Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK)
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business (BBA)
Oulu, Finland
BBA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 10,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business (BBA) at Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) prepares Finnish and international students for roles in international business, sales, marketing, management and entrepreneurship. The programme emphasizes multicultural learning, practical training, real-life projects, company visits and group work. You’ll assess national, organizational and occupational cultures, join student exchange or a Double Degree with partner universities, and apply theory through internships and work-life cooperation to build professional networks.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in Finland or abroad as account manager, marketing coordinator, customer service agent, sales manager, purchasing manager or entrepreneur and export roles.
Would you like to have an exciting career either in Finland or abroad? Could you see yourself working in a multicultural work environment and wouldn't mind if your work takes you to places you haven't seen before? If yes, the Degree Programme in International Business is your choice.
What is the BBA degree all about?
The degree programme in International Business, or DIB as we call it, is intended for both Finnish and international students wishing to seek interesting career paths in innovative international business, sales and marketing, management or entrepreneurship. The programme emphasises interaction within a multicultural learning environment and encourages initiative, interaction and innovation.
The programme develops the students’ skills to assess the differences between national, organisational and occupational cultures. You learn by participating in lectures and discussions, doing group work, keeping presentations, taking part in different projects and case studies and visiting companies. Many of the courses are delivered in cooperation with visiting lecturers from foreign partner universities. The close cooperation with work-life makes it possible for students to put theory into practice. Studies include practical training, which enables students to network with work-life in Finland and abroad.
Learn by doing
A big part of international business studies is real-life projects that students conduct for local and international companies as part of their course studies. Go-to-market plans for companies such as Dorent Ltd, Oikian Ltd or Uros Ltd have allowed students to show their skills to company representatives. To enhance their knowledge of organizing an international conference our students have actively helped local company Printocent in organizing international seminars. At Oamk you will be able to use your skills and knowledge already during your studies.
Internationalism
Students are encouraged to participate in a student exchange period in one of the partner institutions and also to carry out a practical training period abroad.
Students will also have an opportunity to apply to a Double Degree programme at a partner university depending on availability. In the Double Degree programme, students spend part of their studies in a partner institution and will receive a degree diploma from both higher education institutions once they graduate from Oamk.
Versatile study possibilities to make your degree unique
Once accepted as a degree student, you will follow a curriculum that will give you the versatile competencies needed to reach the BBA diploma. Of course, there are compulsory courses required in business education, but there are also many possibilities for you to design your personal study plan and to make your expertise stand out.
Entrance examination involving selection cooperation in Finland
See the admission criteria on the Oulu University of Applied Sciences website.
Content of studies – The skills that will help you to achieve your dream
The programme focuses on developing various skills required in the field of innovative international business. You will learn to draft international sales and marketing plans and how to implement, co-ordinate and control them. You will learn how to create, develop and maintain profitable customer relationships. The programme also includes international marketing management, which enables you to conduct analyses, international market surveys and formulate market-entry strategies. Studies also include courses in IT, HRM, management and accounting. The graduates adopt an approach that is based on demand and user-oriented innovativeness, which make it possible or them to work in project duties with an innovative, initiative-oriented and developmental approach.
Career opportunities
International Business programme allows versatile career opportunities both in Finland and internationally. Graduates follow their own career desires. Usually, the graduates make their careers in the areas such as international sales and marketing, customer services, sales and office assignments, personnel administration, finance, banking, insurance, marketing design and implementation, or international trade import and export. The working title could be one of the following, for example:
- Account Manager
- Marketing Managers and Assistance
- Marketing Co-ordinators
- Customer Service Agents
- Sales Managers and Negotiators
- Purchasing Managers
- Entrepreneur
Please note that though these study modules are available for our students some of them might have separate admission period.
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