Degree Programme in International Business | full-time studies

Interested in understanding the international business operations and finding career opportunities in organizations that are engaged in business on a global scale? The International Business degree at KAMK develops the necessary skills and competencies for positions requiring business expertise in today’s global and multicultural working life. The studies emphasize applying the learned theories into practice. Hands-on projects, practical training and thesis are a great way of learning, interacting and building networks with the working life.

You will delve into the profound influence of megatrends set to reshape the global business arena. This strategic approach equips you to emerge as a resilient and agile manager, adeptly navigating the dynamic currents of the global business landscape. During the studies, you will gain insights into the manager’s responsibilities in planning, organizing and leading within the workplace as well as understanding the management practices in the international context. You will deepen your understanding of managing global supply chains and learn to understand the key principles of service design thinking in business development. You will also learn to create and evaluate the customer experience journey and manage the digital business. In the specialization studies, you will dive deeper into strategic marketing communications and digital marketing solutions.

The studies emphasize applying the learned theories into practice. Hands-on projects, practical training and thesis are a great way of learning, interacting and building networks with the working life. 

Specialization studies, international exchanges and free-choice studies provide you with the opportunity to focus your studies according to your own interests. During this English-taught degree, you will study in an international group and working in a multicultural environment is part of the learning process. Foreign students will study the Finnish language as part of their studies. The studies include several work-based projects which provide you with the fundamentals of project management, teamwork and leadership skills.

Our wide network of international partners gives you excellent opportunities to broaden the specialization of your studies via student exchange. The flexibility of the programme makes it possible to graduate sooner than in the official 3,5 years.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Business degree will be able to apply for a variety of employment positions, from entrepreneurship to working in management roles, project planning and development roles, and sales and marketing positions, all within both the private and public sectors. It is also possible to continue studies towards a Master's degree in a university.

After graduation, our alumnis are working for example as Junior Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Executive Assistant, Content Producer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Strategy and Customer Manager, Vice Director of Marketing, Planner and Strategy Consult.

Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulussa voit suorittaa kansainvälisen liiketalouden Bachelor of Business Administration tutkinnon englannin kielellä. Osa opinnoista suositellaan suoritettavaksi ulkomailla yhteistyöyliopistoissa.