8 International Business and Global Trade MSc Degree Programs in Finland

The two‑year, full‑time Master’s programme in International Management (120 ECTS) at Aalto University School of Business prepares students for leadership and strategic roles in global organisations. The programme emphasises strategy, business development, leadership and cross‑cultural understanding and incorporates the CEMS Master’s in International Management (MIM) in the second year, enabling graduates to earn both an Aalto MSc and the CEMS MIM qualification.

IDBM (International Design Business Management) is a two-year, full-time Master's programme at Aalto University that integrates design, technology and business. The programme emphasizes transdisciplinary teamwork, real-life industry projects and design-driven strategies to prepare graduates for roles at the intersection of design, business and technology. Duration: 2 years, full-time — 120 ECTS.

In the Master's Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship, you will develop entrepreneurial competencies for creating a new business and leading its growth to international markets despite the adversities of the so-called new normal. The programme provides you with everything you need to become successful in global business: you will gain the skills to work as a leading professional in internationally operating companies and to launch and operate your own global startup.

The Bachelor's Programme in International Business trains students for international business careers with a practical, project-based approach. The BSc is a 3‑year full‑time programme (180 ECTS) focused on core business disciplines (accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing) and teamwork, followed by an automatic right to continue to a 2‑year M.Sc. (120 ECTS). Teaching is in English and includes short intensive courses (three‑week and six‑week formats), an exchange semester, and strong industry ties at Aalto’s Otaniemi campus.

IDBM (International Design Business Management) is a two‑year, 120 ECTS master’s programme that integrates design, technology and business. It trains transdisciplinary teams of students to solve real-life business challenges through creative teamwork, industry projects and specialisation studies. The programme emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, industry-driven projects and design‑driven innovation.

The Master’s Programme in Creative Sustainability (CS) is a two-year, 120 ECTS MSc degree organised jointly by Aalto University’s School of Business, School of Arts, Design and Architecture and School of Chemical Engineering. The programme trains students in interdisciplinary systems thinking, design-led approaches and sustainability management so they can lead transformational change in business and other organisations.

Strategic Management in a Changing World is a two‑year, full‑time Master’s programme (120 ECTS) taught in English at Aalto University School of Business. The programme combines business, sustainability and entrepreneurship to train analytical, data‑driven decision‑makers who can identify opportunities and develop strategy in the context of global megatrends (sustainability, digitalization, globalization). Teaching methods include case work, industry partnerships and close faculty access.

Master's degree in International Business and Sales Management (IBS) is a multidisciplinary two-year master's degree program that combines high-level research and teaching. The program provides an in-depth understanding of the global business environment and firm's approaches to doing business across borders. The program is designed for both Finnish and International students so that people with different backgrounds come to study and learn skills to operate successfully in challenging and changing business environments. The program is fully taught in English and the curriculum is designed for students who want to gain in-depth knowledge and skills within all parts of international business and sales management.