Description

The aim of the programme is to prepare marketing specialists of high qualification, who will have the systematic point of view to business management in the permanent changing conditions, who will be able to manage difficult contemporary marketing subjects and processes in international markets. Realizing this programme the professional thinking is developed during theoretical and practical activities. The proficiency in activity is trained during the practical sessions, fulfillment of individual tasks and preparation of the research projects. The main elements of proficiency are consolidated through the preparation and defence of a master diploma paper.

During 1-2 stages 8 subjects of the programme are studied and 2 research projects are made; during the 3-th stage the diploma paper is prepared. Diploma paper is prepared under the advising by professor, and can be spent optionally in VMU or in the student's home country, communicating by e-mail with his advisor.

* Marketing and Sales
Mode of Studies: Full-time studies
Length of Programme: 1 academic year (90 ECTS)
Name of Qualification: Master of Management and Business Administration

Highlights

Career Opportunities
After acquiring the programme in marketing and sales students will be able to work as top-managers in organizations of various types, managers in marketing development or sales departments, top- managers' advisers in fields related to marketing, sales and import-export areas, department managers in joint ventures and foreign companies, as well as consultants in marketing and sales areas.

Academic Requirements

Vytautas Magnus University welcomes applications to Master Degree Programmes taught in English from both Lithuanian and international students. Master level (MA) applicants are required to have completed Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent.

Required Documents

* Application form
* Bachelor / Master degree diploma and its supplement (transcript of records / mark sheet) in the original language and translated into English, and:
1) Approved by Appostille - for citizens of countries acceding to the 1961 Hague Convention;
2) Legalized by the Center of Quality Assessment in Higher Education in Lithuania - for other countries citizens;
* Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, ELTC, etc.);
* Letter of motivation (300 500 words);
* Curriculum vitae;
* Notary certified copy of your passport or other document of identification;
* Copy of document showing paid application fee 50 EUR (where the name of the applicant and the date of payment are indicated);
* 2 recent passport size photos (3 x 4 cm);
* Accommodation form.

All application documents must arrive at the International Office at VMU by the application deadline and must be either in English or Lithuanian language. The translation must be certified by a Notary. Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be processed.

Legalization of Documents

Applicants who acquired their education in countries not acceding to the 1961 Hague Convention, should get a legalization of their educational documents by the Center of Quality Assessment in Higher Education and recognized by the Ministry of Education in Lithuania.

Subject Areas

• Business Admin. & Mngmt.
• Management
• Marketing, Ad., & Pr

Cost in US$:

1100

Program Fees Include:

The application fee is 50 EUR (non-refundable).

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Vytautas Magnus University's Mission Statement

Vytautas Magnus University has set itself the task of putting people and their personal dignity first, which entails recognition of their achievements and individuality; showing openness to, and toleration of, various cultures and worldviews; achieving leadership positions in research and teaching of the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and biomedicine; developing international networks and intercultural communications; fostering international studies in the Lithuanian language; becoming relevant to challenges facing world universities; and promoting novel research and modern teaching. The University is proud of creative and enthusiastic community - students and academics who feel free to communicate as of equal status what allows to cooperate and not only share what they know but also generate new knowledge.

Year Founded

1922