Level: Bachelor
Start date: Autumn 2026
City: Jönköping
Credits: 180 credits
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Business Administration
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: 2025-10-16 – 2026-01-15
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## About the programme International management is about understanding how businesses operate across borders and cultures. In today’s interconnected world, organisations need leaders who can manage people, markets, and strategies on a global scale. This programme gives you the knowledge and practical skills to navigate international business environments and prepares you for a truly global career. In the first year, you will build a broad foundation in business, economics, and statistics, studying core subjects such as organisation, finance, marketing, accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. This base helps you see management as an integral part of the overall business strategy. From your second year, you will specialise in international management through courses covering topics such as entrepreneurship and innovation, leadership, change, strategy, international marketing, and supply chain management. Future-oriented themes such as digitalisation, AI, and responsible leadership run throughout the programme, preparing you to lead effectively in a complex and evolving world. ### A focus on responsibility and global perspectives The programme prepares you to lead with integrity, think critically, and collaborate across cultures in a rapidly changing global environment. You will strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset and develop the ability to work effectively in diverse international teams. Grounded in a Nordic approach, it emphasises sustainability, equality, innovation, and long-term value creation-values that will guide you in global contexts and international careers. ### Learning for the future At JIBS, theory and practice are closely intertwined. You will work with cases, projects, and real companies while developing critical thinking, research, and communication skills. The programme concludes with a thesis project, where you apply and integrate what you have learned - preparing you not only for your first job but also for a lifelong career in international business and management. ### International opportunities You will study on a dynamic, international campus and can customise your degree through: - A semester abroad at one of our many partner universities worldwide - Elective courses to strengthen your profile - Internships in Sweden or internationally These opportunities broaden your perspective, expand your global network, and strengthen your CV. ### Your future career After graduation, you can pursue a wide range of careers in international business and management, consulting, strategic management, marketing, project management, or supply chain management. You may also choose to continue with a master’s degree in a specialised field. Whatever your path, this programme equips you to meet global challenges, drive innovation, and lead with confidence and responsibility.

The programme is conducted at Jönköping International Business School
Credits: 180 credits
Level: Bachelor
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2026
Requirements: General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c, and Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6. Or: Mathematics Further level 1b or Further level 1c, Civics level 1b, or level 1a1+1a2, English level 2, required grade Passed or international equivalent.
Here you can find the corresponding requirements for most countries.
Application code: HJ-KU101
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Business Administration
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 57500 SEK
Total tuition fee: 345000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students

The JIBS bachelor’s advantage

 

Get a head start on your global career in Business and Economics

 

All our bachelor programmes give you more than just a degree – they prepare you to thrive in a fast-changing, global business world.


Shared foundation – unique opportunities

 

The first year is common for all programmes and provides a broad foundation in business and economics, covering subjects such as organisation, finance, marketing, accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. From the second year, you specialise within your chosen programme and tailor your education to match your ambitions. All programmes conclude with a thesis project, allowing you to apply and integrate what you have learned throughout your studies.

At JIBS, you’ll study in an international environment where entrepreneurial thinking and responsibility are central values. Along the way, you can broaden your experience through electives, a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities, or an internship in Sweden or overseas.

 

Global recognition and career value

 

JIBS is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide, holding the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). We are also ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s best business schools, which means you can be confident that your degree is internationally recognised and valued by employers across the globe.

 

Our unique combination of international outlook and Nordic embeddedness, entrepreneurial spirit, and practical experience equips you with the skills, networks, and confidence to launch your global career.

In this programme you have the possibility to do a 10-week internship during your elective semester if you don’t choose to study abroad at one of our partner universities. This internship can be done anywhere in the world and is a great opportunity to see how you can apply economic theories and tools to real-life problems.

This programme offers a possibility for you to study abroad at one of our many partner universities. This is a great opportunity for you to specialize in an area of your interest, to explore a new country and culture, and to meet new friends.


The international vibe can be experienced already here at JIBS as approximately 40% of this programme’s students are from outside of Sweden.


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With a bachelor’s degree in International Management, you will be prepared for careers in international business and management, consulting, strategic management, marketing, project management, or supply chain management. Your ability to combine business knowledge with an international outlook, entrepreneurial mindset, and responsible leadership will make you highly attractive to employers across industries and borders.

 

You may also choose to continue with a master’s degree in a specialised field at JIBS, or at another university.

 

Graduate as a global business professional — ready to meet international challenges, drive innovation, and lead with confidence worldwide.

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