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Would you like to study sustainable business and management in a truly international setting? Are you looking to gain skills in the latest digital tools that prepare you for a career in modern business life? Then our bachelor’s degree programme International Business is for you!

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

Ellen Kuitunen
graduate, International Business

International Business alumna Ellen Kuitunen
The people is what makes Arcada so cool and different. I met people from all over the world and I got to hear the funniest and craziest stories ever. The international environment taught me the principles of collaboration, cooperation, and communication. Arcada is small and allows you to really connect with the teachers and invest yourself into the learning material. My studies laid a strong foundation for the professional world and got me to my current position as a Content Marketer in a marketing agency. Pretty cool!

Valentas Strolys
graduate, International Business

International Business alumnus Valentas Strolys
As a Nursing student I wanted to learn more about management, so I took a couple of courses from the International Business (IB) programme. I ended up finishing the entire IB degree. I now work as a registered nurse in an acute hospital ward. Business management education gives you a certain perspective which helps finding solutions in many different situations, no matter where you work.

Stefani Kirilova
graduate, 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. 
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Apply to this bachelor's degree programme

The application is open 15 December 2022–20 February 2023. Please note that the application may close earlier if all places have been filled. The “Apply” button is visible below during the application period.

For more information on how to apply, please visit our Application pages. You are also welcome to contact Admissions Services.

Programme

In the bachelor’s degree programme International Business at Arcada you will learn how to develop sustainable solutions for economic growth. Thanks to IT being an integrated part of your studies, you will gain unique skills in digital tools and systems, which give you a competitive edge on the job market. As you will spend several months on work placements at companies in Finland or abroad, you will apply your knowledge in practice. In addition to practical business knowledge, the programme offers you several different tracks for specialising.

At the end of your first year you will apply to one of our four specialisation modules, which will make you a top-level professional in one of the following fields:

1. Marketing
2. Logistics
3. Tourism
4. Financial Management

In case there are more applicants than places, selection of module will be based on your previous study unit grades in that subject.

Depending on your major you will learn: how to produce (digital) marketing material and campaigns, make logistical decisions throughout the supply chain, build and manage tourism services, or accounting and making fact-based financial decisions. In addition, you will develop competencies related to either organisational development, data analysis or service development.

If you are curious and have a genuine interest in sustainable business or entrepreneurship, sufficient skills to study in English at an academic level, the ability to act in a multicultural environment, and good computer skills, then we highly encourage you to apply to this programme.

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What you will learn

In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge in your major, you will learn:

  • The general functions of businesses
  • How to run a sustainable business
  • Business analytics
  • To work with real assignments from companies
  • To work in an international business environment
  • To understand a rapidly changing business context
  • Public speaking

Examples of future positions

Regardless of whether you want to work as an entrepreneur, manager or expert within the business world, as a graduate from this programme your career opportunities are numerous. Your future work title can for instance be:

  • Customer Success Manager
  • Sales Specialist/Manager
  • Project Planner/Specialist/Manager
  • Customer Advisor
  • Online Marketing Specialist/Manager
  • Social Media Specialist/Manager
  • Marketing Specialist/Manager
  • Logistics Specialist/Manager
  • Distribution Co-ordinator
  • Purchasing Specialist/Manager
  • Product Category Specialist/Manager
  • Tourism Specialist/Manager
  • Controller
  • Corporate Accountant

Personal guidance and state-of-the-art teaching

At Arcada we believe in student-centred and dialogue-driven learning, i.e. that learning happens when you get to be active, ask questions, and discuss with your peers. At the same time, our teachers offer you support and feedback, ensuring that you are not left alone with your studies. We take pride in the personal guidance teachers give their students, and this is also something our students and alumni continue to highlight as one of the top advantages of studying at Arcada.

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 and that the knowledge you gain is up to date. Your studies consist of lectures, workshops, practical case studies, and you conduct them both individually and as a group. Most of your studies take place on campus, but some are arranged online.

A truly international experience

As Arcada is the most international Finnish UAS in relation to its size, here you are guaranteed to meet and collaborate with new people of diverse backgrounds. The group of International Business students consists of international and Finnish students, which contributes to a wealth of perspectives. What is more, our students in International Business (in English) and Business Administration (Företagsekonomi in Swedish) co-operate actively during their studies. In this programme you will learn how to network from day one and strengthen your skills to function in multicultural groups, which are key competences in an international business environment.

How to apply

Please visit the Application pages for all the information on how to apply.

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. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance. How much the scholarship covers depends on the amount of credits achieved during the previous year as well as grade point average. It is given from the second study year onwards. We also have an early bird offer. Learn more on our Application pages.

Studyplan

You can familiarize yourself with the current curriculum on Arcada's digital study guide Start (External link), but be aware that changes to the content may occur for the next academic year.

Contact us about the programme

Admissions Services

We answer anything related to admissions. Contact us by email or Unibuddy below (click Staff). For other questions, please contact the degree programme director or our student ambassadors.

E-mail:admissions@arcada.fi

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