Bachelor's Degree

EFMD Accredited BBA programme in International Business

International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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. You will study the whole degree in English.

Apply 8-22 January 2025 on Studyinfo.fi
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Product scope
210 ECTS credits
Annual intake
50
Application period
08.01.2025 - 22.01.2025
Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration
Study modes
Full-time studies
Starts
25.08.2025

Bachelor of Business Administration, in-class delivery

The programme offers a learning environment to develop your much-valued competences - the necessary knowledge, skills, and interactions to become a responsible manager of tomorrow. After graduation you should have the needed tools and skills to develop creative and sustainable solutions to global business challenges, explore new business opportunities in global markets, and manage business operations efficiently, ethically, and responsibly in an international work environment and multicultural teams. IB works as a pathway for you to become a responsible manager of tomorrow.

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. 

Meet the teachers and staff members of the IB degree programme

Hear what students have to say about studying International Business at Jamk

Intended Learning Outcomes of the Programme

Our international business studies help you develop your knowledge and skills in multiple fields critical to succeeding in the global marketplace, such as:

  • Learning to Learn: You will develop a critical and analytical mindset that helps you study and review existing knowledge.
  • Proactive Development: You will develop solutions in the light of current as well as anticipated situations and challenges in business by applying knowledge, critical reasoning, and analytical skills.
  • Internationality and Multiculturalism: You will develop knowledge and communication skills as well as empathy and appreciation for other cultures in context
  • Ethics: You will benchmark and demonstrate ethical and responsible managerial conduct.
  • Operating in a Workplace: You will promote and reflect upon personal and professional learning in order to enhance your career development in business.
  • Sustainable Development: You will study and explore linkages between multiple aspects of sustainability and business.
  • Responsible International Business Management: You will develop your intellectual capabilities to seek conclusions and draw inferences in an international business environment. You will develop creative and insightful solutions to solve complex business problems both in the present and the future with explicit emphasis on local and international standards of ethics, responsibility, and sustainability as well as implications on various stakeholders.*

*Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME) and UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

First Year

During the first year, students concentrate on core managerial skills for ethical, responsible and sustainable business in the fields of marketing, management, finance and accounting, communication and research. They acquire the theoretical foundation of the business world, which helps them to understand business practices in global contexts.

It is highly recommended to include Finnish language studies into your first year study plan.

Second Year

During the second year, students choose one academic track to focus on and apply their skills in real life projects and the bachelor’s thesis. The Academic Tracks are Marketing Management, Cross Cultural Management, Technology Business and Future Foresight, Finance and Corporate Governance, Innovation Management, Sport Business, and Circular Economy and Sustainable Development (academic track). 

Continuing your Finnish language studies during your second year is highly recommended.

Third Year

The third academic year is dedicated to international exposure, personal complementary studies and specialization together with practical training and/or an exchange period abroad. Students are encouraged to choose their specialisation studies at our 100+ partner institutions. Students can also widen their experiences and skills by pursuing a double degree at one of our accredited partner universities in France or Germany. In case a student takes one more semester at Jamk IB offers a variety of studies to focus on.

The students who have improved their Finnish language (min. 20 ECTS) and are interested in staying in Finland to keep a track of the latest job and training opportunities can finalize their studies here at Jamk. Please note that this does not apply to Finnish students.

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I wanted to study at Jamk, because I always had a dream of living in Europe and I knew that Jamk would open many doors and opportunities for me to have a more solid future here in Europe.

Camila Vergara Salgado

Read Camila's story on our website

Curriculum Development Through Networks

Jamk's School of Business is an active member in numerous networks of education and business. This means your studies are based on international, high standards of research and development work.

Graduate Jobs

According to our alumni survey our graduates work in professions such as:

  • Managing Director
  • HR Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Finance Specialist
  • HR Specialist
  • Sales & Marketing Specialist
  • Key Account Manager
  • Product & Sales Manager

Many alumni are business owners themselves. We also encourage our graduates to form a profession of their own by understanding what makes them unique and offering that to companies.

Apply!

Instructions and admission criteria
Welcome to apply in joint application of spring 2025! Apply 8 – 22 January 2025 by 3.00 p.m Finnish time on studyinfo.fi.

Contact Information

Matti Hirsilä

Päällikkö global competence, Head of Department Global Competence
Global Competence, Global Competence
Liiketoiminta, School of Business
+358405215637

Daniil Ruzhinskii

Koulutuskoordinaattori, Education Coordinator
Global Competence, Global Competence
Liiketoiminta, School of Business
+358503405646

How to apply for Bachelor’s Degrees

Application timetable and selection criteria for bachelor's degree programmes conducted in English. Application period 8 - 22 January 2025 by 3.00 p.m.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Read about the tuition fee and scholarship policy of Jamk UAS. The tuition fee for bachelor's degrees per academic year is 10 000€. The tuition fee for master's degrees per academic year is 12 000€. Scholarship available under certain conditions.

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