GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 2026 Autumn: GBMY26S
Code: GBMY26S
- Degree title
- Master of Business Administration (YAMK)
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 1.5 years (90 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2026
- 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) | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 |
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| GBMY26S-1001 |
ADVANCED COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
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30 | |||||||||||
| GBMY26S-1002 |
Management studies
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20 | |||||||||||
| LY00BU76 | Human Resource Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| LY00BU77 | Strategic Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| LY00CX90 | Future Forecasting and Innovation Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| LY00CB70 | International Financial Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| GBMY26S-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 | |||||||
| GBMY26S-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 | |||||||
| LY00CF37 | Finnish for foreigners | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| LY00CX92 | Data Driven Marketing | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| GBMY26S-1005 |
MASTER'S THESIS
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30 | |||||||||||
| LY00BJ63 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 15 | |||||||
| Total | 90 | 60 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 15 | 15 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
YAMK_kompetenssit_2022-
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| GBMY26S-1001 |
ADVANCED COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| GBMY26S-1002 |
Management studies
(Choose all ) |
20 |
| LY00BU76 | Human Resource Management | 5 |
| LY00BU77 | Strategic Management | 5 |
| LY00CX90 | Future Forecasting and Innovation Management | 5 |
| LY00CB70 | International Financial Management | 5 |
| GBMY26S-1003 |
RDI studies
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| LY00BJ56 | Business Research and Development Methods I | 5 |
| LY00BJ57 | Business Research and Development Methods II | 5 |
| GBMY26S-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 |
| LY00CF37 | Finnish for foreigners | 5 |
| LY00CX92 | Data Driven Marketing | 5 |
| GBMY26S-1005 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| LY00BJ63 | Master's Thesis | 30 |