International Trade Expert -specialisation The student will gain a profound ability to work within an international working environment. International –and thus demanding – duties will require interaction and communication skills, sensitivity to the differences in conducting business around the world as well as understanding the importance of details in trade processes. Studies have a strong emphasis on SMEs and the practicalities of international trade. Studies will deal with internationalisation and its phases, help available for SMEs interested in it, requirements stated by the operating environments, international customer relations, sales, exporting and importing and managing international issues as well as communication, through the use of English language and electronic applications in a multicultural work environment. 1

BBA graduates are prepared to face continuous change in the global business field and are sensitive to the requirements set by international partners. BBAs are especially skilled in the practicalities of the internationalisation process, thus in a good position to assist eg SMEs in starting international trade. They operate fluently within multicultural teams and are able to guide the team towards set goals. BBAs have an open mind towards developing new ways in not only business but also in well-being at work as well as their own expertise in the field. BBAs will work, among other things, in import-export, international sales and customer care, logistics and other international activities. Applying Expertise 30 cr 4 Business Orientation Studies 60 cr 1 Essential Business Skills Operating a Successful Business Planning and Starting a Business Deepening Expertise 60cr 3 Developing Expertise 60 cr 2 Essentials of Internationalisation Research and Development Skills Project Skills Communication and Interaction Skills Studies developing the skills of an International Trade Expert Managing Internationalisation Teamwork and Leadership Skills Studies deepening the professional identity of an International Trade Expert Thesis Internship International Trade Expert Thesis Internship Studies enforcing the skills and professional identity of an ITE Innovative Trade Expertise Specialised Business Skills Professional Business Skills

THESIS 15 CR Exchange cr INTERNSHIP 18/30 CR 2 A 2 S 3 A 3 S 4 A YEAR 30 cr (15+ ) 30 cr 60 cr THE 15 cr THE 15 cr INT 30 cr INT 30 cr AS 30 cr AS 30 cr PS 35 cr PS 35 cr PS 40 cr PS 40 cr BS 60 cr BS 60 cr BBA Operating a Successful Business Planning and Starting a Business 60 cr Operating a Successful Business Planning and Starting a Business 60 cr Alternative 5 cr Alternative 10 cr Alternative 5 cr Tools for International Business Essentials of Internationalisation Managing Internationalisation Preparing for Internationalisation Operating International Business Developing International Business

THESIS 15 CR Exchange cr INTERNSHIP 18/30 CR 2 A 2 S 3 A 3 S 4 A YEAR 30 cr (15+ ) 30 cr 60 cr + International Economy 5 cr Strategic Management 5 cr Supply Chain Management 5 cr Internationalisation 5 cr Intl Trade Practices 5 cr Multicultural Sales and Organisations 5 cr International Marketing 5 cr Business Environment 5 cr THE 15 cr THE 15 cr INT 30 cr INT 30 cr AS 30 cr AS 30 cr PS 35 cr PS 35 cr PS 40 cr PS 40 cr BS 60 cr BS 60 cr BBA Human Resources 5 cr Business Project 10 cr together with Business Environment Business Research 5 cr Financial Management 5 cr Professional Reporting 5 cr Business Communication 5 cr Basic Studies 60 cr Basic Studies 60 cr Alternative 5 cr Alternative 10 cr Alternative 5 cr

Supply Chain Management 5cr Strategic Management 5cr International Economics 5cr Business Environment5cr Internationalisation 5cr Professional Studies 40 cr Professional Studies 40 cr Internationalisation Process Organisations (Finpro, EU, WTO etc.) Strategies Operational methods Developing Intl Business Analysis, Planning and Control Export-Import Processes Documentation, Forwarding and other Tasks VAT and International Trade Law ePractices in Intl Trade Supply Chain Management - incl Purchasing & Logistics Export readiness (product, finances, organisation, operations) Macro environment (political, legal, risks, barriers) Target Market Research (offer fitting to new market, customers, competitors, partners) Trade Theories Currencies Balance of Payment International Trade Practices 5cr = = = = = = Multicultural Organisations 5cr 3cr Co op with Finnish Sales and Marketing Team work Diversity Management = International Marketing 5cr Sales Intl Marketing eMarketing CRM =

Professional Studies 35 cr Human Resources 5cr Business Project 10cr Business Research 5cr Business Communication 5cr Meetings Negotiations Business Letters Methodology Implementation Ethics Research in Business Thesis Process Basic Concepts Reading and Interpreting Statistics Utilising Information Implementing Statistical Research Real-Life Company Project Planning, Implementation, Documentation with MS-Project Software Literary review Kielenhuolto/Language Clinic HRP Recruitment, Selection, Orientation HRD (incl. Interaction, motivation, etc), Knowledge Management, Well-being at Work Redundancies Empowering and Team Leadership = = = = Professional Reporting 5cr Financial Management 5cr Professional Writing Self-editing Academic and Work Communication Financial Markets Financial Performance Decision Making Tools Evaluation of Financial Investments = =

Alternative Studies 30 cr Alternative Studies 30 cr Integrated Product Development 5-15cr French/German/Spanish/Russian 10cr (5+5, co op with resto) Other studies Advanced Finance 5cr Strategic Branding and Communication 5cr Personal Creativity in Business 5cr eBusiness 5cr Business Intelligence 5cr Everyday Finnish 5cr Working Finnish 5cr Etc. Health and Wellness Tourism 5-15cr Discover Russia 5-15cr Food Safety studies 5cr