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Linnaeus University Master of Science in International Business Strategy
Linnaeus University

Master of Science in International Business Strategy

Kalmar, Sweden

2 Years

English

Full time

15 Jan 2026

01 Sep 2026

SEK 220,000 *

On-Campus

* tuition fees for students outside EU/EES/Switzerland: 220,000 SEK total for the program

Key Summary

    About: The Master of Science in International Business Strategy program focuses on developing skills for strategic decision-making in a global business environment. It prepares students to tackle challenges in international markets, emphasizing the importance of global awareness and cross-cultural communication. The course typically lasts one year full-time and includes a mix of theoretical and practical learning experiences.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including international marketing, global supply chain management, and strategic consulting. Potential roles include international business analyst, global marketing manager, and strategic planning consultant.

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Introduction

One way for companies to become successful is by locating new markets to grow and making business abroad. This master's program provides you with thorough knowledge of how to develop competitive, dynamic, and socially responsible strategies for international companies and strengthens the connection to research within the field.

Degree

Master of Science or Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) with specialization in International Business Strategy (Main field of study: Business Administration).

This is Linnaeus University

Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the southeast of Sweden. We are located in two nature-loving cities, one by the Baltic sea and one surrounded by lakes in the greenest city in Europe. More facts about Linnaeus University:

  • Founded in 2010 through a merger between Kalmar University and Vรคxjรถ University;
  • Located in Kalmar and Vรคxjรถ;
  • 44,000 enrolled students;
  • 2,200 enrolled international students;
  • 6th largest university in Sweden in terms of the number of students;
  • 780 partner universities in more than 80 countries;
  • 100-degree programs on the first-cycle level, 8 of them taught in English;
  • 80-degree programs on the second cycle level, 35 of them taught in English.

Kalmar

In Kalmar, Linnaeus University is located in the city center. Universitetskajen is entirely newly-built and located just next to the sea. Here you become part of a creative knowledge environment.

The city center is also where most students live. Everything is available within a ten-minute bicycle ride, regardless of whether you want to take a swim in the sea, study, do some shopping, or work out. Historical buildings and cobblestone streets give charm to the city. When it is sunny, the area next to Kalmar Castleโ€™s moat is filled with studying and sunbathing students. Student life is a natural part of Kalmar. This is where your dream of the future begins!

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Program Admission Requirements

Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam โ€“ the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions youโ€™ll find in the exam.

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