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The BBA Degree Programme in International Business at Savonia UAS aims at developing focused expertise in foreign trade. To reach this goal you will develop knowledge gradually, over the years, and will gain a profound ability to work within an international working environment. Your future career doesn’t necessarily take you abroad, as multicultural and multinational workplaces can be found right here in Finland as well. Practical tools for your future career. BBA graduates are prepared to face continuous change in the global business field and are sensitive to the requirements set by international partners. BBAs are especially skilled in the practicalities of the internationalization process, and thus in a good position to assist, e.g., SMEs in starting international trade. They operate fluently within multicultural teams and are able to guide their teams towards set goals.BBAs have an open mind towards developing new ways in not only business but also in well-being at work as well as their own expertise in the field. BBAs will work, among other things, in import-export, international sales, customer care, logistics, and other international activities.
Specializations: The specialization of the program is International Trade Expert, with an emphasis on the internationalization of SMEs and the practicalities of international trade. Content of Studies: Studies at Savonia are practically oriented and versatile. Projects and cooperation with the surrounding community, businesses, and institutions, as well as foreign partners and fellow students, are integrated into the everyday lives of our students. Each year, the studies have two assigned themes. During the first autumn term of your studies, you will learn about planning and starting a business. This is done by working in cooperation with a local partner organization.
The students will form teams around SMEs, and start getting to know the various phases needed when establishing a business. The second term in the spring focuses on operating a successful business. You will gain a profound insight into running the daily operations of the partner organization. You will go through team-building phases and become familiar with multicultural teams and work methods. You are also expected to apply business knowledge into practice within the partner organization and to be able to share your understanding with fellow students.
At the end of the year, you will have acquired a comprehensive understanding of everyday business operations as a foundation to develop your international trade expertise. Solid foundation and international goals. The second-year studies will focus on essential internationalization skills.
First, you will learn how to use the tools, such as business research, and will understand the functions of international economics.
Second, you will put these skills and understanding into use, again together with local organizations, within the theme of preparing for internationalization. A real-life business internationalization project dominates the term, supported by studies in business analysis and communication. During your third year, you will focus on adapting business operations to an international environment, and on the challenges, organizations face due to differences in conducting business.
As skills and understanding grow, you will be able to perceive the evaluation and development of international business. Your management and leadership skills will grow to meet the demands of international trade expertise.
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If the student accepts the study place by 30 April and registers as a present for the first academic year, she/he will get the first year at an early bird price of 5000 euros.
Admissions Requirements
International Baccalaureate (IB) degree; European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma; Online entrance examination.
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Finland
- 3.5 years
- Full Time
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