Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Administration

Key learning outcomes

The Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Administration results in a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The degree title is Bachelor of Business Administration. The scope of the studies is 210 ECTS credits, with a completion time of 3.5 years. The competence produced by the degree corresponds to a commonly defined level of higher education in the European Union, enabling the mobility of labour and specialists.

The courses make up more extensive study modules. This way, they support the student’s overall development and the development of their expertise. The studies also enable combining studies with working life-orientated research and development.

Education content and professional growth and know-how

The studies provide a diverse selection of competence in digital business, financial competence and supervisory work. The student acquires good capabilities for the development of business operations and operating methods in changing operating environments.

The degree programme includes an extensive section of elective professional studies. The selection of elective professional studies gives students the opportunity to expand and deepen their professional profile. Optional professional studies, elective studies, practical training and the thesis can be used to further specialise in different areas of business. The personal learning plan supports the student’s development and career goals.

During the Bachelor of Business Administration studies, expertise and competence are developed from a basic level to more profound professional competence. The development of versatile business competence is emphasised in professional studies.

Students can choose courses to deepen and expand their competence. Practical training in companies is an important part of the studies. Internationalisation is supported with the opportunity to complete practical training or some studies abroad.

Flexible studies

The pedagogical premise is flexibility, sense of community and interaction online. Advanced technology is used for learning. The programme is characterised by diversity and not being tied to time or place.

There is no mandatory classroom work in the Bachelor of Business Administration online programme. All courses can be completed remotely.

The programme draws extensively on the recognition of prior learning and the studification of work as part of the student’s personal learning plan.

The student has the opportunity to fast-track the degree, for example completing it in 3 years. Prior competence is taken into account. The studies develop the student’s professional expertise in a versatile manner, also reinforcing online skills.

The student
- draws up a personal learning plan to support their studies; previously acquired competence is recognised in the PLP
- is responsible for the progress of their studies.

The teachers and other personnel provide guidance and support in defining and achieving personal objectives.

Comprehensive guidance supports the student’s professional growth throughout the study path. Each student is an individual. The programme takes students’ differing needs and objectives into account. The programme enables alternative methods of completion and individual paths that match each student’s personal objectives.

Career opportunities and employment

The employment opportunities of Bachelors of Business Administration are diverse. After completing the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, the student can work in responsible positions in planning, supervisory and expert tasks. One career option is to work as an entrepreneur.

Qualifications

There are no specific degree-related or statutory qualification requirements in the field.

Further studies

You may, after graduating and gaining at least two years of work experience, apply for a master's degree level education. You can continue your studies by applying for e.g. Master's degree programmes in universities, vocational teacher education or Master's degree programmes abroad. The university of applied sciences offers opportunities for competence development in the form of the open university of applied sciences, specialisation education and work-oriented continuing education.

Education planning

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Business Administration has been prepared so that
- the degree produces the competence required in business and industry
- the programme ensures the development of the student’s expertise.

Contact Information

Pertti Pernu
Head of Department Business Administration
+358408366920
firstname.lastname@jamk.fi