International Business and Management Studies (part-time) – (BBA)

Do you want to gain the knowledge required to be one of the new breed of entrepreneur? Do you want to develop sound business skills and financial acumen, coupled with an understanding and appreciation of the day-to-day operation of an international organisation? Do you want to take part in `action learning´ and develop the soft skills needed in order to foster positive changes in managerial behaviour? Would you like to acquire hands-on experience at internationally renowned companies? And do you want to study part-time? Then the part-time International Business and Management Studies programme is the right programme for you. You will be studying in an international environment with students and teachers from all over the world. The programme leads to a Bachelor´s degree in Business Administration, and revolves around strategies for entering and conquering foreign markets. After completing your study, you will be able to take on a management-level position at an international company or in the business services industry.

Your programme

You can start the programme in September or February. Classes are held two evenings a week, and you will spend an average of 10 to 15 additional hours a week in private study. You will start the programme by looking at the key functions and processes of a company, the market in which it operates and its financial situation. This will introduce you to the various elements of an economic studies programme. Other subjects covered will include market intelligence, customer value, human resources and the supply chain. You will also focus on planning and controlling company resources and building the relationship with shareholders and other stakeholders. You will present and share information in writing as well as verbally, using business English. At the end of the programme you will have the opportunity to take a more personalised approach by following a minor - an additional programme to broaden the scope of your studies or focus on a particular area in greater depth.

Your future career

Graduates are able to manage international business operations in the fields of international marketing, finance and management, including human resource management. Working in an international setting, you will use your skills to contribute to the development of corporate internationalisation strategy and organisational policy, while respecting the ethical and moral codes of the profession. The majority of IBMS alumni start off in marketing, sales, international trade, accounting and finance, and customer services. Most of the graduates find initial employment in sales/economic posts, and from there are able to progress to management positions. And of course some graduates start their own businesses.