Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management

At Laurea University of Applied Sciences' Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, you'll dive right into hands-on experiential learning through our unique Learning by Developing (LbD) model, where real-world business projects let you build practical skills in management, collaboration, problem-solving, and using digital tools right from the start. You'll tackle actual business challenges, like developing customer-oriented products, analyzing data for decisions, and creating marketing strategies, all while working in teams—just like in a professional setting. This approach has earned rave reviews from employers for sharpening your interaction, scheduling, performance, and reporting skills.

Here's how we make it real with specific program features:
- Group projects via LbD: Real business development projects in teams, focusing on areas like customer needs, service design, digital marketing, and sustainability—building your project management and teamwork skills employers love.
- Work placements (internships): Up to two mandatory placements integrated into core studies like "Expert in a Work Community," giving you direct workplace experience in business operations.
- Digital tools and software: Training in BI tools, business software packages, data analysis tools, and digital marketing platforms to prepare you for modern workplaces.
- Thesis as practical development: A hands-on final project (often called "Expert in Development and workplace innovation") applying everything you've learned to solve real business problems.

At Laurea University of Applied Sciences, our Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management puts you right in the heart of real-world business action through our award-winning Learning by Developing (LbD) model. You'll build practical skills by collaborating on authentic projects with lecturers, companies, and experts to innovate business solutions, sharpening your project management, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities—all while using digital tools essential for today's workplace. The Tikkurila campus, where most business management studies happen, features modern project learning environments, state-of-the-art simulation equipment, and strong networks for national and international projects that mimic professional settings.

Here's how you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning tailored to this programme:
- Real business development projects: Work in groups on genuine challenges for partner companies, boosting skills in interaction, scheduling, performance, and reporting—employers love this approach.
- Work placements: Complete up to two placements as part of "Expert in a Work Community," giving you direct workplace experience.
- Digital tools and business software: Master BI tools, service design thinking tools, and other IT packages during core and complementary studies like digital business, marketing, and financial planning.
- Project-based core modules: Tackle modules like Business Operations, Business Development, and Sustainability and Business Analysis through collaborative, practical work.
- Thesis with innovation focus: Cap your studies with a thesis under "Expert in Development and workplace innovation," applying everything to real innovation.
- Modern campus facilities: Access simulation devices and project environments at Tikkurila Campus for immersive learning.