A number of 30 cr of development studies (optional studies) is included in the study plan for International Business.
The following development studies are offered during academic year 2025-2026:
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 | 5 | |
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills Business Modelling and Validation Business Practicalities |
15 5 5 5 |
see below 3 3-4 4 |
Sustainable Development in Logistics Sustainable Logistics Sustainable Packaging |
15 10 5 |
see below 1-2 2 |
Creative Content and Experience Insight Interaction Design and Development Creative Media and Visual Marketing User Experience Insights |
15 5 5 5 |
see below 3 4 4 |
Personal Leadership | 5 | 4 |
Compassion at Work | 5 | 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: