Study International Business! 2019

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S T U DY NAL IN T E R N AT IO B U S IN E S S !

How will you shape the world?

Karelia UAS is Our Bright World At Karelia University of Applied Sciences we offer excellent opportunities for internationally oriented students who strive with us to be the experts of the future. Our university is proud of its audited and highly ranked quality management.

By us 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 customised 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 the professional skills needed for a rewarding future.

Choose International Business and become part of the bright world!

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Students

Awarded degrees 2017

Degree Programmes

International Degree Students

Exchange Students in a year

3700 680 Staff

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280 120 100

Quang Cao BBA, International Business 2016 Blancco Ltd., Regional Manager of South East Asia Studying at Karelia UAS included many interesting subjects and conversations with other students coming around the world. During the time at the university I could apply some of the knowledge I learned on courses to practical projects. I could try real projects I would later start working with in my professional life. Therefore I was well-prepared when entering the working life.

Furthermore, I got chance to interact with people from different cultures. It prepared me well for my current work as regional manager, because I operate in many countries with different cultures.

Go for it! Karelia UAS offers a study place where you can meet with many good teachers and students. Karelia UAS will prepare you well for your future career.

Go for it! Karelia UAS offers a study place where you can meet with many good teachers and students. Karelia UAS will prepare you well for your future career.

Quang Cao, Regional Manager of South East Asia, Blancco Ltd. Karelia UAS International Business alumni

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Bachelor of Business Administration

Extent and duration 210 credits, 3.5 academic years

Degree Programme in International Business

Language of tuition English

1. year

PROFESSIONAL IN ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS

Location

Karjalankatu 3, 80200 Joensuu, Finland

Annual intake

40

2. year

PROFESSIONAL IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

Marketing

9 cr

International Marketing

4 cr

Career Planning and Development

2 cr

Career Planning and Development

1 cr

Basics of Finnish/German/Russian 1 5 cr Basics of Finnish/German/Russian 2 5 cr Business IT Skills 2 cr Academic English 3 cr Financial Calculations 4 cr Elements of Business 5 cr Business Environment 7 cr Organisation and Management 5 cr Business Legislation 3 cr Intercultural Communication 5 cr Project Management 5 cr

1 credit = 27 hours of student’s work

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INFORMATION

Basics of Finnish/German/Russian 3 5 cr International Business Business Communication in Finnish/ Business in Nordic Countries

5 cr

Consumer Behaviour Global Business Environment International Logistics and Legislation Research Methods Managerial Accounting International Market Research Leadership Skills Personal Selling Exhibitions, Shows and Fairs Global Business Communication Affärer i Norden/Working in Finland

3 cr 4 cr 5 cr 3 cr 5 cr 3 cr 3 cr 5 cr 3 cr 3 cr 5 cr

3 cr

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.

Career planning is an integral part of your study path starting from the first year and continuing until graduation. This allows you to plan the elective parts of your study programme according to your future career choice.

You can use your competence to create an interesting career in companies or to establish your own business. After graduation you can work in assistant and expert positions in export business, marketing or sales. Additionally, you are able to develop such abilities and skills that enable you to carry out management and leadership duties.

Multilingualism gives you an invaluable competitive edge in your career. For example, Finnish as a foreign language studies are available for you throughout your studies and help you adapt to a new culture.

3. year

SPECIALIST IN BUSINESS

4. year

SPECIALIST IN GLOBAL BUSINESS

Marketing and Management Studies 10 cr

Thesis 15 cr

Career Planning and Development

Career Planning and Development 1 cr

1 cr

Complementary Studies 15 cr Research Seminar 3 cr Work Placement 30 cr

Complementary Studies 15 cr FINNISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

FINNISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Student satisfaction nal at Internatio Business

84 %

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Qualified Teachers and Company Connections

Meet Friends on Dynamo Tuesday

In Karelia UAS we believe that constructive teacher student relationships have a large and positive impact on students’ academic results. All our teachers are highly trained, experienced and have completed pedagogical studies. Our university emphasises the close connection between degree programmes and life of work, and our staff holds direct contacts with local businesses and Karelia UAS alumni.

The Student Union POKA offers an opportunity for students to get together in a nice relaxed atmosphere on Wärtsilä Campus. The programme of Dynamo Tuesday is created by students themselves and includes get-togethers with board games, movies, cooking and handicrafts or just hanging out together.

Guidance by Counsellors and Student Tutors Throughout your studies you will be supported by our systematic and flexible counselling system which includes regular meetings with your teacher tutor, and the support of the study counsellor. In the beginning of your studies, you will be appointed with a student tutor who helps you to adjust to the new surroundings, settling in your study group and offering peer support and guidance.

Learn to know Finland with a Friend Family The Friend Family Activity is meant for international students who want to get to know Finnish families, culture and everyday life and practice their Finnish language skills. It works both ways: the students who want to take part are encouraged to introduce their own culture while they spend some time with their Finnish friend or family.

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Wärtsilä Campus - an international community At Wärtsilä Campus you will find a multicultural atmosphere.

Business, engineering, forestry and tourism students work towards their professional futures together on the campus. At the campus you will enjoy a relaxed learning environment as a member of a wide community.

The campus is located at walking distance from the city centre of Joensuu. Our campus is modern; the wireless internet access as well as group work and computing facilities enable efficient studies. The restaurant Wire provides you with breakfast, lunch and snacks at affordable student prices.

Suvi Hassinen BBA, International Business 2015 Hassisen Veljekset Oy (HAVEL), CEO In my work, my areas of responsibility are marketing and development. I take care that everything in the marketing, production and other areas are on track and everyone has the prerequisites to do the job. It is my responsibility to keep track of the development efforts being made, and as a managing director, my job is to be the facilitator and motivator of the company.

During International Business studies I got a good theoretical basis for my job, which gave me a good starting point for my career and professional skills. Our studies covered a wide range of business sectors; This is beneficial to the CEO of a small business, who has to master the business areas as a whole. I learned to think about business from many perspectives, such as economical, strategical, as well as from a marketing perspective. Studying in English also gave me a very solid foundation for using the language and courage to speak it. Many projects during the studies have taught me teamwork, which is important in all interaction and leadership.

My exchange in Germany was a great experience, as I learned different learning styles and the culture of the other country.

I definitely recommend that you take an exchange period for studies or training abroad!

Marketing and strategic planning were the most useful studies for my professional life. I hope that I can deepen my knowledge I have learned both at Karelia UAS and work-life. I continue studying on various training courses and later possibly also in professional master’s studies. In my opinion, further training will provide good support for professional growth.

I hope my work for our company will affect positively on people around me, and that my own attitude towards life will inspire others. This applies to encouraging my family members in my private life, as well as to maintaining our employees’ motivation and well-being at work.

Start your own business!

At Karelia UAS you have excellent opportunities to try your entrepreneurial skills or take your own business to its next level. Karelia Entrepreneurship Path includes services and study possibilities available for all students. They are categorized according to the different phases of the entrepreneurship path: 1. You need a business idea 2. You have a business idea but you don’t know if it is realistic 3. You have tested a business idea, but you haven’t started a business yet 4. You have a registered business. ind your path with your study counsellor and combine studF ies with entrepreneurship!

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#myjoensuu Joensuu is a vital centre of the North Karelia region in Eastern Finland with Pielisjoki river as a lifeline in the centre of it. As a student city with two renowned universities it holds numerous events and services designed for the demand of young inhabitants of the city.

In Joensuu you can enjoy the closeness to nature: Forests, lakes, fresh air, pure white snow and activities related to them.

At the same time you have all city’s high-quality, modern services and businesses at your close proximity.

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SYKETTÄ Makes You Exercise SYKETTÄ provides access to sport facilities and services for the students at Karelia UAS and the University of Eastern Finland. You can choose from more than 80 weekly sessions varying from instructed classes to ball sports for student groups.

As a registered student, you have access to the services at affordable prices. sykettä.fi/joensuu/en

Housing The Student Housing Company Joensuun Elli offers accommodation ranging from affordable shared flats in the outskirts to cosy studios next to main streets. You can easily reach both the city centre and your campus from your flat by bike or by bus. All Elli housing options come with a Wi-Fi connection, laundry room and sauna. The rent varies depending on the location of the flat. For more information, see www.joensuunelli.fi/en

Affordable living in Joensuu

250€ 464€ room in a shared flat / month

(incl. electricity, water, heating, Wi-Fi)

studio flat / month (incl. electricity, water, heating, Wi-Fi)

66€

19,90€

2,50€

40€

monthly pass to buses

warm meal at campus café

unlimited cell, text, data / month

monthly membership fee in a fitness club

17€ 11€ bike rent / month

ticket to cinema (premiere)

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Why study in Finland?

Finland is located in northern Europe between our neighbours Sweden, Norway and Russia. Finland is unique for its mentality of seeking practical solutions or turning potential setbacks into steps forward. Finns are strong believers in equality and education. Finnish higher education system is one of the best in the world with great international connections and low hierarchies.

Studying in Finland is not just about the studies. It is a chance to make friends, build networks, and experience something new.

Finland is a safe country where things work and nature is always close by. English is our third, unofficial language.

Studyinfinland.fi

Finland in rankings 1st 2nd 3rd

the happiest country in the world the best universities in the world the most political and civil freedom

highest quality of life gender equality social justice in EU

least corrupted lowest gender gap global prosperity

Source: toolbox.finland.fi

How to apply

Timetable

You can apply for Degree Programme in International Business in joint application to higher education online at studyinfo.fi.

Submission of applications in January.

Apply online at www.studyinfo.fi

Tuition fee The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students is 5 500 euros for an academic year. The fee for the degree completed in 3.5-year’s is 19 250 euros.

Karelia UAS provides fee-paying students with scholarships. 50 % of the first academic year’s fee is payable when accepting the study place and the second instalment is either waved (by Early bird –scholarship, if acceptance is done within 10 days) or due by next January.

Karelia provides fee-paying students with scholarship also based on their study performance. The student will be awarded 50 % reduction of the fee for the next academic year, when completing 55 credits in academic year with the minimum grade of 2 (satisfactory 1-5 excellent). Student will receive the last part of the scholarship as a grant when graduating in 3.5 academic years. With full scholarship the bachelor’s degree costs 6 875 euros.

There are exemptions from fee, for instance to students with long-term EU residence permit in Finland.

Please, find more detailed information at karelia.fi/tuition-fees

JAN

Applicants with non-Finnish qualifications send the required enclosures to their application to the admissions office of their first-choice UAS.

MAR

FINNIPS network organises entrance examinations in several countries (find more information at finnips.fi).

APR

National entrance examination in Finland at Karelia UAS in Joensuu.

MAYJUNE

Admission results are announced.

JULY

Admitted students confirm the acceptance of their study place.

AUG

Welcome to begin your studies at Karelia UAS!

FURTHER DETAILS AT

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