International Business - Structure of Studies

The curriculum shown is an example and might not fully match your actual studies. For the latest details, contact the Degree Programme Director. Please also note that you are expected to bring your own laptop to campus for carrying out your studies.

General education studies 15 ECTS

Education in a Digital and Sustainable Nordic Society (15)
Name Credits
Technology and Learning 5
Teamwork and Innovation 5
Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development 5

Professional studies 135 ECTS

Professional Communication - Foundation Studies (15)
Name Credits
English Academic Writing 5
Swedish for Beginners I 5
Swedish for Beginners II 5

Upon completion of this module, if you have a Finnish educational background, you are expected to be able to communicate in both domestic languages, as well as in English. Additionally, you are expected to fulfil the competence requirements, according to the law (424/2003, 6§), for public sector employees. You can function professionally in different language situations within your area of expertise. You are able to adjust your language appropriately to various communicative situations and have the tools and ability to develop your communicative skills. Instead of the courses Swedish for Beginners I-II, you shall complete:

Name Credits
Svenska på mellannivå B1-B2" (svenska för finskspråkiga)/"Svenska och kommunikation för International Business" (modersmålssvenska) 5
Työelämän suomi ja viestintä 5
Fundamentals of Business - Foundation Studies (30)
Name Credits
Introduction to Business Administration 5
Business Mathematics and Statistics 5
Introduction to Accounting 5
Introduction to Marketing 5
Introduction to Business Logistics 5
Introduction to Project Management 5
Accounting - Advanced Studies (30)
Name Credits
Financial Accounting Essentials 5
Personnel Management and Payroll 5
Intermediate Financial Accounting 5
Management Accounting  5
Advanced Accounting and Taxation 5
Financial Planning and Budgeting 5
Comprehensive Accounting and Analysis - Advanced Studies (15)
Name Credits
Enterprise Accounting: From Sole Proprietors to Corporations  5
Financial Statements  5
Applied Accounting 5
Advanced Financial Management and Corporate Strategy - Advanced Studies (15)
Name Credits
Corporate Finance and Investment Strategies 5
Business Systems in Financial Management 5
Financial Analysis 5
Logistics and International Trade - Advanced Studies (30)
Name Credits
International Trade 5
Purchasing 5
Freight Forwarding 5
Inventory Management 5
Supply Chain Management 5
Business Systems in Logistics 5
Sustainable Supply Chain Management - Advanced Studies (15)
Name Credits
Sustainable Logistics 5
Sustainable Packaging 5
Circular Supply Chains 5
Fulfillment Management and Automatisation - Advanced Studies (15)
Name Credits
Inhouse Logistics 5
Fulfillment Management 5
Automated Warehouses 5
Strategic Marketing and Consumer Insights - Advanced Studies (30)
Name Credits
Strategic Marketing Landscape 5
Digital Commerce Strategies 5
Consumer Behavior Insights 5
Growth Marketing 5
Branding and Communication 5
Inbound Marketing 5
Customer-Centric Service Development - Advanced Studies (15)
Name Credits
Service- and Customer Relationship Management 5
Service Design and Innovation 5
Customer Experience Management and Optimisation 5
Data-Driven Business Development - Advanced Studies (15)
Name Credits
Emerging Technologies in Service Development 5
Advanced Data Analysis and Visualisation  5
Applied Market Research 5

Practical training 30 ECTS

Practical training - Advanced Studies (30)
Name Credits
Practical Training 1 15
Practical Training 2 15

Development studies 30 ECTS

Name Credits
Finnish Language 15
Entrepreneurship 15
Creative Content and Experience Insight  15
Leadership and HR Excellens 15
Swedish Language 10

Research studies 30 ECTS

Thesis and Research Methods (30)
Name Credits
Knowledge Formation and Methodological Foundations 5
Advanced Research Methodology 5
Applied Methodology 5
Thesis Work 15