Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business (BBA)

Would you like to have an exciting career either in Finland or abroad? Could you see yourself working in a multicultural work environment and wouldn't mind if your work takes you to places you haven't seen before? If yes, the Degree Programme in International Business is your choice.

What is the BBA degree all about?

The degree programme in International Business, or DIB as we call it, is intended for both Finnish and international students wishing to seek interesting career paths in innovative international business, sales and marketing, management or entrepreneurship. The programme emphasises interaction within a multicultural learning environment and encourages initiative, interaction and innovation.

The programme develops the students’ skills to assess the differences between national, organisational and occupational cultures. You learn by participating in lectures and discussions, doing group work, keeping presentations, taking part in different projects and case studies and visiting companies. Many of the courses are delivered in cooperation with visiting lecturers from foreign partner universities. The close cooperation with work-life makes it possible for students to put theory into practice. Studies include practical training, which enables students to network with work-life in Finland and abroad.

Learn by doing

A big part of international business studies is real-life projects that students conduct for local and international companies as part of their course studies. Go-to-market plans for companies such as Dorent Ltd, Oikian Ltd or Uros Ltd have allowed students to show their skills to company representatives. To enhance their knowledge of organizing an international conference our students have actively helped local company Printocent in organizing international seminars. At Oamk you will be able to use your skills and knowledge already during your studies.

Internationalism

Students are encouraged to participate in a student exchange period in one of the partner institutions and also to carry out a practical training period abroad.

Students will also have an opportunity to apply to a Double Degree programme at a partner university depending on availability. In the Double Degree programme, students spend part of their studies in a partner institution and will receive a degree diploma from both higher education institutions once they graduate from Oamk.

Versatile study possibilities to make your degree unique

Once accepted as a degree student, you will follow a curriculum that will give you the versatile competencies needed to reach the BBA diploma. Of course, there are compulsory courses required in business education, but there are also many possibilities for you to design your personal study plan and to make your expertise stand out.

Entrance examination involving selection cooperation in Finland

See admission criteria on the website of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences.