Bachelor of International Sustainable Business - Lapland UAS (lapinamk.fi).
Rovaniemi, Finland
DURATION
7 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
22 Jan 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* the amount of tuition fees depends on the starting year of your studies
Introduction
In the Bachelor of International Sustainable Business you will study business in the Arctic Circle in an international group whilst learning how environmental and social factors impact business decisions. Through your studies, you will become a business expert who can work innovatively both globally and locally and has an entrepreneur-like approach to business development. You will learn about the possibilities of establishing a business of your own and creating an individual entrepreneurship path. You will also be able to recognize business opportunities around you. This degree allows you to be employed in various tasks in different fields in business and also in the public sector.
Sustainability is a cross-cutting theme in your studies. Lapland and the Arctic region offer an ideal location to study sustainability in a fragile environment. The programme encourages the development and implementation of innovative sustainable business ideas in joint projects with businesses, locally and across borders.
You get a strong foundation in business principles such as marketing, financial management, business law, sustainable accounting, business communication, and project planning. During your studies, you will enhance your knowledge and skills in sustainability and its connection with the business. After graduating, you will be able to tackle the most pressing problems of the world.
The study environment
The advantage of the programme is its unique environment. You study in an innovative learning environment that combines theory and practice and modern facilities with advanced technologies that support effective learning. You will gain a more concrete approach to the topics studied in projects implemented in close cooperation with local companies and organisations. The programme encourages the development and implementation of innovative sustainable business ideas in joint projects with businesses, locally and across borders. Implementation of studies may take multiple forms: in-class studies as well as field activities such as practical training in a company and field trips in the region, an international exchange period and virtual studies. Students use the Arctic Valley virtual learning environment in business studies. Santa Claus seal picture
Examples of our cooperation with working life:
- Organized visits to local and partner companies
- Real-life collaboration projects with companies
- Events related to working life
- Study units preparing you for working life
- Practical training
- Job application and CV workshops
- Various extracurricular and student union activities where you can build your network, e. g. tutoring.
Lapland UAS is an official Goodwill partner of Santa Claus Finland.
Improve your international skills!
Studying in English improves your language skills which is a valued skill in working life. Studying in multicultural groups develops your cultural awareness, which is a highly valued skill in working life. You will also have a chance to experience internationalization at home through joint study unit implementation and events together with the local students. You can also improve your international skills by studying or doing your practical training abroad. We also hope you enjoy Lapland so much that you'll stay here after your graduation. The best way to start that journey is to look for an internship at a local company. During your studies, you get the opportunity to learn Finnish.
Would you like to complete a double degree?
In the Degree Programme of International Business (IB), you can apply for a double degree at Turiba University and at FH Aachen UAS. A double degree programme provides students with the opportunity of studying for a definite period at a partner institution and gets a degree from both institutions.
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships at Lapland University of Applied Sciences for international degree programme students from outside the EU and EEA states.
Scholarships for a Bachelor’s degree programme:
At Lapland UAS, the annual tuition fee for international students from outside the EU and EEA states is EUR 9,500 per academic year.
Third year students
A student receives a scholarship on the basis of completing the Finnish assessment test and the progress of studies. The student must have completed at least 120 credits after the second year. Students who have achieved level 2 or 3 in language proficiency and made progress in their studies will receive a scholarship of EUR 4,750. The results of assessment tests completed during studies will be accepted.
Fourth year students
A student receives a scholarship on the basis of completing the Finnish assessment test and the progress of studies. The student must have completed at least 180 credits after the third year. Students who have achieved level 3 in language proficiency and made progress in their studies will receive a scholarship of EUR 1,500 in degree programmes of 210 credits and EUR 3,000 in degree programmes of 240 credits. The results of assessment tests completed during studies will be accepted.
Discretionary scholarships:
Lapland UAS may provide a discretionary scholarship for students from outside the EU and EEA states accepted through a separate application process for completing their studies when the student has completed all studies with the exception of the thesis. The scholarship (50% of the annual tuition fee) will be provided retroactively if the student can complete their degree within the target time. The discretionary scholarship is subject to a separate application process.
Tuition fee for a Master’s degree programme:
At Lapland UAS, the annual tuition fee for international students from outside the EU and EEA states is EUR 9,500 per academic year. There are no scholarships for Master's students.
Application:
The scholarship policies defined here apply to students selected for their studies in 2024.
Curriculum
Core Competence (Choose all)
- Start your UAS studies
- Economics
- Swedish
- Finnish 1
- Gateway to Business Studies
- Introduction to Sustainable Business
- Information Technology
- Business Accounting
- Business Law
- Introduction to Marketing
- Business Communication
- Sustainable Logistics
- Business Project
- Organizational Behavior
- Global Political Economy
- Employment and Labour Law
- Project Management in Marketing
- Practical Training 1
- Practical Training 2
Profiling Competence (Choose all)
Sustainability in Accounting and Finance (Choose all)
- Sustainable Investing and Finance
- Sustainable Accounting
- Sustainable Procurement
Sales and Marketing (Choose all)
- International Marketing
- Strategic Sales
Strategic Management (Choose all)
- Risk Management
- Social Impact Management
- Strategic Management
Innovative Entrepreneurship and Career Opportunities (Choose all)
- Competitive Intelligence
- Disruptive Innovation
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Volunteering
- Career Planning and Self Branding
Free-Choice Electives (Choose ECTS: 15)
- Finnish 2
- Finnish 3
- Finnish 4
- Professional Development
Lapland University Consortium Studies
Research and Development Competence (Choose all)
- Research and Development Methods and Writing
- Planning Phase of the Bachelor's Thesis
- Implementation Phase of the Bachelor's Thesis
- Finishing Phase of the Bachelor's Thesis
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Future career prospects for International Business -graduates are excellent. In the International Business -programme you get extensive competencies in the field of business. After graduation the work possibilities are various. You can work for example as a:
- Marketing Manager
- Head of Customer Relationships
- Head of Services
- Sales Negotiator
- Project Planner
- Entrepreneur
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
- Sustainability Manager