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European Business Administration (in English): Double Degree Path

Code: LXA23S1

Degree:
Bachelor of Business Administration

Degree title:
Bachelor of Business Administration BBA

Credits:
210 ects

Duration:
3.5 years (210 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

Descriptions

Degree programme in European Business Administration, 210 ECTS.
Bachelor of Business Administration BBA
Day-time studies in English

The Degree Programme in European Business Administration is the oldest double degree programme in Finland, launched in 1993. It offers students a possibility to complete a BBA degree not only from Metropolia, but also from one of Metropolia's partner universities in Europe. Students must include an exchange study period in their studies. In order to receive graduation certificate from both Metropolia and the partner university, the student will have to successfully complete the requirements of both institutions, including minimum 60 ECTS of studies in the partner institution.

The programme is designed in partnership with highly rated business schools from around Europe, with the aim of providing students a solid foundation in international business studies, in a strongly international learning environment and with attractive work experience opportunities. All courses are delivered in English.

After an introduction to general business subjects, students are provided more advanced second-year courses. Greater emphasis is placed on the development of analytical skills and understanding of the wider business environment. ICT and data analytics skills, critical and innovative thinking and project management skills are developed throughout the programme. European Business Administration degree programme graduate also understands the principles of sustainable development and is able to operate responsibly in a multicultural and international operating environment and network.

Students are also required to learn an additional language (French, German or Spanish for Finnish students, Finnish for non-natives) and to complete a six-month work placement and Bachelor's Thesis. Specialization studies e.g. in marketing, human resource and strategic management, finance, business intelligence or supply chain management, are completed at the partner university. The exchange study period usually takes place during the 3rd year of studies.

A graduate of this degree programme can expect to be offered attractive work opportunities internationally. Those wishing to continue their studies to Master’s level are well prepared to do so immediately or after two years of work experience, if they aspire the professional Master's degree from a Finnish UAS.

Studying in this degree programme involves a high degree of commitment from the very start. Completion of courses must be punctual in order to qualify for the exchange year, which is a compulsory part of the degree. The European Business Administration students will be studying in a very international environment, as many participants come from around the world. By experiencing such a working environment, students can expect to be offered attractive work opportunities internationally.

Structure of the studies:
Core business studies including orientation to business studies 60 ECTS
Professional studies including Innovation Project and Research methods 30 ECTS
Language and communication studies 15 ECTS
Specialization studies 45 ECTS
Elective studies 15 ECTS
Work placement 30 ECTS
Bachelor´s thesis 15 ECTS

Description

Some of the studies are completed at the home university, some at the partner university. The student receives a degree certificate from both universities.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026
LXA23S1-1001
Core Business Studies

(Choose all )

60
LC00FE31 Gateway to Business Studies 5
LC00EG60 IT Tools 5
LC00FE32 Economics 5
LC00FE37 International Markets and Responsible Business Practices 5
LC00FE36 Foundations of Management 5
LC00EG62 Business Accounting 5
LC00FE34 Communication for Global Business 5
LC00FE65 Business Law 5
LC00EG63 Business Mathematics and Statistics 5
LC00FE35 Finance 5
LA00EH57 Supply Chain Management 5
LC00FE33 Marketing 5
LXA23S1-1002
Professional Studies

(Choose all )

30
LA00EH49 Contemporary Economic Issues 5
LA00FE59 Corporate Financial Management 5
LC00EH11 Quantitative Research 5
LC00EH12 Research Methods 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
LXA23S1-1005
Language Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
LC00EG71 Communication for Career Success 5
LXA23S1-1006
Studies of Official Languages of Finland

(Choose ects: 5)

5
LC00EH08 Swedish Business Communication 5
LC00EH10 Finnish Business Environment 5
XX00EF54 Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work 5
LXA23S1-1007
Finnish Language

(Choose 0)

0
XX00EL05 Finnish 1 (A1.2) 5
XX00EL11 Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) 5
XX00EL30 Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) 5
XX00EN47 Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) 5
LXA23S1-1008
French Language

(Choose 0)

0
LC00EG95 French 1 (A1.1 - A1.2) 5
LC00EG96 French 2 (A1.2 - A2) 5
LC00EG97 French 3 (A2 - B1) 5
LXA23S1-1009
German Language

(Choose 0)

0
LC00EG99 German 1 (A1.1 - A1.2) 5
LC00EH00 German 2 (A1.2 - A2) 5
LC00EH02 German 3 (A2 - B1) 5
LXA23S1-1010
Spanish Language

(Choose 0)

0
LC00EH04 Spanish 1 (A1.1 - A1.2) 5
LC00EH05 Spanish 2 (A1.2 - A2) 5
LC00EH06 Spanish 3 (A2 - B1) 5
LXA23S1-1013
Studies in a Partner University

(Choose one )

60
LXA23S1-1015
Double Degree Path

(Choose ects: 60)

60
LXA23S1-1016
Work Placement

(Choose ects: 30)

30
LXA23S1-1017
Bachelor's Thesis

(Choose ects: 15)

15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Execution of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
Total 210 105 60 0 20 30 75 45 15 0 0 20 15 15 37.5 37.5 22.5 22.5 7.5 7.5 0 0 0 0 10 10

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

No attached course units

Second language (Finnish)
Finnish Business Environment
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Swedish Business Communication
Not grouped
Gateway to Business Studies
IT Tools
Economics
International Markets and Responsible Business Practices
Foundations of Management
Business Accounting
Communication for Global Business
Business Law
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Finance
Supply Chain Management
Marketing
Contemporary Economic Issues
Corporate Financial Management
Quantitative Research
Research Methods
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Communication for Career Success
Finnish 1 (A1.2)
Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1)
Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2)
Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1)
French 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
French 2 (A1.2 - A2)
French 3 (A2 - B1)
German 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
German 2 (A1.2 - A2)
German 3 (A2 - B1)
Spanish 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
Spanish 2 (A1.2 - A2)
Spanish 3 (A2 - B1)
Work Placement, General
Work Placement, Professional
Work Placement
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business::competences (2020)

sk 4.2.2020

Broad-Based Business Application Competence
IT Tools
Economics
International Markets and Responsible Business Practices
Communication for Global Business
Business Law
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Marketing
Contemporary Economic Issues
Quantitative Research
Research Methods
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Communication for Career Success
Swedish Business Communication
Finnish Business Environment
Finnish 1 (A1.2)
Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1)
Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2)
Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1)
French 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
French 2 (A1.2 - A2)
French 3 (A2 - B1)
German 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
German 2 (A1.2 - A2)
German 3 (A2 - B1)
Spanish 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
Spanish 2 (A1.2 - A2)
Spanish 3 (A2 - B1)
Specific Business Process/Methodological Competence
Supply Chain Management
Corporate Financial Management
Research Methods
Work Placement, General
Work Placement, Professional
Work Placement
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Strong Grounding in General Business Knowledge and Processes
Economics
International Markets and Responsible Business Practices
Foundations of Management
Business Accounting
Communication for Global Business
Business Law
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Finance
Supply Chain Management
Contemporary Economic Issues
Corporate Financial Management
Quantitative Research
Specific Business Application Competence
Gateway to Business Studies
Foundations of Management
Finance
Supply Chain Management
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Work Placement, General
Work Placement, Professional
Work Placement
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Not grouped

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Gateway to Business Studies
Economics
International Markets and Responsible Business Practices
Foundations of Management
Business Accounting
Communication for Global Business
Business Law
Supply Chain Management
Marketing
Contemporary Economic Issues
Corporate Financial Management
Research Methods
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Communication for Career Success
Proactive development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
- Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

Gateway to Business Studies
IT Tools
Economics
Foundations of Management
Communication for Global Business
Finance
Supply Chain Management
Marketing
Contemporary Economic Issues
Corporate Financial Management
Research Methods
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Communication for Career Success
Internationality and multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Gateway to Business Studies
IT Tools
Economics
International Markets and Responsible Business Practices
Foundations of Management
Communication for Global Business
Business Law
Supply Chain Management
Contemporary Economic Issues
Research Methods
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Communication for Career Success
Swedish Business Communication
Finnish Business Environment
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Finnish 1 (A1.2)
Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1)
Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2)
Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1)
French 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
French 2 (A1.2 - A2)
French 3 (A2 - B1)
German 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
German 2 (A1.2 - A2)
German 3 (A2 - B1)
Spanish 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
Spanish 2 (A1.2 - A2)
Spanish 3 (A2 - B1)
Sustainable development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problem

Economics
International Markets and Responsible Business Practices
Business Law
Supply Chain Management
Marketing
Contemporary Economic Issues
Corporate Financial Management
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Learning to learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Gateway to Business Studies
IT Tools
Economics
International Markets and Responsible Business Practices
Foundations of Management
Communication for Global Business
Business Law
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Finance
Supply Chain Management
Contemporary Economic Issues
Corporate Financial Management
Quantitative Research
Research Methods
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Communication for Career Success
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Gateway to Business Studies
IT Tools
International Markets and Responsible Business Practices
Foundations of Management
Business Accounting
Communication for Global Business
Business Law
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Finance
Supply Chain Management
Contemporary Economic Issues
Corporate Financial Management
Quantitative Research
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Communication for Career Success
Swedish Business Communication
Finnish Business Environment
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Finnish 1 (A1.2)
Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1)
Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2)
Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1)
French 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
French 2 (A1.2 - A2)
French 3 (A2 - B1)
German 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
German 2 (A1.2 - A2)
German 3 (A2 - B1)
Spanish 1 (A1.1 - A1.2)
Spanish 2 (A1.2 - A2)
Spanish 3 (A2 - B1)
Not grouped
Work Placement, General
Work Placement, Professional
Work Placement
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test

Code Name Credits (cr)
LXA23S1-1001
Core Business Studies

(Choose all)

60
LC00FE31 Gateway to Business Studies 5
LC00EG60 IT Tools 5
LC00FE32 Economics 5
LC00FE37 International Markets and Responsible Business Practices 5
LC00FE36 Foundations of Management 5
LC00EG62 Business Accounting 5
LC00FE34 Communication for Global Business 5
LC00FE65 Business Law 5
LC00EG63 Business Mathematics and Statistics 5
LC00FE35 Finance 5
LA00EH57 Supply Chain Management 5
LC00FE33 Marketing 5
LXA23S1-1002
Professional Studies

(Choose all)

30
LA00EH49 Contemporary Economic Issues 5
LA00FE59 Corporate Financial Management 5
LC00EH11 Quantitative Research 5
LC00EH12 Research Methods 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
LXA23S1-1003
Specialization Studies

(Choose all)

15
LXA23S1-1004
Single Degree Path

(Choose ects: 15)

15
LXA23S1-1005
Language Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
LC00EG71 Communication for Career Success 5
LXA23S1-1006
Studies of Official Languages of Finland

(Choose ects: 5)

5
LC00EH08 Swedish Business Communication 5
LC00EH10 Finnish Business Environment 5
XX00EF54 Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work 5
LXA23S1-1007
Finnish Language

(Choose 0)

0
XX00EL05 Finnish 1 (A1.2) 5
XX00EL11 Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) 5
XX00EL30 Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) 5
XX00EN47 Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) 5
LXA23S1-1008
French Language

(Choose 0)

0
LC00EG95 French 1 (A1.1 - A1.2) 5
LC00EG96 French 2 (A1.2 - A2) 5
LC00EG97 French 3 (A2 - B1) 5
LXA23S1-1009
German Language

(Choose 0)

0
LC00EG99 German 1 (A1.1 - A1.2) 5
LC00EH00 German 2 (A1.2 - A2) 5
LC00EH02 German 3 (A2 - B1) 5
LXA23S1-1010
Spanish Language

(Choose 0)

0
LC00EH04 Spanish 1 (A1.1 - A1.2) 5
LC00EH05 Spanish 2 (A1.2 - A2) 5
LC00EH06 Spanish 3 (A2 - B1) 5
LXA23S1-1011
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
LXA23S1-1012
Single Degree Path

(Choose ects: 15)

15
LXA23S1-1013
Studies in a Partner University

(Choose one)

30 - 60
LXA23S1-1014
Single Degree Path

(Choose ects: 30)

30
LXA23S1-1015
Double Degree Path

(Choose ects: 60)

60
LXA23S1-1016
Work Placement

(Choose ects: 30)

30
LX00FE62 Work Placement, General 15
LX00FE63 Work Placement, Professional 15
LX00FE64 Work Placement 30
LXA23S1-1017
Bachelor's Thesis

(Choose ects: 15)

15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Execution of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5