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Master's specialisation of Business Administration | Joint programme optionalInternational Business

This specialisation of Business Administration will provide you with the tools and insights required to understand the complex and dynamic environments in which multinationals operate, by combining insights from economics and business administration.

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    • You learn to understand institutional and cultural factors that impact international business activity
    • Take an in-depth look at different options for expanding abroad
    • Familiarity with ways of balancing expectations of diverse stakeholders in foreign countries
    • You will be offered a strategic perspective on ways of gaining a competitive advantage in the global marketplace that aim to create both economic and social value.
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    Factsheet

    Main language
    English
    Study duration
    1 year (60 EC)
    Start
    September
    Contact hours
    10-15
    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

    In the Master's specialisation in International Business, you learn about different types of international investments, the role of (free) trade agreements and trade policies, the financial side of trading internationally, and the effects of internationalisation at the firm and country level. This suggests adopting a balanced outlook on relations with market and nonmarket stakeholders for a sustainable performance, seeking responsiveness and global efficiencies in marketing efforts, and innovating in emerging and developing markets.

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    Research

    To indicate the type of research in this specialisation, a few examples:

    • What is the impact of intra-firm networks and geography on a firm's innovation performance?
    • What is the influence of institutions on strategies of multinational enterprises?
    • How do multinationals innovatively address institutional voids in emerging and developing markets?
    • What can we say about the management of multibusiness firms in terms of structure, management systems and leadership?

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    If you are going to follow this Master's programme, you will pay an annual tuition fee. There are different tuition rates. The amount depends on your personal situation.

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