Bachelor in International Business
Kaunas, Lithuania
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,750 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* May 1st for EU countries and non-EU/EEA countries with Lithuanian embassies. June 1st for non-EU/EEA countries
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor in International Business at Kauno kolegija uses a module-based interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizing practical learning, student responsibility, and flexible study. It includes a one-semester internship, problem-based teaching, and specializations in E-Business and International Marketing. The programme trains managers to analyze markets, communicate with foreign partners, apply management principles and international business regulations.
Career Outcomes:
Career opportunities: Graduates can work in export, supply chain, customer service, marketing, project management, e-commerce, international relations, or start a business. Internships take place in media, communications, cultural centers and manufacturing abroad. Graduates can transfer credits to enter level-one programmes and pursue Master's studies.
International Business is a program that reflects the market needs; is based on a module principle that ensures the interdisciplinarity of studies, flexible learning environment, enhancing the role of students in the study process, encouraging their independence, activity, responsibility for the study results, integrating practical and self-study assignments; doing a one-semester internship in business companies. The program is orientated towards problem teaching, formation of students’ systemic approach, and socially responsible and ethical business. Students of the program will study in a higher school or do a one-semester internship in a business company abroad.
The aim of the International Business study program is to teach future international business managers to analyze the international business environment, communicate and cooperate with foreign partners and customers, and apply business management principles and provisions of international business regulations by planning and organizing international business activities in the company or its department. Therefore, the International Business program should be chosen by self-assertive, result-oriented, communicative people who like working in teams, are responsible, confident, and are not afraid of challenges and risks. Moreover, this program is aimed at creative people who are not familiar with words, such as “can’t” or “impossible”.
Specializations
E-Business Organization – students will learn to organize and manage e-business. The study program focuses on the use and application of modern IT tools for business creation, expansion, and development. Such specialists are in high demand in the labor market. It is very important to know and follow legal regulations in e-business, therefore, students will also study the legal environment of e-business.
Study subjects: E-services, E-marketing, E-business Legal Environment, Business Projects, E-business Platforms and Tools, Management of Social Accounts and Websites, Investment and Risk Management, Business Ethics.
International Marketing Management is aimed at creative, communicative, and organized people. Success in foreign markets is guaranteed not only by the high quality of goods or services, fast and cheap service but also by effective marketing. While studying the subjects of this specialization, students will find answers to questions on how to find the most favorable foreign market, correctly choose the form and time of entry, use their competitive advantage, respond quickly to changing trade conditions, etc.
Study subjects: Marketing Management and Planning, Brand Management, International Market Research, Business Ethics, Direct and E-marketing, Content and Social Media Marketing, Management of Communication Measure, Consumer Behaviour.
Courses
1 semester
Economics: 15 ECTS
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, 6 ECTS
- Business Mathematics and Statistics, 5 ECTS
- Basics of Applied Researches, 4 ECTS
International Business Communication: 15 ECTS
- Business English, 5 ECTS
- Intercultural Communication, 6 ECTS
- Communication Psychology, 4 ECTS
2 Semester
Basics of International Business: 15 ECTS
- International Business Environment, 4 ECTS
- Business Models and Projects, 4 ECTS
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 4 ECTS
- Legal Regulation of International Business, 3 ECTS
Business Management: 15 ECTS
- Management, 7 ECTS
- Marketing, 4 ECTS
- Business Accounting, 4 ECTS
3 semester
Sustainable Enterprise Resource Management: 15 ECTS
- Enterprise Economics, 3 ECTS
- Human Resource Management, 3 ECTS
- Business Management Systems, 4 ECTS
- Finance, 5 ECTS
Export and Import Management: 15 ECTS
- International Trade, 5 ECTS
- Supply Chain Management, 3 ECTS
- International Business Law, 4 ECTS
- International Negotiation, 3 ECTS
4 semester
Professional Internship: 30 ECTS
- International Business Process Simulation, 8 ECTS
- Professional Internship in a Business Enterprise, 7 ECTS
E-Business Organization / Integrated Marketing Communications: 15 ECTS
- E-marketing / Direct and E-marketing, 4 ECTS
- E-business Legal Environment / Content and Social Media Marketing, 4 ECTS
- Market Research / Management of Communication Measures, 4 ECTS
- E-business Projects / Consumer Behavior, 3 ECTS
5 semester
E-Business Management / International Marketing Management: 15 ECTS
- E-business Platforms and Tools / Marketing Management, 5 ECTS
- Management of Social Accounts and Websites / Brand Management, 4 / 3 ECTS
- Investment and Risk Management / International Market Research, 3 / 4 ECTS
- Business Ethics, 3 ECTS
- From the List of Freely Elective Courses offered by KK, 15 ECTS
6 semester
Final Thesis: 30 ECTS
- Final Internship, 21 ECTS
- Final Project, 9 ECTS
Freely Elective Courses
Global Economics: 15 ECTS
- Global and Regional Economics, 5 ECTS
- Intercultural Communication, 5 ECTS
- Crisis Management, 5 ECTS
Modern Management of Organization: 15 ECTS
- Talent and Competencies Management, 5 ECTS
- Creative Solutions of Business, 5 ECTS
- Change and Innovation Management, 5 ECTS
From Idea to Business: 15 ECTS
- Creative Development of Business: Planning and Verification, 6 ECTS
- Financing of Business Idea, 5 ECTS
- Commercialization of a Business Idea, 4 ECTS
Business Change Management: 15 ECTS
- Change Management, 4 ECTS
- Risk Management, 5 ECTS
- Project Management, 6 ECTS
Personality and Career: 15 ECTS
- Personality Psychology and Self-education, 5 ECTS
- Leadership, 5 ECTS
- Career Planning, 5 ECTS
Management of Relations with Customers: 15 ECTS
- Stress Control, 6 ECTS
- Effective Client Management, 5 ECTS
- Conflict Management, 4 ECTS
Creative Personality: 15 ECTS
- Personal Branding, 5 ECTS
- Creative Writing, 5 ECTS
- Creative Decision Making, 5 ECTS
Wellness and Health Quality: 15 ECTS
- Healthy Living and Nutrition, 5 ECTS
- Life Coaching, 5 ECTS
- Movement and Art Therapy, 5 ECTS
Active Leisure Organization: 15 ECTS
- Forms of Active Leisure, 5 ECTS
- Sport for All, 5 ECTS
- Leisure Projects Management, 5 ECTS
French and Spanish Language and Culture: 15 ECTS
- French Language and Culture, 8 ECTS
- Spanish Language and Culture, 7 ECTS
Communication Impact on Masses:15 ECTS
- Gender Communication, 5 ECTS
- Personal Communication, 5 ECTS
- Theory of Propaganda, 5 ECTS
Sustainability and Travel: 15 ECTS
- Sustainable Tourism, 5 ECTS
- Responsible Consumption, 5 ECTS
- Sustainable Event Management, 5 ECTS
Russian Language and Culture: 15 ECTS
- Russian Language, 9 ECTS
- Russian Cultural Resources, 6 ECTS
Languages
Language of instruction: 100% English (a specific level of English is required for this course).
Assessment
A ten-point cumulative assessment system for assessing knowledge and skills is used. Learning outcomes are assessed throughout the semester. Assessment methods include translations, tests, individual and group tasks, presentations, projects, presentations of practical and self-study tasks, etc.
The final mark consists of the assessment of course assignments and the final examination.
Your lecturers
Lecturers are business practitioners. Highly qualified, experienced lecturers closely monitor their students’ development using inspiring teaching methods. Study materials are related to current events, real-world problems, and new academic findings provided by KUAS research groups. Moreover, businesspeople are invited to lectures to share the most recent, relevant information and their personal experience.
Modern teaching methods include visits to different business companies and presentations delivered by guest speakers. These methods provide our students with hands-on opportunities for learning through exposure to diverse working methods, and interaction with unfamiliar industries and organizational structures.
Guest lecturers from foreign universities contribute to the variety of skills and knowledge at KUAS. Students can gain experience in their study program from guest lecturers who arrive from the Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, the Netherlands, etc.
Lecturers work in the modules together with lecturers from foreign education institutions where similar study programs are implemented.
Learning process
Students will study in a modular study program which provides a flexible learning environment, and promotes student autonomy.
Student-oriented self-study is based on tasks and group activities that encourage problematic and critical thinking. An educational environment is created to enable students to self-control their study process, reflect on their activities and encourage creativity and innovation. The program strives for students’ active participation in the study process. Discussions and dialogues between the teacher and the student are always encouraged in the lectures.
Why study International Business?
The following competencies will be developed:
- Will understand the principles of global business markets and sustainable development.
- Will be able to apply the theories of economics and business management, as well as, legal acts that regulate international business in practice.
- Will be able to analyze the international business environment, conduct applied research aimed at finding solutions for specific business problems, and plan the opportunities for international business development.
- Will be able to analyze and assess international performance results of a business company.
- Will be able to plan and organize international trade processes by responsibly managing the company’s resources.
- Will be able to choose the right tools for creating the added value of exported products in different foreign markets.
- Will be able to plan and organize e-business/ will be able to plan international marketing performance of the business company in different markets and analyze changing market trends/ will be able to analyze international food market and prepare the project on food business organization.
- Will be able to demonstrate negotiating skills, and teamwork skills; to communicate and cooperate in multicultural and multilingual business environments.
- Will be able to perceive their own moral responsibility, perform in accordance with the company’s mission statement and provide reasoned business-related problem solutions, and will be able to demonstrate independence and creativity by making managerial decisions, and implementing and developing business innovations.
- Will be able to plan their own career and professional development by applying acquired knowledge and skills.
Studies based on practice
In the International Business course, you will not only learn theory, but you will also be able to apply it in practice due to collaboration with different businesses. Students do their internships in different types of companies: media; communication and information departments of the centers providing cultural and social services or in manufacturing companies.
Students do their professional internships in their 4th or 6th semesters. They are invited to do an internship in the largest Lithuanian business companies.
Future career
The graduates will be competitive in the international labor market; will have the skills and practical experience necessary to communicate with business partners and customers; will be able to establish and develop their own business; will be prepared for working in the departments of export, supply, customer service, marketing, project management, quality, e-commerce, international relations and communication, product, and international business development.
Access to further study
The graduates are entitled to a credit transfer system for entering level one university study programs, they can choose Master's programs. The continuation of studies is possible in the study programs in the field of tourism and leisure, management, and business in Lithuanian and/or foreign universities.