European Business Administration (in English): Single Path
Code: LXA23S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Business Administration BBA
- Credits
- 210 ects
- Duration
- 3.5 years (210 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2023
- Teaching language
- English
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
Development
The EBA Curriculum 2020 has been updated in collaboration with other bachelor-level degree programmes offered at Metropolia Business School, and according to the guidelines and instructions from Metropolia, including the potential offered by Innovation Hubs. In updating the course descriptions, the renewed NQF 6 level competence framework have been taken into account, eg. technological competences and digitalisation, even stronger emphasis on ethical and multicultural competences, or more collaboration with working life to enhance the working life skills of a student.
Some of the European partners as well as all the EBA students currently studying at the partner institutions have been contacted for ideas for improvement. The importance of Innovation Projects as a tool for increased company collaboration and project involvement was both praised and highlighted. The students felt they were very well prepared for their studies abroad; to meet the requirements of ten partner universities is a cornerstone of the DD programme. The elements are there in the core business studies in the 1st year and the professional studies in the 2nd year, it seems. Therefore, changes were made to the sequence and timing of courses, rather than contents.
A modular structure to better serve the incoming degree students (the 3rd-year incoming electives) has been improved and made more visual. In doing so, collaboration across all business programmes is of key importance.
The separate offering, erilliset opintokokonaisuudet in Finnish, will be designed each spring for the incoming DD students, serving the needs of the entire Business School and their degree-seeking and exchange students.
The Metropolia level descriptions for bachelor thesis and the required methodological studies are easy to observe in the EBA degree programme. All of this has been agreed with the European partner institutions in the DD agreements. In some cases, the incoming EBA students do their Bachelor Thesis under the guidance and according to the rules and requirements of Metropolia, sometimes under joint supervision.
Further information
Head of Degree Programme
Suvi Moll
suvi.moll@metropolia.fi
+358 40 183 6464
Study Coordinator
Ann-Sofie Shevlane
ann-sofie.shevlane@metropolia.fi
+358 50 325 2559
This curriculum LXC23S1 has been updated based on LXC22S1 curriculum.
European Business Administration curriculum 2023 has been updated as follows:
- Sustainability and responsible business objectives have been updated to implementations when applicable
Administrator Sari Kelo
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| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXA23S1-1003 |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXA23S1-1014 |
Single Degree Path
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Implementation 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.
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Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business::competences (2020)
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ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree
Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Implementation 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 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 |
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 |