GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 2025 Autumn: GBMY25S
Code: GBMY25S
Descriptions
Global Business Management (PGDGBM) is a unique post graduate diploma programme within the business discipline. PGDGBM combines strategic management and innovation in global business, research and development methods, and the understanding of the global business environment. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) post graduate diploma in Global Business Management will help you on your journey towards achieving a management position, developing a strong professional network, or even starting your own business. This English-taught diploma is a multidisciplinary program that welcomes applicants with at least a Bachelor’s degree (first cycle).
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Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 |
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GBMY25S-1001 |
ADVANCED COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
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30 | |||||||||||
GBMY25S-1002 |
Management studies
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20 | |||||||||||
LY00BU76 | Human Resource Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
LY00BJ58 | Global Trends, Business Innovations and Concepts | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
LY00BU77 | Strategic Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
LY00CB70 | International Financial Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
GBMY25S-1003 |
RDI studies
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10 | |||||||||||
LY00BJ56 | Business Research and Development Methods I | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
LY00BJ57 | Business Research and Development Methods II | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
GBMY25S-1004 |
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
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30 | |||||||||||
LY00BJ62 | Customer Experience Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
LY00CC23 | Project Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
LY00BJ60 | Emerging Technologies and Business | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
LY00CC24 | Business and Entrepreneurship | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
YA00CC15 | Market and Supply Analysis | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
LY00CF37 | Finnish for foreigners | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
GBMY25S-1005 |
MASTER'S THESIS
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30 | |||||||||||
LY00BJ63 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 15 | |||||||
Total | 90 | 60 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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1. LEARNING TO LEARN
The graduating student promotes their own and their community's continuous learning and competence development, drawing on knowledge from different fields and the opportunities of digitalisation. |
No attached course units |
2. ETHICS
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking equality and non-discrimination into account. |
No attached course units |
3. INTERNATIONALITY AND MULTICULTURALISM
The graduating student is able to develop and manage multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
No attached course units |
4. OPERATING IN A WORKPLACE
The graduating student is able to develop and manage their work community and reforms working life. |
No attached course units |
5. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The graduating student develops and manages sustainable and responsible operating methods in their work and promotes sustainable change in their work community and society. |
No attached course units |
6. PROACTIVE DEVELOPMENT
The graduating student is able to manage the development of new solutions that anticipate the future and produces new information using different research and development methods. |
No attached course units |
7. TUTKIMUS- JA KEHITTÄMISOSAAMINEN |
No attached course units |
8. JOHTAMISOSAAMINEN |
No attached course units |
Not grouped |
Human Resource Management |
Global Trends, Business Innovations and Concepts |
Strategic Management |
International Financial Management |
Business Research and Development Methods I |
Business Research and Development Methods II |
Customer Experience Management |
Project Management |
Emerging Technologies and Business |
Business and Entrepreneurship |
Market and Supply Analysis |
Finnish for foreigners |
Master's Thesis |
Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
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GBMY25S-1001 |
ADVANCED COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose all) |
30 |
GBMY25S-1002 |
Management studies
(Choose all) |
20 |
LY00BU76 | Human Resource Management | 5 |
LY00BJ58 | Global Trends, Business Innovations and Concepts | 5 |
LY00BU77 | Strategic Management | 5 |
LY00CB70 | International Financial Management | 5 |
GBMY25S-1003 |
RDI studies
(Choose all) |
10 |
LY00BJ56 | Business Research and Development Methods I | 5 |
LY00BJ57 | Business Research and Development Methods II | 5 |
GBMY25S-1004 |
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose all) |
30 |
LY00BJ62 | Customer Experience Management | 5 |
LY00CC23 | Project Management | 5 |
LY00BJ60 | Emerging Technologies and Business | 5 |
LY00CC24 | Business and Entrepreneurship | 5 |
YA00CC15 | Market and Supply Analysis | 5 |
LY00CF37 | Finnish for foreigners | 5 |
GBMY25S-1005 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all) |
30 |
LY00BJ63 | Master's Thesis | 30 |