Full-time studies

  • study places 80
  • location Kouvola, Finland
  • duration of studies 3,5 years
  • next application period 3.-17.1.2024
  • tuition fee: for non-EU/EEA citizens 9700 euros,
    scholarship scheme and further information www.xamk.fi/tuition-fees

Ready to challenge yourself in digital international business?

You will graduate from the Digital International Business Degree Programme for challenging digital international business, marketing and commerce assignments.

The programme, taught in English, will help you become a professional able to communicate with people from various cultural backgrounds and take an active part in developing the world of work. 

You study and learn in a truly international environment, as our lecturers and students come from over 30 different countries. The mixture of cultural and linguistic backgrounds brings your multi-cultural teamwork skills to a new level, deepening your understanding of practices in global companies. At the same time, you improve your English skills in realistic situations. We have a long tradition in teaching international business as well as teaching in English. 

International weeks and various fairs and seminars organised on and off campus also create an inspiring learning environment. These events, student activities (tutoring and student club activity) and working groups (for developing the campus environment etc.) offer a wide-ranging way to develop your competence. 

Studying is implemented in close cooperation with businesses, based on our award winning LCCE model which goes beyond the traditional classroom. As part of this method, you will work on real-world company projects as well as international RDI projects during your studies. This unique method also provides you with the networking opportunities to be in touch with companies to seamlessly step straight from your study path to your career path.  

You have a possibility to promote internationalisation and tourism in the Kymenlaakso region. In addition, you have wide-ranging possibilities to work in marketing, sales and trade. 

In addition to courses offered by Xamk, you can also make use of the versatile study opportunities offered by our international partner institutions. With some institutions, you can even complete a double degree. 

Practical training during studies gives you hands-on experience in the real business world. The great thing about practical training is that you can complete it anywhere in the world. 

bba | digital business environment | international entrepreneurship | international business | marketing

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Structure of studies

The degree programme, completely taught in English, is organised on a full-time basis, taking approximately 3.5 years to complete. With hard work and determination, many of our students have managed to complete the degree in just 3 years. In addition, previous university level studies can be taken into account, which enables you to complete your degree sooner.  

Structure of Digital International Business Degree Programme: 

  • Core competence 150 ECTS credits, including core competences, basic and professional practical training and bachelor’s thesis; 
  • Complementary competence 60 ECTS credits, which includes advanced studies in digital business (45 ECTS credits) and free-choice studies (15 ECTS credits). 

After completing your core studies: 

  • you know the various functions of the company and make decisions about them 
  • you can analyze changes in the business environment and its impact on the company’s international digital operations 
  • you know how to use information technology as a tool for decision making 
  • you know how to do research and use it to support your business. 

After completing complementary studies: 

  • you know how to manage the various processes of digital marketing and sales in international business 
  • you know the different digital business models of your business 
  • you can analyze the impact of the blockchain technology and platform economy on company development 
  • you can lead product development and innovation activities of an international company 
  • you know how to manage the strategic and innovation processes in the international business 

Cooperation with the working world is an important part of our studies. Learning takes place in practical projects, and the entrepreneurial approach is included in the teaching methods and course content. Projects with companies and other organizations allow you to work with working world representatives and teachers. 

Optional studies offer you a good opportunity to study an advanced field of your choiceOptional language studies, as well as managerial and leadership studies, are very supportive of your compulsory studies. 

You will study on Kouvola campus – where the modern premises are designed especially for learning – and sometimes outside the campus in different companies and organisations where students, teachers and company representatives cooperate.  

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Career opportunities

The challenges and opportunities in the global marketplace have never been so exciting. Our tech-savvy BBA graduates with entrepreneurial approach qualify for expert and managerial positions requiring competence in international business. 

The studies are implemented in a practical way, and you acquire work experience already during your studies. You become familiar with different companies through projects, various events, practical training periods and your thesis. At the same time, you create networks that will be useful for you after graduation.  

The programme also gives knowledge and skills to become an entrepreneur. 

Our graduates have found their career in the following positions:

  • Accounting Assistant 
  • Area Export Managers 
  • Business Controller 
  • Digital Business Expert 
  • Digital and Social Media Influencer 
  • Digital Key Account Managers 
  • Digital Marketer 
  • Entrepreneur 
  • Marketing Assistant 
  • Marketing Planners 
  • Market Supervisors 
  • Product Manager 
  • Regional manager 
  • Sales Coordinators 

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Further information on studies

Degree Programme Coordinator
Maria Kangasniemi-Haapala
tel. +358 40 162 8864
maria.kangasniemi-haapala@xamk.fi

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