Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Degree Programme in Digital International Business offers wide-ranging competences in business administration in the digital international context, both in Finland and abroad.
The programme also provides knowledge and skills to become an entrepreneur.
The programme is suitable for both Finnish and non-Finnish students alike.
Next application periods!
Joint application, 8.-22.1.2025
Tuition fees & scholarships
Bachelor’s degrees 10 700 euros / academic year for students from outside the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
Full-time studies
Kouvola
Degree titles
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Ready to challenge yourself in digital international business?
You will graduate from the Digital International Business Degree Programme ready for challenging 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 of teaching international business as well as teaching in English.
Unique LCCE model
Studying is implemented in close cooperation with businesses, based on our award-winning LCCE (Learning Competence Creative Ecosystem) 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 (Research, Development and Innovation) projects during your studies. This unique method also provides you with networking opportunities to be in touch with companies to seamlessly step straight from your study path to your career path.
Study new international markets and future job trends!
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.
- BBA
- digital business
- digital business environment
- international entrepreneurship
- international business
- international marketing
- new business environment
Why study Digital International Business at Xamk?
International Environment
Strong Industry Collaboration
Practical Learning Approach
Double Degree Opportunities
Modern Learning Facilities
Extensive Professional Network
Structure of studies
The degree programme, completely taught in English, is organised as daytime studies, taking approximately 3.5 years to complete. With hard work and determination, many of our students have managed to complete the degree in under 3 years. In addition, previous university level studies can be recognised, which enables you to fast-track your graduation.
Our Digital International Business programme provides you with a strong foundation in international business operations.
Structure of Digital International Business Degree Programme:
- Core competence 150 ECTS credits, including core competence studies, 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 can make informed decisions
- you can analyse 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 analyse the impact of blockchain technology and platform economy on company development
- you can lead the product development and innovation activities of an international company
- you know how to manage strategic and innovation processes in international business.
Cooperation with the working world is an important part of our studies. Learning takes place in practical projects, and an entrepreneurial approach is included in the teaching methods and course content. Projects with companies and other organisations allow you to work with various organisational representatives and teachers.
Optional studies offer you a good opportunity to study an advanced field of your choice. Optional language studies, as well as managerial and leadership studies, support and complement your compulsory studies well.
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.
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The studies are implemented in a practical way, and you will already acquire work experience during your studies!
Implementation of studies
You will study mostly on campus – where the modern premises are designed especially for learning – and sometimes online, or outside the campus in different companies and organisations where students, teachers and company representatives cooperate.
The studies are implemented in a practical way, and you will already acquire work experience 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.
International weeks and various fairs and seminars organised on and off campus also help to create an inspiring learning environment. These events, student activities (tutoring and student club activity), and working groups (to develop the campus environment, etc.) offer a wide range of ways to develop your competence.
All courses – irrespective of their implementation method – use the Ecampus systems (e.g., virtual learning environment Learn), which enables smooth group work and document sharing. In addition, various special systems and digital environments such as e-books, databases, office tools, financial management systems, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems, business games and research work programs required by different courses are widely available. Network tools, student intranet and social media channels offer a wide range of quick ways of communication and cooperation.
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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 an entrepreneurial approach qualify for expert and managerial positions requiring competence in international business. The programme also provides knowledge and skills for becoming an entrepreneur.
Xamk has strong cooperation networks with businesses, the public sector and third sector actors.
The Degree Programme in Digital International Business has been designed in cooperation with local companies and Xamk alumni.
At Xamk, learning takes place within initiatives that are firmly based on the world of work. The aim is to provide students with relevant experience in the working world, enabling them to gain competences through interactive work.
Our graduates have found their careers in the following positions:
- Accounting Assistant
- Area Export Manager
- Business Controller
- Digital Business Expert
- Digital and Social Media Influencer
- Digital Key Account Manager
- Digital Marketer
- Entrepreneur
- Marketing Assistant
- Marketing Planner
- Market Supervisor
- Product Manager
- Regional Manager
- Sales Coordinator
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