Master in International Business
Vaasa, Finland
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 14,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Global business requires graduates who can navigate uncertainty and have a comprehensive understanding of the field. As the need for responsible and sustainable practices of companies, consumers, and societies will continue to grow, our Master’s degree programme in International Business focuses on sustainable global business to meet these challenges.
The interdisciplinary programme covers three key areas: global strategies in a digital world, global marketing and entrepreneurship, and leading people in a global business environment. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students will develop vital working life skills such as critical thinking, decision-making and cross-cultural communication.
With support from internationally recognised professors and real-world insights from business partners, students can bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Upon graduation, you are awarded the degree of Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration.
Double Degree Programmes
The programme also offers a great opportunity for selected students to strengthen their international competence by completing the second year of their studies in one of our four double-degree partner universities in Europe. In a double degree programme, students gain degrees from two countries.
- Europa Universität Viadrina (Germany)
- Kedge Business School (France)
- Università degli studi di Pavia (Italy)
- Prague University of Economics and Business (Czech Republic)
You are eligible to apply if you have a bachelor’s degree in business administration in the field of international business, brand management, consumer behaviour, cross-cultural management, digital marketing, human resource management, international marketing, management, marketing, organizational leadership or supply chain management.
If you do not have one of these degrees, your background education is considered suitable if the degree includes a. 20 % academic business studies, or at least 35 ECTS (or equivalent) of academic business studies have been completed outside of the degree. The academic business studies must consist of courses in one or several of the following fields: international business, marketing, HR management, and strategic management.
The University of Vaasa offers a generous scholarship program for students who are subject to tuition fees. Scholarships are offered in the form of waivers based on the speed of commitment to the offered study place, previous academic performance and progress in the studies. The scholarships can be granted for the target time of the programme, which is two years in the master’s programmes.
First-Year Scholarships
Scholarships are applied for by choosing the scholarship option in the application form to the programme. Students are informed about receiving a possible scholarship together with the admission results.
6 000 EUR waiver for all who pay within 21 days from acceptance
The university offers a discount of 6 000 euros from the first year tuition fee to all fee-paying students who accept their study place offer and pay the remaining 8 000 euros within 21 days from receiving the acceptance email.
If you do not pay within 21 days, you may still be entitled to a smaller waiver if your previous academic performance has been excellent (see "International Excellence Scholarship" below). Please note that you cannot receive both the 21 days discount and the International Excellence Scholarship. If you do not meet the criteria for the International Excellence Scholarship, you will be required to pay the full sum for your first year after the 21 days have passed.
International Excellence Scholarship
Each Master’s Programme offers International Excellence Scholarships to applicants who have a CGPA of at least 4/5 (Finnish system) or equivalent in their respective international grading. The International Excellence Scholarship is granted as a first year tuition fee waiver as follows:
- EUR 4 000 (in all programmes)
Therefore, if you qualify for this scholarship, you are required to pay 10 000 euros for your first year.
Scholarships are personal and linked to the acceptance of the offered study place. They do not transfer to other universities.
Second-Year Scholarships
All first-year scholarships include a conditional scholarship for the second year (Academic Achievement Scholarship). Students who do not have a first-year scholarship can apply for the second-year scholarship during the studies. Details about the application for the second-year scholarship will be communicated to the students during their first year.
The second-year scholarships require registering as attending. If a student is non-attending for their second academic year for a reason other than one of the statutory reasons, the scholarship will not transfer to the next year of attendance.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
For the second year (academic year 2026-2027) students may receive the Academic Achievement scholarship worth EUR 6 000. In order to receive the Academic Achievement Scholarship, you must proceed with the studies in the target time, which means that you must complete at least 60 ECTS by the end of your first academic year. The required credits must be registered by 31 July 2026, and the credits must be included in your degree.
If you are granted the scholarship, you will need to pay the remaining 8 000 euros of tuition fee for your second year.
In case you have been registered as attending for only one semester during your first year, you must have completed at least 30 ECTS during that semester to qualify for the award of Academic Achievement Scholarship.
Finnish Language Achievement Scholarship
If you meet the requirements of the Academic Achievement Scholarship, you may be granted an additional Finnish Language Achievement Scholarship worth EUR 1 000. In order to receive this additional scholarship, you must complete at least 60 ECTS by the end of your first academic year and these studies must include all of the Finnish language studies required in your degree.
If you are granted the scholarship, you will need to pay the remaining 7 000 euros of tuition fee for your second year.
Please note that it is not possible to receive the Finnish Language Achievement Scholarship without receiving the Academic Achievement Scholarship.
The Master's Programme in International Business at the University of Vaasa offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the complexities of global commerce. Key components include:
- Global Strategies in a Digital World: Develop skills to navigate and strategize in the evolving digital global market.
- Global Marketing and Entrepreneurship: Learn innovative marketing techniques and entrepreneurial approaches tailored for international audiences.
- Leading People in a Global Business Environment: Cultivate leadership and cross-cultural communication skills essential for managing diverse teams worldwide.
This interdisciplinary approach ensures graduates are well-equipped to lead and innovate in the international business arena.