Double Degree in International Business, Bachelor

Double the degree. Multiply your opportunities.

The SEAMK double degree studies in the field of business offer you the opportunity to complete part of your studies at an international partner university and graduate with two bachelor’s degrees – one from SEAMK and one from a trusted partner institution.

Studying abroad enhances your international experience, intercultural competence, and professional business skills, preparing you for a successful career in the global business environment.

All double degree studies are based on active double degree agreements between SEAMK and double degree partner institutions.
SEAMK has 15 double degree agreements with higher education institutions in the following countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands and Spain. See the list of all double degree partner institutions on the International partner universities webpage.(Opens in a new window)

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK) offers Bachelor-level double degree studies in the field of business.

The following students can apply to the programme:

  • SEAMK degree students registered in a Bachelor programme in the field of Business Management or International Business.
    Those who are interested in a double degree must first discuss the matter with the Head of Programme and the Study Counsellor.
    After double degree eligibility approval by their own degree programme, students can contact SEAMK International Education Services for further information about the double degree requirements, partner universities and the application process.
  • Students enrolled at a double degree partner university of SEAMK. Before applying for the double degree at SEAMK, the student must first be eligible and approved for the double degree studies by their home institution. The English language skills of students should be at least on level B2 on the European language scale.

The bachelor double degree (DD) programme requires one academic year of studies at the double degree partner institution. The structure of curricula and the content of teaching  have been compared between the two institutions and the academic achievements are acknowledged to agreed extent. The courses a student needs to complete are defined in a personal study plan called Learning Agreement.

The  double degree includes 30 ECTS of practical training. The bachelor thesis has to be written in English, under the supervision and evaluation of the two collaborating institutions.

A simplified example of what the bachelor double degree studies in the field of business include:

  • Approximately 60 ECTS of the courses are studied at the host institution
  • 30 ECTS of practical training
  • Bachelor thesis written in English
  • Maturity test

A student will first graduate from their home institution and after that from the host institution.
Each institution will check that their all their degree requirements are met before awarding the degree certificate.

Double degree studies at SEAMK for incoming DD partner university students

The double degree programme includes core and professional level international business studies such as marketing, strategic management, industrial management, finance and knowledge management. It also includes studies in digital business, sustainability, target area studies such as business in the EU, in North America, in Latin America, in China, in Africa, and language courses.
All courses are taught in English by Finnish and visiting foreign professionals.

The programme offers to students an experience in different teaching and learning methods and a unique studying atmosphere. Multinational student groups and international teachers offer a chance for networking across borders.

Course Offering at SEAMK

Double degree applicants are requested to select courses for both autumn semester 2026 and spring semester 2027 in their Double Degree (DD) Learning Agreement. Please note that changes to the Learning Agreement course selection during the exchange period can only be made with justified academic reasons. Changes in the course selection are possible.

Please note that some of the courses are offered twice, both in the autumn and the spring semester. A student can only complete any of the courses mentioned below once, meaning that you cannot choose e.g. Finnish Language and Culture 3 ECTS to both semesters and get 6 ECTS in total, but choose it for only for one semester, either autumn or spring.

The DD course selection list is below.
The course descriptions can be found here.(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
(+ Please note that the four courses starting in January 2027 have separate study guide links below.)

AUTUMN SEMESTER 2026

2 September – 17 December 2026

CORE STUDIES
KD06APSU012 Finnish Language and Culture, 3 ECTS
5A00EA15 Gateway Innovation, 2 ECTS
5A00EA13 Foreign Trade Operations, 5 ECTS
LT00CU77 Doing Business in the Nordic Countries, 2 ECTS

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
An applicant should choose one of the three ‘Professional studies’ modules: either option 1 , option 2 or option 3, and then complete all courses listed under the chosen option. Modifications in individual courses between ‘Professional studies’ options are only possible for justified academic reasons; please contact incoming(a)seamk.fi.

option 1: Industrial Management, 15 ECTS
IB00CX80 Industrial Development, 3 ECTS
IB00CY37 Knowledge Management, 3ECTS
IB00CX84 Logistics, 5 ECTS
IB00CY67 Introduction to Industrial Automation, 4 ECTS

option 2: International Marketing, 15 ECTS
IB00DK95 Cross-Cultural Marketing Operations, 3 ECTS
IB00CX87 Digital Marketing, 5 ECTS
IB00DK96 Business-to-Business Marketing, 3 ECTS
IB00DC49 Digital Marketing Metrics, 4 ECTS

option 3: Sport and eSport Business 15 ECTS
IB00DS75 Sport and Volunteer Management, 5 ECTS
IB00CX93 Sport and Event Marketing, 5 ECTS
IB00DS76 Esports Management, 5 ECTS

OPTIONAL  STUDIES
IB00CV87 Doing Business in English, 3 ECTS
KD00CU75 Business in the EU, 3 ECTS
IB00DS69 Business in Latin America, 3 ECTS
IB00DK93 Business in North America, 3 ECTS

SPRING SEMESTER 2027

Orientation option 1: 7 January 2027, courses starting in January
Orientation option 2: 22-23 February 2027, courses starting in February
Semester Closing Ceremony: 20 May 2027

Please note, that DD students are recommended to take part in spring semester tuition starting from January, if possible. More detailed lesson timetables for January will be available approximately in November, for checking the exact start date of each course. The new spring semester business exchange students will start on 22nd of February with orientation, so that is why many spring semester courses will take place from there on.

These are the courses taking place from January 2027 onwards, recommended for DD students, to follow the rhythm of the academic year of other degree students in International Business:

 

Courses starting after the 22-23 February orientation, studied together with the spring semester exchange students:

CORE STUDIES
KD06APSU012 Finnish Language and Culture, 3 ECTS
LT00CU77  Doing Business in the Nordic Countries, 2 ECTS
5A00EA15 Gateway Innovation, 2 ECTS
5A00EA13 Foreign Trade Operations, 5 ECTS

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
An applicant should choose one of the two ‘Professional studies’ modules: either option 1 or option 2, and then complete all courses listed under the chosen option.

option 1: Sustainable Management, 15 ECTS in total
IB00CX98 Business Ethics, 5 ECTS
IB00DS71 Sustainability and Quality Management, 5 ECTS
I00DS72 Circular Economy, 5 ECTS

option 2: Digital Business, 15 ECTS in total
IB00DS73 E-Commerce Web Design 5 ECTS
IB00DS74 Digital Content Creation, 4 ECTS
IB00CY33 Business Intelligence, 3 ECTS
IB00CY36 Data Security and Digital Law, 3 ECTS

OPTIONAL STUDIES
IB00CV87 Doing Business in English, 3 ECTS
KD00CU75 Business in the EU, 3 ECTS
IB00DK87 Business in Africa, 3 ECTS
IB00DL08 Business-to-Business (B2B) Sales, 5 ECTS
5A00EA19 Business in Asia, 3 ECTS

 

Double degree applicants are requested to select courses for both autumn semester 2025 and spring semester 2026 in their Double Degree (DD) Learning Agreement. Please note that changes to the Learning Agreement can be done only with good reasons during the SeAMK study period. Changes in the course selection are possible.

The DD course selection list is below. The course descriptions can be found here.(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
(+ Please note that the four courses starting in January 2026 have separate study guide links below.)

AUTUMN SEMESTER 2025

2 September – 17 December 2025

CORE STUDIES
KD06APSU012 Finnish Language and Culture, 3 ECTS
IB00CV89 Gateway Inno, 2 ECTS
IB00CY69 Foreign Trade Operations, 5 ECTS
LT00CU77  Doing Business in the Nordic Countries, 2 ECTS

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Important: an applicant can choose only one of the three  ‘Professional studies’ modules, either option 1 , option 2 or option 3.  An applicant needs to do all courses listed under the chosen option.

option 1: Industrial Management, 15 ECTS
IB00CX80 Industrial Development, 3 ECTS
IB00CY67 Introduction to Industrial Automation, 4 ECTS
IB00CY37 Knowledge Management, 3ECTS
IB00CX84 Logistics, 5 ECTS

option 2: International Marketing, 15 ECTS
KD00CU91 Business-to-Business Marketing, 3 ECTS
IB00CX86 Cross-Cultural Marketing operations, 3 ECTS
IB00CX87 Digital Marketing, 5 ECTS
IB00DC49 Digital Marketing Metrics, 4 ECTS 

option 3: Sport and eSport Business 15 ECTS
IB00DC61   Sport Business, 5 ECTS
IB00CX93 Sport and Event Marketing, 5 ECTS
IB00CX94 eSport Management, 5 ECTS

OPTIONAL  STUDIES
KD07CYEN225 Doing Business in English, 3 ECTS
KD00CU75 Business in the EU, 3 ECTS
KD00CU83 Business in Latin America, 3 ECTS
IB00CU81 Business in North America, 3 ECTS
LT00CV15 Online Business Project, 5 ECTS

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2026

Orientation option 1: 8 January, courses starting from 12 January
Orientation option 2: 16-17 February, courses starting from February
Semester Closing Ceremony: 21 May 2026

Please note, that DD students are recommended to take part in spring semester tuition starting from January, if possible. Lessons timetables for January will be available approximately in November, for checking the exact start date for each course. The spring semester business exchange students will start on 16th of February with orientation, so that is why many spring semester courses will take place from there on.

These are the courses taking place starting  in January 2026, recommended for DD students, to follow the rhythm of the academic year of other degree students in International Business:

 

Courses starting from 16 February onwards, studied together with the spring semester exchange students:

CORE STUDIES
KD06APSU012 Finnish Language and Culture, 3 ECTS
IB00CV89 Gateway Inno, 2 ECTS
IB00CY69 Foreign Trade Operations, 5 ECTS
LT00CU77 Doing Business in the Nordic Countries,2 ECTS

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Important: an applicant can choose only one of the ‘Professional studies’ modules, either option 1 or option 2!
An applicant needs to do all courses listed under the chosen option.)

option 1: Sustainable Management 15 ECTS
IB00CX98 Business Ethics, 5 ECTS
B00CX90 Circular Economy, 5 ECTS
IB00CX89 Sustainablity and Quality Management, 5 ECTS

option 2: Digital Business 15 ECTS
IB00CY33 Business Intelligence, 3 ECTS
IB00CY36 Data Security and Digital Law, 3ECTS
IB00CX97 Digital Content Creation, 4 ECTS
LT00CV05 E-Commerce Web Design 5 ECTS

OPTIONAL STUDIES
KD07CYEN225 Doing Business in English, 3 ECTS
KD00CU75 Business in the EU, 3 ECTS
IB00DK87 Business in Africa, 3 ECTS
KD00CU87 Business in China, 2 ECTS
IB00DL08 Business-to-Business (B2B) Sales, 5 ECTS

Students are requested to select the courses for autumn and spring semesters in their Learning Agreements. Please note that changes to the course selction can be done only with good reasons during the exchange period. Changes in the course selection are possible.
The study guide can be found here! (Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

THE COURSE SELECTION 2024/2025

Course selection for autumn semester 2024
(2 September – 18 December 2024)

Please choose 30 ECTS for spring semester in your Learning Agreement.

CORE STUDIES
KD06APSU012 Finnish Language and Culture, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CV89 Gateway Inno, 2 ECTS (same course available in spring)
IB00CY69 Foreign Trade Operations, 5 ECTS (Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(same course available in spring)
LT00CU77  Doing Business in the Nordic Countries, 2 ECTS (Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(same course available in spring)

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Important: an applicant can choose only one of the three  ‘Professional studies’ modules either option 1 , option 2 or option 3!  An applicant needs to do all courses listed under the chosen option)

Option 1: Industrial Management, 15 ECTS
IB00CX80 Industrial Development, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CY67 Introduction to Industrial Automation, 4 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CY37 Knowledge Management, 3ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CX84 Logistics, 5 ECTS

Option 2: International Marketing, 15 ECTS
KD00CU91 Business-to-Business Marketing, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CX86 Cross-Cultural Marketing operations, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CX87 Digital Marketing, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00DC49 Digital Marketing Metrics, 4 ECTS (Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

Option 3: Sport and eSport Business, 15 ECTS
IB00DC61  Sport Business, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CX93 Sport and Event Marketing, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CX94 eSport Management, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

OPTIONAL  STUDIES
KD07CYEN225 (Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)Doing Business in English, 3 ECTS
KD00CU75 Business in the EU, 3ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
KD00CU83 Business in Latin America, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CU81 Business in North America, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
LT00CV15 Online Business Project, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

Course Selection For Spring Semester 2025

Please choose 30 ECTS for spring semester in your Learning Agreement.

(8 January – 30 February)

KD19CNTT012 (Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)Excel Spreadsheet Calculation in Business, 2 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00DL48 International Trade and FinanciaI Markets, 4 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
 IB00DL02 Current Trends in Digital Business, 2 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

(17 February -24 May 2025)

CORE STUDIES
IB00CV89 Gateway Inno, 2 ECTS (same course available in autumn)
IB00CY69 Foreign Trade Operations, 5 ECTS (Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(same course available in autumn)
LT00CU77  Doing Business in the Nordic Countries, 2 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(same course available in autumn)

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Important: an applicant can choose only one of the two  ‘Professional studies’ modules either option 1 or option 2!  An applicant needs to do all courses listed under the chosen option)

Option 1: Sustainable Management 15 ECTS
IB00CX98 Business Ethics, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
B00CX90 Circular Economy, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CX89 Sustainablity and Quality Management, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

Option 2: Digital Business 15 ECTS
IB00CY33 Business Intelligence, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CY36 Data Security and Digital Law, 3ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00CX97 Digital Content Creation, 4 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
LT00CV05 E-Commerce Web Design 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)


OPTIONAL STUDIES
KD07CYEN225 (Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)Doing Business in English, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
KD00CU75 Business in the EU, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00DK87  Business in Africa, 3 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
KD00CU87 Business in China, 2 ECTS(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)
IB00DL08 Business-to-Business (B2B) Sales, 5 ECTS(Opens in a new window)