Overview

The International Business and Economics programme from Umea University provides an understanding of global challenges and how international organizations and a global economy work. You have good opportunities to study abroad or do an internship. You become eligible for our master's programmes in business or economics and can also apply for other master's programmes in Sweden or abroad.

Career opportunities

The programme prepares you for qualified work in Sweden and abroad. You will develop the skills of doing business across national and international boundaries. In addition to the understanding of economic and cultural conditions you will develop your communication skills. After graduation you can work in companies ranging from medium size to multinational, authorities, banks, and embassies.

Common positions are, Project management, Business developer, Analyst, Controller, Account Manager.

The programme gives you eligibility to apply for our master programmes in the chosen field or for a master programme in Sweden or abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Markets, Trade and Global Challenges

International Business Administration and Global Challenges

Leading and Organizing in an International Context

Managerial Economics

Contemporary Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Marketing International Business View 8 other Bachelors in International Business in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements and English 6, Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2

Results - National university aptitude test (60/40)

Tuition Fee

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International

93000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46500 SEK per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Umeå

7125 - 11770 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Business and Economics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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