Master's specialisation of Business Administration | Joint programme optionalInternational Business
This specialisation in Business Administration equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex global challenges arising from geopolitical tensions, technological shifts, and disruptions to international trade and supply chains.
Something for you?
- Think across disciplines: bridge business strategy with economic systems to uniquely integrate insights from Business Administration and Economics.
- Engage with real-world societal challenges: address pressing global issues like inequality, sustainability, and technological disruption as central topics to international business.
- Connect with real-world actors: work on projects in which you interact with firms, NGOs, policymakers, and consultants.
Admission requirements
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- Main language
- English
- Study duration
- 1 year (60 EC)
- Start
- September
- Contact hours
- 10-15
- Number of students
- 70
- Programme format
- Full time
- Degree
- Master of Science, specialisation of Business Administration
- Faculty
- Nijmegen School of Management
- CROHO code
- 60644
- Accreditation
- AACSB, NVAO
What will you learn
Through three integrated courses, you will develop the analytical foundation and strategic perspective needed to navigate and lead in an interconnected global economy.
- Societal Challenges in Economics: You will explore the major global issues shaping today’s business environment, from inequality to digital transformation and the changing role of public policy.
- Multinationals: Institutions, Market and Power: You will examine how multinational enterprises operate within, adapt to, and shape the complex landscape of global markets, institutions, and governance.
- Multinational Corporations and Sustainability: You will learn how international firms address sustainability imperatives such as responsible supply chain governance.
Future career opportunities
With a strong analytical attitude, empirical skills and broad knowledge of the field, alumni are well prepared for a career as:
- Consultant for or at internationally operating firms
- Policy maker at (supra)-national governmental agencies
- Advisor at international trade agencies and regulators
- Sustainability manager in globally operating companies
Research
Research within this specialisation explores how international businesses can create sustainable value in a global context. Our staff and students study real-world challenges at the intersection of business, economics, and society. Examples of recent research questions include:
- What is the role of NGOs in international joint ventures’ corporate social innovation success?
- What is the impact of home-country labour regulations on CSR policies and global labour violations in multinationals?
- How do organisations address paradoxes in leveraging digitalisation for sustainability?
- How do HR initiatives influence the sense of belonging among expatriates in the Netherlands?
- How does the announcement of CSR reporting requirements influence firms’ stock price performance?
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