INTBBA International Business
- Tutkinto
- Liiketalouden ammattikorkeakoulututkinto
- Tutkintonimike
- Tradenomi (AMK)
- Laajuus
- 210 op
Tutkintonimike tai pätevyys ja koulutuksen taso
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the Finnish title of tradenomi
Hakukelpoisuus ja hakeminen
General eligibility for higher education in Finland; Language skills as required in the joint application system to degree programmes conducted in English
Act of Polytechnics 9.5.2003/351 20§
Before applying see the admission criteria at Studyinfo
Laajuus ja kesto
3.5 years and 210 ECTS credits
Osaamisen tunnistaminen
See Haaga-Helia general rules for the accreditation here: Recognition of learning.
Opiskelumuoto
Daytime Studies
Blended learning Studies
The degree is offered either as daytime or blended studies. The daytime studies are taught mainly on campus in the daytime. The blended studies are taught in the evening and take place both on campus and online. Blended studies are intended for students with prior work experience. During the blended studies you can deepen your existing competences and update your theoretical knowledge. The whole degree cannot be completed online.
Opiskelukieli
English
Vaatimukset ja asetukset
General eligibility for higher education in Finland; Language skills as required in the joint application system to degree programmes conducted in English
Opintosuoritukset ja arviointi
See Degree regulations.
Tavoitteet ja rakenne
The curriculum has been designed to promote the development of international business competence areas found to be crucial for today’s experts. The programme
• offers students a truly international environment to build their networks and gain cultural intelligence
• gives a holistic business understanding and the competencies needed in the changing global and digital business environment in close collaboration with business
• supports the students’ personal development through student-centred learning methods that allow them to develop a professional mindset for a lifelong career anywhere in the world
• prepares the students with the skills needed to manage business ethically, responsibly and sustainably.
Haaga-Helia International Business graduates are highly competitive knowledge workers in the global labour markets. Graduates have the skills and broad-based know-how needed in global professional environment. They anticipate future trends and cope proactively with the volatility of global markets. Our entrepreneurial-minded graduates create value through proactive networking in international contexts. They also promote ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in business. In addition, they manage and lead multinational projects using effective teamwork, digital tools, time management, communications and negotiation skills.
The International Business Degree (IB), 210 ECTS (credits), consists of:
Key Competencies
• Haaga-Helia Key Competencies 40 ECTS
• Keys to Studies and Career 5 ECTS
• Key Competencies in Business Administration Studies 35 ECTS
• Languages 20 ECTS
Professional Competencies
• Major Studies 30 ECTS
• Complementary Professional Competencies 35 ECTS
• Work placement 30 ECTS
• Thesis 15 ECTS
In the International Business Degree, you can choose your Major from four specialisation fields:
• Accounting and Finance
• Marketing and Sales
• People Management
• Supply Chain Management
The Majors are offered as follows:
• ACC - Accounting and Finance (daytime and evening courses)
• MAR - Marketing and Sales (daytime and evening courses)
• HRL - People Management (evening courses only)
• SCM - Supply Chain Management (daytime courses only)
Kansainvälistyminen
When studying in the Haaga-Helia International Business Programme students have several opportunities to include multicultural dimensions in their degree studies. About one half of the students in the programme come outside Finland. They represent over 60 different nationalities. Annually more than 150 exchange students study in the programme. The large international student community at Haaga-Helia offers a natural daily platform for multicultural learning. Learning of multicultural communication and business knowledge is based on the vast expertise of the Haaga-Helia teaching staff. The full-time lecturers represent several different nationalities. In addition, visiting guest lecturers from Haaga-Helia’s international partner institutions give lectures in the programme.
In the daytime programme students with the Finnish educational background must include either an exchange study period or work placement abroad in their degree studies. The wide network of international partner institutions all over the world helps all degree students find a suitable university for an exchange semester or two semester long double degree studies.
Harjoittelu ja työelämäyhteistyö
The programme works in cooperation with a wide range of different companies and organisations in Finland and abroad.
The cooperation strengthens the learning in the joint and major studies and offers the students the possibility to develop their professional networks while studying. The programme offers Double Degrees with universities and universities of applied sciences abroad. It belongs to the global CIDD Double Degree network developing double degrees further together with partners.
Double Degrees offer the opportunity to build strong competitive advantage in international job markets. The Double Degree student studies 1-1,5 years in one of our renowned partner institutions in Austria, France, Germany or Latvia, and obtains two degrees when graduating. Students can apply for the Double Degree programmes during their second semester. The Double Degree studies abroad are typically completed during the third study year.
The students of the programme can benefit from the wide network of almost 200 international partner institutions of Haaga-Helia. All students are encouraged to include exchange studies or work placement abroad in their degree. The programme staff and students also participate in various international projects and networks, by developing e.g. the internationalisation and exports of enterprises.
Uramahdollisuudet
The studies prepare students to work in all fields of international business. The graduates can develop a career from assistant levels to management positions, as a specialist or in research and development positions. The studies enable students to run entrepreneurial projects as well as start and develop businesses. Graduates may also work in family business, franchising, freelancing, business consulting and innovative startups.
The Accounting and Finance Major focuses on areas, such as, accounting, international finance, profitability controlling, financial reporting and finding the most competitive sources and modes of finance for developing the company. Typical job titles after graduation include accountant, controller, business analyst and financial manager.
The Marketing and Sales Major develops skills in the areas of customer relationship management, international sales, digital marketing, service design, branding, corporate and marketing communication and creating business value in B2B service processes. Graduates typically work in positions such as market researcher, digital content provider, customer experience consultant, brand manager, marketing coordinator, director of sales.
The People Management Major prepares for careers in human resource management (HRM) and leadership. The studies focus on attracting, managing, developing and rewarding talent ethically and responsibly in the competitive international labour market. Graduates typically work in positions of HRM assistant, HR consultant, HR coordinator, employer brand manager, payroll specialist, recruitment consultant, compensation and benefits manager. Eventually many aim for an HR manager or director position.
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Major focuses on global sourcing, sustainability, and supporting sales and service operations. The studies include, for example, sourcing strategies, quality management and circular economy. Graduates collaborate with suppliers, optimise deliveries, engage in sustainable supply chain management, operations management, logistics, purchasing or sales management.
Jatko-opinnot
After finishing the International Business BBA studies, graduates can apply for Master level studies in universities of applied sciences and universities in Finland and abroad.
Haaga-Helia offers Master’s degree programme studies, e.g., Leading Business Transformation, Digital Business Opportunities, and Strategising in Organisations. Graduaates can apply to Haaga-Helia’s Master education once you have 2 years of work experience after completing their Bachelor’s degree.
Alumnitoiminta
Haaga-Helia offers various alumni activities and events also for students, offering an opportunity to network and create new connections. Read more about the alumni activities here.
Yhteystiedot
Contacts:
Degree Programme in International Business
Pasila campus
Ratapihantie 13
00520 Helsinki
Tel. +358 (0)9 229 611
Degree Director: Anna Hankimaa
Guidance Counsellors: Marit Keränen, Anne Simpson, and Elina Vannesluoma (blended learning)
All emails: firstname.lastname@haaga-helia.fi
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