management
Lappeenranta, Finland

The additional application period is 1 July to 18 August 2010.

How to apply
Application form
Brochure

Degree title: Master of Business Administration.

The degree provides the same level of competence for public office and commercial positions as Master’s degrees achieved from universities.

The duration of the degree is 2.5 years.
Scope of studies: 90 credits, including 30 credits from thesis.

The degree programme is conducted in English.

Structure of the programme

Workplace-oriented studies in line with the personal study plan
Students of the Degree Programme in International Business Management graduate as Masters of Business Administration. The curriculum is workplace-oriented and studies are organised in line with each student’s personal study plan.

The aim is that graduates will
- be able to start up and manage processes related to international business and marketing
- know how to apply the principles of project management and develop a company’s strategic planning and implementation
- be familiar with the special characteristics of trade and business with Russia

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration can work as
- project managers for companies’ development initiatives
- planners and managers in international trade
- independent entrepreneurs, etc.

Practical know-how in trade with Russia
The degree focuses on high-level know-how in international trade, and particularly on Russia-related business, marketing and leadership skills.

Fluency in English is essential for all students. The degree can include advanced studies in Russian.

Development project to solve practical problems
The degree includes a thesis, carried out as a development project related to current issues and problems in industry, commerce or individual companies. Students should select topics that are closely linked to their work. Development projects are carried out throughout the studies, starting in the early stages of the degree.

Studying while working
The Master’s degree takes approximately 2.5 years to complete. Most courses are organised in the evenings and on weekends. Some are organised as virtual studies online, so they can be completed at any suitable time and place.

Studies at universities in St. Petersburg
Some of the studies belonging to the degree can be completed in St. Petersburg at a co-operation university of Saimaa University of Applied Sciences. In addition, the Saimaa University of Applied Sciences invites visiting experts from institutions in St. Petersburg to teach trade between Russia and the EU. Visiting lecturers can also contribute their expertise to the development projects conducted as part of the degree.

Work experience required
To qualify for the degree, applicants must have Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Technology), Bachelor of Hospitality Management or a similar applied higher education degree, plus at least three years’ work experience after graduation.

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.

All applicants should be fluent in English. Applicants, who are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country, must include a compulsory language skills certificate in his/her application form.

After the end of the application period all eligible applicants will be invited by a letter to the entrance examination.

Applications for the Degree Programme in International Business Management should be sent directly by post to the address:
Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
Hakutoimisto/Admissions Office, aikuiskoulutus
PL 99, Pohjolankatu 23
FI-53101 LAPPEENRANTA

Application period is in spring for the intake of students in autumn. No application forms are considered outside of the application period. The application form and more information on applying including the exact application period are available online at www.saimia.fi. There are 15 starting places each year.

Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
Saimaa University of Applied Sciences offers five fields of study with 18 Bachelor’s degree programmes, of which four are run completely in English. In addition, there are four postgraduate degrees: Master’s degrees in International Business Management (in English), Civil Engineering, Health Promotion and Cultural Innovation. Research and development form an important part of education at Saimaa University of Applied Sciences. One of strategic areas of focus is international business and marketing, with particular attention on Russia-related expertise.

For  further information please contact:

Training Coordinator
Ms. Johanna Laari-Monola
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fax. +358 2049 66580

Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
Adult Education and Business Services
Pohjolankatu 23
FI–53100 Lappeenranta
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