Degree Programme in Business Management | full-time studies

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Management (BBA) at Laurea is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a career in business with an international focus in Finland or abroad. Digital tools, decision making based on collected data and financial and market insights are key elements in the studies. After core competence studies – that are common for all BBA students – you can specialize in areas of business administration that you find interesting and would like to work among. 

At Laurea we are proud of our pedagogical model, Learning by Developing, in which students collaborate on authentic projects with lecturers, companies and business experts to develop and innovate business solutions. This form of learning will develop your business insight and project management skills.

The Business Management degree programme is suitable for students with a variety of backgrounds and interests. In addition to the skills of management, collaboration and problem-solving, you will also learn to use many of the digital tools needed in the modern workplace.

Study content

The degree programme includes mandatory for all core competence studies and elective complementary competence studies. You will also conduct two practical learning periods and at the end of your studies write a bachelor’s thesis.

Core competence studies

• Business Operations
• Business Development
• Sustainability and Business Analysis
• Expert in Development and Workplace Innovation

How to study

Studies in this degree programme are daytime studies, which means that most of your core competence studies are completed during weekdays (from Mon to Fri) between 9AM and 6PM. However, the Business Management programme is a flexible programme, so you can choose from several paths and study options with many possibilities also for online studies. Internationality is part of the studies: you will be cooperating with our international students, exchange students and other foreign actors.

Studies include learning theory on lectures, writing essays and researching the existing data. However, the practical side of studies is emphasized. Students take part in projects in collaboration with partners from work life, such as companies, entrepreneurs and organizations form Finland and abroad. During the whole study path, you will practice combining your theoretical knowledge in real life environments and with working life situations.