Bachelor of Business Administration | International Business
3,5 years
1.11.2025–31.3.2026
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. Studies in Lahti campus emphasises sustainable business strategies and responsible global trade, while studies in 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.
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.
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.
“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. ”
What do the International Business studies include?
You can apply for studies either in Lahti or in Lappeenranta campus. Studies in Lahti campus emphasises sustainable business strategies and responsible global trade, while studies in Lappeenranta campus focuses on driving innovation and bringing new business ideas to market.
The studies are carried out entirely in English in an international environment, and they include an exchange period or work placement abroad.
During the first year, you will develop a solid foundation in core business disciplines. You will gain essential knowledge every Bachelor of Business Administration graduate needs to learn, including international business principles, international marketing, supply chain networks, financial management, etc.
From the second year onwards, you have the opportunity to start personalising your study path by doing complementary competence studies.
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.
Apply for bachelor's programmes
You can apply during the following application periods.
Rolling admission: 1.11.2025–31.3.2026
Read about application process and apply at Studyinfo
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.
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 2025–31 March 2026.
Campuses
LAB University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Lahti, Lappeenranta and online.
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Applicant's guide
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