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:

National Phase

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.

International Phase

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.

Successful Completion of the Joint Master's Degree Program

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.

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.
 

National Phase

International Phase

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:

The following courses are offered during the international year: