The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Sport Business Management at Lapland University of Applied Sciences combines sport, business, international management and sustainable development. The programme covers main sport business topics, practical applications and scientific and academic principles. It also gives attention to cultural and communication elements in an international environment.
Studies are carried out as full-time contact teaching on campus in Rovaniemi, with some online implementations possible. The programme uses team work, independent study, field activities, practical training in a company, field trips in the region, working-life events, projects based on commissions from businesses and organisations, and an international exchange period. Students build an individual study plan. The degree includes core and profiling competences, free-choice electives, practical training and a Bachelor's thesis.
Lapland University of Applied Sciences says the programme is designed to develop new sport business professionals and responsible business-related competences in an international environment. Graduates can continue to Master's studies.