BBA in
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Jyväskylä, Finland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
42 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 9,000 / per year *
Application deadline
17 Jan 2024
Earliest start date
03 Jan 2024
* Tuition fee is for non-EU/ETA students. EU students do NOT pay tuition
Introduction
About the Program
- Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA
- Training type: Full-time studies
- Length: 210 ECTS Cr, 3,5 years
- Annual intake: August 2024 intake 50
- Application period: 3 - 17 January 2024
Do you want a high-quality business education, classmates from all over the world, and a chance to develop your English skills? If you answered yes to the questions above, we have some great news for you - our International Business programme is practically made for you! Our IB programme provides students with the knowledge and core business management skills they need to succeed in the constantly changing and evolving global marketplace.
| 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. |
Study contents
Our international business studies help you develop your knowledge and skills in multiple fields critical to succeeding in the global marketplace, such as:
- manage diverse teams
- communicate professionally in English in oral, written, and digital formats
- communicate in multicultural contexts
- synthesize and analyse business data
- apply strategic thinking
- operate successfully in global businesses
- practise business in terms of ethics* and sustainability
(*Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME) and UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs))
Admissions
Curriculum
You will study the whole degree in English. Develop your knowledge and skills to:
- manage diverse teams
- communicate in multicultural contexts
- synthesize and analyze business data
- apply strategic thinking
- manage global businesses.
Study and gain work experience You do not only earn a BBA degree diploma; during your studies, you also gain a lot of actual work experience. Many of our graduates establish extensive business networks already during their studies. Practical training (ca 5 months), projects and thesis are all ways of learning and interacting with working life and companies. From all over the world We have students e.g. from France, Estonia, Ghana, Nigeria, Belarus, Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Nepal, Denmark, USA, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Hungary, Netherlands, Great Britain, Latvia, Malawi, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Finland!
Fundamentals of Business During the first year, you will concentrate on the fundamentals of business, such as the basics of marketing, management, communication, and research. You will get theoretical bases of business that will help you to understand business practices in global contexts.
Academic Tracks During the second year, you will choose one academic track and write your thesis. The Academic Tracks (7 credits each) are Marketing Management, Cross-Cultural Management, Technology Business and Future Foresighting, Finance and Corporate Governance, User Centric Design and Innovation, Economics of Internationalisation and Competitiveness.
International Exposure The third academic year is dedicated to the international exposure and specialization: practical training and/or an exchange period abroad. You are encouraged to choose your specialization at our partner institutions. Students can also widen their experiences and skills by pursuing a double degree at one of our accredited partner universities, outside Finland. In case you stay one more semester at JAMK you may also specialize in High-Tech Management, Sport Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Management, or Entrepreneurship.
Program Outcome
Intended learning outcomes Intended learning outcomes are a statement of what a student will know and be able to do at the end of a programme.
- Knowledge and understanding
- Practical Skills: Multicultural Competency
- Intellectual skills: Information Management in Business
- Transferable Skills: Multicultural Communication in Business
Scholarships and Funding
All excepted students will get 40 % scholarship for the first year. Good performance in studies (60 CR/year) will guarantee 40% scholarship throughout the studies.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduate Jobs According to our alumni survey our graduates work in professions such as: Marketing Director, Secretary-General, Export Assistant, CEO, HR Coordinator, Export Assistant, Mobile Product Manager, Area Sales Manager, B2B Marketing Executive, Trader, Sales Consultant, Business Area Manager, Lead Planner, Account Manager, Acquisition Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Store Manager, Analyst, Brand Manager.