The study plan includes 30 ECTS credits of elective studies, so‑called development studies. Development studies can be completed either at Arcada or at another university.

The following development studies are offered during academic year 2026-2027:

Name

ECTS cr

Period

Finnish for Beginners

Finnish for Beginners 1 

Finnish for Beginners 2 

Finnish for Beginners 3 

15 

5

5

5

see below

1

2

3

Swedish for Beginners 

Swedish for Beginners 3 

Swedish for Beginners 4 

10 

5

5

see below

1

2

Sales and Customer Management - Service Management and CRM  

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills 

Business Modelling and Validation 

Business Practicalities 

15 

5

5

5

see below

3

4

3

Fundamentals of Business

Introduction to Logistics

5

5

see below

3

Compassion at Work 1-4 (self-studies)
Languages - provided by Hanken School of Economics (French, German, Russian, Spanish) 10/15   

As a bachelor student, you can also explore the opportunity to take development studies offered by other degree programmes at Arcada. You may also look at the courses offered by other UAS/Universities. Please find more detailed information behind the links below: