Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business

schedule3.5 Years

token210 ECTS

languageEnglish

eventIntake: January / September

Programme Overview

What You Will Study

Karelia UAS's BBA in International Business equips students with the marketing, management, and cross-cultural competencies needed for global careers. The programme blends theoretical business knowledge with practical project assignments carried out with real organisations.

Why This Programme?

check_circleCompulsory international mobility / exchange semester at a partner institution abroad
check_circleReal company projects with Finnish and international partner organisations
check_circleSpecialisation in Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or International Trade
check_circleGuest lectures from Finnish exporters, startups, and multinational managers
check_circleStrong career support and alumni network in North Karelia's business community

Quick Facts

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration
Duration: 3.5 Years
Credits: 210 ECTS
Language: English
Intake: January / September
University: Karelia University of Applied Sciences

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Academic Structure

Curriculum Modules

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Year 1 — Autumn

Business Communication in English

5 ECTS

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Year 1 — Autumn

Principles of Marketing

5 ECTS

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Year 1 — Autumn

Introduction to International Business

5 ECTS

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Year 1 — Spring

Financial Accounting & Reporting

5 ECTS

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Year 1 — Spring

Intercultural Business Communication

5 ECTS

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Year 1 — Spring

Business Law & Ethics

5 ECTS

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Year 2 — Autumn

International Marketing Management

5 ECTS

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Year 2 — Autumn

Global Supply Chain & Logistics

5 ECTS

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Year 2 — Spring

International Exchange Semester

30 ECTS

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Year 3 — Autumn

Strategic Management

5 ECTS

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Year 3 — Autumn

Digital Marketing & E-Commerce

5 ECTS

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Year 3 — Autumn

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

5 ECTS

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Year 3.5 — Spring

Practical Training (Internship)

30 ECTS

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Year 3.5 — Spring

Bachelor's Thesis

15 ECTS

After Graduation

Career Pathways

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Export / Import Manager

€35,000 – €55,000

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Marketing Manager

€36,000 – €58,000

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Business Development Manager

€40,000 – €65,000

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E-Commerce Manager

€38,000 – €60,000

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

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Secondary Education

Finnish matriculation exam, vocational qualification (180 ECTS), or equivalent.

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English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0+ (no band below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80+.

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Entrance Assessment

Karelia UAS uses a joint application system (ADMISSIONS.FI).

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Motivation Letter

Personal statement explaining your interest in international business.

Application

Required Documents

01Certified copy of secondary school leaving certificate
02Official transcripts with grades
03English proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL / equivalent)
04Motivation letter (max 1 page)
05Copy of valid passport (photo page)

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What You Will Study

Why This Programme?

check_circleCompulsory international mobility / exchange semester at a partner institution abroad

check_circleReal company projects with Finnish and international partner organisations

check_circleSpecialisation in Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or International Trade

check_circleGuest lectures from Finnish exporters, startups, and multinational managers

check_circleStrong career support and alumni network in North Karelia's business community

Entry Requirements

school

Secondary Education

Finnish matriculation exam, vocational qualification (180 ECTS), or equivalent.

language

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0+ (no band below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80+.

fact_check

Entrance Assessment

Karelia UAS uses a joint application system (ADMISSIONS.FI).

description

Motivation Letter

Personal statement explaining your interest in international business.