Master´s Degree in GlobalBusiness management Master of Business AdministrationDo you want to develop your skills in global business management? Do you work for a compa-ny / organization that is seeking growth and planning to internationalize? Do you want to grab this unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of different aspects of business in the global operating environment?

Join KAMK Master School to Study Master´s Degree in Global Business Management.

The Master´s Degree in Global Business Management at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences will help you on your journey towards achieving a management position, developing a strong professional network, or even starting your own business. The English-taught Master’s Degree at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences is a multidisciplinary program that welcomes applicants with the minimum of a Bachelor’s (first cycle) degree qualification.

The degree’s learning objectives and contents focus on strategic management and innovation in global business, research and development methods, and the use of new technologies in business.

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences has been among the top-ranked universities of applied sciences for high-quality education and student guidance in Finland for many years. KAMK owes its success to the people involved in its operation. Its members of staff possess a positive, innovative, and open-minded attitude to their work and the continuous development of their working community. As a result, the Master´s degree opens many doors for its graduates.

The Master´s Degree in Global Business Management includes full-time studies on campus for 1.5 years. The program comprises a total of 90 ECTS: course work accounts for 60 ECTS and the remaining 30 ECTS are for the graduate thesis. The 60 ECTS of course work includes 12 individual courses of 5 ECTS each. The courses are designed to provide students with the information they will need to succeed as business leaders in today’s modern business environment.

After completing all the required course work, students will be provided with an advisor to help them plan and prepare the master’s thesis.

Students interested in applying for the program should submit their applications directly to the university within the allotted application period and they must ensure that they meet the admission re¬quirements. Students should possess a Bachelor’s degree (first-cycle degree) or a similarly appropriate higher education degree that includes a minimum of 20 ECTS in business studies, a minimum of 24 months of work experience in the field of business, and sufficient English language skills to complete the program.

Additionally, students must apply for a student visa from the Finnish government to participate in the studies in Kajaani.

Students will be selected based on a motivation letter and interview.

The tuition fees are 6 000 euros per academic year.

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MANAGEMENT STUDIES 20 ECTS• Human Resource Management 5 ECTS (spring 2022) • Global Trends, Business Innovations and Concepts 5

ECTS (spring 2022)• Strategic Management 5 ECTS (spring 2022)• International Financial Management 5 ECTS (autumn

2022)

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 10 ECTS• Research and Development Methods I 5 ECTS (autumn

2022)• Business Research and Development Methods II 5

ECTS (autumn 2022)

ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 30 ECTS• Customer Experience Management 5 ECTS (spring

2022)• Innovation Management 5 ECTS (spring 2022)• Project Management 5 ECTS (spring 2022) • Emerging Technologies and Business 5 ECTS (autumn

2022)• Entrepreneurial Behavior and Practices 5 ECTS (autumn

2022)• Market and supply analysis 5 ECTS (autumn 2022)

MASTER´S THESIS (spring 2023)• Master’s Thesis 30 ECTS

Timing and implementation of the studies

The Master´s degree at KAMK is a full-time program that consists of lessons, group work, online lectures, e-learning, independent learning, discussions, and assignments. The lectures are delivered almost every day during the semesters, which are from January to May and from August to December.

A group work advisory session is organized once per week. You will also receive professional career guidance from our staff every semester. The study week is 40 hours in length. The assignments for each study module are based on a theoretical framework which is then applied to develop the practices and activities in the workplace/organization.

MASTER´S DEGREE IN GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENTMaster of Business Administration

STRUCTURE OF THE STUDIES 90 ECTS

Master´s Thesis

Advanced ProfessionalStudiesFree - Choice Studies

Management studiesRDI studies

“If you are interested in being part of our lear-ning community, please contact us for more information. We look forward to providing you with the tools for success.“

Perttu Huusko Head of Master´s Degree in Global Businessperttu.huusko@kamk.fi+358 40 5253 985

Eligibility criteria The minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s (first-cycle) degree qualification in any field and two year’s work experience in the field of business and commerce, as well as sufficient proficiency in English.

However, a minimum of 20 credits of business studies are required. Applicants with work experience in demanding specialist posts or managerial/leadership posts can be considered to have achieved the required 20 credits of business studies. Applicants must present appropriate certificates of their studies and work experience, their degree certificate and work certificates to prove their eligibility within the application period.

Entrance Exam The students for the Master’s degree will be selected based on motivation letter and online interview (Microsoft Teams meeting).

More information about entrance exams on kamk.fi/en/Applicants and studyinfo.fi / opintopolku.fi (in Finnish)

Note: Entrance examination results from other UAS will not be accepted.

Field of studies Social Sciences, Business and Administration

Degree Master of Business Administration

Extent and duration of studies 90 credits, full-time, studies lasting 1.5 years

Language of instruction English

Tuition fees Non-EU citizens are subject to tuition fees, EUR 6000 / year

MASTER´S DEGREE IN GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Master of Business Administration

Further Information

Admissions Servicestel. +358 44 7101 229admissionsoffice@kamk.fi

Apply online at

www.studyinfo.fi/ www.opintopolku,fi (in Finnish)Further Information www.kamk.fi/en/Applicants