Master's Programme in International Design Business Management
Other studies
From this section, you will find information and instructions that will support the planning of your studies.
Students are highly recommended to undertake courses from schools or departments other than their own discipline, area of expertise or competence as elective studies. Additionally you can e.g.
- gain
- gain skills in self leadership and finding meaningfulness via Personal Impact courses
- gain work experience and working life skills via practical training > Other studies > Internship in Finland / International internship (For applying credits, see your school's instructions)
- take courses at the Aalto University Open University
See more options under elective studies and below.
CEMS add-on Double degree
CEMS Master's in International Management (MIM)
Alliance:
Degrees completed: Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) in Aalto and CEMS Master in International Management
CEMS, The Global Alliance in Management Education, is a strategic alliance of leading business schools and multinational companies. Over the years, CEMS Master’s in International Management (MIM) has been consistently ranked among the top Master’s in Management programs in the world by the Financial Times. Aalto University School of Business is the only member of this prestigious alliance in Finland.
The School of Business CEMS students include the CEMS MIM term abroad in their MSc curriculum as the International Study Module minor. It is often possible to use other CEMS elements simultaneously also towards to the MSc degree.
ESADE Double degree
Students of IDBM have an opportunity to complete their degree as a double degree with ESADE Business School in Barcelona Spain. The double degree is available only for those studying IDBM at Aalto School of Business leading to Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration degree.
ARTS Non-degree post master study right
ARTS non-degree post master study right has been piloted on 2025-2026 and further developed for 2026-2028. Non-degree study right will be given to master graduates from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture if they have graduated in the target time set for their degree.
