# International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration

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## Application Periods

*   **Direct Application (Video interview):** 1 to 8 October 2025
*   **Direct Application (SAT):** 1 October 2025 until groups are full
*   **Direct Application (Certificate grades):** 1 October 2025 until groups are full
*   **Joint Application spring 2026 (International UAS Exam):** 7 to 21 January 2026
*   **Direct Application (Entrance examination):** 7 January to 31 March 2026

## Programme Overview

*   **Degree programme:** International Business
*   **Degree title:** Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
*   **Duration:** 210 ECTS, 3.5 years
*   **Study mode:** Full-time studies, on Campus
*   **Study place:** Microkatu campus, Kuopio, Finland
*   **Language:** English
*   **Annual intake:** 30

The Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business programme develops global business experts with a focus on international sales and markets. BBA graduates are valuable assets to small and medium-sized companies going global. Our BBAs work in import-export operations, marketing, international sales, customer care, and other international activities.

## Specialisations

*   **International Sales:** Develops your understanding of international customers and global sales and purchase processes. You will also learn about the importance of customer relationships and global sales team management.
*   **Digital Marketing:** Prepares you for careers in social media and digital marketing. This specialisation deepens your skills related to planning, managing and implementing digital marketing strategies.

## Study Structure

Studies at Savonia University of Applied Sciences are versatile and practically oriented. The degree consists of 210 ECTS (one academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS).

*   **Business orientation studies (basic studies):** 60 ECTS
*   **Professional studies:** 75 ECTS
*   **Specialisation studies:** 15 ECTS
*   **Elective studies:** 15 ECTS
*   **Internship:** 30 ECTS
*   **Thesis:** 15 ECTS

## Career Opportunities

Possible work titles include:
*   Export assistant
*   Export secretary
*   Sales representative
*   Sales secretary
*   Marketing planner
*   Store manager
*   Import assistant
*   Import secretary
*   Product Manager
*   Investment Adviser
*   Procurement Specialist
*   HRM Specialist
*   Commercial Agent
*   Export Manager
*   Import Manager

## Programme Highlights

*   **Cooperation with companies:** Students work closely with local businesses in courses such as Global Business Environment and Sustainable Innovation and Business Development.
*   **Internships:** The programme includes 30 ECTS of practical training.
*   **Thesis:** A work-related final project that serves as a networking opportunity and often a starting point for a career.

## Contact Information

*   **Anna-Maria Maaninen**, Study Counsellor: anna-maria.maaninen@savonia.fi, +35844 785 5850
*   **Virpi Oksanen**, International Coordinator: virpi.oksanen@savonia.fi, +358 44 785 5793
*   **Abdelazim Hannoura**, Senior Lecturer: abdelazim.hannoura@savonia.fi
*   **Özerk Göker**, Senior Lecturer: ozerk.goker@savonia.fi
*   **Leo Suomela**, Senior Lecturer: leo.suomela@savonia.fi
*   **Marko Sorri**, Senior Lecturer: marko.sorri@savonia.fi