International Business and Management
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaMSc |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 februari, 1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60649 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
How can internationalization strategies take into account national differences in legal, political and economic systems and cultures? How can multinationals contribute to sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals? In today's interconnected world, it is crucial to develop the ability to think and work across borders and understand the key concepts related to international and sustainable business. In the MSc International Business and Management (IB&M), you get to delve deep into the world of cultural diversity, learn to recognize cultural differences and how to manage them in a business setting. What’s unique about our programme is that you have the freedom to shape your own learning journey!
- Dreaming of becoming a responsible leader and making a positive impact in business practice? Our courses on sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility will guide you to become a socially conscious manager. Using the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as your compass, you will explore crucial aspects of sustainable development, from biodiversity to climate change, poverty, inequality, and human rights.
- For those fascinated by the impact of international trends on the organizational structure of companies and what knowledge you need to develop effective international business strategies, this route is just for you. You can gain insights into effective international strategies in fast-changing and uncertain international contexts, preparing you for the dynamic global business landscape, and dealing with the impact of international environments on the strategy and organisation of international business.
Throughout the MSc IBM, we foster an open-minded approach to global management challenges, empowering you to sharpen your analytical and problem-solving skills. The programme further offers the opportunity to focus on either the Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area or the Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area. You will dive into the latest theories and explore how they relate to pressing societal issues, such as sustainability and digital transformation, setting you on the path to a rewarding career as a CSR consultant, export manager, or international product manager.
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- International Business and Management (IB&M) offers an academic and analytical approach to solving real-world problems in international management. It provides a multidisciplinary perspective on multinational business activity and managing across borders. This prepares you to become a leader who thrives in diverse environments, drives sustainable development, and embraces the ever-evolving global business world.
- Together with students from more than many different nationalities (around 30% international students), you will get to learn about your own culture and appreciate and learn about others.
- We make sure that you put into practice what you study. In Groningen, you will find yourself surrounded by students from all around the world. In the master, you will get accustomed to working in an international environment. For example, in the course Managing Cultural Differences, you will learn to work in a real-world virtual, multinational team. This unique experiential exercise requires you to work with students from overseas universities over several weeks to solve a real-world strategic issue faced by a company and give them advice. This is a good example of how you can put theory into practice and learn first-hand about cross-cultural competencies.
- The content of the programme is continuously being evaluated and improved to reflect the challenges and opportunities of today's society. This is done in consultation with students, lecturers and the business community, for instance through the Advisory Board. Directors and managers from Akzo Nobel, Heineken, ASM, VimpelCom, Nike and Skyteam are, or have been, represented on the Advisory Board.
- Unlike other management programmes in English, we focus primarily on international management and the specific theories and research behind it. Our courses focus on specific elements of international management, such as international business models, international strategy, emerging markets, foreign entry strategies, sustainable global value chains and corporate governance.
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Studieprogramma
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Managing Cultural Differences | 5 EC | ||||||||
International Business Strategy (MSc) | 5 EC | ||||||||
MSc IB&M Electives A | 10 EC | ||||||||
MSc IB&M Electives B | 10 EC | ||||||||
Multinationals and CSR | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Seminar for IB&M | 5 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis IB&M afstuderen | 20 EC | ||||||||
specialisaties
specialisatie Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai)
Are you interested in an international career in or involving China?
Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, finance and culture.
specialisatie Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area
Focus on the sustainable developments in our current society by the increasing influence of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The upcoming impact of the SDGs force companies to redefine their purpose and seek a path for meaningful contribution. But, what are companies responsible for, and who bears the burden of the consequences? Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to actively contribute to the strategic developments in this dynamic field.
specialisatie Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area
Focus on the serious changes within the energy sector by dealing with issues such as how firms adapt to renewable energy, how the higher taxes are managed during this transition and how to deal with the weather dependent production of energy systems. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape a sustainable future in this evolving energy sector.
specialisatie Master Internship
Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.
You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, internship, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, practicum, project, self study, tutorial, working groupstudy guidance
Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.study abroad
If you decide to take the Double degree master with Fudan University, then you will spend one year abroad. From September 2024, it will be possible to do a study exchange with Newcastle University. If you are selected, you will spend one semester abroad.Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business.
To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc.
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EBF
The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.
Master Community - IBM
Make the most of your master by getting to know your fellow students and prepare for your future career.Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
The combination of knowledge and skills you now have will prepare you to take on a career in inter-, multi- or transnational companies. You can start in various kinds of management jobs, such as product manager, CSR consultant, human resource manager, export manager and international sales manager. You might want to work as an international marketer or management development officer.
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