Degree Programme in International Business, BBA
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 Majors offered in the International Business programme are:
International Business students complete 70 ECTS of Professional Competence courses, which include a minimum of 30 ECTS in their chosen Major. The Majors offered both as daytime and evening courses are Accounting and Finance & Marketing and Sales. Supply Chain Management courses are mainly offered as daytime teaching, and People Management courses are mainly offered as evening teaching. Personal study paths can be tailored flexibly as the Professional Competence courses complementing the student’s Major can be chosen from different Majors and other Haaga-Helia degrees. The thesis is written in the field of the 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 a 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 taught in the evenings. They 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.
Applying
Full-time studies, January 2025 intake
Joint application to higher education, autumn 2024 application
Application period from 28 August to 11 September 2024 at 15:00 (UTC/GMT+3).
- Information on applying and the application form on Studyinfo.fi.
- Please see frequently asked questions for the required documents of eligibility by country.
- Information about the International UAS exam.
Rolling admission, summer/autumn 2024 application
Application period through Rolling admission from 3 June to 30 September 2024 at 15:00 (UTC/GMT+3)
- Admission criteria and application form will be updated later on Studyinfo.fi
- Read more on Applying through Rolling admission
Full-time studies, August 2025 intake
Joint application to higher education, spring 2025 application
Application period from 8 to 22 January 2025 at 15:00 (UTC/GMT +2).
- Information on applying and the application form 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 2025 application
Application period through Rolling admission from 23 January to 26 March 2025 at 15:00 (UTC/GMT+3)
- Admission criteria and the application form on Studyinfo.fi
- Applying through Rolling admission, please see Rolling admission.
Blended learning, August 2025 intake
Joint application to higher education, spring 2025 application
Application period from 8 to 22 January 2025 at 15.00 (UTC/GMT+2).
- Information on applying and the application form on Studyinfo.fi.
- Please see frequently asked questions for the required documents of eligibility by country.
- Information about the International UAS exam.
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 €
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