Bachelor of Business Administration | International Sustainable Business | full-time studies

In the Degree Program in International Sustainable Business (IB) you will study business in the Arctic Circle in an international group whilst learning how environmental and social factors impact business decisions. Through your studies you will become a business expert who can work innovatively both globally and locally and has an entrepreneur-like approach to business development. 

You get a strong foundation in business principles such as marketing, financial management, business law, sustainable accounting, business communication and project planning. During your studies you will enhance your knowledge and skills in sustainability and its connection with business. After graduating you will be able to tackle the most pressing problems of the business world.

The study environment

During the program you study in an innovative learning environment that combines theory and practice and modern facilities with advanced technologies that support effective learning.

The program encourages development and implementation of innovative sustainable business ideas in joint projects with businesses, locally and across borders. Implementation of studies may take multiple forms: in-class studies, as well as field activities such as practical training in a company and field trips in the region, an international exchange period and virtual studies.

Improve your international skills

You can improve your international skills by studying or doing your practical training abroad. You will also have a chance to experience internationalization at home through joint study unit implementation and events together with the local students. 

After completing your degree

This degree allows you to be employed in various tasks in different fields in business and also in the public sector. After graduating from the International business program your title can be:

• Marketing manager
• Head of customer relationships
• Head of services
• Sales negotiator
• Project planner
• Environmental health & safety (EHS) manager or sustainability manager
• Entrepreneur