Not only did the International Business programme equip me with a concise overview of culture, economics and business, it also gave me the opportunity to travel and build up my own international network.

Jan, Germany
IB programme

The professors, facilities and the cultural mix at Oulu Business School have assisted me in obtaining a highly relevant education and developing myself as person able to operate in international business.

Ogunleye, Nigeria
IB programme

I came to study in Oulu because it is an internationally oriented city with lots of business activities.

Daniel, Ghana
MBA student

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I think this MBA programme teaches me to adroitly diagnose and weigh various problems what enterprises are facing in global practice.

Yuzhang, China
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Benefiting from highly experienced lecturers and daily contact with different cultures, I've acquired new skills and knowledge that complement my previous studies. I'm now prepared to continue my business career.

Julia, Columbia
IB programme

OBS is rich of contacts. They help you to connect to world famous firms and organizations, so your starting point is already advanced.

Tao, China
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For me the group works in MBA were the most beneficial. I truly learnt a lot by doing projects in groups.

Yuzhang, China
MBA student

OBS encouraged me to go on with my own life experience and try things out.

Tao, China
Full-time MBA graduate 2010

As a part of the teaching method OBS encourages students to study independently and to do also group assignments.

Daniel, Ghana
MBA student

Programme Outline 2011-2012*

International Business (IB)

Basic Studies 25 ECTS

Mandatory
Introduction to international business 5 ECTS
Cross-cultural business communications 5 ECTS
International business operations 5 ECTS

In addition choose 10 ECTS of the following (or other basic level courses of Management):

Strategic management 5 ECTS
Leadership and change 5 ECTS

Intermediate Studies 25 ECTS

Choose at least five courses:
Legal issues in international business 5 ECTS
International organization design 5 ECTS
International project 5 ECTS
Cross-cultural negotiations 5 ECTS
Human resource management 5 ECTS
Business opportunity creation 5 ECTS
Additional studies in international business 5 ECTS

Seminar in international business 10 ECTS

Advanced Studies 30 ECTS

Mandatory
Current issues in international business 6 ECTS
International business theory 6 ECTS

In addition choose at least three of:
International project business 6 ECTS
International sales 6 ECTS
International business development 6 ECTS
Special issues in international business 6 ECTS
Cross-cultural leadership 6 ECTS
MNEs, JVs and M&As 6 ECTS
Globalization and International Management 6 ECTS