Degree Programme in
Innovative Business Services (IBS)
Pori | Finland
Tradenomi | 210 ECTS cr | 3,5 years
Bachelor of Business Administration
Liiketalouden ammattikorkeakoulututkinto
Next application period is in autumn 2012
Studies start in January 2013
Admission criteria
Tuition in English.
WHAT IS INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SERVICES?
Introduction video
In the Degree Programme in Innovative Business Services you will learn to operate and work in the changing environment of business services. The IBS programme is an excellent opportunity for you, who are interested in combining the fields of business administration, communication and information technology and media – and maybe starting up your own business.
Specialists of different business areas are coaching you along the studies to reach understanding and develop practical views of new business perspectives. You will study in an international student group and gain valuable skills needed when working in multinational and multicultural business environments.
Your studies:
• are an effective combination of business administration, information and communication technology and media studies
• are based on modern methods of network learning environments and on the principles of Problem Based Learning, that is, learning by doing.
• will include activity modules, projects and live cases.
• include work placements in international and national companies
Goals of the studies:
• you have knowledge to support the development of service business in different industries
• you have the appropriate tools for innovative business thinking
• you can work in multicultural teams and networks
• you have improved your communication skills
This is where you can work:
Graduates from this programme can, additionally to traditional Business administration positions, work in e.g. following positions: consulting, company developer, head of service, service developer and business supervisor. The graduates are also able to develop new business models based on service innovations and may become entrepreneurs already during the studies.
The annual intake is 40 students.
Further information:
Mr. Reijo Koivula
Degree Programme Coordinator
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