Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business Management at SEAMK is a work-oriented degree programme designed to expand and strengthen expertise in international business. The programme prepares graduates for demanding expert and leadership roles in global environments and supports the development of entrepreneurial competencies. It emphasises new ways of thinking and operating in international business, enabling the development of advanced competence for professional growth.

Studies are completed through flexible blended learning, allowing the integration of professional experience with academic work. The international environment of SEAMK Master School, combined with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, enables the formation of strong professional networks and long-lasting multicultural relationships.

Semester starts

August

Degree info

  • Master of Business Administration
  • 2 academic years/ 90 ECTS
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Tuition fee: 11,500€ / academic year

Edunation application period

Direct Application
• Joint: 31.12.2025 - 15.01.2026

The programme comprises 90 ECTS with a planned duration of two years, although completion in a shorter period may be possible depending on the student’s personal study plan.

Studies are delivered in a multimodal format, combining:

  • Face-to-face instruction at the SEAMK Campus in Seinäjoki, mostly on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
  • An average of 5–15 days of on-campus sessions throughout the programme
    Scheduled online learning, small-group work, and independent study
  • Optional studies from other Master’s programmes, which may affect the number and timing of in-person days

While designed to support employment alongside study, the programme requires the ability to manage schedules independently. The degree cannot be completed entirely online. The annual study schedule is distributed at the beginning of August, with additional appointments required for group work or thesis meetings.

A development project forms an essential component of the programme. The language of instruction is English.

The MBA in International Business Management provides qualifications for diverse career paths in international business. The programme develops the ability to utilise new thinking and operating models for international business development and creates opportunities to build strong connections with Finnish and international working life.

Graduates have been employed in various expert and management roles in fields such as:

  • export and import operations
  • logistics
  • supply chain management
  • human resource management
  • marketing
  • purchasing operations
  • project management

The degree enables progression into versatile international business positions and supports long-term professional development in global business environments.

The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can be found on the university page.

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