International Business

The IB program educates specialists and experts with an innovative and entrepreneur-like attitude for a variety of jobs in the northern business environment. The program is designed for those who wish to develop their skills in creating business opportunities in the European North: Scandinavia, other countries in the Baltic Sea region, the Barents region, and other geographical areas in the Arctic region. The program focuses on developing know-how for innovative business service opportunities, particularly in SMEs operating in northern and peripheral areas, but it is suitable for other international students as well. The advantage of the program is its unique environment. Students study in a multinational student group, in an innovative learning environment that combines theory and practice and modern facilities with advanced technologies that support effective learning. The studies are implemented in close co-operation with the working life of different industries in the region. The program encourages the development and implementation of innovative 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