Master studies International Business

Why study International Business at SGH?

Advantages

Established International Programme – nearly two decades of academic tradition and a comprehensive curriculum delivered by experienced SGH faculty

Global Learning Community – international environment, networking opportunities, Double Diploma option, and pathway to the CEMS MIM Global Programme

Flexible Study Format – project-based learning, small groups, and on-site or online classes that support balancing studies with professional commitments

The second-cycle studies in International Business provide students with in-depth knowledge of management in international business and complementary disciplines.

Candidate’s profile

The ideal candidate is interested in international business and motivated to pursue a career in global management, multinational corporations, consulting, or financial institutions. They are an analytical thinker, open to working in a multicultural environment, with a good command of English and a willingness to engage critically with complex business challenges. Previous studies or experience in economics, management, law, engineering, or related fields are an advantage. Above all, we value ambition, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to SGH’s core values: professionalism, cooperation, honesty, respect, and truth.

Career prospects

The graduates can take up professional work analysts/specialists in the sales, export, marketing and logistics departments as well as in the long-term middle and senior managers of entities operating on international markets, international corporations, public institutions and non-governmental organizations operating internationally. They are prepared to run their own business, the scope of which includes foreign markets.

Specializations

Business in Central and Eastern Europe

Focuses on fast-growing economies in Asia, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), covering emerging market strategies, global startup ecosystems, and institutional diversity.

Doing Business in Emerging Markets

Equips students with skills in international financial management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, and European business strategies.

International Business Management

Offers an in-depth focus on business and institutional environments of the CEE region.

Mode and duration of study

Mode of study: full-time

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Admissions and tuition

Admissions

The application and admissions procedure has the following stages:

registration in the online system,
submission of required documents,
end of submission of documents period,
verification of documents by SGH,
issuing decisions on admission,
information about registration for classes sent by Master Dean’s Office (in the registration system).

More information can be found here:

application and admissions procedure for foreigners

application and admissions procedure for Polish citizens

Tuition

2400 EUR (for one semestr) or 2450 EUR (for one semester, payment in installments, one installment 490 EUR)

Benefits

The graduate of the second-cycle studies in the field of International Business at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics:

Knowledge

has a thorough understanding of the field of International Business and of the skills and research methods associated with that field,
has a command of the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of International Business and the related sciences concerning the essence, norms and problems of the corporate operations on the international level and the effective methods of solving these problems,
displays knowledge necessary for understanding of complex processes and phenomena occurring in organisations and the world,

Skills

demonstrates the ability to conceive, design, implement manage and adapt substantial research processes within different fields,
has the ability to conduct professional activity on a domestic and an international level,
is able to contribute to the field of knowledge by conductin original research which merits publication in national or international refereed journals, he or she in particular is able to find and use the sources of knowledge and acquire facts related to international business,

Social competencies

is capable of effective team work, communication, negotiation and persuasion,
has the ability to integrate knowledge and handle its complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information,
is knowledgeable about the ethical rules of running one’s own business and of social responsibility of international business, and acts in accordance with the principles in question.

The list of learning outcomes and programs for the first and second cycle programs at SGH:

The full list of learning outcomes

Programs for the first and second cycle programs at SGH 2026/2027

Double Degree Programmes