International Business and Logistics (in English): International Business and Logistics LXC24S1
Code: LXC24S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Business Administration BBA
- Credits
- 210 ects
- Duration
- 3.5 years (210 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2024
- Teaching language
- English
Descriptions
Degree Programme International Business and Logistics, 210 credits.
Bachelor of Business Administration BBA
Day-time Studies in English
International Business and Logistics degree programme is designed to prepare students for a career in international business where the knowledge and expertise of managing global supply chains and increased material and information flows is important. This degree offers general international business administration studies focusing especially in supply chain management and marketing studies.
During the first year of study the student chooses one of the two main professional majors of the programme; supply chain management and marketing and completes in total 30 ECTS of professional major studies during the second and third year of study. Additionally students can choose courses related to other business fields as elective courses from e.g. finance, human resource and strategic management and Business Intelligence.
ICT and data analytics skills, critical and innovative thinking and project management skills are developed throughout the programme. In the second year of studies all students undertake an Innovation Project that allows them to apply knowledge acquired previously in problem-solving projects. International Business and Logistics degree programme graduate understands the principles of sustainable development and is able to operate responsibly in a multicultural and international operating environment and network.
Students are required to learn an additional language (French, German or Spanish for Finnish students, Finnish for non-natives). Sustainability and business ethics are key values passed on to the students during their studies. Students will be working in a very multicultural environment, as many who are registered on the programme as well as teaching staff come from around the world.
Students are offered various study exchange possibilities. Choosing the supply chain management as professional major offers the possibility of earning a double degree by studying at a specially selected partner university for one year 60 ECTS agreed with the partner university. This study path is limited in number of students.
All students are required to complete a six-month work placement and Bachelor's Thesis in their final year of studies.
A graduate of this degree programme can expect to be offered attractive work opportunities internationally in the field of business and supply chain management. Alternatively, those wishing to continue their studies to Master’s level will be well prepared to do so.
Development
The BBA International Business and Logistics degree programme was launched in 2008. It has been designed and delivered in partnership with employers and other stakeholder groups, and an advisory board comprising employer representatives meets regularly to offer guidance on matters of strategic importance relating to curriculum content, course design and learning experiences.
Graduates from the programme remain involved in the life of the school as alumni and are consulted regarding curricular issues. They offer also guest lectures and work placement opportunities to current students and thereby continue their involvement in the development of the programme. The programme has a proud history of its students, whether as individuals or in teams, winning competitions organised by employers and trade associations.
This curriculum has been developed as part of the Metropolia 2020 curriculum renewal process. The whole academic staff of Metropolia Business School was involved in the curriculum development work and process of Metropolia 2020 curriculum from August 2019 until end of January 2020. Also several stakeholder groups and business representatives were consulted in the process. The changes made are based on the Metropolia Business School 2020 curriculum process and work.
Further information
Head of Degree Programme
Suvi Moll
suvi.moll@metropolia.fi
Tel. +358 40 183 6464
Study Coordinator
Ann-Sofie Shevlane
ann-sofie.shevlane@metropolia.fi
+358 50 325 2559
This curriculum LXC24S1 has been updated based on LXC23S1 curriculum.
International Business and Logistics curriculum 2024 has been updated as follows:
The marketing specialization studies -description and objectives have been specified / updated. The updated bachelor's thesis framework has been added.
Administrator Sari Kelo
Objective
After graduation from this degree programme the students are expected to possess the following competencies and skills:
Strong understanding of international business knowledge and processes
Broad-Based Business Application Competence
Specific business application competence
Specific business process/methodological competence
Supply chain and B2B relationship management skills
Understanding of modern marketing theories and practices
Service orientation and sustainability awareness
Operations management skills
Intercultural adaptability in an international and cross-disciplinary context
Keen awareness of global economic and business trends
Strategic Management capability
Critical and analytical thinking skills
Effective communication and negotiation skills
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 |
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| LXC24S1-1001 |
Core Business Studies
(Choose ects: 60) |
60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE31 | Gateway to Business Studies | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG60 | IT Tools | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG61 | Supply Chain Management | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG62 | Business Accounting | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG63 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE32 | Economics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE33 | Marketing | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE65 | Business Law | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE34 | Communication for Global Business | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE35 | Finance | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE36 | Foundations of Management | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE37 | International Markets and Responsible Business Practices | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1002 |
Professional Business Studies
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE61 | Management Accounting | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE38 | Communication for Career Success | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE40 | Organisational Behaviour | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE58 | Research Methods | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1003 |
Professional Major
(Choose ects: 45) |
45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1004 |
Supply Chain Management
(Choose all ) |
45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1005 |
International Business
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE41 | International Trade Operations | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE42 | International Strategies | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE43 | Global Political Economy | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1006 |
Operational Supply Chain
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE54 | Purchasing and Materials Management | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE55 | Operations Management | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE53 | E-Commerce and Distribution | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1007 |
Strategic Supply Chain Management
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE56 | Strategic Sourcing | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE57 | Supply Chain Strategies and Trends | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG89 | Sustainable Supply Chains | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1008 |
Marketing
(Choose all ) |
45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1009 |
International Business
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG74 | International Trade Operations | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG75 | International Strategies | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG76 | Global Political Economy | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1010 |
Digital Marketing and Design
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE46 | Digital Marketing | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE47 | Branding | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EG83 | Marketing Design | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1011 |
Contemporary Marketing
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE49 | Marketing Research | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE45 | Customer-Oriented Service Design | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE48 | Marketing Strategy and Practice | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1012 |
Innovation Project
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1013 |
Language Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1014 |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1015 |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1016 |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1017 |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1018 |
Studies of Official Languages of Finland
(Choose 0) |
0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00EH08 | Swedish Business Communication | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LC00FE44 | Finnish Business Environment | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EF54 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1019 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1020 |
Studies in a Partner University
(Choose ects: 0) |
0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1021 |
Work Placement
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LX00FE62 | Work Placement, General | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LX00FE63 | Work Placement, Professional | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LX00FE64 | Work Placement | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LXC24S1-1022 |
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 | 105 | 105 | 15 | 35 | 70 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 60 | 15 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 35 | 35 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 25 | 25 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 30 | 30 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| LXC24S1-1001 |
Core Business Studies
(Choose ects: 60 ) |
60 |
| LC00FE31 | Gateway to Business Studies | 5 |
| LC00EG60 | IT Tools | 5 |
| LC00EG61 | Supply Chain Management | 5 |
| LC00EG62 | Business Accounting | 5 |
| LC00EG63 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 5 |
| LC00FE32 | Economics | 5 |
| LC00FE33 | Marketing | 5 |
| LC00FE65 | Business Law | 5 |
| LC00FE34 | Communication for Global Business | 5 |
| LC00FE35 | Finance | 5 |
| LC00FE36 | Foundations of Management | 5 |
| LC00FE37 | International Markets and Responsible Business Practices | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1002 |
Professional Business Studies
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| LC00FE61 | Management Accounting | 5 |
| LC00FE38 | Communication for Career Success | 5 |
| LC00FE40 | Organisational Behaviour | 5 |
| LC00FE58 | Research Methods | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1003 |
Professional Major
(Choose ects: 45 ) |
45 |
| LXC24S1-1004 |
Supply Chain Management
(Choose all ) |
45 |
| LXC24S1-1005 |
International Business
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| LC00FE41 | International Trade Operations | 5 |
| LC00FE42 | International Strategies | 5 |
| LC00FE43 | Global Political Economy | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1006 |
Operational Supply Chain
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| LC00FE54 | Purchasing and Materials Management | 5 |
| LC00FE55 | Operations Management | 5 |
| LC00FE53 | E-Commerce and Distribution | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1007 |
Strategic Supply Chain Management
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| LC00FE56 | Strategic Sourcing | 5 |
| LC00FE57 | Supply Chain Strategies and Trends | 5 |
| LC00EG89 | Sustainable Supply Chains | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1008 |
Marketing
(Choose all ) |
45 |
| LXC24S1-1009 |
International Business
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| LC00EG74 | International Trade Operations | 5 |
| LC00EG75 | International Strategies | 5 |
| LC00EG76 | Global Political Economy | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1010 |
Digital Marketing and Design
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| LC00FE46 | Digital Marketing | 5 |
| LC00FE47 | Branding | 5 |
| LC00EG83 | Marketing Design | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1011 |
Contemporary Marketing
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| LC00FE49 | Marketing Research | 5 |
| LC00FE45 | Customer-Oriented Service Design | 5 |
| LC00FE48 | Marketing Strategy and Practice | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1012 |
Innovation Project
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 |
| LXC24S1-1013 |
Language Studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| LXC24S1-1014 |
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 |
| LXC24S1-1015 |
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 |
| LXC24S1-1016 |
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 |
| LXC24S1-1017 |
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 |
| LXC24S1-1018 |
Studies of Official Languages of Finland
(Choose 0 ) |
0 |
| LC00EH08 | Swedish Business Communication | 5 |
| LC00FE44 | Finnish Business Environment | 5 |
| XX00EF54 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 5 |
| LXC24S1-1019 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| LXC24S1-1020 |
Studies in a Partner University
(Choose ects: 0 ) |
0 |
| LXC24S1-1021 |
Work Placement
(Choose ects: 30 ) |
30 |
| LX00FE62 | Work Placement, General | 15 |
| LX00FE63 | Work Placement, Professional | 15 |
| LX00FE64 | Work Placement | 30 |
| LXC24S1-1022 |
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 |