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GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 2025 Autumn: GBMY25S

Code: GBMY25S

Degree:
Master of Business Administration

Degree title:
Master of Business Administration (YAMK)

Credits:
90 ects

Duration:
1.5 years (90 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2025

Teaching language:
English

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
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)
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

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30
LY00BJ63 Master's Thesis 30