Overview
FEI is the only education provider in Sweden offering Top-up degrees for those with a Higher Vocational Education (YH) or university qualification, in collaboration with Coventry University in the UK. This is a top-up programme leading to a bachelor's degree – Bachelor of Science (Honours) in International Business Management.
About the Top-up Degree in International Business Management
This Top-up degree expands your expertise in business administration with a focus on management. It strengthens your CV and equips you with internationally relevant knowledge for future leadership roles.
You will learn about:
- Organisational theory and leadership in an international environment
- Strategic management and sustainability
- Accounting, finance, and international marketing
Eligibility & Admissions
You are eligible to apply if you have a YH diploma (minimum 400 YH credits), or university studies (minimum 120 higher education credits)
Your prior education should be in business, administration, sales, or similar. University studies should have included subjects such as business administration, HR, or procurement.
Since the programme is delivered in English, applicants must demonstrate good English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5, or grade C or higher in English A and B from Swedish upper-secondary school
Course Content
- Accounting and Finance 7.5 ECTS
- Business and Sustainability 7.5 ECTS
- Business Data Analysis 7.5 ECTS
- International Marketing 7.5 ECTS
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership in an International Context 7.5 ECTS
- Strategic Management 7.5 ECTS
- Dissertation 15 ECTS
Study Options
Full-time studies:
- Two terms over one year
- Approx. 40 hours/week including lectures, individual, and group study
- Two courses run in parallel, with daytime and evening lectures 2–3 times/week
Part-time studies:
- Four terms over two years
- Approx. 20 hours/week
- One course at a time, with evening lectures 1–2 times/week
Learning Format
You will be enrolled at Coventry University, at their international campus in Wrocław, Poland, and attend classes via FEIFLEX. For each class, you can choose to participate on-site at FEI’s premises in Stockholm or join remotely online. All lessons are recorded for later review.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee is GBP 9,535. The final cost in SEK depends on the current exchange rate.
The fee includes all teaching and supervision. Course literature costs are additional.
Funding
Since this is considered distance study within the EU (through Coventry University’s campus in Poland), the Top-up degree qualifies for CSN student aid, including additional loans to cover tuition fees. More information is available at CSN’s website.
You may also fund your studies independently or through your employer.
Degree
The programme awards a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in International Business Management from Coventry University.
Combined with your previous YH or university studies, the degree is assessed by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) as equivalent to a Swedish bachelor’s degree.
