In-depth personal interview
In-Depth personal interview with the applicant will be scheduled after the application deadline, in the beginning of March with applicants who submit all requested documents until February 28th 2026.
The Dean may announce a second round of admission to the study program where the anticipated number of students admitted to the programme is not met in the first round. Should the second admission round be announced, the application deadline will be April 30th 2026, and the exam will be held in May 2026.
The interview is aimed at assessing the aptitude for study of the applicant and at his/her understanding of relations between international business and political and economic development in the world.
Topics for the IB-CEBR interviews for admission in the academic year of 2026/2027
- Globalisation and the Potential of International Business and Investment in Developed and Developing Countries
- How do market conditions differ between developed and developing countries?
- What are the main barriers to entry for companies in emerging markets?
- How do cultural, legal, and political differences affect international investment decisions?
- What are the key risks and threats of investing in foreign markets?
- How do companies decide between exporting, joint ventures, franchising, or direct investment?
- What is the role of global value chains in international business?
- How does fragmentation of value chains create opportunities or risks?
- How can companies adapt their strategies to local vs. global market conditions?
- Economic Crises and Political Changes in relation to International Business
- How do economic crises affect international trade and investment flows?
- What are the main challenges companies face during political instability?
- How do firms adjust their operations in response to sudden policy changes or trade restrictions?
- How do currency fluctuations and inflation impact international business decisions?
- What strategies can companies adopt to mitigate risks during economic or political crises?
- How do corporate behaviours differ in stable vs. unstable political environments?
- Can crises present opportunities for companies? If so, how?
- Impact of New Technologies and Innovations (Industry 4.0) on International Business
- How are technologies like IoT, AI, and Big Data transforming global supply chains?
- How do robotic systems and automation influence production and labour in international markets?
- What are the challenges of implementing new technologies across different countries?
- How do companies decide which technologies to adopt for competitive advantage?
- How does additive manufacturing (3D printing) affect international logistics and market entry?
- How do companies balance investment in technology with cost management?
- What are the risks of relying on digital technologies in global operations (e.g., cybersecurity)?
- Business Challenges and Opportunities of International Companies within Climate Change, Sustainability, ESG, and CSR
- How do climate change and environmental regulations impact global operations?
- What are the main challenges of implementing ESG practices across different countries?
- How can companies turn sustainability into a competitive advantage?
- How do investors and consumers influence corporate sustainability strategies?
- What role does CSR play in shaping a company’s global reputation?
- How do firms measure and report their ESG performance?
- How can companies innovate in products, services, and processes to meet sustainability goals?
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The admission to the program contains of the evaluation of two sections – in-depth interview and an assessment of aptitude for study – see more details.