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How will you shape the world? The path to a great future is paved with skills and expertise. Karelia University of Applied Sciences is proud to be a part of this development by training skilled professionals. We offer excellent conditions for internationally oriented business students who strive with us to be the experts of the future. At Karelia University of Applied Sciences, all students work closely with local companies and with other educational institutions on exciting research and development projects. Each
student builds a solid grounding in their field throughout their studies. The curriculum is customized to each student’s own preferences and needs, and is supplemented through close contact with prospective employers. A degree from Karelia University of Applied Sciences will give you the professional skills you need for a rewarding future. Choose International Business and become part of the bright world!
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Target countries for exchanges, e.g. EU countries, Canada, Brazil, India, Thailand, South Korea, Russia, Zambia All degree studies include possibilities for studies or training abroad, or internationalization at home.
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Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Programme in International Business The Degree Programme in International Business enables you to develop expertise required in global business. Your studies focus on international marketing and services as a part of successful business. Studying in a multicultural environment in close cooperation with companies enhances your communication and interaction skills. It also provides you with an excellent starting point for the development of your organisational, self-management and leadership skills. The first-year studies familiarise you with the basic elements of business and strengthen your communication skills so that you can effectively operate in a multicultural environment. The second-year studies take you to the level of international business. You are able to get a broad perspective on business and analyse operative environments and corporate activities.
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INFORMATION
Extent and duration 210 credits, 3.5 academic years Location
Karjalankatu 3, 80200 Joensuu, Finland
Intake
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Language of tuition English
In your fourth study year you will prepare your thesis, preferably as an assignment for an internationally oriented company. You will learn to understand other cultures and to work in multicultural groups. Language studies also develop your skills in English and in another language. The graduates are equipped with the skills to work in international business in the global labour market. They can use their competence to create an interesting career in companies or to establish your own business. The graduates can work in assistant and expert positions in the export business, marketing or sales. Additionally, they are able to develop such abilities and skills that enable them to carry out management and leadership duties. We are proud of the success of our graduates in their careers in International Business.
Business Competence | Financial and Economic Competence | Marketing and Sales Competence | Leadership Competence Internationalisation Competence | Learning Skills | Innovation Competence | Working Community Competence
4. year
SPECIALIST IN GLOBAL BUSINESS
Thesis Complementary Studies Career Planning and Development
3. year
15 cr 15 cr 1 cr
SPECIALIST IN BUSINESS
Complementary Studies 15 cr Marketing and Management Studies 10 cr Research Seminar 3 cr Career Planning and Development 1 cr
2. year
30 cr
PROFESSIONAL IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
International Business Business Communication in Finnish/ Business in Nordic Countries International Marketing Consumer Behaviour Global Business Environment International Logistics and Legislation Basics of Finnish/German/Russian 3 Career Planning and Development
1. year
Work Placement
5 cr 3 cr 4 cr 3 cr 4 cr 5 cr 5 cr 1 cr
Research Methods Managerial Accounting International Market Research Leadership Skills Personal Selling Exhibitions, Shows and Fairs Global Business Communication Aff채rer i Norden/Working in Finland
3 cr 5 cr 3 cr 3 cr 5 cr 3 cr 3 cr 5 cr
PROFESSIONAL IN ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS
Marketing Business IT Skills Academic English Financial Calculations Elements of Business Basics of Finnish/German/Russian 1 Career Planning and Development
9 cr 2 cr 3 cr 4 cr 5 cr 5 cr 2 cr
Business Environment Organisation and Management Business Legislation Intercultural Communication Project Management Basics of Finnish/German/Russian 2
7 cr 5 cr 3 cr 5 cr 5 cr 5 cr
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STUDYING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The studies consist of a combination of lectures, assignments and projects. In addition to theoretical studies, company-based projects in which you carry out marketing and export projects for companies are included in the studies. Company visits and meeting with graduates bring additional insight into the challenges of present business life. An average study week looks as follows: 15-20 hours of lectures, 10-15 hours of team work, and 10-15 hours of individual homework. Weekly 35-45 study hours leaves you plenty of time for social and cultural activities with your classmates. Your study group represents a small
multicultural world: students from different parts of the globeare studying together. Language studies improve your communication skills. Your curriculum - the topics and outline of studies - is designed in cooperation with a network of international companies. Your professional progress is outlined in logical steps. First you learn the fundamentals of a successful business, ie. how to create solutions for customers (marketing) in a profitable way (financial calculations). Next, you study the operations of international business in marketing, exports and lo-
CASE: Launching a product for international market
A regional company has developed a new product and is planning to sell it abroad, but it has limited knowledge about the potential market. Karelia UAS assists the company solving the case.
The instructor supervises the work in weekly meetings.
The student team, the company, and the instructor meet to define the target(s) for the project.
A team of students is selected to work with the company.
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The team searches information and writes a research. The team also consults the company for additional information.
The student team organises its activities independently by selecting a project manager and preparing a project plan.
gistics as well as sales and business negotiations. After these obligatory studies you will choose a specific field of global business in which you deepen your expertise. Learning is result of joint efforts by you and us. Your active role in studying sessions and in team work creates valuable environment for multicultural learning and networking.
Âť Combination of theory and practice Âť Global approach Âť Active participation of students
Studies Abroad To the company: The outcome includes a report containing information about customer behavior, description of relevant sales channels, competing products and potential distributors in the target country(-ries).
RESULTS
To the team: Theoretical knowledge Applying theoretical knowledge in practice Feedback from company Team working skills Potential thesis, internship or a job offer
Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Russia, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Canada, China and many more. In which country will you prefer spending one semester? Gaining international experiences through study and training periods abroad is a part of the vital core of your International Business studies. The competitive edge gained through international experiences is highly appreciated in the working life. Karelia UAS boasts excellent international partnerships and ensures you versatile opportunities for creating global networks as well as strengthening and deepening your professional competences during a study semester abroad at one of our partner universities.
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FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT FINLAND Population
5.4 million, 15.8 inhabitants per km²
Spoken languages
Finnish, Swedish, Samí (English widely spoken)
Form of government
Republic, parliamentary democracy
International cooperation
Member of United Nations since 1955 and European Union since 1995
GDP per capita
37,018 Euros (2013)
Currency unit
Euro
Capital
Helsinki (1.25 million inhabitants in metropolitan area)
Climate
Cold winters and fairly warm summers (2010 extremes: coldest day in Kuhmo -41.3 C/-42.3 F, warmest day in Joensuu 37.2 C/99.0 F)
Source: Statistics Finland
LIVING IN JOENSUU As the host of many institutions of higher education, Joensuu is the student capital of eastern Finland. Here you can lead an active student life: due to the high number of students, the leisure time services and the lively culture in the city will not leave you cold even during the most freezing winter months. In order to keep the balance between studying and free time, the city offers creative opportunities for your leisure time. If you are into sports, you have plenty of sport clubs to choose from. The sports facilities vary from indoor swimming pools, skate ramps and climbing walls to football fields, ice skating rinks and ski slopes. Cultural activities include concerts from classical music to rock and jazz, fine art exhibitions, cinemas and dance performances. The student union POKA at Karelia UAS offers you many sports classes ranging from street basketball to yoga. If you are interested in unspoiled nature, our city and its surrounding area gives you plenty of opportunities to experience peaceful forests and dozens of lakes. Relaxing might include hiking, fishing and bird-watching.
Housing The Student Housing Company Joensuun Elli provides students with flats ranging from affordable shared flats in the outskirts of the city centre to single-room studios next to main streets. In a city of cyclists you can easily reach both the city centre and your campus by bike. For more information, see www. joensuunelli.fi/en
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W채rtsil채 Campus an international student community W채rtsil채 Campus reflects the multicultural atmosphere at its best; most international activity is happening inside Campus walls. At the Campus International Business students, Business Economics students and Engineering students work towards their professional future. At the Campus you will enjoy a relaxed and warm learning environment and you will be part of our supportive community.
The Campus is located just a stone throw away from the city center of Joensuu. You can easily access our Campus from all parts of the city by bike and bus. Our Campus is modern; the wireless internet access as well as group work and computing facilities enable you to study efficiently during your days. The Campus restaurant provides you with warm and affordable breakfast, lunch and snacks at low student prices. Our Campus facilities offer you versatile places for independent studies. You also have opportunities to impact on study related matters through joining the activities of our Student Union Poka. Our friendly staff members will help you enjoy your study time at our campus. You are most welcome to study at our Campus!
TIMETABLE FOR APPLICATION JAN FEB
APR
Application period is in January. Apply online at www.studyinfo.fi
Applicants applying with non-Finnish qualifications must send the required enclosures to the admissions office of their first-choice UAS.
FINNIPS network organises entrance examinations in several countries (find more information at finnips.fi). National entrance examination in Finland at Karelia UAS in Joensuu.
Karelia UAS entrance examination in Petrozavodsk, Russia.
JULY
Admission results are announced to the applicants and on the Karelia UAS website www.karelia.fi/en.
Admitted students confirm the study place.
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Studies begin in Joensuu. Welcome to Karelia UAS!
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