StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

International Business and Marketing, MSc, Reykjavik University

Iceland

Reykjavik University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time, Part-time4 - 8 semesterAugustEUR 3050 per semesterEUR 5350 per semester

About International Business and Marketing, MSc - at Reykjavik University

International business and marketing studies prepare students for working in an international business environment. The programmes aim to deepen the student´s understanding of marketing and the international business environment, as well as strengthen analytical and communication skills, and the ability to develop and make use of business opportunities in an international operating environment. Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and become adept in using independent and scientific work methods.

  • The programme is taught in English but elective courses taught in Icelandic are also available.
  • Our student body comes from all over the world, including a number of exchange students from our partner universities.
  • Our curriculum is developed in consultation with leading Icelandic companies ensuring the content is relevant to today´s business environment. 

Teaching methods

Each course in the programme is designed to foster a dynamic interaction among students and professors in order to promote a rich learning environment. The teaching environment helps students develop a knowledge base and set of professional skills, and provides a firm foundation for advanced academic study or for entering the global marketplace.

Semester abroad or Internship

In the third semester students undertake either a semester abroad, at one of our partner universities, or an internship. Students can apply for ERASMUS or NORDPLUS grants to finance their period of study abroad. This is an important part of the programme providing students with a unique opportunity to explore the world and prepare for the challenges that professionals face in an the ever-changing international business world. International students can apply for an exemption to take electives instead of going abroad.

Entry requirements

Admissions requirements

  • BSc Business Administration or related field.
  • Individuals with a degree in other fields can apply for admission to the programme (MSc and MIBM) provided that upon starting the programme, they have completed undergraduate courses in accounting and managerial accounting, or will take such courses at RU in place of elective courses during their studies.
  • Excellent English language skills.
  • Further education and professional experience benefit applicants in the evaluation process.

Application deadline

The application deadline for the fall semester is 30 April. 
Applicants outside the EU/EEA must submit an application prior to 1 February. 

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Fashion Merchandising and Buying Master Degree

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Find out more

Medicine Bachelor Degree

Ovidius University of Constanta

Find out more

AI & Sustainable Innovation MBA

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Find out more

Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts Bachelor Degree

Fontys Academy for the Creative Economy

Find out more

Software Engineering for Embedded Systems MEng

Distance and Independent Studies Center, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), Germany

Find out more

Bachelor of Business Administration BBA

University of Applied Sciences Europe - Amsterdam

Find out more

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

Global Education

Vancouver Island University

Find out more

Human Resource Management

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Find out more

Professional Practice

Bournemouth University (BU)

Find out more
See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at Reykjavik University

There are 5 other courses listed from Reykjavik University. A selection of these are displayed below:

Business Administration BSc BSc, Certificate

Reykjavik University

Find out more

Computer Science MSc

Reykjavik University

Find out more

Sustainable Energy Engineering MSc(Eng)

Reykjavik University

Find out more

Sustainable Energy MSc MSc

Reykjavik University

Find out more
View all 5 courses at Reykjavik University

Related Information

Find out more about studying in Iceland