Bachelor's Degree
Want to get a high quality international business education in Finland, get classmates from all over the world, and develop your English skills? If yes, this is something for you! Jamk's BBA in International Business provides students with the knowledge and core business management skills they need to succeed in the global marketplace.
The International Business bachelor’s degree programme offers you culturally diverse learning environments to develop your much-valued competences to become a responsible international business manager of tomorrow. After graduation you should have the needed tools and skills to develop creative and sustainable solutions to global business challenges and explore new business opportunities and possible risks in global technology-intensive markets. You will manage business operations efficiently, ethically, and responsibly in international work environments of multicultural teams.
Jamk's International Business is the only EFMD Accredited Bachelor level programme among Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences. The EFMD 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.
In the International Business degree programme, you will explore key areas such as Marketing, Responsible Management, Sustainable Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. The programme emphasizes practical learning through real-world business cases, simulations, and team-based projects. You’ll work on assignments like creating international marketing campaigns, developing business plans or startup ideas. These experiences build both professional competence and intercultural communication skills.
During the second year, you will choose one Academic Track:
During the first year, you will concentrate on the fundamentals of business, such as the basics of marketing, management, finance and accounting, communication and research. You will acquire the theoretical foundation of the business world, which helps you to understand business practices in global contexts.
It is highly recommended to include Finnish language studies into your first year study plan.
During the second year, you will choose one academic track to focus on and apply your skills in real life projects and the bachelor’s thesis. You will work in real-life business projects and continue developing your professional identity. Continuing your Finnish language studies during your second year is highly recommended.
Continuing your Finnish language studies during your second year is highly recommended.
The third academic year is dedicated to the international exposure and specialization: you will do your practical training and/or an exchange period abroad. You are encouraged to choose your specialization at our partner institutions. Our modern intercultural learning environment supports your learning in international business and academic networks. Students can also widen their experiences and skills by pursuing a double degree at one of our accredited international partner universities, outside Finland.
Student story
The IB and Sport Business faculty members have been an incredible source of guidance, always ready to offer advice and support. They've not only been great mentors but also some of my biggest cheerleaders.
Sara Joliet, International Business (BBA) student
Read Sara's story on our websiteOur international business studies help you develop your knowledge and skills in multiple fields critical to succeeding in the global marketplace, such as:
*Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME) and UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The programme offers you wonderful opportunities for a career in global business. According to our Alumni survey, the clear majority of our graduates work as managers, specialists, or business owners. A typical graduate’s duties are related to sales, marketing or customer service in an international environment – at well-known companies either in Finland or abroad.
Typically, graduates have been employed as e.g.:
