International Business Administration and Global Challenges

Education facts

Code: 2BA107

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.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements + English 6/level 2, Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c or Mathematics C, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2/level 1b or 1a1+1a2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• International Business Administration and Global Challenges

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %