In this program you will get a broad education and the perception of a real business world. You will acquire knowledge in such fields as Sustainable Economy, Entrepreneurship Marketing, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship Management, Sales Strategies, etc. Here you will learn how to create and run a successful business.
Real-life business. An International Business program has a strong orientation towards real-life – real business stories and problems, real hunting for the best solutions.
Intercultural environment. 2/3 your fellow students come from all over the world. It is a great start to your international network.
Dynamic learning. Here you will get not only knowledge, but also the essential skills from experienced lecturers and business leaders. Weekly class time is typically divided into formal lectures and seminars or tutorials.
Also you can choose:
to go abroad for 1 semester or 1 year and participate in Erasmus+ exchange program
to go abroad for 1 semester or 1 year and participate in exchange programs through bilateral agreements (e.g. Sinagapore, China, Canada).
students are required to complete a minimum of 4 months Profesional internship. You can choose to work either abroad or in national business enterprises.
double degree
Skillsyou will get
From idea to success. Turn business ideas into action by setting business and managing its growth.
Information management. Search, locate, analyse and synthesize information necessary for business purposes.
Analytical skills. Interpret business reports and evaluate performance of an organization. Select and apply relevant research techniques for business and its environment.
Strategy and planning. Prepare and implement business plans.
Leadership. Apply decision making methods appropriate to a given business situation.
Insight. Identify business development problems and obstacles, and find the means of their solution.
Financial Support
VU BS students who enrolled during the 2025-2026 admission period (from the autumn semester of 2025) and study in non-state-funded places, the tuition fee may be reduced to the normative price for outstanding academic performance – if they complete the semester with a study average of no less than 9.5. Academic performance is reviewed each semester.
Career opportunities
Graduates of International Business studies have good career opportunities. From creating and running own business to becoming valued professionals in any organization or company. From finance and insurance, trade and marketing to human resource management, e-business, private or public management. The sufficiently strong academic backing of the program enables students to pursue Master degree either in Lithuania or abroad
Study program
Logic of the International Business study program
The modular International Business program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to establish, develop, and expand a business under uncertainty through a step-by-step approach.
Key strengths of this study program include:
Entrepreneurship based learning - a focus on developing entrepreneurial mindset and skills, necessary for creating and leading own business.
A modular structure that allows for flexibility and customization of the learning experience.
Problem-based learning (PBL), which allows students to apply the concepts and skills they have learned in a practical and relevant context.
A focus on sustainable entrepreneurship, which helps students understand the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the business world.
The opportunity for personalization of study through the ability to choose elective courses and tailor the program to individual interests and goals.
One of the unique features of this program is the incorporation of problem-based projects in the core business creation modules each semester. These modules include entrepreneurship management, sustainable economics, entrepreneurship research, entrepreneurship, and project and business process management. This approach allows students to apply the concepts and skills they have learned in a practical and relevant context, helping them to better understand and retain the study material.
PBL Advantages:
Problem-based learning helps students develop critical thinking skills. By working on real-world problems, students must analyze and evaluate information, identify and define problems, and develop creative solutions.
Problem-based learning promotes collaboration and teamwork. In problem-based learning, students often work in small groups to brainstorm and develop solutions to problems. This helps them learn to communicate effectively with others, share ideas, and work towards a common goal.
Problem-based learning encourages self-directed learning. In problem-based learning, students are often given a problem to solve and must take the initiative to research and learn the necessary information to come up with a solution. This helps students develop independence and self-motivation.
Problem-based learning allows for the application of knowledge. Problem-based learning allows students to apply what they have learned in a practical, hands-on way, helping them to better understand and retain the material.
The program provides a strong foundation for those interested in starting their own business or pursuing a career in business management and entrepreneurship.
Structure of the program:
In the first year, students are introduced to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, the business environment, sustainable economics, business communication tools, entrepreneurship management, and mathematical methods for making business decisions.
In the second year, students study sales strategies, entrepreneurship marketing, entrepreneurship research, sustainable business development, business financing and entrepreneurship.
In the third year, students study Strategic Business Development and have the opportunity to choose five individual study modules from a list of available options. There are also opportunities for students to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility or Mobility Window programs or to enroll in a double degree program.
The studies are completed with a 4-month professional internship at a business enterprise and a final thesis, which is defended in front of a committee to demonstrate that the student has achieved the outcomes of the study program. Students can choose between a classical final thesis or a business case research project.
Business Challenges
#1 Business Challenge: "Increasing Employee Satisfaction and Engagement at the "Cognizant" Center in Vilnius."
The challenge was presented by: Cognizant‘s Business Operations Managers Ieva Rukavičiūtė, Aušra Zubkienė, Marija Miselytė-Žilinskė.
The challenge was part of this study program's module: Entrepreneurship Management (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andrius Valickas, Lect. Laura Hamidova), spring semester of 2024.
#2 Business Challenge: „Improving hybrid working model by suggesting sustainable alternatives“.
The challenge was presented by: „Cognizant‘s Business Operations Manager Aušra Zubkienė and Team Manager Vytautė Žvinklė.
The challenge was part of this study program's module: Sustainable Economy (Assist. Dr. Nerijus Černiauskas, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dori Pavloska-Gjorgjieska), spring semester of 2024.
#3 Business Challenge: "Evaluation of Opportunities for a New Product – Carbon Dioxide Certificate."
The challenge was presented by: UAB „Draudimo inovacijos“ Director Eugenijus Mažiulis.
The challenge was part of this study program's module: Entrepreneurship Research (Prof. Dr. Vytautas Dikčius, Assoc. Prof. in Partn. Petras Dubinskas, Assist. Dr. Saulius Preidys), fall semester of 2024.
Study Exchange
Admission
Admission Requirements and Selection Criteriafor International Students
Matura (high school leaving) certificate;
Candidates with at least 70% of the highest possible CGPA (cumulative grade point average) are eligible.
English language proficiency - the level not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Candidates should pass recorded video interview. More details will be provided during the application.
All applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, i.e. submit scores of one of the following examinations: TOEFL, IELTS, CPE, CAE or BEC.
TOEFL score: Internet-based - score of 69 IELTS score: at least 5.5
Admission Requirements and Selection Criteriafor Lithuanian Students
Exams
Form
Coefficient
Mathematics
Examination
0.4
History or Information Technology, or Geography, or Foreign Language
Examination or annual (A-level) grade
0.2
Any subject not covered by other subjects
Examination or annual (A-level) grade
0.2
Lithuanian Language and Literature
Examination
0.2
Minimum requirements for admission to state-funded places , state-non-funded places with scholarship and state-non-funded study places
You need to have passed the following national exams:
- the Lithuanian language and literature state maturity exam in the general (B) or extended (A) course;
- the mathematics state maturity examination in the general (B) or extended (A) course;
- a maturity examination freely chosen by the applicant.
The arithmetic mean of the marks obtained in the three compulsory maturity examinations must not be less than the basic level of learning achievement of 50 points (calculated by adding the results of these examinations and dividing by 3).
The minimum competition score for 2025 has not yet been set
* The standard tuition fee (1588 Eur) applies to students who complete their first autumn semester with a GPA of at least 95%. Academic performance is reviewed individually each semester.
During the studies students may apply for VU Business School scholarship, social, incentive scholarships, one-off social grants and other. More information(LT).More information(EN).
At VU Business School we pay a lot of attention to students' academic counseling. If you have any questions during your studies, you can contact your study coordinator to solve any problem or just to talk.
During the studies, all relevant information will be delivered by the study coordinator.
Please meet the study coordinator for this study program:
Aistė Prialgauskaitė
tel. +370 660 93 060
Diploma
University studies shall be completed when all requirements of the chosen full-time study program are fulfilled. Graduates of University study shall receive a diploma certifying hereof.
If students fulfill the first and second cycle full-time study programs with especially high results, they are issued a special CUM LAUDE diploma.
Diploma Supplement which identifies study subjects, their content, and results, is issued together with the diploma. Diploma Supplement is a document that complies with the model agreed by the European Commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES; it supplements a higher education, Master or Bachelor diploma with the data required for international academic and professional recognition, provides a description of the nature and contents of the studies completed by its holder and gives details on the national higher education system.
Diploma Supplement is produced in Lithuanian and English and is issued to all graduates since 2006 automatically and free of charge as an integral part of the diploma.
Committee
Assoc. Prof. dr. Danguolė Oželienė
Chairman of the committee
Lekt. Laura Hamidova
Lektorė
Lina Žirnelė
Lecturer
Petras Dubinskas
Associate professor of Partnership
Vytautas Jakelaitis
Representative of social partners
Head of Sales and Business Development at Vilniaus šilumos tinklai
tel. +370 660 93 060
