Minor in International Business

The minor of International Business develops the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to thrive in the increasingly turbulent global business environment. Student may choose a combination of courses that fits their specific professional interests, including courses on strategy, people management, marketing, and sustainability in an international context. 

This minor provides graduates with competencies to take strategic action in various settings from small entrepreneurial ventures to large multinational organizations. Real-life case studies conducted in multicultural teams improve students' ability to work and interact with diverse individuals in various contexts of the global economy. 

Code: BIZ5011

Extent: 24 ECTS

Language of instruction: English

Level: Masters

Target group: All Aalto students

Theme: Global business dynamics

Teacher in charge: Tiina Ritvala

Administrative contact: Kati Halminen

Organising department: Department of Management Studies

Prerequisites: -

Quotas and restrictions: Master's students

Application process: -

 The minor of International Business develops the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to thrive in the increasingly turbulent global business environment. Student may choose a combination of courses that fits their specific professional interests, including courses on strategy, people management, marketing, and sustainability in an international context. This minor provides graduates with competencies to take strategic action in various settings from small entrepreneurial ventures to large multinational organizations. Real-life case studies conducted in multicultural teams improve students' ability to work and interact with diverse individuals in various contexts of the global economy. When planning minor studies, please take into consideration that some of the courses may have limitations and priorities as to class size.

Please select any four courses from the list below. If you wish to include one course outside of this list in your minor, please contact planning officer Kati Halminen with a justification for this replacement.

Structure of the minor

^{1) Replaces course MNGT-E2002 International Growth Strategy
2) Replaces course 26E03400 People Management in Multinational Corporations
3) Replaces course 26E00800 Global Marketing Management}

Basic information of the minor

Code: BIZ5011

Extent: 24 ECTS

Language: English

Organizing department: Management studies

Teacher in charge: Tiina Ritvala

Administrative contact: Kati Halminen, [email protected]

Target group: Master’s students, open to all Aalto students

Content and structure of the minor

The minor of International Business offers rich insights into global markets, international strategy, management and operations. This minor provides graduates with competencies to take strategic action in various settings from small entrepreneurial ventures to large multinational organizations in Finland and across the globe. It further improves graduates’ ability to work and interact with diverse individuals in various contexts of the global economy. When planning minor studies, please take into consideration that some of the courses may have defined limitations as to course sizes and priorities in participation. Please see course descriptions for further information. Please select any four courses from the list.

Structure of the minor