Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning
Work Placement is done in third year, autumn or spring semester
Qualification requirements and regulations
See the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia UAS: >>
Access to further studies
Master´s studies
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences students may apply for identification and accreditation of prior learning as part of their compulsory or optional studies, provided they have prior learning corresponding to the curriculum before the course in question begins.
Profile of the programme
International Business and Logistics student will study marketing, management, trade and business law, economics and IT to get a comprehensive understanding of international business principles. The student will have the opportunity to choose between two professional majors: supply chain management and marketing.
The focus of the marketing major studies is on understanding consumer behaviour and decision-making processes when designing, branding, and marketing products and services. Students obtain concrete skills which can be applied when designing and implementing modern marketing techniques in any organisation.
Upon completing the professional major studies in Supply Chain Management the student understands purchasing and materials management, operations management and distribution processes from suppliers to end-customers and is able to measure and develop the performance and profitability in these fields. The student recognized how to utilize the latest technologies and develop more sustainable logistics and e-commerce supply chains.
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
After graduation the student will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and will be able to work within industrial, commercial or public sector organisations.
Key learning outcomes
After instruction in fundamental business subjects, the student will get the opportunity to apply these in an integrated manner, covering both strategic and operational management areas. The student will develop ICT skills, critical thinking and rational reasoning. This encompasses generic business competencies including quality control and the incorporation of environmental and ethical factors. During the studies there is also the opportunity of study and work abroad.
Graduation requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration
210 ECTS credits to be completed according to the curriculum.
Level of qualification
Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)
Obligatory or Optional Mobility
Student can apply to be in exchange for one or two semesters earliest during the second year autumn.
Specific admission requirements
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Examination regulations, assessment and grading
According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences course assessment criteria are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. At the beginning of the course, students must be informed on the assessment principles which must be based on the course objectives. Assessment takes primarily place for each course and applies to the students who have registered and been accepted on the course. If necessary, different components of a course may be assessed individually. If the course consists of several components, the teacher may point this out in the assessment principles contained in the implementation plan.
The assessment scale is as follows: excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), very satisfactory (2), satisfactory (1), fail (0) and pass (P). Any deviations of this scale will be decided by the President.
Mode of study
Full-time studies
Programme director
Suvi Moll
Head of the Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
suvi.moll[at]metropolia.fi
PO Box 4071, FI-00079 Metropolia, Finland
International Business and Logistics (in English)
Timing plans by study path
International Business and Logistics (in English)
Timing plans by study path
International Business and Logistics (in English)
Timing plans by study path
International Business and Logistics (in English)
Timing plans by study path
International Business and Logistics (in English)
Timing plans by study path