Vytautas Magnus University
School of Business and Management
Overview
 Located in the centre of Lithuania in Kaunas, the second largest city of the country, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) offers switched-on and professionally oriented study, and new life experiences. Its international MBA programme started in September 2006.
The MBA programme
The School of Business and Management at VMU offers an MBA programme specialising in the field of marketing and international commerce. The aim of the programme is to produce marketing and international commerce specialists of a high calibre, who will have a systematic approach to business management in the permanently changing conditions of the global marketplace, and who will be able to manage difficult contemporary marketing subjects and processes.
Graduates of the MBA in Marketing and International Commerce programme will be able to work as top managers in various types of organisations, as managers in marketing development departments, advisers in fields related to marketing and import-export areas, and department managers in joint ventures and foreign companies, as well as marketing and export-import consultants, and managers or specialists in customs offices.
The programme develops professional thinking through theoretical and practical activities. Students are trained through practical sessions, the fulfilment of individual tasks and preparation of research projects. The main elements of proficiency areconsolidated through the preparation and defence of a master thesis. During one to two semesters, ten subjects are studied on the programme and research projects are undertaken. During the third semester, the thesis paper is prepared under the advice of faculty members, either in VMU or in the student's home country, communicating via e-mail with their adviser.
Kaunas and Lithuania
Kaunas, with nearly 400,000 inhabitants, is one of Lithuania's major cities. It is not only a city of old traditions, but also a large centre of business and industry. It can also lay claim to be a city of young people, with over 35,000 students studying at the seven universities there.
Hundreds of years of the city's cultural heritage are preserved in its historical and architectural monuments, museums, theatres, art galleries and churches. In Kaunas, we are proud of the importance of the contributions our people have made to making the rich cultural, historical, and academic tapestry that is Lithuania.
For business and investors, our city offers a friendly, open and creative space for partnerships and co operation.We can provide you with clear, practical advice and guidance to doing business here, as well as access to a highly educated and skilled labour force, and a large selection of buildings and development parks where you can start and develop your business.
'The aim of the programme is to produce marketing an international commerce specialists.'
FAST FACTS
MBA programmes on offer
MBA in Marketing and International Commerce
Entry requirements
University degree (bachelor's level) in a business-, management- or economics-related subject.
Length of programme
One year (two semesters).
Modes of study
Full time only, but distance learning available for writing master thesis.
Number of places
20.
Language of instruction
English.
Programme location
Kaunas, Lithuania.
Fees
4,900 Euro
Scholarships/funding available
No financial aid is available from the University.
However, students can apply for funding from numerous institutions elsewhere.
Starting dates
September each year.
Application procedure
An application form plus official degree transcript and CV, all in English, are to be received by the application deadline.
Application deadlines
15 June.
Contact
School of Business and Management
Vytautas Magnus University
S. Daukanto 28, LT-44246 Kaunas
Lithuania
Tel: +370 (8)37 327857
Fax: +370 (8)37 327857
E-mail: mba@evf.vdu.lt
www.vdu.lt
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