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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The purpose of the International Business study programme is to develop entrepreneurial-minded business professionals with the knowledge and ability to apply in practice the principles of responsible, sustainable and innovative business development, management and expansion in a context of globalisation, change and uncertainty.
Learning outcomes:
General competences of the study programme:
1.Be able to communicate and collaborate with business professionals and the society, be a leader who empowers the team to meet challenges, and be tolerant of diversity of opinions and cultures.
2.Be able to express oneself fluently orally and in writing in the native and foreign languages and communicate effectively in a business environment and in society.
3. Be able critically to evaluate business practices, and be aware of the moral responsibility for the impact of the results of their activities on the environment and on the socio-economic development of society.
4. Be able independently to develop and expand the competence of entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, and to carry out various project-based, creative, self-expressive and innovative activities in an ethical, sustainable and innovative way.
Subject competences of the study programme:
1. Understand the theories of management, marketing, economics, finance that shape the entrepreneurial mindset, and be able to apply them to systematically analyse and evaluate the theoretical and practical aspects of business development, management and expansion.
2. Be familiar with the principles of innovative business development and organisational management, and be able to apply knowledge of business problem solving, assess external and internal factors of the business environment, and formulate proposals to improve problematic areas of business.
3. Be able to apply the newest knowledge of business management in various business sectors, critically analyse and comprehensively evaluate business development, management and expansion processes in the context of globalisation, technological change and uncertainty.
4. Be able to apply appropriate research methods to research the business environment and business processes, to summarise the results of the research, to make decisions, to assess the trends of changes in the business environment, and to see the prospects for business development, management and expansion.
5.Be able to find, process, interpret and apply business information data, develop solutions to business development and management problems, and forecast business development trends in the context of environmental changes.
6. Be able to analyse and assess business risks and make innovative strategic decisions for business development and sustainable growth in international markets using interactive methodologies based on creativity.
7. Be able to use and effectively manage business resources and instruments in accordance with the legislation governing business activities and the principles of sustainable development.
Activities of teaching and learning:
In order to develop subject competences, the International Business Study Programme applies innovative teaching methods based on modern didactics: challenge-based learning, competence development-based study content, modular studies, flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and student-centred learning.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The main method of assessing learning outcomes is a challenge-based project or exam. Intermediate assessments use essays, oral presentations, tests, etc. The challenge-based project is written and the exams are written and oral. Students' achievement of the learning outcomes is assessed by a cumulative assessment from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent).
Framework:
Study modules, internship:
The International Business Study Programme consistently develops entrepreneurial competences, from the formation of an entrepreneurial mindset to the development, management and expansion of businesses.
The acquired knowledge is applied in practice by developing challenge-based projects and finding innovative business solutions.
In the first year, students study modules on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, the business environment, sustainable economics, business communication, entrepreneurship management and mathematics for business.
The second year is dedicated to modules on sales strategies, entrepreneurial marketing, entrepreneurial research, sustainable business development, business financing and entrepreneurship.
The third year of study includes a module on strategic management and individual electives. Individualised studies provide the possibility to choose either courses at Vilnius University or semester studies at universities abroad.
The studies are completed with a professional internship and a final thesis.
Specialisations:
Not available
Optional courses:
Leadership, family business, service business, insurance and business risk management, digital business, fintech, emerging markets, personal and employer branding, social entrepreneurialism, psychological features of personal finance decisions
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The study programme covers the essential areas of business: management, economics, marketing and finance, providing a strong foundation for starting, developing and expanding a business.
Challenge-based studies develop students' competences in teamwork, tolerance for diversity, creativity and the ability to solve complex business problems.
Modular studies ensure flexibility, interdisciplinarity and student-centred learning.
Entrepreneurship competences are developed by inviting business practitioners to lectures, by participating in business challenge competitions and by preparing the final thesis as a business case study.
Students can choose to study in Lithuanian or English.
Double degree opportunity - SolBridge International School of Business (South Korea).
Students can take advantage of the Asia Track module.
For students with work experience, it is recommended to choose study in sessions.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates of the International Business study programme can set-up innovative, sustainable businesses / startups, develop and expand family businesses, and pursue career in management, talent and diversity management, commerce and e-business, marketing, digital marketing and advertising, and business data analytics.
Access to further study:
Graduates are able to continue studies for Master's degree in the field of Business Management or Economics.
