Target Group and Admission Requirements

This 2-year study programme is suitable for people who:
- desire a professionally oriented basic education
- have a higher education qualification and who are seeking a more comprehensive education within finance and business administration
- wish to update their knowledge, or acquire a better understanding of specific topics or subjects
- want to continue their studies towards a degree or title

To be accepted into the study programme, students must meet general admission requirements or have prior experiential learning.

Aim of the Programme

The main aim of the study programme is to qualify candidates to carry out financial and administrative functions in the private and/or public sectors.

Learning outcome

The candidate:

- Has knowledge of business administration, finance, methodology and administrative subjects

- Is familiar with research and development work in the field

- Is able to apply knowledge to practical problems in the workplace

- Is able to reflect on his/her professional practice

- Can locate, assess and refer to information and subject material and present it so that it highlights a problem

- Is able to communicate subject material orally and in writing, and contribute to the development of good practices

Curriculum and structure

The study programme comprises 120 ECTS credits, and represents the first two years of the Bachelor’s degree study programme in Business Administration. Successful candidates will be awarded the title of College Candidate in Business Administration.

The study programme is divided up into 30 ECTS credits per semester and into courses which normally have a duration of one or two semesters, with 3-8 hours teaching per week.

Students should note that the study programme is subject to change without notice.

Internationalization

The study plan for this study programme does not include arrangements for student exchanges. For more information on student exchanges please refer to the Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration, 6th semester.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Varied teaching and learning methods will be used in the courses which are included in the study programme, including: lectures, seminars, group assignments, individual assignments and study trips. Traditional teaching methods may be supplemented by active use of e-mail, online learning and technology-based tools.

Assessment Methods

Candidates’ knowledge will be evaluated in all the courses in the study programme. The university college uses a variety of assessment methods. The types of assessment used are explained in the individual course descriptions.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean