Your study path will be constructed of modules focusing on our three main educational pilars, where the focus is on International Management, Global Markets and Business Development. We implement studies by combining theory and practice with an entrepreneurial mindset.

The objective is to educate experts in International Management and Global Markets. HAMK co-operate with numerous companies in the region offering you the possibility to put theory into practice. You will have an opportunity to plan extensive business projects and participate in organizing larger events. The most successful learning methods are projects utilizing real company assignments.


You will acquire practical knowledge of planning, organising and managing international business operations, including import/export activities. Our focus lies on communication and cooperation skills as well as on entrepreneurial thinking. By being active, you can build important networks.

BBA Core Competencies, 90 cr
Professional Profiling Competencies, 60 cr
Research and Development Skills and Final Thesis, 30 cr

Work Placement, 30 cr
During the work placement studies you will become familiar with the central tasks of an international business expert and put your skills into practice. You can carry out you work placement  in a company related to your studies in any country.
The work placement is an important part of your studies. It introduces you to work tasks essentially related to your chosen career path and deepens your knowledge and skills in practical business situations. This will improve your career placement after graduation. The work placement can be taken either in Finland or abroad.
 

Student selection criteria
Students are selected on the basis of the points awarded for entrance examination.

Entrance examinations:
All eligible applicants will be invited to the entrance examination. Detailed instructions and information on exact places and dates will be given in the invitation letter.

Content of the entrance examination
The entrance examination consists of the following sections (min/max scores): an essay (3/10 pts), multiple-choice questions (2/6 pts), a section measuring mathematical/logical thinking (2/8 pts) and a group discussion (3/16 pts). The examination includes a compulsory section measuring English language proficiency. The essay is the test for written English and the group discussion is testing the applicant’s oral skills. Applicants are not given separate points for the language test but the language test is graded on a pass/fail basis.

You must pass all parts of the examination in order to be able to be selected for admission. If you fail to reach the minimum point level in any of the examination parts, you will be disqualified from the entrance examination.
There is a pre-reading material that applicants are required to study before taking the entrance examination. Please send us an email to get this PDF file in your email.