Master's Programme (120 credits) in Strategic Entrepreneurship for International Growth
As an economist, you can deepen and broaden your knowledge of company strategic development from idea to establishment and growth. The Master’s programme in Strategic Entrepreneurship for International Growth trains you to identify, evaluate and benefit from international expansion opportunities.
About the education
Innovative environments, methods and tools
The education at Halmstad University is characterised by our profiling as a university that drives innovation. Here you have access to modern study environments and a future-oriented education.
Courses and competencies in focus
The Master’s programme in Strategic Entrepreneurship for International Growth deepens and broadens your knowledge of strategy, marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, internationalisation, growth and sustainable development etc. You also train your ability to solve the kind of problems that may arise during a company's development.
During the first year of the programme, you can take either International marketing or Strategic management. In the second year, you further deepen your knowledge of strategy and entrepreneurship, two key concepts in a modern company. You will develop your analytical and strategic thinking through both theoretical understanding and practical application.
The programme is conducted in English.
Specialise with elective courses
If you specialise in international marketing, you work on analysing opportunities and limitations on the international market. This means knowledge of both cultural and business strategy conditions, which increases your skills and ability to act professionally with future international contacts.
If you specialise in strategy, you instead work on understanding and managing business development and change processes from a management perspective. This may include internal changes in the organisation in connection with the company's growth, as well as changes in the business environment, in line with the industry's development and increasing economic globalisation. Strategic thinking is of central importance for all management.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (equivalent of 180 Swedish credit points/ECTS credits at an accredited university). Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School.
Programme content
The courses listed below are included in the programme starting autumn 2023. All courses are included in the programme main field Business Administration.
Year 1
- Strategic Entrepreneurship, 7.5 credits
- International Growth and Business Development, 7.5 credits
- Research Design and Methods, 7.5 credits
- Management of Innovation Projects, 7.5 credits
- International Marketing Communication, 7.5 credits
- Strategic Renewal and Change, 7.5 credits
Strategic Leadership
- Strategic Management, 7.5 credits
- Leadership Development, 7.5 credits
International Marketing
- International Marketing Strategy, 7.5 credits
- Frontiers of Research in International Marketing, 7.5 credits
Year 2
- Frontiers of Research in International Entrepreneurship, 7.5 credits
- Industrial Marketing, 7.5 credits
- Independent Project in Business Administration, 30 credits
- Classics in Business Administration, 7.5 credits
- Advanced Research Methods and Publishing in Business Administration, 7.5 credits
After the education
Degree
The programme leads to a Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) with a major in Business Administration.
Opportunities for further studies
After the programme, you are qualified to apply for doctoral or PhD studies, for example in the University's own third cycle courses.
Career
The Master's programme in Strategic Entrepreneurship for International Growth prepares you for a future as a business developer, company manager or similar.
Contact
- Questions about entry requirements, selection and admissions – Contact the Student Affairs Department
- Questions about the content of the education – Contact the Programme Director: Contact details can be found in the education information box.
- Questions regarding studies and career opportunities – Contact Study and Career Guidance
Level:
Advanced level
Application code:
90003
Entry requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or the equivalent. The degree must be equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen and must have been awarded from an internationally recognised university. Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School.
Selection rules:
Selection is made on the basis of the required educational background.
Instructional time:
Daytime
Tuition fee:
Language of instruction:
Teaching is in English.
Level:
Advanced level
Application code:
90002
Entry requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or the equivalent. The degree must be equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen and must have been awarded from an internationally recognised university. Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School.
Selection rules:
Selection is made on the basis of the required educational background.
Instructional time:
Daytime
Tuition fee:
Language of instruction:
Teaching is in English.
