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Syllabus - International Business Management

Scope

180.0 credits

Programme code

SEV25

Valid from

Autumn semester 2015

Decision instance

The Faculty Board

School

EST

Registration number

MDH 2.1.2-389/13

Ratified

2013-02-21

Revised

2014-11-19

Requirements

Studies in Mathematics of 3 years from Upper Secondary School with a Science profile and a TOEFL test result, minimum score 575 with a TWE score of at least 4,5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT)/IELTS test result with an overall band score of minimum 6,5 and no band score below 5,5.

About programme syllabus

The programme syllabus applies to the entire education period, starting with the academic year and the semester you started your education. The programme syllabus contains goals for the programme, contents and arrangement, but also requirements for special qualifications, etc.

Outcomes

On completion of studies in the programme the student shall demonstrate such knowledge and understanding as is required for independent work within the field of Economics.

The International Business Management programme aims to educate business administrators who can meet tomorrow’s labour market in the private as well as the public sectors. Since Business and Economics graduates are employed within a range of different areas, the goal is that the study programme will give partly a good basis in business administration and economics-related subjects such as Statistics, Commercial Law and Economics, and partly an opportunity for specialisation primarily in Business Administration. The courses and forms of education within the programme will also prepare the students for further research studies.

Knowledge and Understanding

On completion of studies in the programme the student shall:

  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding within the main field of study, including knowledge of the disciplinary foundation in the field, knowledge of applicable methods in the field, specialised knowledge in some part of the field, along with orientation in current research issues.

Aptitudes and Accomplishments

On completion of studies in the programme the student shall:

  • demonstrate the ability to search, amass and critically interpret relevant information in an issue, and also to critically discuss phenomena, problems and situations,
  • demonstrate the ability to independently identify, formulate and solve problems, and also to carry out assignments within given timeframes,
  • demonstrate the ability, orally and in writing, to account for and discuss information, problems and conclusions in dialogue with different groups, and
  • demonstrate such skills as are required to work independently within the field.

Ability to Evaluate and Assess

On completion of studies in the programme the student shall:

  • demonstrate the ability to make assessments within the field, taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects,
  • demonstrate insight into the role of knowledge in society and the responsibility of human beings for how it is used, and
  • demonstrate the ability to identify his/her need of further knowledge and be able to develop his/her competence.

Language of instruction

The main language of instruction is English, which means that all teaching is done in English, and that the course literature is in English throughout.

Contents

International Business Management is a three-year Social Science programme in the field of Business Administration. The programme includes Business Administration of at least 90 credits, Economics of at least 30 credits, Commercial Law of at least 15 credits and Statistics of at least 15 credits.

The programme begins with a foundation block of two years, which gives good basic knowledge within the field of Economics in the broad sense. The first year includes basic courses in Business Administration. The courses will give the students basic knowledge in Business Administration thinking and will reflect different aspects of this. The second year’s continuation courses in Business Administration will give the students the opportunity to broaden and make use of their knowledge. In addition to this the students will also acquire a basic knowledge of Statistics, Commercial Law and Economics. During their studies the students will also be given greater opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills.

After the foundation block follows a year of specialised studies in Business Administration and/or Economics. The students create their own profile by their choice of courses. For example, it is possible to choose specialisation courses in Business Administration (Marketing, Management and Financial Management) and Economics. The students can also choose courses from the University’s total offer of courses in English. The programme concludes with an independent project. The specialisation studies will train the students’ ability to understand and be able to analyse business situations.

The study programme is so designed that the students may put into practice the theoretical knowledge acquired. This is done by means of various implementation assignments, among other things, in contact with industry and the public sector. Work done during the study period is independent. In most courses work activities are included in which the students cooperate in groups with other students.  There are a number of different forms of examination, both written individual examinations as well as written and oral presentations of group assignments.

Year 1
Business Administration:
Financial and Management Accounting 1, 15 credits
Marketing and Management 1, 15 credits

Statistics:
Business Statistics, 15 credits

Commercial Law:
Introduction to Commercial Law, 15 credits

Year 2
Economics:
Microeconomics, 7.5 credits
Macroeconomics, 7.5 credits
International Economics, 7.5 credits
Environmental Economics, 7.5 credits

Business Administration:
Business Administration 2, 22.5 credits
Thesis and Method, 7.5 credits

Year 3
Elective 60 credits:

Alternative 1
Business Administration:
Nordic Perspectives on Marketing and Management, 15 credits
International Marketing, 15 credits
Managing the Multinational Enterprise, 15 credits
Financial Accounting and Consolidated financial Statement, 7.5 credits
Bachelor thesis in Business Administration, 15 credits

Economics:
Industrial Economics, 7.5 credits*

Alternative 2
Economics:
Finance, 7.5 credits*
Intermediate Microeconomics, 7.5 credits
Econometrics, 7.5 credits
Labour Economics, 7.5 credits
Macroeconomic Theory, 7.5 credits
Industrial Economics, 7.5 credits*
Bachelor Thesis in Economics, 15 credits

*Also classified as Business Administration.

Choices within the program

The student’s choices can be limited by the eligibility requirements applying to a course. Options within the programme occur mainly during year 3. The choice of courses can affect the possibilities of fulfilling the degree requirements. Depending on the number of applicants for the individual courses, some courses may be cancelled. Thus as a safeguard, alternative choices must be made.

University degree

The programme syllabus is so designed that the studies will lead towards fulfilment of the requirements for one of the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Economics

If the programme contains elective or optional components, or if a student chooses not to complete a certain course, the choices made can affect the possibility of fulfilling the degree requirements. For more information about degrees and degree requirements, consult the local degree regulations which are published (in Swedish only) on the University website.

Remarks

For every course at the University, the forms of how the students’ performances are to be assessed, such as types of examination for course components and grades, are stated in the course syllabus. Examination for a course is summarily described in the course syllabus, which is clarified and supplemented by written information at the start of the course. The University has laid down rules and regulations for examination, and these are available via the University’s website.