International business and communication Program

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.22 k / Semester(s) Foreign:$ 2.22 k / Semester(s)  
StudyQA ranking:2366 Duration:3 years

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The International Business and Communication Programme has been designed by taking account of global business trends such as globalisation, multicultural character of business teams, importance of communication within and outside the company. Broad thinking is one of the most desired features of a specialist or manager in the business market of today. Upon completion of the International Business and Communication Programme, students will have a strong understanding of international business functions and will have acquired personal and business communicational skills as well as managerial competences required in a global company. Thanks to its multinational character, the Programme will provide an opportunity to meet people of different cultures, improve skills of foreign languages, and acquire essential skills and competences necessary for working in a modern global community.

Distinctiveness of the Programme:

Unique programme in Lithuania, efficiently combining subjects of international management and communication;

Possible specialisations – practical issues in communication, different geographical markets or practical issues in international business;

Intensive study programme in the English language, leading to a bachelor diploma in 3.5 years, giving the priority access to the labour market and the possibility to start gaining experience sooner and building career faster;

One mandatory semester of exchange in one of the partner institutions or international practice.

Career prospects:

Students will turn into professional and versatile managers and specialists capable of working in a dynamic multinational environment;

Career in multinational companies in marketing, communications, public relations, sales, personnel management or accounting positions.

Main courses

Elective courses

Autumn semester

Spring semester

 

- English for Communication in Business I      
- Applied Mathematics for Social Sciences      
- Macroeconomics        
- Principles of Economics, Business and Management      

- Introduction to Communication  

- Introduction to Finance             
- Statistical Data Analysis              

- International Human Resource Management  

- Marketing Principles  

- International Finance     

- International Marketing     

- Bachelor Thesis  

- Internship       

- International Business Communication  

- Academic Writing and Presentation Skills     

 

 

- English for Communication in Business II   
- Microeconomics           

- Business Research Methods     

- International Economics and Trade       

- Quantitative Decision Making  

- Organizational Behaviour     

- Social Responsibility and Ethics in Global Business     

- Capstone (Case Course Coverting all Disciplines)     

- International Business       

- International Business Law        
 

Group A

   

- Spanish Language I,II,III  

- German Language I,II,III  

- Russian Language I,II,III  

- French Language I,II,III  

- Norwegian Language I,II, III     

  

 

- Management Theories   

- Ideas, Creativity and Entrepreneurship       

- Cross Cultural Communication     

- Knowledge Management        

 

Group B

 

- Personal Finance         

- Doing Business in BRIC Markets  

- Consumer Behaviour      

- E-commerce         

- Relationship Marketing          

- Project Management  

- Corporate Governance         

- Operations Management         
- Financial Markets and Institutions         

- International Negotiation    

- Carreer and professional development      

- Organizational Leadership    

- Political Economy   

- Entrepreneurship    

- Creative Inteligence and Innovation       

- History of Economic Theories    

 

Applicants for undergraduate studies at the ISM University of Management and Economics must have at least secondary or equivalent education certified by documents. There are no entrance examinations. Applicants are ranked according to their competitive score. All successful applicants will sign a Study Contract with ISM.

1. Secondary school diploma;

2. TOEFL (IBT minimum score 60) or IELTS academic (minimum score 5.5) test certificate (Applicants whose native or main study language is English are excused from talking the English language test). The Testing is possible at ISM (For more information, please contact the Admissions’ Office);

3. Final secondary school exams or grades in: 

Mathematics

History

One of the following subjects: Geography / Biology / Information technology / Second foreign language (In case a History exam was not taken, then two of the listed subjects are required)

4. Annual grade:

English language.

5. Additional points for national and international competitions  (Economics, Management, Politics or Equivalent. Copy of certificate must be added to application).

6. Filled form

The following documents must be submitted to the Admissions’ Office:

Please note that applications missing any of the listed documents will not be considered.

Filled application form in English (Paper version can be found at the end of Guide to application document: page 9-10, paper version should be filled, signed, scanned and attached  together with other application documents);

Copy of the secondary education diploma and supplement translated to English and notarized(submit copies and show original);

Proved English language skills, which should meet the requirements of Upper Intermediate level of higher. Valid results of TOEFL (at least 60 IBT), IELTS (at least 5,5) tests. If none of these tests has been taken, a test will be organised at ISM.  For more information, please contact the BS Admission Committee;

A copy of passport pages containing photo and information about identity (submit copies and show original);

(Optional) Documents proving achievements in national and international competitions (Economics, Management, Politics or Equivalent. Copy of certificate must be added to application).

Education evaluation from The Lithuanian Study Quality Assessment Centre (SKVC) and prescript of Ministry of Education and Science submit copies and show original);

Proof of adequate financial resources to cover the tuition fee and the living costs in Lithuania (template on page 11, paper version should be filled, signed, scanned and attached  together with other application documents );

Receipt, certifying the payment of the application fee. The application fee 50 EUR. Payment shall be transferred to the bank account indicated on page 6);

Applicants whose documents, submitted to the Admissions’ Office, were issued under different surnames must submit a notarized copy of the document confirming surname change.

Documents for Visa. If you require Visa to enter Lithuania or TRP (Temporary Residence Permit), please be aware of additional required documents:

Information on source of income during studies (approx. 250 EUR/month)

Copy of confirmation of place of residence in Lithuania;

Any additional  information.

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