Background
Where?
In one of the most vibrant regions of Europe today - where the dynamic east European economies meet the socially advanced Scandinavia – lies Gotland University. In the medieval town of Visby - right in the middle of the Baltic sea - this young university combines the tranquillity of an island with the intellectual atmosphere of the modern academic institution.
Who?
The Master in International Management program dates back to the early 1990’s. It started out as an initiative to attract students from Central and Eastern Europe , new “neighbours” to Sweden on the other side of the Baltic Sea. It focused on how to conduct business in the west. Since then a lot as happened. To some respects, the countries in the new Europe are more westernized than the old west.
Today the MIM program is attracting students from all over the world. The aim has changed from being to teach how to do business in the west to “how to do business in the world”.The program is relevant to those seeking careers in a number of business administration related areas. These might include import/export, financial services, manufacturing, contract management, marketing and consultancy.
Why?
Today business organization face both global, regional an local challenges. Making use of its physical location, the program incorporates business and research knowledge from the Baltic Sea Region - a region competing on the global level.
We strongly believe that the managers of tomorrow need to combine have a broad knowledge base and the ability communicate across cultures.
What?
The MIM program offer students a broad exposure to management and business theory and practice with a strong international focus. The students' background from different countries makes the programme truly international. The aim is to provide the recent graduate, the legal practitioner, the business owner, the employee or executive with current and practical knowledge about business administration. Teachers in the programme have long international and business experience or are active researchers in the field.
How?
In 2009, Gotland University started its transformation into becoming the first Liberal Arts Education College in Sweden. This will also have consequences for the MIM program, which is being reconstructed for the 2009/2010 study year. First, the student will be offered some freedom of choice concerning which courses to take, compared to previous years. For instance it will be possible to choose whether to focus more on marketing or finance. Second, there will be an enhanced focus on written and oral communication skills.