Master's Programme in Global Strategy and Management
fiber_manual_recordEducation level CreditsSecond cycle 120 credits
access_timeTime2 years full time
location_onStudy locationVästerås
Enhance your chances to succeed in the globalised business world and become a responsible leader or a successful management consultant.
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Credits
120 credits
Education level
Second cycle
Study pace
full time
Study location
Västerås
Start
2025-09-01
Length
2 years
Teaching form
Normal teaching
Tutoring language
English
Application code
MDU-43907
Selection
University credits
Specific requirements
A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 credits and with a major in the field of Business Administration. A TOEFL test result, with a minimum score 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT), or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5, or equivalent is required.
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Apply for autumn semester 2025, Västerås
The Programme
Embark on a transformative journey with our two-year Master’s programme in Global Strategy and Management at Mälardalen University. This advanced-level education in Business Administration is designed to address pressing challenges and developmental issues relating to globalisation, digitalisation, and sustainable development, in the context of business and management studies.
Ideal for aspiring responsible leaders, this programme equips you with the analytical skills needed to tackle complex problems and seize opportunities. You will learn to make bold, informed decisions on new ideas and directions that can support a sustainable future.
Our curriculum prepares you for a dynamic career in both global and regional contexts. Through a combination of rigorous courses, you will enhance your strategic leadership capabilities and gain a deep understanding of the multifaceted business landscape. This includes mastering global business management, addressing sustainability challenges, leading digital transformations, navigating geopolitical complexities, and capitalizing on international opportunities. Whether you aim to work in small or large international firms, or other types of organisations, this programme provides the tools you need to succeed.
The programme is grounded in the pedagogical principles of problem- and case-based learning, fostering your ability to bridge theory and practice. This approach nurtures creativity and collaboration, supports organisational change management, and prepares you to confront the challenges of globalisation and sustainability head-on.
To ensure you gain a comprehensive and hands-on education, our assessment methods extend beyond traditional exams. You will actively participate in seminars, workshops and projects, honing your ability to communicate effectively through both written and oral presentations.
All instruction is conducted in English, ensuring you are well-prepared for the global stage.
Employment and Future Prospects
Studying global strategy and management can lead to a wide range of job opportunities and career paths in various industries and sectors. For instance, you can work as a global strategy manager, global sustainability manager, management consultant, international project manager, or international business analyst.
A degree from this programme will enable you to pursue career opportunities in small and medium-sized companies as well as multinational corporations, consulting firms, non-profit organisations, and international trade associations. In addition, the programme will prepare you for pursuing a career in academia through doctoral studies, should you wish to choose that path.
Application and admission
Read more about how and when to apply for the programme.
Programme structure and content
Here you can see how the program’s content is divided into different subjects and which courses you will take each year of the program. If you study full-time, you will take 30 credits (hp) per semester. Some courses within a program may be mandatory, while others may be elective.
This is a preliminary content of the program. Courses and subjects may be subject to change.
Courses within the programme
Courses within year 1
Business Administration:
- Advanced studies in global strategy, 7.5 credits*
- Advanced studies in management, 7.5 credits*
- Responsible management for sustainable business practices, 7.5 credits
- Leading digital transformation, 7.5 credits
- International business and entrepreneurship, 7.5 credits
- Business and institutions in a global era of sustainability challenges, 7.5 credits
- Research as practice - Advanced studies in methodology, 15 credits*
*The course contributes to fulfilling the degree requirements of courses at advanced level with a specialisation in Global Strategy and Management.
Courses within year 2
Business Administration:
- Master's Thesis in Business Administration, 30 credits*
Electives 30 credits
Business administration:
- Management Consulting and Business Communication with internship, 15 credits
- Elective courses in Business Administration. Guaranteed admission according to the programme schedule.
- Exchange studies, 30 credits (Autumn)
*The course contributes to fulfilling the degree requirements of courses at advanced level with a specialisation in Global Strategy and Management.
Contact us
Contact a study advisor
For questions about prior knowledge, entry requirements and the application procedure, please contact ESTstudievagledning@mdu.se
Can answer questions about the set-up and content of the programme.
phonePhone number +46214806980 mailE-mail address andreas.pajuvirta@mdu.se