Study location	Lithuania, Sauletekio ave. 9, Building II, 10222 Vilnius
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Master in Business Management)
Course code	6211LX088

Tuition fee	€5,460 per year *Tuition fee is subject to change in accordance with national legislation.
Application fee	€100 per year The application fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years. No less than 20 ECTS credits in the fields of economics theory, management, marketing, and optional courses in the fields of economics, business and management; or at least 3 years of professional experience and a free-form statement from the employer, indicating the length of employment and the position held. Important: additional country-specific requirements are set only for the following countries which you can find HERE (STEP 2). If your qualification and motivation meet the requirements, you will receive an invitation for an interview with the Admissions Committee. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

Language requirements	English IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 75+, Cambridge English exam B2, Pearson PTE Academic 50+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 90+ If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	vu.lt/..2600-global-business-and-economics

Overview

In the face of COVID-19, 4th Industrial Revolution, and digitalization around the globe, there is a sharply growing shift toward e-commerce. The market players that will be able to empower digital marketing and international e-commerce tools will be at the forefront of the global markets. These competencies are developed in International e-commerce and marketing.
Are you a leader who empowers your employees and partners and keeps the organization going through different times? If you are the one, you will be on the wishlist of any business around the globe. These competencies are developed in Leadership, Change management and Intercultural management courses.
The leading organizations around the globe are seeking real talents. These people could be from different countries and cultures. How can you successfully lead such an intercultural team? These questions are answered in the Intercultural management course.
There is no way to be a powerful leader without a strong understanding of corporate finance. Specialists with high knowledge of finance are in high demand in leading organizations. All investment and business development decisions have to have numbers behind it. These competences are developed in Corporate finance courses.
• You will study in an international enviroment, meet friends from different continents.
• You will be inspired by practitioners and experienced professionals.
• You will integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• For the best students, the programme offers an experience under double-degree programmes with Parthenope University of Naples (Italy) and the University of Parma (Italy).

Programme structure

Global Business & Economics is a two-year study programme, conducted primarily on-campus, although some subjects may be taught remotely via the MS Teams platform.

Classes are held on weekday evenings from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM (Lithuanian time). Each semester, students study 4 to 6 different subjects, organized in modules. Typically, 1 to 2 subjects are studied simultaneously, with new subjects starting after the completion of the previous ones. The Master’s thesis is defended in three stages, during the second, third, and fourth semesters.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be able to work as managers and experts in international business enterprises, public and nongovernmental organizations that are supporting business infrastructure, research and educational institutions, as well as in other organizations where global business projects are developed and implemented or to become successful entrepreneurs. They will be able to work in a multicultural environment, find solutions for business development, and choose and implement global business strategies.
• Business Consultant, Analyst
• Business Manager
• Expert in Business Finance
• Sales Manager
• International Project Manager, Leader