INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SERVICES DEGREE PROGRAMME IN INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SERVICES Bachelor of Business Administration, Tradenomi 210 cr Timetable:
The application period: 9 January – 14 February Pre-reading material 13.1.2012–25.4.2012 Entrance examination: 25 April 2012 Results announced: 29 May 2012 at the earliest Studies start: 3rd September 2012 Study places 40
Graduated
Irina Atkova, 25, Murmansk, Russia ”Rich programme content in RAMK studies.” P R E V I O U S LY I R I N A H A S studied philology at the Murmansk State Pedagogical University. However, she was always interested in international relations and international cooperation, especially between Finland and Russia. She found RAMK’s pages and the list of degree programmes on the internet. International Business was her first choice, as it has allowed her not only to study the field that she was always interested in, but also to utilise her knowledge of languages.
Irina says she chose RAMK because her choice was influenced by the high educational standards, rich programme content and perspectives included in the research work. Besides, her first contact with the programme coordinator was very positive – Irina has received nearly immediate response to all of her questions. Further, during the application process and examinations she has felt constant support and has received all the guidance she has needed. Irina says studying at RAMK has provided her versatile experiences ranging from educational and learning to social and life. ■
For additional information about studying: Study affairs office Ms. Kirsti Mustajärvi ✆ + 358 (0)20 798 5360 | kirsi.mustajarvi@ramk.fi
For additional information about applying: Admissions office | ✆ + 358 (0)20 798 5401 admissions@ramk.fi The Degree Programme in Innovative Business Services (IBS) aims to educate and train business professionals with an innovative and entrepreneur-like attitude that gives an opportunity to work in a variety of jobs in business. Students will build their knowledge and skills around three core subjects: • Business studies will help to develop the most essential business and service management skills necessary for successful operations in any business environment. The emphasis is given to the subjects such as marketing, human resource management, financial management, ICT applications in business and other. • Innovation focus in studies helps to increase ones capacity to create, develop and implement new business ideas. • Northern environments and cultural studies will enhance ones ability to effectively communicate in multicultural business environments and will help to recognize the opportunities and potential of northern innovative business.
Student
Marni Nattestad 31, Miðvágu, Faroe Islands
”RAMK has given great experiences.” MARNI NAT TESTAD COME S from Miðvágur, Faroe Islands, and he is studying International Business at RAMK. He chose his degree programme based on his previous studies and work experience, and his desire to deepen his knowledge within the field. RAMK was the obvious choice since he lives in Rovaniemi with his wife.
Marni says that RAMK has given great experiences through many exciting subjects, internships and the possibility to participate in group work and projects such as the Annual Gala. In the future he expects to find a place in society where he can participate and influence. In the future Marni wants to work in Human Resource Management (HRM)-related work. ■
Characteristics of the programme • study in multinational students group with the students from all over the world • innovative learning environment that combines theory and practice and modern facilities with advanced technologies supporting effective learning • the studies are implemented in close cooperation with the working life of different industries • the programme encourages to develop and carry-out innovative business ideas in joint projects with the business. • Implementation of studies can take multiple forms: in-class studies, teamwork as well as field activities such as practical training in the company and study trips abroad, international exchange period and virtual studies.
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