MSc Business Administration, concentration in International Management and Strategy

The Master of Science Degree Programme in Business Administration has three concentrations:

• Financial Economics(not open for international students)
• Performance Analysis and Project Management(not open for international students)
• International Management and Strategy

The concentration in International Management and Strategy is offered in its entirety in English, and has a separate intake for international students with application deadline 15 January. The teaching commences in August.

Application deadline for international students: 15 January, 2012

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Admission requirements

Please note! The University of Agder is currently in the process of changing the English language requirements.

Admission requirements for MSc Business Administration, 2012

MSc Business Administration, concentration in International Management and Strategy

Students taking the specialisation in International Management and Strategy will acquire analytical and practical skills that are essential in an increasingly global labour market. The main focus is on how multinational companies operate. However, importance is also attached to how small and medium-sized enterprises meet the many challenges arising when entering the global arena. The International Management and Strategy concentration provides insight into what kind of strategic and operational challenges enterprises are faced with, and how they handle these challenges. Emphasis is on analysis of external and internal relations, framework conditions, and strategic choices in connection with for example forming alliances and establishing strategy for internationalisation and international marketing.

International Management and Strategy concentration, course structure diagram 2012

120 ECTS credits – 2 years – Kristiansand, Norway

Please note that the hyperlinks take you to the current ECTS course catalogue (2011-2012). The course structure diagram and course descriptions are subject to change. Details in programmes starting up in fall 2012 will be decided by the Faculty board in March 2012.

The University of Agder reserves the right to adjust the courses offered during the course of the academic year and is not responsible for typing errors or printing mistakes.

Electives

In the second year of study (third semester), students may take additional courses in the field of international management and strategy, or they can choose courses that complement this concentration.

Learning outcome

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate should be able to demonstrate:

• a thorough knowledge of business and management subjects, as well as possess the capability of evaluating economic and strategic opportunities and limitations in various situations
• a high level of basic competency within business administration, economics, marketing strategy and methodology
• experience in scientific work and acquired an understanding for various scientific research methods and ethical dilemmas through the completion of a Master´s thesis
• the ability to analyse problems and actively enter into projects requiring general administration, budgeting and financial analysis, revision and control
• English skills, as well as international experience based on the study programme´s international profile, instruction in English, and (in certain cases) participation in student exchange programmes abroad

Teaching methods

The Master Programme in Business Administration is a full-time programme. There will be a variation of ordinary lectures, group work and written assignments. ICT and library databases will be used in several courses. See each course description for more details. All compulsory courses in the spesialisation International Management and Strategy are taught in English, and also some electives. The remaining courses are taught in Norwegian.

Assessment methods

Several of the courses require the students to submit written assignments (individually or in groups) in order to take the final examination. Some courses might also include oral presentations. See each course description for details. Most courses have individual written examinations with graded marks.

Student exchange

The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences has established student exchange agreements with several universities in Europe, USA, South Africa, Australia and Asia. It is possible to spend the third semester at one of these institutions.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

The programme provides solid knowledge in Business Administration, an so a solid foundation for executive level positions in both private and public sector. Successful completion of the programme also qualifies the graduate for admission to doctoral programmes both in Norway and abroad.

Qualification awarded Successful completion of the programme awards Master of Science Degree in Business Administration - "Siviløkonom".

Responsible faculty

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

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