International Business Oulu University of Applied Sciences

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.