Degree Programme in International Business

The International Business programme offers a holistic business understanding and competencies needed in the changing global and digital business environment. Studies include close cooperation with businesses.
The studies are in Haaga-Helia’s truly international environment in Helsinki and in one’s chosen exchange destinations abroad, where networks are built, and cultural intelligence is gained. Personal development is supported by student-centered learning methods that allow students to develop a professional mindset for a lifelong career anywhere in the world. Upon graduation, students have the skills to manage business ethically, responsibly, and sustainably.
The specialisation Major and Minor studies offered are:
- Accounting and Finance
- International Business Communication
- People Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Supply Chain Management
The specialisation studies consist of a minimum of 30 ECTS in Major and up to 40 ECTS of Major/Minor courses. Personal study path can be tailored flexibly as the Major/Minor courses complementing the Major can be chosen from different specialisations and other Haaga-Helia degrees. Additionally, the thesis is written in the field of the specialisation Major.
A variety of language studies are offered in the degree. The degree offers excellent opportunities for networking and benefiting from cross-cultural collaboration. All students are encouraged to include exchange studies or work placement abroad in their degree; a requirement of students with a Finnish educational background in the full-time degree.
The degree is offered either as full-time or blended studies. The full-time studies are taught mainly on campus in the daytime. The blended studies are implemented partially on campus (2-3 evenings weekly) and partially online and are intended for students with prior work experience. The whole degree cannot be completed online.
Application
Full-time studies, January 2024 intake
Joint application to higher education, autumn 2023 application
Application period from 4 to 14 September 2023 at 15:00 (UTC/GMT+3).
- Information on applying and the application form will be updated to Studyinfo.fi.
Rolling admission, summer/autumn 2023 application
Application period through Rolling admission from 1 June to 29 September 2023 at 15:00 (UTC/GMT+3)
- Admission criteria and application form on Studyinfo.fi.
- Applying through Rolling admission, please see Rolling admission.
Full-time studies, August 2024 intake
Joint application to higher education, spring 2024 application
Application period from 3 to 17 January 2024 at 15:00 (UTC/GMT+2).
- Information on applying and the application form can later be found on Studyinfo.fi.
- Please see frequently asked questions for the required documents of eligibility by country.
- Information about the International UAS exam.
Rolling admission, spring 2024 application
Application period through Rolling admission from 22 January to 24 May 2024 at 15:00 (UTC/GMT+3)
- Admission criteria and application form on Studyinfo.fi
- Read more on Applying through Rolling admission
Blended learning, August 2024 intake
Joint application to higher education, spring 2023 application
Application period from 3 to 17 January 2024 at 15.00 (UTC/GMT+2).
- Information on applying and the application form can later be found on Studyinfo.fi.
- Please see frequently asked questions for the required documents of eligibility by country.
- Information about the International UAS exam.
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Bachelor of Business Administration (tradenomi)
Scope of the Programme: 210 ECTS credits
Degree programme: International Business
Campus: Pasila
Mode of Study: Full-time and blended studies
Duration: 3,5 years
Tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens:
9 500 €