Bachelor of Business Administration | International Business

BBA for international business experts

The bachelor’s degree programme in International Business combines theory and practice, and you will develop into an international business professional with strong business management skills, communication skills and the ability to work in multicultural environments.

We believe in innovative ways to develop the surrounding business world. Based on this, we have created the International Business programme in close cooperation with businesses and other partners.

Our goal is to ensure that you will be well prepared to work in different international business settings and roles around the world and the content of the studies is continuously updated together with potential employers to meet the skill requirements for future professionals.

Study at Lahti Campus or Lappeenranta Campus

You can apply for studies either in Lahti or in Lappeenranta campus. You can apply to the Lahti programme during both rolling admission periods, in the summer and in the winter. The Lappeenranta programme, however, is available only during the winter rolling admission period.

Studies at the Lahti campus, follow semester‑specific themes that integrate core business competences with real company projects and close collaboration with working life. Learning is based on problem-based learning, where students develop professionally by working both individually and in teams on real‑world business challenges.

Studies at the Lappeenranta campus focuses on driving innovation and bringing new business ideas to market.

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

The degree programme in International Business prepares the student for the diverse aspects of business operations, including studies in management, marketing, finance and logistics. It equips the student with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the international business world, which demands innovative, multicultural experts for companies and a wide range of foreign trade positions to manage operations and implement projects worldwide.

After completing the programme, you will have excellent career opportunities. You will be able to work in international expert and management roles in various types of businesses and organisations. In addition, the programme prepares you to work as an entrepreneur.

Whether your goal is to launch your own business, lead marketing initiatives, or drive innovation within companies, International Business gives you the skills and confidence to take responsibility and make an impact in a fast-changing world. 

Possible job titles are

marketing manager
marketing planner
marketing assistant
sales manager
sales assistant
supply chain manager
logistics coordinator
export assistant
buyer
procurement specialist etc.

International business student Yahya Kadiri Elmaana

I applied because I wanted to see the other part of the world. Finland is a Nordic country, so the climate and the culture is quite the opposite compared to my home country.

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What do the International Business studies include?

The International Business degree programme at LAB University of Applied Sciences is designed for students who want to build business expertise with purpose. Students learn to create value that is economically viable, sustainable, and meaningful in a global context.

You can apply for studies either in Lahti or in Lappeenranta campus. The studies are carried out entirely in English in an international environment, and they include an exchange period or work placement abroad.

We offer you a choice of modules in international business, marketing, financial management, logistics, entrepreneurship, digital business and information technology. 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.

Contents of studies

Economics
International Business Law
Global Business Environment and Opportunities
Profitability and Budgeting
Financial Accounting
Customer Relations and Marketing
Management and Leadership
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship, Transforming Innovations into Sustainable Business

Study guide

Explore the detailed study contents in LAB’s study guide.

STUDY GUIDE

Lahti campus

Studies at the Lahti campus follow semester-specific themes that connect business theory to real situations. From the first semester onwards, your learning journey progresses from building a foundation in business operations and testing your knowledge in a real-life business project.

Your second year lays a solid entrepreneurship foundation and gives tools to turn ideas into sustainable business.

Your third year will deepen your understanding in international business related complementary competences, where your study though real-life business challenges, exchange studies, culminating in a thesis that demonstrates your expertise in practice.

Lappeenranta campus

Studies in Lappeenranta campus focuses on driving innovation and bringing new business ideas to market.

During the first year, you will develop a solid foundation for different areas of business knowhow. You will learn what every Bachelor of Business Administration needs to learn, i.e. the basics of international business, international marketing, supply chain networks, financial management etc.

From the second year onwards, you have the opportunity to start personalizing your study path by carrying out complementary competence studies and deepening your expertise.

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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Meet us at the education fairs

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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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