Understanding today’s global economic and business landscape requires insights from both economics and business studies. Therefore, the specialisation International Business (IB) combines both fields of study, focusing specifically on their relevance for firms that operate in an international environment.
Master's specialisation International Business: something for you?
Take an in-depth look at different options for expanding abroad
Learn to combine insights from economics and business studies
Gain crucial insights into the causes and consequences of a (de)globalising economy
Learn to develop strategies and policies that successfully navigate the global economic landscape
What will you learn?
In this specialisation, you will look at various aspects of doing business internationally: from the economic and financial forces that drive the international expansion of firms to the cultural and institutional differences that make this expansion. Learn about different types of international investments, the role of (free) trade agreements and trade policies, the financial side of trading internationally, and the effects of internationalisation at the firm and country level.
Career prospects
Master's specialisation in International Business
International Business is a growing (student/labour) market. Economic globalisation and rapid developments in ICT have meant that nowadays many organisations operate on an international scale or at the very least interact with various stakeholders such as consumers, partner organisations, and institutions in other countries. It is therefore not surprising that many employers are seeking employees with a broad understanding of international business.
One of the most important skills graduates of the Master’s specialisation in International Business will acquire is to report independently and thoroughly on various issues within the broad realm of international business. You will learn to include empirical and theoretical studies as well as the outcomes of your own independent research, not as a means to an end but in as far as it is relevant to the given advice. In other words, creating a strategy or policy paper of academic quality that is both understandable and practicable for businesses. And in order to remain a strong, self-sufficient professional you will learn how to continually maintain a critical attitude towards your own work and that of others in your field.
As a result, our graduates have the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to work for large and medium sized international companies, consultancy firms, government and not-for-profit organisations, banks or within research or education. It prepares you for a position as a manager, overseeing the international operations of a multinational or a domestic firm looking to internationalise. There is also the option to pursue a PhD in Economics or to join a graduate programme at a reputed multinational.
Expected September 2023
Radboud University
Houtlaan 4,
NIJMEGEN,
Gelderland,
6525 XZ, Netherlands
Your admission into this programme depends on your previous education. You are admissible if you have a completed:
A Bachelor’s degree in a similar (or related) field from another research university with a fair number of courses in your preferred specialisation. Your degree must be equivalent to a Dutch Research University diploma.
All other students need one of the following certificates (All certificates may not be older than two years).
TOEFL iBT: ≥ 90 & subscores ≥ 22
IELTS Academic: ≥ 6,5 overall. Subscores ≥ 6,0, writing subscore ≥ 6,5
Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency: C or higher
Application Deadline: Non-EU/EEA students - 1 April; EU/EEA students - 1 May (recommended deadline for assistance with finding housing) and 1 July (final application deadline).
