Degree Programme in 
Innovative Business Services (IBS)

Pori  |  Finland
Tradenomi  |  210 ECTS cr  |  3,5 years
Bachelor of Business Administration
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Tuition in English

NEXT APPLICATION PERIOD 2–13 SEPTEMBER 2013

Admission criteria (2013)

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WHAT IS INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SERVICES?

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.

To have a better idea of what is it, watch the following video: Introduction video

Your studies:

* Combine business administration, information and communication technology and media studies. With us you can also study Service Design.
• 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, presentations, group work and live cases.
• include training/working placements in international and national companies.
• will allow you to experience how it is to work in a multicultural environment

Goals of the studies:

• you have the 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 will develop your problem solving and decision making skills as well as your communication skills

What qualities should a candidate for Innovative Business Services have?

• Interest on world’s current issues
• Ease of speaking and writing
• Be open minded! Willing to getting to know and work with other cultures
• The disposition to adapt to change and new methods of learning

This is where you can work:

Graduates from this programme can, additionally to traditional Business administration positions, work in e.g. following positions: service designer, consulting, company developer, head of service, service developer, business supervisor and developer of international market research. 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.

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