JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration in International BusinessJyväskylä, Finland
DEGREE TYPE
BBA
DURATION
42 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
21 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 10,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The next application period is in January 7-21, 2026.
** Tuition fee is for non-EU/ETA students. EU students do NOT pay tuition
Key Summary
Introduction
About the Program
- Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA
- Training type: Full-time studies
- Length: 210 ECTS Cr, 3,5 years
- Annual intake: 50 students
- Application period: 7 - 21 January 2026
Do you want a high-quality business education, classmates from all over the world, and a chance to develop your English skills? If you answered yes to the questions above, we have some great news for you - our International Business programme is practically made for you! Our IB programme provides students with the knowledge and core business management skills they need to succeed in the constantly changing and evolving global marketplace.
| Jamk's International Business is the only EFMD Accredited Bachelor (previously known as EPAS) level programme among Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences. The EPAS accreditation, since 2012, is a sign of Jamk’s high international quality standards in academic performance, as well as relevance to the working life. The ever-changing requirements of the corporate world are very well integrated into the programme. |
Study contents
Our international business studies help you develop your knowledge and skills in multiple fields critical to succeeding in the global marketplace, such as:
- managing diverse teams
- communicating professionally in English in oral, written, and digital formats
- communicating in multicultural contexts
- synthesizing and analysing business data
- applying strategic thinking
- operating successfully in global businesses
- practising business in terms of ethics* and sustainability
(*Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME) and UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs))
Admissions
Curriculum
First year: Fundamentals of Business
During the first year, you will concentrate on the fundamentals of business, such as the basics of marketing, management, communication, and research. You will get a theoretical base of business that will help you understand business practices in global contexts.
Second year: Academic Tracks
During the second year, you will choose one Academic Track according to your interests and write your thesis.
The Academic Tracks are:
- Marketing Management
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Technology Business and Future Foresighting
- Finance and Corporate Governance
- Innovation Management
- Circular Economy and Sustainable Development
- Sport Management
Third year: International Exposure
The third academic year is dedicated to the international exposure and specialization: practical training and/or an exchange period abroad. Students can also widen their experiences and skills by pursuing a double degree at one of our accredited partner universities outside Finland.
Scholarships and Funding
A new scholarship programme is starting from 1 August 2025.
The scholarships for tuition fee paying bachelor's degree students are granted based on Finnish language skills and can only be granted for an attending student. Jamk does not offer scholarship for the first year students.
Bachelor's students can apply for a scholarship at earliest after their first academic year. The requirement for the first scholarship is Finnish language skills level A2 (CEFR, Basic user). The first scholarship is 4000 €.
After their second academic year the students can apply for the second scholarship (at the earliest). The requirement for the second scholarship is Finnish language skills level B1 (CEFR, Independent User). The second scholarship is 6000 €.
Only National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) is accepted to prove the level of Finnish language skills.
Program Tuition Fee
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Career Opportunities
According to our alumni survey, our graduates work in professions such as:
- Marketing Director
- Export Assistant
- HR Coordinator
- B2B Marketing Executive
- Sales Consultant
- Account Manager
- Product Manager
- Analyst
- Brand Manager