The MSc in International Business is an ideal option for those wishing a solid preparation for a career in the global knowledge economy of today. Students will develop a broad awareness of the challenges associated with doing business and sharing knowledge and innovation across boundaries and across continents while also building deeper competencies in an area of their choice. Moreover, by sharing this experience with students from a range of countries and backgrounds, they will acquire the softer skills needed for the multicultural corporation of tomorrow.

The core courses will provide the necessary general knowledge required to survive in the global knowledge economy: how industries change and firms compete; how markets should be managed and financial decisions made; how to cope with diversity and legal issues. Students can then choose from a range of electives to develop greater expertise in an area of their choice that will stand them in good stead for seeking employment: marketing, finance or project management, but also more recent complementary functions, such as economic intelligence and knowledge management. Finally, through specialized courses, guest speakers, action-learning projects and an internship, the program allows students to tap into the local economy to get to know specific sectors: entrepreneurship, hi-tech products & services, luxury goods and services, tourism...