FINLAND: Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration
The College of Business and Economics offers an exchange program in Finland at the Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration. The program offers courses through the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BScBA) program whose purpose is to educate future managers to meet the needs of the global business environment. Courses in international business and other related areas are taught in English. The program is offered in Mikkeli, a city located 230 km. northeast of Helsinki.
Academic Program Dates
Helsinki’s academic program is year-round with courses offered at specific times throughout the year. Courses are three hours per day, five times a week, for the duration of three weeks.
Housing
Student apartments are available for students to rent
Scholarships
The College of Business and Economics offers a Scholarship for the Helsinki program to help pay for some of the travel costs. For more information contact the CBE Dean’s office, Parks Hall 419, 650-3896. Call for deadline information.
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum 2.5 GPA with completion of at least 30 credits by beginning of exchange
- Application approval by the College of Business and Economics
Application Procedure
- Complete Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration – International BBA Program application form and submit along with a black and white photo, official transcripts from colleges/universities attended, a letter from an academic reference, and completed essays. The essays must be typewritten.
- Complete IPE Study Abroad/Exchange Application with statement of purpose
- Pay IPE application fee and WWU concurrent enrollment fee for first quarter abroad
- Once accepted, a letter of acceptance is sent to the student which is used to obtain the student visa from the Finnish embassy or consulate
Application Deadlines
| Fall Semester: | April 15 |
| Spring Semester: | Sept 1 |
For more information, visit the Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration website: http://www.mli.hkkk.fi