Welcome Information Fall 2026
Welcome to Linnaeus University and the School of Business and Economics!
Congratulations on admission to the International Business Strategy master's programme (EAIS2) at the School of Business and Economics, Linnaeus University, Kalmar campus! We are looking forward to welcoming you to the programme during Fall 2026.
Programme Introduction
The compulsory programme introduction session will take place on Monday, 31st August, from 10:00-13:00 in room Ma1062K, Universitetskajen 1, Kalmar. If you have any questions regarding the programme introduction, please contact terese.nilsson@lnu.se.
University Orientation Days
The university orientation days in Kalmar will be on 27-28 August. It is advisable to attend the orientation, as it provides information about the university and the campus in general.
The final arrival day to register for the programme is 6th September, 2025.
If you need help finding your way, see our map at: https://lnu.se/en/meet-linnaeus-university/contact-and-visit-us/map/
Courses
The autumn term starts on 31st August, 2026. Note that the Vice-Chancellor has decided all students must register by the end of first week of the term.
Before your courses start, you can find syllabi, literature lists, and timetables online via mymoodle.lnu.se. The timetable usually is complete and published about four weeks before the course starts. You can seach manually in TimeEdit https://cloud.timeedit.net/lnu/web/ (search with the course code). Each course is planned for 40 hours of study each week. Besides the scheduled activities, time is given for self-studies and group work.
The syllabi and literature lists are available on the course syllabus site. For syllabi/literature, visit (search with course code): https://lnu.se/en/student/during-your-studies/course-and-programme-syllabi/
Obtain a student account and register.
As a student, you must register for each course – the registration period is one week prior and one week after the course starts. To register, you must have a student account. Information on how to get one can be found on www.lnu.se/en/student/new-student/ .You must register to begin studying on the programme/course to which you have been admitted.
Pay your tuition fee.
A requirement to register is to have paid the tuition fee, so make sure to apply for the course in due time, order an invoice, and pay it to be able to register for the course - more information about tuition fees can be found at: https://lnu.se/en/education/study-at-linnaeus-university/tuition-fees/
Apply for courses
At the School of Business and Economics, you need to apply for your courses for each semester; when you apply for the programme for Fall 2026, you have automatically applied for the first semester, and the three courses:
· Global Challenges and Opportunities (4FE448), 7.5 credits.
· International Business Strategy in Emerging Country Markets (4FE517), 15 credits.
· Internationalization of the Entrepreneurial Firm (4FE450) 7.5 credits.
You must apply for the Spring 2027 courses in October 2026 and Fall 2027 courses in April 2027, etc. Further information will be given before the deadline of the application period, but pay attention so as not to miss the deadline and continue your studies.
Note that if you have a study visa, the Migration Board has strict rules about fulfilling your visa requirements. You should follow the criteria concerning course participation and minimum credits to avoid the problem some previous students have faced – having their student visa revoked and deportation out of the country.
IT support/Student support
If you have IT-related questions, contact the IT department Student Support:
E-mail: it-avdelningen@lnu.se Telephone: +46 (0)480-44 67 00.
Contact
You are welcome to contact the Study Office at the School of Business and Economics if you have any questions.
E-mail: ekonomihogskolan@lnu.se Telephone: +46 (0)480-49 71 00.
Linnaeus University: 0772-28 80 00
If you want to contact the International Office to get information about exchange studies at Linnaeus University or what to prepare before arrival, use the link below:
https://lnu.se/en/education/Before-your-studies/
We look forward to seeing you on-site at Campus Kalmar for your studies with us at the International Business Strategy Master’s programme from Fall 2026!
Best regards,
Dr. Richard Afriyie Owusu (Associate Professor)
Head of the International Business Strategy programme
richard.owusu@lnu.se - answers questions on programme and course contents
Ms. Terese Nilsson
Master programme administrator
terese.nilsson@lnu.se - answers all questions related to your studies and stay in Kalmar and at the Linnaeus University/School of Business and Economics/ International Business Strategy programme