Study Guide

Descriptions

The degree programme in International Business is a 3.5-year, 210-credit programme leading to a BBA degree, which is an internationally recognized and approved qualification. The competences produced by the degree programme meet the requirements for higher education in the European Union and facilitate mobility of workforce and experts.

The Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business programme develops global business experts with a focus on international sales and markets. BBA graduates are valuable assets for companies going global. Our BBAs work in import-export operations, international marketing and digital communication, international sales, customer care and other international activities.

Professional development

At Savonia UAS the courses of the curricula form broader modules. This supports the students’ comprehensive development and the development of their expertise and makes it possible to combine teaching and working life-oriented research and development activities.

The International Business curriculum is designed to
- provide the students with the competences required in working life and
- ensure the development of their expertise.

The students
- prepare a personal study and career plan. The plan supports their studies and recognises previously acquired competence.
- are responsible for progress in their studies.

The teachers and other personnel guide and support the students to define and achieve their goals.

Savonia BBAs are equipped to pursue a successful career on management positions as well as eligible to apply to continue Master studies in universities in Finland and worldwide.

Implementation

The pedagogy of Savonia UAS relies on combination of high-quality working life-oriented education and research and development activities. Co-development strengthens multidisciplinary activities, utilization of partnerships and orientation to working life. Education that is closely linked with working life emphasises the students' motivation and commitment to their studies. A variety of virtual and physical environments at Savonia and the facilities of partner organisations both in Finland and abroad connect theory and practice in an extensive and interesting way as part of the students’ learning and the also the development of organizations. The education is characterised by multiformity, multidisciplinary approach and modes of learning that offer flexibility with regard to time and place.

Comprehensive guidance supports the students’ professional growth throughout the study path. Savonia UAS recognises that each student is an individual. The training is implemented to take into account the different needs and goals of the students. Personalised education enables alternative methods of assessment and individual paths according to the students’ goals.

Recognition of prior learning and studification of work are included as part of the students’ personal study and career plan when possible. The students can deepen or expand their skills and knowledge by utilizing the courses, projects or other activities offered by national and international higher education partners of Savonia offerings of Savonia's national and international higher education partners.

Responsibility, sustainable development and global human security challenges are taken into account in the contents and implementation methods of the annual themes and individual courses.

One of the goals of International Business studies is to assist the students in starting building their professional networks together with fellow students so the studies are organised largely on campus in addition to the use of varied digital methods. The very basis of professionalism is learned together with the whole study community rather than doing independent studies and include practical hands-on elements involving the students with the local business environment.