International Business Management University of Oulu

Overview

Graduates of the International Business Management at University of Oulu  program become change agents in the economy and society at large who are capable of responding to the challenges of dynamic business environments by relying on the principles of change management, sustainable leadership and growth entrepreneurship in organisational and business development.

The programme provides the basis for expertise in areas such as:

• Business designing, venture growth strategies, and international entrepreneurship
• Developing an innovative mind-set and new businesses
• Strategic thinking and renewal
• Responsible business management and leadership
• Leading multinationals, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
• Legal issues related to international business.

Occupational profiles of the graduates

The IBM graduates will be awarded a Master of Science degree, majoring in International Business Management. The degree provides a good qualification for doctoral studies in the fields of management and international business, and opens career paths that may lead to different managerial positions and entrepreneurial activities. 

Graduates of the programme work in many professional fields and develop to hold expert and management positions in Finland and internationally. They cover the whole spectrum of companies from start-ups to multinational corporations with titles such as:

• Business Development Manager
• Management Consultant
• Director of Sales & Marketing
• Global Demand Analyst
• Key Account Manager
• Sales Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Team Leader.