International Business and Logistics, Bachelor's Degree

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  • Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies (application period 1 May - 31 October) 01.05.2024 - 31.10.2024
  • Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies (application period 1 May - 31 October) 01.05.2024 - 31.10.2024
Applying
Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Duration
210 ECTS
Time
3.5 years
Mode of studies
Language
English
Price
Tuition fees might apply

Studies

Become an Expert in Business on the Move

International Business and Logistics (IBL) is a bachelor’s degree programme that gives you a holistic understanding of global business with a special focus on supply chain management and the operations of international trade.

Flexible study paths will give you the opportunity to develop a professional profile based on your particular field of interest. If you want to lead the way towards a more sustainable future in multicultural business environments, then IBL is for you. You will gain essential business knowledge and skills to manage people, material and information flows.

Inspiring Study Experience

We offer you a dynamic international study environment with classmates from around the world. Many of our lecturers are native English speakers and experienced business experts. We are also well known for our positive community spirit and supportive study atmosphere that sets us apart from other institutions.

Studying on the IBL programme is a combination of interactive lectures, business simulation games, company field trips, and solving real life business cases and projects. You will be able to lead successful projects and teams with the help of good IT and communication skills. The IBL programme will challenge your critical and analytical thinking and your ability to make ethical and sustainable business decisions. You will find your passion in the field of business.

Applying theory in practice provides you excellent strategic thinking and problem solving skills. As part of Finland’s largest University of Applied Sciences, you will develop your interpersonal skills and innovative thinking in multidisciplinary projects with other Metropolia degree programmes, Innovation Hubs and external companies. At the end of your studies, you will further strengthen your professional expertise in a work placement and with help of your bachelor’s thesis.

See IBL Curriculum in Studyguide

Choosing a Professional Major

During the first study year you will choose between two professional majors; Supply Chain Management or Marketing.

Professional major studies are 30 ECTS and you will complete them during the second and third study year. Additionally, you can choose courses related to other business fields as elective courses from e.g. finance, human resource and strategic management.

Wider View Through Exchange Abroad

Since we are a truly international business school, we encourage IBL students to go on student exchange or work placement abroad. You may choose your study exchange destination from over 60 partner universities we have all around the world. Study or work experience in another country will give you a wider perspective on international business and improve your cross-cultural knowledge.

For some of those, who want to specialise in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, we offer also a double degree exchange option. This means that you will study a full academic year at our partner university in HTW Saar in Germany and, upon successful completion of the requirements of both institutions, you will be awarded with two Bachelor degrees: one from Metropolia UAS and the other from the partner institution. A clear competitive edge in the job market!

Broad Range of Career Prospects

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will provide you with wide range of career prospects. You may find yourself in the private or public sector and in global or local companies and organisations. The BBA degree will also give you the skills and knowledge needed to establish your own company and become an entrepreneur.

Graduates of the IBL programme have started their professional careers with job titles such as:

  • Procurement Specialist
  • Freight Forwarder
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Customer Service Specialist
  • Sales Coordinator
  • Marketing Manager
  • Finance Specialist or Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • HR Specialist
  • Project Manager and
  • Entrepreneur.

As you gain experience, you may find yourself in more demanding managerial or consulting positions. Many of our students also choose to go on to Master´s studies at Universities of Applied Sciences or at Research Universities either in Finland or abroad.

Scholarships and tuition fees

Annual tuition fee

  • 10 000 € for those, whose right of study starts before 1 August 2024
  • 11 000 € for those, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2024.

This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.

Read more on tuition fees and scholarship

What is it like to study IBL?

Cody and Vanessa tell about their experiences in IBL programme.

Ask about IBL studies and study plans

Send your question to IBL@metropolia.fi and the Study Coordinators or Head of Degree Programme will get back to you.

**We reserve the right to change the MBS curricula, partner network and schedules.

Applying

  • Application period
    1.5.2024 at 08:00 - 31.10.2024 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2024
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    • Day-time studies

    The Application on the Basis of Metropolia’s Open UAS Studies is aimed at those who have completed open UAS studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Studies are considered to be Metropolia's if they are entered in the Metropolia's study register, and open studies if they have not been completed with the right to study for the degree-leading education.

    Application period: 1 May 2024 8:00 am - 31 October 2024, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.

    Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi

  • Application period
    1.5.2024 at 08:00 - 31.10.2024 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2024
    Apply now!
    • Day-time studies

    The Application on the Basis of Finnish Higher Education Studies is aimed at those who have completed higher education studies in Finland. Studies are taken into account regardless of whether they have been completed as open studies or in education leading to a degree, or whether the right to study is valid or has expired.

    Application period: 1 May 2024 8:00 am - 31 October 2024, all times refer to local time in Finland https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/finland/helsinki.

    Application instructions: published at Studyinfo.fi

  • Application period
    8.1.2025 at 08:00 - 22.1.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2025
    • Day-time studies

    Instructions for applying

    In the spring 2025 Joint Application to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2025. The application period starts on the 8 January 2025 at 8 am and ends on the 22 January 2025 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).

    All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.

  • Application period
    31.12.2024 at 08:00 - 30.4.2025 at 15:00
    Start of studies
    autumn 2025
    • Day-time studies

    The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those applying on the basis of GMAT/GRE test, SAT test, the Edunation Pathway Diploma or a top-up degree for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Application period for studies starting in autumn 2025 starts on 31 December 2024 08:00 am (local time in Finland).

    Application instructions have been published on Studyinfo.fi Check the individual selection methods for each degree programme in Studyinfo.fi .

More information

For more information on the application process please contact

Metropolia's Student and Admission Services:
+358 40 712 5100
admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Starting studies

How to start your studies in Metropolia

Welcome to study for a degree at Metropolia!

Congratulations! You have been admitted to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and we are delighted to have you as a new member of our vibrant community of more than 16 000 students!

You have made an excellent choice - Metropolia offers you unique multidisciplinary opportunities throughout your studies with its strong connections to working life and active role in innovations built around socially significant phenomena.

We are happy to have you with us and help you with any questions you might have. Welcome to Metropolia!

The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.

Starting IBL studies

Congratulations - we are happy that you have chosen to join us at Metropolia Business School!

You have been accepted to the International Business and Logistics (IBL) Programme! Your program code is LXC24S1. Below you can find more information about the programme.

Providing that you satisfactorily meet the degree requirements you will be awarded with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) upon graduation. The degree program is a 210 ECTS scope program and the study right is 3.5 years. The studies are conducted at Metropolia Myyrmäki Campus, Leiritie 1 Vantaa.

You are able to complete the whole degree programme in Finland but we warmly recommend a study exchange or/and work placement period abroad. For five of those, who want to specialize in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, we offer a double degree exchange option in Germany. The award of successful completion of the requirements of both institutions is two Bachelor degrees: one from Metropolia UAS and the other from the partner institution.

Orientation days and the start of studies

The studies will start with orientation days on Monday 19th August at 9 a.m. During the orientation days 19.-20.8. and 23.8. we get to know different practical aspects of the studies. Your presence at the orientation days is essential. You can expect the orientation days to be over at 16:00 at the latest. In the evenings there is a voluntary program organized by the tutors (more information later).

The Autumn semester teaching starts on 26.8.2024 and runs until the middle of December.

The Spring semester teaching starts on 13.1.2025 and runs until the middle of May.

You can learn more about both studying at Metropolia and the contents of the International Business and Logistics degree from the Study Guide. Please check your group's curriculum to explore what you will be studying.

Questions about studies?

You can contact study coordinator Ann-Sofie Shevlane with questions related to the studies: ann-sofie.shevlane [at] metropolia.fi (ann-sofie[dot]shevlane[at]metropolia[dot]fi) or by phone +358 50 325 2559. Questions related to the application process can be directed to Metropolia's Admission Services, admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi). Please note that July is a holiday month in Finland, and the majority of the staff is on holiday. Your inquiry will be responded to in August at the latest.

If you have a lot of previous university studies (more than 30 ECTS), Edunation path studies, or otherwise need to plan your studies, book an appointment with the study coordinator by emailing ann-sofie.shevlane [at] metropolia.fi (ann-sofie[dot]shevlane[at]metropolia[dot]fi) . Attach the certificates of previous studies to the email.

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Welcome to study Business Administration at Metropolia!

Suvi Moll, Head of International Business and Logistics programme

Ann-Sofie Shevlane, Study Coordinator