Lapland University of Applied Sciences offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in IB and Sport Business. The degree has two specialisations: Sport Business Management and Business and Talent Development. The business and talent development path covers talent attraction, development and leadership, employee experience, organisational culture and sustainable leadership. The sport business path covers sport organisations, events, marketing, innovation, sponsorship and entrepreneurship.
The programme lasts 3 years 6 months and is full-time on the university campus in Rovaniemi. Teaching uses contact teaching, online tools and materials, team work and independent study. The degree has an individual study plan. It includes classroom learning, real-world projects, company collaboration, field activities, international exchange opportunities and flexible online learning. Practical training takes place in working life.
Lapland UAS says the degree prepares students for careers in international business, leadership or the sports industry, or for starting their own business. The programme is taught in English in multinational groups and includes cooperation with local businesses and other organisations.