Overview
The degree programme in nternational Business from Oulu University of Applied Sciences, is intended for both Finnish and international students wishing to seek interesting career paths in innovative international business, sales and marketing, management or entrepreneurship. The programme emphasises interaction within a multicultural learning environment and encourages initiative, interaction and innovation.
The programme develops the students’ skills to assess the differences between national, organisational and occupational cultures. You learn by participating lectures and discussions, doing group works, keeping presentations, taking part in different projects and case studies and visiting companies. Many of the courses are delivered in co-operation with visiting lecturers from foreign partner universities. The close co-operation with work life makes it possible for students to put theory into practice. Studies include practical training, which enables students to network with work life in Finland and abroad.
Career opportunities
International Business programme allows versatile career opportunities both in Finland and internationally. Usually the graduates make their careers in the areas suchas international sales and marketing, customer services, sales and office assignments, personnel administration, finance, marketing design and implementation or international trade import and export. The working title could be one of the following:
- Account Manager
- Marketing Managers and Assistance
- Marketing Co-ordinators
- Customer Service Agents
- Sales Managers and Negotiators
- Purchasing Managers
- Entrepreneur
Please note that though these study modules are available for our students some of them might have separate admission period.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Towards Innovations and Entrepreneurship
- International Business Operations
- IT Skills
- Orientation to Leadership and Management
- Business Mathematics
- Global and Sustainable Trading Today
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Oulu, Finland
Disciplines
International Business View 21 other Bachelors in International Business in FinlandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The entrance examination consists of two phases:
- First phase – written exam
- Common tasks for all study fields:
- Decision-making skills
- Language of tuition (English)
- In addition to common sections of all study fields, the entrance examination contains the following study field specific sections:
- Mathematical skills (all fields except Arts and Humanities, Education)
- Mathematical and scientific skills (all technical fields)
- Ethical skills (in Social Services, Health Care, Sports, Beauty Care and Arts and Humanities, Education
- Finnish language skills (in some Social Services and Health Care programmes, level B1)
- Second phase – group interview (oral exam)
- Certificate-based selection for Finnish upper secondary school, IB, EB and RP/DIA diplomas and international IB and EB diplomas : 15 study places; Applicants should have received min. 60 points total from the upper secondary school diploma.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents10000 EUR / year≈ 10000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Living costs
Oulu
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Funding
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