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You will get a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) with 210 study credits

Program options:
- Responsible People & Business Management
- International Sport Business Management

Study objectives:
Are you interested in working in international business and specializing in diverse people-oriented leadership or international sport business management? Or do you perhaps want to be an entrepreneur? The degree of Business Administration (BBA) emphasis understanding the big picture of business and how environmental, personnel and social factors impact of business decisions, even in sport business. You will get a strong foundation in innovative business principles as well. Studies are conducted entirely in English.

The content of studies:
Diverse personnel-oriented leadership is the key element of the programme of Responsible People & Business Management. You will be creating success by empowering people in the company or organization. You will learn basic skills relevant for work in sustainable business world, such as marketing, financial management, law, business communication, social and environmental issues, and project management. Your knowledge deepens the importance of people in organizational success including human resource management, employee experience, ethical and sustainable leadership management. You will also learn how to lead learning and competence management and foster innovative mindset. In the projects and cases, you will work together with local businesses and NGO’s. During your studies, you learn to recognize the challenges and opportunities in leading people in diverse situations and contexts. Also, in your studies you will discuss sustainability in different frameworks. You also learn about the possibilities of establishing your own business. Implementation of studies may take multiple forms: in-class studies and field activities such as practical training in a company and field trips in the region, an international exchange period and virtual studies.

During your Responsible People & Business Management studies the key element of the degree programme is leading and developing the diverse workforce from both the human aspect (people) and the operational aspect (business) of an organisation. The approach of the programme focuses on the well-being and development of employees alongside the efficient and profitable business activities. You will deepen your knowledge in topics covering the entire employee journey and considering the responsible practices in human resource and paying attention to ethical conduct and sustainability of managing a business, its people and organisational culture.

In your International Sport Business Management studies, you will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of responsible development in sport, profitable sport management, leadership and management in sport business, business engagement with sports, sport entrepreneurship and business design. Equipped with this strong foundation, you will be prepared to address real life challenges in the sports industry with confidence and readiness.

During your Sport Business studies you will study in an innovative learning environment that combines theory, practice and modern facilities with advanced technologies that support effective learning. You will gain a more concrete approach to the topics studied within projects implemented in close cooperation with local companies and organizations. The programme encourages the development and implementation of innovative sustainable business ideas in joint projects with sport businesses, locally and internationally. Implementation of studies may take multiple forms: in-class studies and field activities such as practical training in a company and field trips in the region, an international exchange period and virtual studies. Lapland is an international living environment, which offers a real-life sport-business laboratory and unique learning opportunities. Finnish Lapland is the top region for sports, and an excellent environment to motivate you to achieve business skills in the context of sports and well-being.

The way we study
You will study in a multinational student group with working language of English, in an innovative learning environment that combines theory, practice and modern facilities with advanced technologies that support effective learning. As an international programme, we challenge students to consider cultural and communication elements throughout their studies in preparation for their future career paths.
Teaching takes place on campus of Lapland UAS. However some online implementation are possible. During your studies you will work and study in close cooperation with the local businesses. Internationalization and globalization have naturally a central position in your studies. Working in teams is a key part of our studies.

The studies take place in Rovaniemi, Jokiväylä Campus.
The city of Rovaniemi offers you excellent possibilities also for extra curriculum activities and sports. (https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/ https://www.lapland.fi/ ).

Structure of studies
The International Business degree consists of 210 ECTS. The study time is in average 3,5 years.
1) Core and profiling competences 145-150 ECTS
2) Free-choice electives 0-10 ECTS
3) Practical training to enhance professional skills 30 ECTS
4) Research and development competence incl. Bachelor’s thesis. 20 ECTS
You compile an ISP in which the progress of your studies is planned in detail.

Final project:
The thesis project including RDI methods (20 ECTS) combines the various objectives of mastering a profession. You will indicate your ability to apply what you have learned by solving a professional problem and developing your professional field. The thesis project can be investigative, or it may be linked to product/service planning or applications in their own field.
Career opportunities:

This degree allows you to be employed in various tasks in different fields in business and in the public sector. After graduation the work possibilities are various
For Example:
Talent manager
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Organisational Development Consultant
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Learning and Development Coordinator
Employee Relations Specialist
HR Business Partner
Recruitment Coordinator
Team leader
Product owner
Marketing coordinator
Head of customer relationships
Project planner
Entrepreneur
Sustainability manager

Internationalization :
The environment in Rovaniemi is international both on campus and in town. Your learning environment is also international and you will be studying in multinational groups together with your classmates and exchange students all over the world.
The students are encouraged to study abroad as part of their degree and they also have a possibility to do their practical training abroad. You can also apply for the double degree in Turiba University (http://www.turiba.lv/en/ ) or in FH Aachen UAS (https://www.fh-aachen.de/). Double degree programme provides you the opportunity of studying for a definite period at a partner institution and getting a degree from both institutions.

Co-operation with other parties:
Learning by working together with real business life is one of the key element of the programme. The programme is implemented by means of various course assignments as well as practical training and joint projects with working life.
You can participate in the courses offered by Lapland University Consortium (LUC) and other suitable organizations. Depending on the studies within LUC or other institutions, some additional fees may be charged by the organizing institution.

Postgraduate study opportunities:
The Bachelor of Business and Administration (BBA) gives the needed knowledge to continue to study Master Business and Administration (MBA) in different institutions. Further information to study Master of Business and Administration in Lapland University of Applied Sciences can be found from the webpages: www.lapinamk.fi

Come and study a prestigious university degree, which gives you the opportunity for multidisciplinary careers according to your own interests!