Study area
Business and Public Management
Study mode
full time studies, 3 years (6 semesters, 180 ECTS). Possibility to choose a double degree studies of Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution and Thomas More University of Applied Sciences (Belgium).
Students of the programme will study in a higher school or do one semester internship in a business company abroad.
Location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Languages
English
Start date
September
Qualification to be Awarded
Professional Bachelor of Business Management
HEAD OF THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Phd Raminta Andrėja Ligeikienė
International Business is a programme that reflects the market needs; is based on a module principle that ensures the interdisciplinarity of studies, flexible learning environment, enhancing the role of students in the study process, encouraging their independence, activity, responsibility for the study results, integrating practical and self-study assignments; doing one semester internship in business companies. The programme is orientated towards problem teaching, formation of students’ systemic approach, socially responsible and ethical business. Students of the programme will study in a higher school or do one semester internship in a business company abroad.
The aim of International Business study programme is to teach future international business managers to analyse international business environment, communicate and cooperate with foreign partners and customers, apply business management principles and provisions of international business regulations by planning and organising international business activities in the company or its department. Therefore, International Business programme should be chosen by self assertive, result-oriented, communicative people who like working in teams, are responsible, confident, who are not afraid of challenges and risks. Moreover, this programme is aimed at creative people who are not familiar with words, such as “can’t” or “impossible”.
The following competencies will be developed:
E-Business Organization – students will learn to organize and manage e-business. The study programme focuses on the use and application of modern IT tools for business creation, expansion and development. Such specialists are in high demand in the labour market. It is very important to know and follow legal regulations in e-business, therefore, students will also study the legal environment of e-business.
Study subjects: E-marketing, E-business Legal Environment, Market Research, E-Business Projects, E-business Platforms and Tools, Management of Social Accounts and Websites, Investment and Risk Management, Business Ethics.
International Marketing Management is aimed at creative, communicative and organized people. Success in foreign markets is guaranteed not only by high quality of goods or services, fast and cheap service, but also by effective marketing. While studying the subjects of this specialization, students will find answers to questions on how to find the most favorable foreign market, correctly choose the form and time of entry, use their competitive advantage, to respond quickly to changing trade conditions, etc.
Study subjects: Marketing Management, Brand Management, International Market Research, Business Ethics, Direct and E-marketing, Content and Social Media Marketing, Measures, Consumer Behaviour.
Language of instruction: 100% English (a specific level of English is required for this course).
A ten-point cumulative assessment system for assessing knowledge and skills is used. Learning outcomes are assessed throughout the semester. Assessment methods include translations, tests, individual and group tasks, their presentations, projects, presentations of practical and self-study tasks, etc.
The final mark consists of the assessment of course assignments and final examination.
Lecturers are business practitioners. Highly qualified, experienced lecturers closely monitor their students’ development using inspiring teaching methods. Study materials are related to current events, real-world problems and new academic findings provided by KK research groups. Moreover, businesspeople are invited to lectures to share the most recent, relevant information and their personal experience.
Modern teaching methods include visits to different business companies and presentations delivered by guest speakers. These methods provide our students with hands-on opportunities for learning through exposure to diverse working methods, interaction with unfamiliar industries and organizational structures.
Guest lecturers from foreign universities contribute to the variety of skills and knowledge at KK. Students can gain experience in their study programme from guest lecturers who arrive from the Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, the Netherlands, etc.
Lecturers work in the modules together with lecturers from foreign education institutions where similar study programmes are implemented.
Students will study in a modular study programme which provides a flexible learning environment, promotes student autonomy.
Student-oriented self-study is based on tasks and group activities that encourage problematic and critical thinking. Educational environment is created to enable students to self-control their study process, reflect on their activities and encourage creativity and innovation. The programme strives for students’ active participation in the study process. Discussions and dialogues between the teacher and the student are always encouraged in the lectures.
From the List of Freely Elective Courses offered by KK
Students will study in a foreign higher education institution for one semester (Finland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Germany) or do an internship in a foreign business company, therefore, the student’s first foreign language should be English.
Participate in various international projects under Erasmus+, Nordplus and other programmes, such as Mac2Kaunas, Mac2Warsaw (Businet), B2B Lithuania – Netherlands, etc.
Take a chance to do an internship abroad: there are numerous opportunities in Germany, Malta, Ireland, Latvia, Spain, Poland, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Slovakia, Greece, Ukraine, Sweden, etc.
In International Business course you will not only learn theory, but you will also be able to apply it in practice due to collaboration with different businesses. Students do their internships in different types of companies: media; communication and information departments of the centres providing cultural and social services or in manufacturing companies.
Students do their professional internship in their 4th or 6th semesters. They are invited to do an internship in the largest Lithuanian business companies, such as AB „KG Group“, UAB „Kesko Senukai Lithuania“, UAB „Topo grupė“, UAB „Mantinga“, UAB „Pigu“, UAB „Teltonika Networks“, UAB „Theca Furniture“, UAB „Hostinger“ etc.
The graduates will be competitive in the international labour market; will have the skills and practical experience necessary to communicate with business partners and customers; will be able to establish and develop their own business; will be prepared for working in the departments of export, supply, customer service, marketing, project management, quality, e-commerce, international relations and communication, product and international business development.
The graduates are entitled to a credit transfer system for entering level one university study programmes, they can choose Master programmes. The continuation of studies is possible in the study programmes in the field of tourism and leisure, management, business in Lithuanian and/or foreign universities.
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Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution
Pramones pr. 20, LT-50468 Kaunas, Lithuania
