Digital international business

Welcome to Xamk!

Xamk is a higher education institution offering studies in English in many different study fields. We have campuses in the towns of Kotka, Kouvola, Mikkeli and Savonlinna, located in the beautiful region of South-Eastern Finland. Students from partner institutions of Xamk are welcome to apply for the following studies.

If you wish to have more information about the content of the programmes or courses available, please ask more!

Srishti Jain, srishti.jain(at)xamk.fi

Type of exchange

  • Double degree
  • Exchange studies

Campus

  • Kouvola

Application period

For the autumn term and whole academic year

1.4. – 5.5.

For the spring term

15.9. – 1.11.

Content of studies

In our Digital International Business & International Business (BBA) programmes you will acquire a good foundation in international business operations.

You will learn how to

  • Demonstrate competence and make decisions in functional business disciplines
  • Survey environmental factors and their impact on the decision making process of an international company
  • Analyse the international economic environment for a business operating in global settings
  • Use technology as a support tool in decision making in international business
  • Conduct and utilise research to support business

Learning at Xamk is based on the award winning LCCE© model of studies which goes beyond the traditional classroom and in which you work in close co-operation with companies.

International Marketing study path, focuses on selling to the international customer, the latest digital marketing trends and the fast-paced and exciting world of social media. You will learn how great customer experience is created and maintained.

Global Supply Chain Management study path, focuses on cutting-edge technological solutions in SCM, in the area of agile/smart logistics. You will learn how companies use and work with emerging technologies to increase the customer satisfaction by means of value creation.

For course descriptions please visit our Study Guide. You can search for the courses by using the code or the name of the course.

Modes of mobility

This programme is available in the mode of exchange studies (autumn  or spring semester or whole academic year long mobility) or double degree studies (two-semester long mobility; leading to a degree).

Course list for exchange students 2025-2026

Courses from various Finnish groups

Course: International sales negotiations
Code: LT00DP41
ECTS: 5

Course: New Venture Creation and Marketing
Code: MO00DB95
ECTS: 5

IBKV24SP (2nd year students, 3rd semester)

Course: Financial Accounting
Code: LY00DT12
ECTS: 5

Course: Management accounting
Code: IB00EP97
ECTS: 5

Course: International business practices
Code: IB00EC53
ECTS: 5

Course: Business Law and IPR
Code: IB00EP98
ECTS: 5

Course: International human resources
Code: IB00EC52
ECTS: 5

Course: Supply chain management
Code: LT00AB01
ECTS: 5

IBKV23SP (3rd year students, 5th semester)

Course: Digital business game
Code: IB00EP99
ECTS: 5

Course: Innovation Management
Code: IB00EQ00
ECTS: 5

Course: Service business design
Code: IB00EC62
ECTS: 5

The Learning agreement or study plan should only consist of courses from this list! ERASMUS+ Exchange students, please use the Online Learning Agreement (OLA).

Responsible person who will sign the Learning agreements:
Mr. Hugh Clack
Senior Lecturer, Student Counsellor & International Studies Coordinator
hugh.clack(at)xamk.fi
Tel: +358 44 702 8758

Please be aware that mixing courses from different groups might result in timetable conflicts.

Courses from the section “Various other groups” are taught in English and should not have timetable conflicts with other courses.

Xamk reserves the right to make changes in the detail of the curriculum. The changes might deal with the teachers, titles, contents, duration, depth, and timing of the courses. The purpose of the changes would be to guarantee the most suitable and flexible study schedule for the Students.

Courses from various Finnish groups

Course: Cross-cultural management
Code: VV00DL87
ECTS: 5

Course: Public relations
Code: 399103816
ECTS: 5

Course: International sales negotiations
Code: LT00DP41
ECTS: 5

IBKV25KP (2nd year students, 3rd semester)

Course: Financial Accounting
Code: LT00FA11
ECTS: 5

Course: Management accounting
Code: LO00FB95
ECTS: 5

Course: Business mathematics
Code: LT00FA16
ECTS: 5

Course: International business practices and law
Code: IB00FE48
ECTS: 5

Course: International human resources management
Code: IB00FE49
ECTS: 5

Course: International business negotiations
Code: IB00FE50
ECTS: 5

IBKV24SP (2nd year students, 4th semester)

Course: AI and future technologies
Code: IB00EC57
ECTS: 5

Course: Blockchain and platform economy
Code: IB00EC58
ECTS: 5

Course: IoT (Internet of Things) in business
Code: LT00DT66
ECTS: 5

Course: Marketing and brand management
Code: LT00DP39
ECTS: 5

Course: Digital marketing and sales
Code: LT00DP38
ECTS: 5

Course: Customer analytics
Code: IB00EC59
ECTS: 5

The Learning agreement or study plan should only consist of courses from this list! ERASMUS+ Exchange students, please use the Online Learning Agreement (OLA).

Responsible person who will sign the Learning agreements:
Mr. Hugh Clack
Senior Lecturer, Student Counsellor & International Studies Coordinator
hugh.clack(at)xamk.fi
Tel: +358 44 702 8758

Please be aware that mixing courses from different groups might result in timetable conflicts.

Courses from the section “Various other groups” are taught in English and should not have timetable conflicts with other courses.

Xamk reserves the right to make changes in the detail of the curriculum. The changes might deal with the teachers, titles, contents, duration, depth, and timing of the courses. The purpose of the changes would be to guarantee the most suitable and flexible study schedule for the Students.

Course list for double degree students 2024-2025

Courses are updated later!

Xamk reserves the right to make changes in the detail of the curriculum. The changes might deal with the teachers, titles, contents, duration, depth, and timing of the courses. The purpose of the changes would be to guarantee the most suitable and flexible study schedule for the Students.

Courses are updated later!

Xamk reserves the right to make changes in the detail of the curriculum. The changes might deal with the teachers, titles, contents, duration, depth, and timing of the courses. The purpose of the changes would be to guarantee the most suitable and flexible study schedule for the Students.

Online Learning Agreement (OLA) for Erasmus+ applicants

As an ERASMUS+ applicant you need to prepare the Online Learning Agreement according to your home institution’s guidelines. If your home institution is not using OLA, please upload the fully signed Erasmus+ Learning agreement as PDF to your SoleMOVE application.

In addition to OLA you need to fill in your course wishes to the Proposed Study Plan section in your SoleMOVE application.

Study Plan for non-Erasmus+ applicants

Please upload the fully signed Study Plan as PDF to your SoleMOVE application.

In addition to the signed Study Plan you need to fill in your course wishes to the Proposed Study Plan section in your SoleMOVE application.

Proceed to application

Two application periods: 1.4.-15.5. and 15.9.-1.11.

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