International Business and Project Management
90 ECTS - MA degree
This is a one-year graduate program offered by the School of Business. Its focus is on managing international companies, particularly international projects. The program prepares students for a career in international business and can be a gateway to further studies at the doctoral level.
The programme is entirely taught in English.
About the Programme
The program consists of 60 ECTS of coursework and a 30 ECTS thesis, totaling 90 ECTS.
Students complete eight courses over two semesters, beginning in late August. The thesis is written during the summer under the guidance of a faculty member and is submitted in early September.
Graduation for students who complete the program occurs in October.
Required courses
- Research methods
- Microeconomics of Competitiveness
- International Business
- Corporate Governance
- Organizational project management and international projects
- Performance measurement and management
Students take 2 out of 4 elective courses
The requirements for admission are a BA or BS degree. As a general rule, applicants shall have completed their undergraduate studies with a first-class GPA (7.25 or above).
Proof of English Proficiency Requirements
All international applicants whose native language is not English, are required to provide proof of English proficiency.
This can be in the form of TOEFL (ibt), IELTS (Academic), Cambridge English (CAE or CPE) or PTE Academic and PTE Academic online tests. Please note that your scores from the English test must be less than two years old by 1st of September in the year you intend to start your programme.
The required minimum scores are TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 58.
Other ways to fulfil the English proficiency requirement are described in detail on the University of Iceland website.
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme student should have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the field of international business and management of international projects, and be familiar with the nature of projects and methods for planning and implementing projects by international companies.
Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience. Students at the University of Iceland may apply for an Erasmus+ grant to fund traineeships or research work in European companies or institutes. It is also possible to pursue a traineeship for up to twelve months after completing a degree.
Social Life
Students at the Faculty of Business administration run strong student associations that protect the students' interests and organise various events during the academic year.
- Maestro - Association for MA students
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Contact us
Student and Teaching service at the School of Social Sciences
Email: nemFVS@hi.is
Gimli, Sæmundargata
102 Reykjavík, Iceland
Open weekdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tel. +354 525 4500
