Master in International Business

International Business is a two-year program that offers you a unique opportunity to study business in the international context, with a solid grounding in economics, law, finance, and management. You will get familiar with the contemporary issues in the global economy and the conditions of conducting international business operations. The language of instruction is English and additionally, during the entire duration of the program, students can study two selected foreign languages.

When graduating from the Master's Degree Program in International Business a person should have a developed set of competencies applicable for self-employment and for taking operational and managerial positions in companies functioning in a multicultural environment. The students work in a multicultural environment and carry out projects in cooperation with students coming from different countries, which is a key advantage for those planning a career in international business.

Program structure

The program is designed for students to acquire knowledge and competencies in the areas concerning:

• general management,
• management of an internationalized company,
• corporate strategies of international companies,
• cross-cultural management.

The IB program has a special structure for the academic year. It is divided into 4 semi-semesters. The courses are taught in intensive 7-week blocks after which students pass an inter-semester exam. Such intensification of education fosters concentration on the subject, increases the chance of achieving the intended learning outcomes, and provides students with greater comfort during the exam session.

Lecturers

The courses are taught by both Polish and foreign experts from Spain, Belgium, France, the USA, etc. who are actively involved in research in the area of international business. There is also a chance to meet practitioners from local and international companies during study visits or guest lectures.

In teaching the emphasis is put on practical knowledge and the usage of interactive teaching methods that require personal engagement. The lecturers use modern methods including workshops, simulations, case studies, research projects, and problem-based learning.

Program structure

Core Courses

• Strategic Management
• Marketing Management
• Business Forecasting
• Business Information Systems
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Major Courses

• International Economics II
• Global Financial Markets
• International Business Law
• International Business Strategy
• Cross Culture Management
• Global Marketing
• International Human Resource Management
• International Marketing Research

Elective Courses I (Corporate Module)

• Alliances, Mergers, and Acquisitions
• Business Analysis and Valuation
• Global Supply Chain Management
• R&D and Innovation Management
• Leadership Skills Training

Elective Courses II (Cross-culture Module)

• Global Consumer Behaviour
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• International Brand Management
• International Communication and Media
• Intercultural Skills Training

Language for Business

• Language I
• Language II

Internship or International Business Project

Master Thesis

Total: 120 ECTS

Competences after graduation

After studying International Business, you will be able to:

• actively participate in complex decision-making processes relating to the functioning of the organization in a networked, international, and intercultural environment;
• critically select the data and methods of analysis and the respective knowledge to research and interpret the motives, forms, and outcomes of international activities of enterprises, institutions, and organizations;
• evaluate the risks and effects of realized strategies and activities of internationalized organizations;
• formulate problems and solve them with the use of knowledge and competencies from within and outside the organization (e.g. including specialists in international business consulting, research, and business service companies);
• understand professional and social obligations related to functioning in a multicultural environment.

After graduation, you can work as:

• entrepreneur - the owner of a company operating in foreign markets;
• self-employed specialist in foreign trade;
• self-employed consultant of international management;
• marketing/finance/accounting/human resources or PR manager in an internationalized company;
• foreign trade/export-import department manager in a company;
• strategy consultant in an international business consulting company;
• specialist or manager in a non-profit organization operating in international environment;
• international management issues specialist in public administration offices;
• researcher of the international business areas at public and private universities and in research agencies.