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Bachelor’s degree

Business Management

Do you want a versatile path into business — in Finland or internationally? This bachelor’s degree builds your skills in data-driven business decisions, digital marketing and financial management — in English, with hands-on projects from day one. You can specialise in Corporate Financial Management or Digital Marketing, or build a broader business profile through complementary studies.

Degree programme

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Degree title

Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Business Management

Extent and duration

210 ECTS, 3,5 years

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Management (BBA) at Laurea is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a career in business with an international focus in Finland or abroad. A key component of the programme is data-driven decision making and the use of digital tools to generate financial and market insights. You can specialise in digital marketing or financial management, and you can also choose studies from other areas of business management.

The scope of the degree programme is 210 ECTS credits, which is equivalent to 3,5 years of studies. However, depending on your own study schedule and flexibility, you can complete the degree in a shorter time as well.

Graduates have excellent employment opportunities with the majority finding employment after graduation. Students typically work as specialists or entrepreneurs in digital marketing, corporate financial management or other fields.

Apply in the joint application

Application period for degree programmes taught in English is held annually in January. Check available options for studying Business Management in Finnish.

Daytime studies

  • Business Management, Leppävaara

    Application period:

    7. – 21.1.2027

    Language:

    English

    Semester begins:

    09/2027

    Apply in Studyinfo

Blended learning studies

Not available in January 2027 joint application round.

Online studies

Not available in January 2027 joint application round.

What will you study?

Core competence studies (150 ECTS) build a strong foundation across the key areas of business:

  • Business Fundamentals
  • Marketing and Customer Experience
  • Leadership
  • Data and Analytics in Business
  • Sales and business Development
  • Financial Management
  • Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
  • Project Management
  • Business Communication and Languages

Complementary studies (60 ECTS) follow two recommended paths — Corporate Financial Management (corporate finance, financial planning, BI tools) or Digital Marketing (strategy, content marketing, marketing analytics). You can also take international trade, entrepreneurship, sustainability, HRM, languages, or study at Laurea’s partner universities in Finland or abroad — all without additional tuition fees.

Up to two work placements are integrated into your studies (in Finland or abroad). Your bachelor’s thesis (15 ECTS) is a development project, typically completed with a partner company or organisation.

See the curriculum here

How will you study?

The programme is delivered as daytime studies at Leppävaara Campus, Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm, with face-to-face teaching and project work on campus. The campus is easily reached by public transport from the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Laurea’s pedagogical model is Learning by Developing (LbD) — you collaborate with businesses, lecturers and business experts to solve real challenges. A tutor teacher supports you throughout your studies. Recognition of prior learning is possible. Several courses include industry-recognised certifications (Microsoft, Google, SAS) that you can earn alongside your degree.

Where will you find employment?

Your expertise could lead to roles such as:

  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Financial plannin specialist
  • Business developer
  • Sales specialist or account manager
  • Project manager
  • International business specialist
  • Entreoreneur

Graduates work across many industries — from large international companies to Finnish SMEs, startups and the public sector. Finnish-language studies during your degree improve your prospects with Finnish employers.

How do you apply?

Application period 7-21 January 2027 (daytime, Leppävaara); the semester begins in September 2027. Blended-learning and online options are not currently available for this English-language programme. See How to apply to Laurea for guidance.

Eligibility: Upper secondary qualification + English B2. Previous business experience is not required.

Tuition fees: No fees for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA: €9,500 per academic year — scholarships available.

Read more about the tuition fees and scholarships

Laurea rewards excellence

Students who complete their Bachelor’s degree within the target time and with at least good grades will be granted separate study rights for Master’s degree studies.

Read more

Information about admissions

  • Admission services

    admissions@laurea.fi

    +358 9 8868 7273

More information

  • Tanja Johansson

    Director

    tanja.johansson@laurea.fi

    +358 40 710 4392

Internships in Business Management programme

Lam found her internship positions through networks she created during her studies.

What is studying in the programme like?

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