Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management

Strategic Management and Innovation

In this course you learn to critically review, analyze and understand information available from academic and professional business sources in the field of strategic management and innovation. You also learn to apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze business challenges and global trends to propose or put into action practical business solutions based on the findings. You communicate responsibly and effectively in English through oral, written and digital formats in academic and professional contexts. You demonstrate intercultural teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

Leadership Dynamics

After finishing this course you will understand different approaches to leadership by exploring theories and models, and you will be able to expand and apply them to practical work. You can learn key leadership practices and describe them from the perspective of your job role or interest of study. You understand the importance of an ethical attitude to leadership. You will identify and assess your leadership and emotional intelligence and interaction skills and benefits, and identify your key areas for development. You will experience & test practical communications skills through interaction and discussions.

Research-based Development

After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development,, its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Qualitative Research

This course covers the following topics: Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues

Professional Development

This course covers an orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development, competence assessment, portfolio.

Sustainable Marketing and Sales

This course has been designed to emphasize the sustainable perspectives of marketing and sales management. The course offers rigour and relevance on classical and contemporary global marketing and sales concepts. The core areas of the course actively address a balance between rigour and relevance. The rigour aspect involves up to date research and conceptual understanding, whereas the relevance aspect of the course is delivered through case studies, sales workshops and evaluating the marketing and sales strategy of a product/service. Students in a group will apply the theoretical knowledge by evaluating the marketing and sales strategy of a product or service. The strategy will be designed and discussed step by step in every class followed by two sales workshops. Sales workshops will be accompanied by sales professionals and class teacher.

Sustainable Global Growth Strategies

After completing this course, you will understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses. You know the key concepts and models of internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.

Emotional Management of International Business Complexity

After completing the course you will know how to move, coach, and process the complexity of International Business relations & contingencies, by up-skilling, re-skilling, and crafting Emotional Management. You will also know how to achieve positive solutions & results with and through people's emotions by developing the management & leadership of their social and emotional skills. You will have the opportunity to learn the art and science of creative communication, motivation and to develop a positive attitude to pose questions useful to the change and for the change in multicultural settings and blended environments (human-tech). You'll have an opportunity to experience meditation and/or contemplative/creative practices to support their talent and/or vocation to lead and manage stress and balancing professional and personal life. You'll learn how to deal with the new challenges the VUCA time is posing. You'll also become familiar with the SESS Skills (sensorial, emotional, and spiritual skills) required in both management and leadership and will learn to monitor and support followers-employees awareness in times of crisis and in a highly emotional multicultural setting.

Corporate Finance and Risk Management

The course cover the following topics: Assets valuation, Capital Structure and Corporate Strategy, Impact of taxes on Financing Choice, Dividend policy & Share Repurchases; Bankruptcy Costs and Debt Holder-Equity Holder Conflicts; Managerial Incentives and Financial Decisions, M&As, Corporate Strategy, Risk Management, and FINTECH. Corporate risk management, quantitative financial analysis, investment analysis, corporate finance, firm leverage and cost of capital, international finance, accounting information analysis, corporate valuation, investment appraisal, strategic management accounting, financial forecasting, sustainable finance, wealth management, behavioral finance, financial technology (FINTECH), financial scandals, executive remuneration financial institutions and markets etc.

Microeconomics of Competitiveness: firms, clusters and economic development

After completing this course you will understand the key determinants of competitiveness for firms, countries and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhance competitiveness.

Managerial Accounting

This course will cover the following topics: Theoretical aspects of accounting, financial statement analysis, financial performance measurement, regulatory framework, corporate governance and ethical issues of accounting, financial ratio analysis, corporate valuation, balanced scorecard as a tool for strategic budgeting, economic value added (EVA), cost concepts, absorption costing, pricing, planning and budgeting, fundamental of financial management, capital investment appraisal, financial risk management, cash flow, forecasting, sensitivity analysis.

Brand Management

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to apply appropriate branding theories and toolkits to solve practical case studies, critically evaluate different approaches to measure brand performance, align epistemological assumptions with appropriate approach, exhibit fluency with the building blocks of branding strategies, identify appropriate segmentation strategies on appropriate bases, define targets and relevant brand positioning techniques and understand the evolutionary trajectory of consumer brand management.

Introduction to Finnish Language

By completing this course, you will learn the very basics of the Finnish language. You will be able to use some basic phrases and vocabulary in everyday situations (e.g. introducing yourself). You can talk about yourself and your family and free time activities. You will understand the most common words and phrases (greetings, numbers, and simple questions about yourself) and you will be able to form some basic questions and phrases.

Integration into the Finnish Society

By completing this informative course you will gain information about living in Finland, its culture, habits and practices in order to be able to integrate to the society. You will understand how Finnish society functions and you will be capable of acting as a part of the society.

You will understand how to get employed in Finland. You will have a clear understanding of your own situation and a personal plan for integration to the society.

 The eligibility criteria are given as follows:

1. The applicant must have a minimum of three-year bachelor’s degree, completed in English as the principal medium of studies, conferred by the university or any other institution, which is fully recognized by the highest national accreditation body. The candidates holding the bachelor’s degree fulfilling the aforesaid criteria in the field of business studies, economics, accounting & finance, information technology, computer applications or sciences, hospitality management, or any other related field will be preferred.
2. IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL 60 or PTE Academic 55 (the validity of the language test scores is 2 years) 
3. At least two years (24 months) of post-bachelor work experience in the field of business administration or comparable professional field.

Note: The applicant MUST understand that mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not automatically qualify their acceptance to the study programme. The applicant’s suitability to the study programme will be extensively assessed and determined during the individual interview.

The programme is delivered as a full time in-class programme conducted in English at Jamk School of Business in the city of Jyväskylä, Finland. Online participation is not possible.

The study right is granted for one full year, for 01.01-31.12. or 1.8.-31.07. without a right for extension. The group size per cohort is maximum 50.

The study fee for the full programme per student is 11 500€ (inc. VAT). Once the students are selected, Jamk will send the invoice of the study fee 11 500€. The students confirm their study place by paying the study fee with one instalment. The receipt of the study fee is a required document for the student’s resident permit application.

The only case in which Jamk can refund the study fee is in the case a student's residence permit application is declined, consequently, a student is not able to enter Finland. In this case, Jamk needs an official decision from the Finnish immigration service of the declined residence permit decision before the study fee is paid back for the student.

Start the visa/residence permit application procedure

Non-EU/EEA students need a student residence permit to study in Finland. The residence permits are granted by the Finnish Immigration Service. You can find detailed information and advice on the residence permit requirements and procedures on the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) website.

Please note that Jamk neither processes the visa/residence permit applications nor can give any advice or guidance regarding the application process. Please contact the Finnish Immigration Service in all matters regarding residence permits.

• You can begin the student residence permit application online at Enterfinland.fi. You must personally visit the VFS office/ Finnish Embassy for biometric enrolment as part of this process. Please follow the instructions in Enter Finland carefully and you will know what to do next. Start your residence permit process as soon as possible, carefully following the immigration authorities' instructions and regulations, so that you can receive your permit without any interruptions before your studies begin. The visa/residence permit application process might take 3 months, so be on time! Non-compliance with required instructions/information can result in disappointing outcomes.
   
• You can request to be registered in the Finnish Population Information System by ticking a box at the beginning of your residence permit or residence card application. This way you can easily get a Finnish personal identity code, which is needed in our student registration system. Having a personal identity code also facilitates, for example, payment of salaries, banking, and access to health care. If you don’t do it in the application, you need to visit the local register office in Jyväskylä after you have attended the orientation at Jamk.
   
• In case you need some experience-based information on the topics mentioned above, please contact Coordinator/Jamk Alumni Tutor Ms. Uma Kumari (uma.kumari(at)jamk.fi)

You must have enough funds for your personal use to cover the living costs in Finland during your entire stay. 

Make sure that you have a minimum of EUR 560 (for one person) at your disposal every month to be able to pay for your accommodation, food, and other needs.

Please note that finding a part-time job to help cover your living expenses depends on several factors including personal efforts and job market situation, among others, and it may take several months before you may even get it. Thus, you need to make sure that you really have the required funds for the duration of your residence permit in your bank account. This will ensure that you can focus on your studies, which is the first and foremost reason for your stay in Finland, without having to worry about finances.

The minimum monthly amount of funds for your living expenses as required by the Finnish immigration officials is EUR 560 per person. However, the average monthly spending can easily be in the range of €600 - €800 per person (rent included in the amount). Naturally, depending on your own interests and spending habits this amount is subject to change.

On arrival at Jamk, you will receive a discount card for meals. With this card, you get a student discount at the Jamk restaurants. The lunch price with the discount is 6,27€ (subject to change yearly).

In order for you to have a pleasant stay in Finland, we highly recommend you have the required funds for the whole duration of your studies.

Students from non-EU/EEA countries must prove their sufficient income as a part of the residence permit application. The Finnish Immigration Service has determined that a student must have at least 560 euros/month (6 720 euros/year) at their disposal.

More information on the income requirement can be found on the Finnish Immigration Service website.