Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

Application period: Rolling Admission 27.8.-10.12.2026
Mode of Study: Full-time Studies
Place of Study: Kajaani

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

Interested in understanding the international business operations and finding career opportunities in organizations that are engaged in business on a global scale? The International Business degree at KAMK develops the necessary skills and competencies for positions requiring business expertise in today’s global and multicultural working life. The studies emphasize applying the learned theories into practice. Hands-on projects, practical training and thesis are a great way of learning, interacting and building networks with the working life.

Explore the global trends that are shaping the future of business and gain the skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. Throughout your studies, you will learn how businesses are planned, managed, and led in both local and international environments.
You will discover how global supply chains work, how companies create outstanding customer experiences, and how digital technologies are transforming business. You will also develop practical skills in service design, business development, and digital business management.

In your specialization studies, you will deepen your expertise in strategic marketing communications and digital marketing, learning how to create effective campaigns and connect with customers in today’s digital landscape.

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Studies

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree for International Business has a duration of 3,5 years and extends 210 ECTS. The studies take place on campus in Kajaani. Read more about the content of the studies from the Study Guide.

Study guide

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Future Careers

Specialize yourself for your future

Graduates of the International Business degree will be able to apply for a variety of employment positions, from entrepreneurship to working in management roles, project planning and development roles, and sales and marketing positions, all within both the private and public sectors. It is also possible to continue studies towards a Master’s degree in a university.

After graduation, our alumnis are working for example as Junior Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Executive Assistant, Content Producer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Strategy and Customer Manager, Vice Director of Marketing, Planner and Strategy Consult.

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Specialization

Specialization studies, international exchanges and free-choice studies provide you with the opportunity to focus your studies according to your own interests. During this English-taught degree, you will study in an international group and working in a multicultural environment is part of the learning process. Foreign students will study the Finnish language as part of their studies. The studies include several work-based projects which provide you with the fundamentals of project management, teamwork and leadership skills.

Tuition fee

There is a tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens starting their studies at KAMK. Read about KAMK’s tuition fee policy from here.

Student Agreement

All non-EU/EEA citizens selected for English-taught studies leading to a Finnish higher education degree must read and approve a Student Agreement before accepting the study place. The Agreement applies to students who will start their studies after 1.1.2023.

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Apply to the degree in Studyinfo

Applying to the degree is done through the Studyinfo website during the application period.

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Information about the degree

Other ways to study at KAMK

You can also apply to study at KAMK outside of the joint application period or study through Open UAS studies.

Pathway Studies Open UAS Studies