Overview

In the bachelor’s degree programme International Business at Arcada University of Applied Sciences , you will learn to create sustainable solutions for growth in today’s global economy. With AI and industry-relevant digital tools and business systems integrated into your studies, you build practical skills that make you stand out in the job market. Work placements in Finland or abroad let you put theory into practice, while a range of specialisation options help you shape your degree around your career goals.

At the end of your first year you will apply to one of our three majors:

Strategic Marketing and Consumer Insights, where you will use data-driven analysis of consumer behaviour and preferences to develop marketing strategies that align with business goals

Logistics and International Trade, where you will learn to make strategic decisions that optimise the entire supply chain
Accounting, where you will develop expertise to make informed, fact-based financial decisions that drive business success.

In addition to your major, you can tailor your degree with development studies in areas such as leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative marketing and user experience.

Career opportunities

Typical roles include:

Customer Success Manager or Client Advisor

Digital Marketing, Content, or Brand Manager

Marketing Analyst or Consumer Insights Specialist

Project Planner, Specialist, or Manager

Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution Coordinator/Manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology and Learning

Teamwork and Innovation

Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development

Business Administration

Business Mathematics and Statistics

Financial Management

Tourism Industry

Strategic Marketing and Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-19 00:00:00

More details

Separate application: 30 Oct-19 Apr (the application may close earlier in case all study places have been filled)

Joint application: 7–21 Jan

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

67

OR

3.5

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

Marketing Supply Chain Management & Logistics International Business View 4 other Bachelors in Marketing in Finland

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-A
Minimum score of 50%

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

67

OR

3.5

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Joint application: Applicants must hold one of the following:

Finnish Matriculation Examination,
Finnish vocational upper-secondary qualification (completed after 1 Aug 2015),
International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate diploma, or
Reifeprüfung/Deutsches Internationales Abitur completed in Finland.

Selection is certificate-based and requires at least 60 points. Finnish vocational applicants must also meet the minimum maths grade: 3 (scale 1–3) or 4 (scale 1–5).

Separate application: It is aimed at you who wish to apply through:

an ACT test, or
an OMPT test, or
an SAT test, or
a certificate/diploma of completed upper secondary education from one of the following countries: Estonia, Germany, India, Latvia, Morocco, Poland, South Africa, Thailand, Türkiye or Vietnam. Applicants completing the degree in summer of 2027 or earlier are eligible to apply.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9800 EUR / year

≈ 9800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Helsinki

Finland

975 - 1584 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Helsinki

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