Master's Programme in Business Development and Internationalisation
Umeå University
UNIVERSITETSTORGET 4, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
SEK 193,200.00
SEK 48,300.00
SEK 144,900.00
SEK 900.00
2 Years
Course Overview
The Master’s Programme in Business Development and Internationalisation at Umeå University is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to equip future strategists, corporate innovators, and entrepreneurs with capabilities to lead business expansion in a dynamic global market. Taught entirely in English within the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Business Administration. The curriculum blends strategic business development, global... Read more
The Master’s Programme in Business Development and Internationalisation at Umeå University is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to equip future strategists, corporate innovators, and entrepreneurs with capabilities to lead business expansion in a dynamic global market. Taught entirely in English within the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), this programme awards a Master of Science (120 ECTS) with a major in Business Administration. The curriculum blends strategic business development, global entrepreneurship, network dynamics, corporate leadership, and cross-border expansion strategies. Students develop analytical frameworks to evaluate emerging market opportunities, manage organizational change, and integrate sustainability into corporate strategy. The programme offers high flexibility, including options for a ten-week professional internship or an international exchange semester at partner institutions worldwide. The degree culminates in the fourth semester with an independent Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS), enabling students to execute empirical research on global corporate growth and innovation challenges.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates acquire strategic management capabilities and analytical skills highly sought after by global corporations, management consultancies, fast-scaling startups, and international trade organizations. Key career opportunities include Business Development Manager, Global Strategy Consultant, Innovation Lead, Country Manager, International Project Specialist, Corporate Growth Analyst, and Entrepreneur. Alumni drive market expansion, digital transformation, and strategic change processes across global tech enterprises, industrial corporations, and advisory agencies. Additionally, the strong research rigor and empirical framework established during the master's thesis provide a direct... Read more
Graduates acquire strategic management capabilities and analytical skills highly sought after by global corporations, management consultancies, fast-scaling startups, and international trade organizations. Key career opportunities include Business Development Manager, Global Strategy Consultant, Innovation Lead, Country Manager, International Project Specialist, Corporate Growth Analyst, and Entrepreneur. Alumni drive market expansion, digital transformation, and strategic change processes across global tech enterprises, industrial corporations, and advisory agencies. Additionally, the strong research rigor and empirical framework established during the master's thesis provide a direct pathway for graduates pursuing doctoral (PhD) research in business administration, innovation management, or international business.
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Course Summary
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UNIVERSITETSTORGET 4, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
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2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Aug
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SEK 193,200.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
SEK 48,300.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 144,900.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Bachelor
Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
Mark:60% OR CGPA:3.00
English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS
6.5 Overall
Reading
5.5Writing
5.5Listening
5.5Speaking
5.5PTE
62.0 Overall
Reading
59.0Writing
61.0Listening
59.0Speaking
59.0TOEFL
90.0 Overall
Reading
20.0Writing
20.0Listening
20.0Speaking
20.0Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major in Business Administration. Prerequisites include a minimum of 75 ECTS credits in Business Administration (with at least 60 ECTS across Management, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance, and at least 15 ECTS credits at the Bachelor C-level/Degree Project). English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B.