Bachelor of Business Administration | Business Information Systems

The Business Information Systems for Digital Commerce – build data-driven digital commerce expertise

The Business Information Systems for Digital Commerce programme trains digital commerce specialists capable of leading and developing digital commerce in organisations of varying sizes. The programme builds competence around data, information systems, and customer value creation as an integrated whole.

Students develop a combination of data-driven business understanding and foundational programming skills, enabling them to contribute measurably to digital commerce development alongside technical teams. Graduates are equipped to manage customer experience and optimisation as well as the platform, integration, and payment aspects of digital commerce — safely, ethically, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualification

Bachelor of Business Administration

The earned qualification is an undergraduate degree (a bachelor’s degree). After earning the degree, you can apply for work in private sector businesses as well as public sector organisations that require an applicable university degree.

Tuition fee

No tuition fees for EU/EEA students. EUR 11,000/academic year for students from outside the EU/EEA.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Career opportunities

Upon graduation, you will be qualified for a range of roles requiring digital competencies. Depending on your personal learning path, you will be able to do the following:

provide ICT support to end users
build new applications
draw up digital service process descriptions
deliver agile projects
build user-centred online store
design value-added digital solutions for businesses.

You also have the opportunity to complete a double degree with one of our German partner universities.

Possible job titles are

Website designer, developer, tester
Digital service designer, developer, tester
Digital customer experience designer, developer
IT system designer
Web store specialist
IT contractor
IT consultant, trainer
Project coordinator, project manager
Business owner

Students develop a combination of data-driven business understanding and foundational programming skills, enabling them to contribute measurably to digital commerce development alongside technical teams.

Personalized study paths

In the first year, you will develop a good foundation in different areas of business information technology and start building your professional profile by doing core competence studies.

From the second year onwards, you have the opportunity to start personalizing your study path by doing complementary competence studies.

We also offer modules combining expertise from various different fields. You can also complete part of your studies in multidisciplinary development projects and learning environments (e.g. in student cooperatives). Towards the end of the programme, you will gain practical experience by working in the organisation of your choice.

The contents of the Degree Programme in Business Information Systems are designed in cooperation with businesses and with an eye on future competence needs. The programme prepares students for a range of roles involving digital technologies.

All degree programmes at our UAS include complementary competence studies that allow you to broaden and personalise your expertise. You can choose complementary studies from your own field of study, or from other fields of study.

Contents of studies

The programme is divided into common core competences and complementary competences.

Core competence studies equip you for a range of professional roles. Complementary competence studies allow you to extend your skills and specialize in an area of your interest.

CORE COMPETENCE 180 ECTS

Professional Core Competence 73 ECTS
Business competencies 39 ECTS
Language and communication studies, soft skills 23 ECTS
Practical Training (intership) 30 ECTS
Thesis 15 ECTS

COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE 30 ECTS

Professional complementary courses and elective studies 30 ECTS

Apply for bachelor's programmes

You can apply during the following application periods:

Rolling admission: 15.7.–10.9.2026

Read the admission criteria and apply at Studyinfo:

On-campus studies, Lahti

Do I have to pay tuition fees?

Higher education institutions in Finland charge tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA area. Be sure to check the details on tuition fees, available scholarships, and the early bird discount.

Tuition fees and scholarships

LAB Lahti campus art on the hallway wall.

How to apply: Rolling Admission

In LAB Rolling Admission, applicants are selected to English-taught bachelor's programmes that begin in August 2026. The application period is 1 November 2025–30th of April 2026.

What do the different modes of teaching mean?

With on-campus studies, your learning takes place on campus. You will follow the timetable and attend classes, mainly during the day. You will also develop the practical skills required for your degree in the campus learning, simulation, and laboratory facilities.
Some courses may be delivered flexibly online or include online elements.
Bachelor’s degree programmes include mandatory work placements.

Campuses

LAB University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Lahti, Lappeenranta and online.

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Applicant's guide

In the Applicant’s Guide, you will find information about degree programmes, the application process, tuition fees, campuses, and more.

Applicant's guide 2026 (pdf)

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