Bachelor of Business Administration | International Business | full-time studies (Lappeenranta)

BBA for international business experts

The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in International Business introduces you to the world of contemporary business in a modern, international learning environment. The programme 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. 

Future experts, leaders and entrepreneurs need good leadership skills but also ethical thinking and sustainable business enterprise knowledge. Designing services for international businesses requires creativity and innovativeness. 

The content of the studies is continuously updated together with potential employers to meet the skill requirements for future professionals. The studies are carried out entirely in English in an international environment, and they include an exchange period or work placement abroad. The Faculty of Business has over 100 partner institutions and universities around the world.

Close cooperation with businesses and other partners

We believe in innovative ways to develop 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.

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. The LAB University of Applied Sciences offers the keys to success in working life and in your own business.

Structure of studies

The programme is divided into common core competence and complementary competence studies. The core competence studies equip you for a range of professional roles. The complementary competence studies allow you to extend your skills and specialise in an area of your interest. The complementary competence studies may consist of studies in your own field, multidisciplinary studies or other skills supporting professional growth. Your personal tutor will support and assist you throughout your studies. 

CORE COMPETENCE 90 ECTS 
Common Core Competence 15 ECTS 
Professional Core Competence 75 ECTS 

COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE 75 ECTS 
Professional complementary courses and elective studies 75 ECTS

PRACTICAL TRAINING 30 ECTS 
THESIS 15 ECTS