MSc Business Administration - Strategy and Management in International Organisations
Linköping University
About this program
MSc Business Administration - Strategy and Management in International Organisations
In the two-year master’s program in Business Administration - Strategy and Management in International Organisations (SMIO) we aim to educate future leaders with good judgment, who can analyse complex problems and make well-balanced decisions.
The learning pillars of the programme are research-based knowledge grounded in rich empirical examples, a focus on critical and in-depth analysis, and communication of results. The programme combines the depth of a research master with the rich practical examples and casework-intensity of a more practical master. The programme courses therefore each lay a solid research foundation in the form of articles and books by both classic and contemporary great thinkers. On top of that, each course provides insights into the workings of a number of international organisations (ranging from Starbucks and Apple to The Red Cross) and empirical phenomena (from CSR and outsourcing trends to business development in East Africa). You then use yourr research-based foundation to draw connections, define problems and analyse through for example casework and projects. Each course also practices the students’ communication skills in one or more areas, through the writing of argumentative essays, oral presentations, feedback-sessions, debates and café seminars.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen within Business Administration or Economics
or
- A bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with/and at least 60 ECTS (two semesters of full-time study) of Business Administration-related courses (for example Accounting, Marketing, Organization Theory, Strategy, Finance, HRM)
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B)
(Exemptions from Swedish)
The deadline for submitting the online application is the 16th of January. The deadline for submitting all supporting documentation is the 1st of February. Documents that are submitted after the deadline will make the whole application late, and possibly not considered for most of the programmes.
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Semester 1
- Classic Leadership and Organization Dilemmas
- Contemporary International Management Paradoxes
Semester 2
- Business Finance
- Management Control Systems
- HRM in Modern Organizations
- Term Project
Semester 3
- Strategy - Classic and Contemporary Views
- Advanced Consumer Marketing
Semester 4
- Master Thesis
Scholarships & funding
Linköping University (LiU) offers a limited number of scholarships to outstanding international students. For some programs and nationalities, it is also possible to apply for a scholarship through the Swedish Institute. There are also other funding opportunities for studies in Sweden.
For more information, please visit the website.
Tuition
SEK 190000 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
Qualification
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Business Administration
Career paths
Upon successful completion of the program, you will have acquired analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and a solid strategic foundation. You will also be a seasoned team worker with an international outlook, who is used to embracing complexity. Among our alumni we find consultants, business analysts, innovation strategists, marketing and brand executives, HR specialists and project managers. Some alumni have started their own businesses, while others have chosen to pursue an academic career through doctoral studies. As a graduate you will join an alumni network of around 500 individuals in all parts of the globe.
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Linköping University
Linköping University (LiU) was granted university status in 1975 and today has 37,600 students (full-time equivalents 19,200), including 2,000 international students. In 2022, LiU landed on spot 38 of the Times Higher Education ranking of the world’s young universities. This is...
Why study at Linköping University
Linköping University welcomes students from all over the world, and English is widely spoken everywhere by its 2,000 international students, or about 6% of its student population. Many doctoral students and researchers are international.
We rank highly: LiU has been named as one of the world’s 200 best universities in education, materials science, sociology and electrical and electronic engineering, according to this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Good prospects: A degree from LiU makes you a highly sought after employee. An impressive 88% of our students are employed within 18 months of graduating.
Research that makes a difference: What makes Linköping University special is the lack of boundaries between different subjects and faculties, which has resulted in world-leading research environments and companies as well as a number of truly cross-disciplinary study programs.
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