A three-continent Master's degree program offering a unique experience by studying over nine months in three different countries with fellow students of diverse nationalities and different cultural backgrounds.
The PAC program consists of two semesters at the Johannes Kepler University (JKU) in Linz and an international phase at all three partner universities(PUCP, Centrum Business School, Lima; JKU Business School Linz; UVIC, University of Victoria). Through its special design and structure, the program prepares you to pursue a career in international management. What this program offers you:
Key Facts
Three-Continent Master's Degree Program
Degree
Master of Science (MSc),
Optional:
Double Degree (MBA)
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
ECTS
120 Credits
Partner Universities
- PUCP, Peru
- UVIC, Canada
Additional Language Skills
- Spanish (basic)
- German (basic)
The PAC program takes place at the University of Victoria, Canada, the Centrum Business School Lima, Peru, and at the Johannes Kepler University Linz, in Austria. The program aims to prepare you to pursue careers in international management. You spend approximately three months in each country and focus on business practices in North America, South America, and Europe.
The program is divided into two sections:
During the national phase, you study at your home university. At JKU, you attend courses in general management and business, research methods, English, and work on your Master's degree thesis. You can choose 5 out of 8 management subjects. You attend these subjects together with students of other Master’s programs. This enables you to make contacts and exchange ideas with other students.
In addition, this program provides you with a unique opportunity to develop a global mindset as well as strengthen your global and cultural skill sets. Close interaction with international class members from different countries also allows you to learn how to better embrace diversity and cultural differences. You complete the program by working on business projects in cooperation with several Peruvian companies. This program is a unique, international experience where you can learn about the way business is conducted outside of your home country.
After the joint study period, you return home to take final examinations and complete a thesis as required by your home university. Your home university will award the degree. The diploma indicates that the program was offered in cooperation by all three universities. At the JKU, you will be conferred with the title Master of Science (MSc) in Global Business.
The JKU and PUCP provide an option to earn a double degree, meaning earning a second Master's degree from the other respective university (MBA at PUCP, MSc at JKU). In order to be able to complete the double degree program, you must fulfill the following requirements:
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to: mgb(at)jku.at
Double Degree Option
Partner University
PUCP - Centrum Business School Lima, Peru
Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Additional Requirements
-Defend Master’s thesis at CENTRUM PUCP
-Take additional business classes at JKU
-Payment of administrative fee SOL 980
-Carry out administrative steps as instructed by CENTRUM PUCP
As part of the Master’s degree program, you are required to complete courses totaling 120 ECTS credits in the following areas (for detailed information about the courses visit our Study Guide, opens an external URL in a new window or our Recommended Study Plan, opens a file in a new window). You can either start with national or international year courses.
| Semester | |
|---|---|
| General Management Competence (5 out of 8 modules) | |
| S1 | 18 |
| S2 | |
| S3 | 12 |
| S4 | |
| Language Skills English | |
| S1 | 3 |
| S2 | |
| S3 | 3 |
| S4 | |
| Methods in Management Research | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | |
| S3 | 6 |
| S4 | |
| Master's Thesis and Master's Thesis Seminar | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | |
| S3 | |
| S4 | 24 |
| ECTS Credits | |
| S1 | 21 |
| S2 | |
| S3 | 21 |
| S4 | 24 |
| Semester | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
| General Management Competence (5 out of 8 modules) | 18 | 12 | ||
| Language Skills English | 3 | 3 | ||
| Methods in Management Research | 6 | |||
| Master's Thesis and Master's Thesis Seminar | 24 | |||
| ECTS Credits | 21 | 21 | 24 |
| Semester | |
|---|---|
| Global Business Fundamentals | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | 10 |
| S3 | |
| S4 | |
| Global Business Development | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | 7 |
| S3 | |
| S4 | |
| Global Business Consulting | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | 7 |
| S3 | |
| S4 | |
| Global Business in Context | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | 12 |
| S3 | |
| S4 | |
| Global Leadership & Cult. Intellig. | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | 9 |
| S3 | |
| S4 | |
| Language Skills II (Spanish/German) | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | 9 |
| S3 | |
| S4 | |
| ECTS Credits | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | 54 |
| S3 | |
| S4 | |
| Semester | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 |
| Global Business Fundamentals | 10 | |||
| Global Business Development | 7 | |||
| Global Business Consulting | 7 | |||
| Global Business in Context | 12 | |||
| Global Leadership & Cult. Intellig. | 9 | |||
| Language Skills II (Spanish/German) | 9 | |||
| ECTS Credits | 54 |
The Master's degree program Global Business - PAC consists of a national and an international year. You must successfully complete 120 ECTS credits in order to graduate. As previously mentioned, you will take the courses of the national year together with students of other Master’s programs at JKU. The following courses are offered during the national year:
Students must select 5 out of the following 8 modules (6 ECTS credits each):
The following courses are offered during the international year:
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