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  

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 4
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: