Bachelor of Science [B.S] [International Business Management] From Malardalen University

The International Business Management programme from Malardalens University focuses on economics and business administration, and prepares you for a job as an accountant, manager, salesperson or to start your own business.

As an international business manager you plan, organise, delegate and control entire projects from start to finish in global organisations and businesses. International business managers focus on coordinating activities leading to company goals, taking into account cultural differences or governmental situations. Given the fact that the impact of globalisation is evident in the market place, this job position holds much promise as a fast-growing area.

You can focus your studies on accounting, marketing, management or economics. The learning activities include traditional lectures, but also require active participation in exercises, the writing of papers, presentations and discussions in seminars. During your studies you will also develop your personal skills concerning oral/written presentations, creativity, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, information retrieval, assessment of material, and team work.

Close contacts with society, teachers and other students are essential to the programme. You create your network for future business life already during your study years.

It is strongly encouraged that you participate in one of the exchange programmes offered for one or two semesters in another country. This gives you the opportunity to develop your intercultural and language skills.

Employment and Future Prospects

The broad scope of the curriculum serves to provide an educational basis for managers of a small or medium enterprises. You are also prepared for a career in large corporations as well as public or non-profit organizations. The International Business Management programme provides both theoretical and practical skills and tools that are essential to a company career as well as career as entrepreneur in a transnational context.

As an international business manager you can work as an accountant, manager, project manager, marketing manager, buyer, sales person or start your own business.