International Operations and Business , Bachelor of Business Administration
Gain a comprehensive understanding of global supply networks. The International Operations and Business Degree Programme equips you with the skills and knowledge
required to work in the complex field of international operations.
Degree title
Bachelor of Business Administration
Scope and duration
Tuition fees
11 500 € for non EU / EEA citizens
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Location
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Be prepared for the international operations world’s challenges
The Bachelor of International Operations and Business produce experts who are capable of work in various jobs in today’s and tomorrow’s international operations. At the programme’s core are key areas including
- supply chain systems planning
- sourcing & procurement
- logistics, and business controlling.
You will learn about essence of building well-functioning supply chain network with needed elements and learn to measure and analyze economical side of the supply chain network efficiency.
Working life-oriented education
In Turku UAS, you study in modern learning environments with cutting-edge workshops, and versatile spaces for independent and group working.
You will study in a multicultural environment alongside peers from around the globe. During your studies, you will build professional competence by engaging in collaborative projects with companies. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for the international operations world’s challenges.
Our faculty staff members are experts with up-to-date industry insights and a supportive teaching approach.
The degree programme is conducted as full-time studies, which means that studying requires participation in classes on campus and cannot be completed as full online studies.
Study contents and curriculum
The studies consist of core competences and complementary competence. Structure of the studies:
- The basic studies (65 credits) provide a fundamental foundation, knowledge, and skills for studying and working in business field.
- Professional studies (75 credits) focus on international business, supply network management & operations. Elective courses are customised to gain deeper knowledge based on your personal study plan.
- Optional studies (20 credits) provide you with additional possibilities to widen your opportunities and expertise through a wide selection of online courses.
- Practical training (30 credits in total) provides you with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in an authentic work environment and within your area of interest.
- Bachelor’s thesis (20 credits) deepens your knowledge within a specialisation of your interest. The thesis work can be combined with practical training and completed as a company project.
In total the education is 210 credits and the normative time of graduation is three and a half year.
At the start of the studies the emphasis is on basic business processes, mathematics and logistics studies, which give the student the basic knowledge required for business and make it possible to proceed to the professional studies. The professionality begins 1 year after starting the studies. The professional studies are mostly international operations, supply chain management and business control studies. In addition, the student will have skills in communication, marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
After graduation
For example, our graduates work in these positions:
Operations Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Produrement Specialist
Purchasing Manager
Logistics Coordinator
Business Controller
A Bachelor’s degree from a UAS opens many possibilities for postgraduate studies. The degree provides the opportunity to apply for Master’s degree programmes in Finnish and foreign higher education institutions. And, after having completed a Master’s degree, you can apply for scientific postgraduate studies, such as Licentiate’s degree or Doctoral studies.
Checklist for applicants
Applying in Joint Application
Joint application means that you can apply to up to six study programmes with one application form. These six options may include degree programmes from one or several different higher education institutions in Finland.
Checklist before you apply
1
Check the admission criteria: please take a close look the general information on eligibility, application procedure and student selection methods.
2
Take a look at the tuition fees and scholarships: the higher education institutions in Finland collect tuition fees from students outside the EU/EEA area.
Please note also: The Ministry of education and culture is preparing changes in legislation considering application fees for applicants to degree programmes in higher education. Read more about the preparations to introduce application fees.
3
Look at the schedules: make sure to apply and upload attachments on time.
Instructions for joint application: admission criteria and schedules
Apply in Joint Application
You can apply for this degree programme in joint application.
Next joint application period is:
The deadline for application is at 3 pm (Finnish time) on the last day of the application period.
Application forms at Studyinfo
Studyinfo.fi is the national portal for submitting applications.
Joint Application
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Operations and Business (link will open closer to the application period)
How many students are selected in this degree programme?
You can find the number of study places offered in joint application to this degree programme, and path studies in the programme, on Studyinfo.fi on the degree programme’s page. The number of study places varies from year to year.
In joint application the quota for first-time applicants in this degree programme is 90%, which means that the majority of study places are reserved for applicants applying for their first higher education degree.
In path studies there is no quota for first-time applicants. Path studies might be a good fit for you especially if you have already accepted a study place at a higher education institution.
How does studying in path studies differ from
degree studies?
In the joint application process, applicants apply to study for a degree. In path studies, studies begin as an Open UAS student.
Open UAS path studies are an alternative route to a degree. In path studies, you can get started with studies included in the degree. Path studies consist of the first-year studies (60 ECTS) of a Bachelor’s degree, which you complete alongside degree students. The actual studies or the contents of the studies do not differ from 1st year degree studies.
You cannot complete a degree as a path student. Based on the credits you attain and your success in path studies, you can apply for a degree study right via Open UAS separate application and continue your studies seamlessly until graduation.
Path studies are subject to an Open UAS study fee. There is also a difference in the benefits of a path student compared to degree students.
Apart from online study programmes, path studies require attendance in Turku, Finland.
Please note that as path studies do not lead to a degree, Finnish immigration services are not likely to grant a residence permit for path studies.
Co-operation with educational agents
Turku UAS co-operates with education agencies specialized in international student recruitment.
Separate applications
You can apply to Turku UAS also through separate applications. Application periods and student selection methods are different from joint application procedure.
Tuition fee
Tuition fees are charged from students who are not citizens of EU/EEA countries and are accepted to English conducted Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes. Read more about the tuition fee.
When are studies starting?
If you apply in the spring application periods (first and second joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in August /September.
If you apply in the autumn application periods (autumn joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in January.
The starting dates and other information for new students will be published on the New Students guide.
Contact Us
Questions related to admissions: Admission Services
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