International Business

Education/ Business

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Do you want to study business and management in a truly international setting? Would you like to gain knowledge and experience that prepare you for an international career? Then the programme in International Business at Arcada is for you!

Degree title
Bachelor of Business Administration
Level
Bachelor's programme
Language
English
Scope
210 ECTS
Education duration
3,5 years

Stefani Kirilova
studied International Business

Stefani Kirilova
Something that stands out at Arcada is the strong focus on entrepreneurship and networking. Meeting new people has played a significant part for me in finding new opportunities later on. However, what I find most rewarding is that at Arcada teachers remember you. It’s a UAS where you never feel alone, and that’s what inspired me the most. 

Programme

The programme in International Business aims at educating people with advanced, practical professionalism for the modern commerce and industry. You will major in either Marketing, Logistics, Tourism or Financial Management, which makes you a top-level professional in your chosen field. As a student you will spend several months on work placements at companies in Finland or abroad, thus applying your knowledge to practical situations.

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What you will learn

  • The general functions of businesses
  • To work with real assignments from companies
  • To work in an international business environment
  • To understand a rapidly changing business context
  • You gain the self-confidence to present and speak in public
  • You become an expert in your chosen major

Examples of future positions

  • Purchasing Manager
  • Product Category Manager
  • Key Account Manager
  • Online Marketing Manager
  • Brand Assistant
  • Sales Assistant
  • Logistics Manager
  • Distribution Co-ordinator
  • Purchaser
  • Exhibition Coordinator
  • IT Manager
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Sales Manager
  • Project Planner
  • Consulting
  • Customer Advisor
  • Controller
  • Project Manager
  • Economy assistant
  • Corporate Accountant

Experience a wealth of perspectives

As a student in International Business you do not only get in-depth knowledge in the traditional fields of study, but our curriculum also gives you the possibility to design your individual syllabus and focus on your subjects of choice. Thanks to IT being an integrated part of your education, you will gain unique skills in digital tools and systems, which gives you a significant edge on the job market. The curriculum is also complemented by language studies.

Arcada offers a truly international experience

More than 50 percent of the International Business students are non-Finnish, which contributes to a wealth of perspectives. Teachers with a diverse and international background, as well as visiting lecturers from partner universities and business schools abroad, ensure that the teaching is state of the art.

What is more, our students in Business Administration (in Swedish) and International Business (in English) co-operate actively during their studies.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Please note that applicants from countries outside the European Union/EEA are required to pay tuition fees. The cost is 8 500 euros/academic year. 

We offer scholarships for Bachelor's level studies (NB: only for applicants that are required to pay tuition fees). The scholarship covers a maximum of 50 percent of the tuition fee. Based on your study achievements, you can be granted a scholarship starting from your second year onwards. To be eligible for a scholarship, you need to complete 60 ECTS credits during the academic year.