Bachelor of Business Administration

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Program Overview

European Business Administration at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is a dynamic 3.5-year double-degree Bachelor's program (210 ECTS) that's perfect for ambitious students passionate about international business, entrepreneurship, and European markets—especially if you thrive in multicultural settings and dream of launching your own venture or leading global teams. You'll study the first two years at our modern Myyrmäki Campus in Vantaa, Finland, then spend a full third year at one of our esteemed partner universities across Europe, earning two Bachelor's degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Metropolia and another from your partner school.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1: Building a Strong Foundation
In your first year, you'll dive into the essentials of business operations and economics, getting hands-on with real-world European contexts right from the start. Key modules like Introduction to Business Administration and European Economics help you grasp market dynamics and Nordic business models, while Financial Accounting Basics builds your skills in analyzing company finances—setting you up with practical tools that employers love.

Year 2: Developing Core Expertise
Year two ramps up with advanced topics in management and strategy, preparing you for global challenges as you collaborate in international projects. Courses such as International Marketing teach you to craft strategies for diverse markets, Leadership and Organizational Behavior hones your team-leading skills, and Business Law in Europe ensures you navigate legal landscapes confidently—all while building your network at Metropolia.

Year 3: Immersive Partner University Experience
Your third year abroad is the game-changer: selected during year two, you'll study full-time at a partner university, tailoring your path to specializations like sustainable business or analytics. This mandatory immersion deepens your cultural fluency and expertise through partner-specific modules, seamlessly integrating with Metropolia's curriculum for that coveted double degree.

Year 3.5 (Final Semester): Capstone and Career Launch
Back at Metropolia (or wrapping up remotely), you'll apply everything in a thesis or practical project, often with industry partners. Focus on Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Projects lets you innovate real solutions, polishing your portfolio for immediate job success.

Focus Areas
European markets, Nordic business models, international entrepreneurship, cross-cultural leadership, financial analysis, and sustainable global trade.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates emerge as versatile BBA professionals skilled in analyzing European economies, leading diverse teams, managing international projects, and driving business innovation—ready for roles in consulting, startups, or multinational firms.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Fully accredited by Finland's Ministry of Education and Culture as a UAS Bachelor's degree (EQF 6), with ECTS-recognized double-degree pathways ensuring seamless transferability across EU universities and employers.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
Metropolia's Business School graduates ~400 professionals yearly into strong Finnish and international job markets, with alumni praising EBA for its entrepreneurial edge and 90%+ employment rates in business fields—backed by our top-tier UAS status and partnerships.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The European Business Administration (EBA) programme is designed to give you the practical tools and general knowledge required in global business life, preparing you as a mature professional ready for real-world challenges. What sets this degree apart is its commitment to experiential learning—you'll move beyond textbooks and theory into hands-on application from day one.

At Metropolia, learning happens in state-of-the-art environments where you collaborate with real companies and organizations as part of your studies while earning credits. This isn't simulated learning; you're solving actual business problems alongside industry professionals. The university's innovation hubs create the perfect bridge between classroom concepts and workplace reality, ensuring every skill you develop has immediate professional relevance.

Throughout your studies, you'll have access to comprehensive facilities and resources that support both independent and collaborative work:

- Innovation hubs where you partner directly with companies and organizations on live projects as part of your degree
- Metropolia Myyrmäki Campus (your home base for the first three semesters), equipped with modern learning environments designed for business studies
- Networking opportunities across disciplines with a community of over 18,000 students and 1,000+ experts, creating natural connections for group projects and peer learning
- International exposure through structured connections with partner universities across Europe, expanding your professional network globally
- Double degree option allowing you to spend your third year at a partner university in Europe—this isn't just study abroad; it's an integrated part of your degree that deepens both your academic credentials and professional experience

The programme itself is a 210 ECTS degree spanning 3.5 years, with your first three semesters at Metropolia's main campus and your third year immersed in one of our European partner institutions. This mandatory international component means you'll graduate with genuine cross-cultural business experience and credentials recognized across Europe.

You'll earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Metropolia, plus a bachelor's degree from your partner university—two degrees for your professional portfolio.

Progression & Future Opportunities

In the European Business Administration (EBA) Bachelor's programme at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, you'll dive straight into practical skills that prepare you for real-world global business, starting with hands-on learning right from your first semesters at the Myyrmäki Campus in Vantaa. The programme equips you with tools for international trade, management, and analytics through collaborative projects and innovation hubs where you team up with companies and students from other fields. You'll build these skills in state-of-the-art environments designed for networking and problem-solving, all leading to a double degree after your mandatory third-year abroad at a partner university.

Here's how experiential learning comes to life in EBA, blending campus resources with business-focused practice::
- Compulsory work placements integrated into all Metropolia Bachelor's degrees, giving you direct industry exposure to apply classroom knowledge.
- Innovation hubs for cross-disciplinary group projects with companies, where you collaborate on real challenges while earning credits.
- State-of-the-art learning environments at four campuses, including Myyrmäki for your first three semesters, fostering practical business simulations and networking.
- Studies abroad as a core requirement—your full third year at a partner university, building global experience and a second Bachelor's degree.

Imagine graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Metropolia plus a partner's degree, after 3.5 years of 210 ECTS credits blending Finnish expertise with international immersion—perfect for thriving in global roles.