International Business

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 course 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 human resources, 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.

What you will learn

• The general functions of businesses
• In-depth knowledge in your major
• 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 (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.