International Business Administration and Global Challenges

7.5 credits
Bachelor's level
Autumn Term 2025

About the course

The course introduces the context and frameworks of international business where students discuss the opportunities, challenges, and trade-offs facing organisations in an increasingly global environment. During this course, students are also introduced to examples of contemporary global challenges (such as political, economic, social, technological and environmental). In doing so, this course discusses the dynamics of complex/wicked problems that transcend traditional boundaries of organisations, sectors, and national borders.

Syllabus

Application and eligibility

International Business Administration and Global Challenges, 7.5 credits

Autumn Term 2025

Offered as part of a degree programme

Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

2 November 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 50%

Required Knowledge

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

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