Business Analytics

University
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK)
City, country
Kouvola, Finland
Duration
3,5 years
Fields of study
Business Administration
Price
Free
Study language
English (ENG)
Degree
Bachelor
Study start
2026-08-25
Deadline
2026-02-25
About the program
Entry qualification
Career opportunities

Are you ready to transform data into actionable insights and drive business success?

Graduating from our Business Analytics degree programme equips students with a diverse set of competences that are highly valued in the data-driven business world. These competences can be broadly categorized into technical, analytical, business, and soft skills. Here’s a detailed breakdown: 

  • Technical competences
  • Analytical competences
  • Business competences
  • Soft skills
  • Tool proficiency
  • Research and continuous learning
  • Regulatory and compliance knowledge

By acquiring these competences, graduates from our Business Analytics degree programme are well-prepared to tackle complex business challenges, drive data-informed decision-making, and contribute significantly to their organizations’ success. 

Internship projects and practice-based course assignments with local and international companies as well as Xamk’s virtual DataLab are provided.

Virtual DataLab is a joint research, development and practice platform and learning arena between Xamk’s Business Department, Creative Economy Research Unit and Digitalia Research Center for Digital Information Management. These research and development inspired learning environments offer also good opportunities for commissioned thesis work. 

Entry qualification
  • Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
  • Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.

 

Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.

 

Note:

  • Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is not a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
  • Recommended grade average: At least 7.
English language requirements

You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:

  • TOEFL iBT*
  • IELTS Academic
  • A Cambridge English qualification
  • A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
  • An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
  • Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
  • An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
  • Other

Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.

 

*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.

 

Here are some of the key career paths you can pursue with this degree: 

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Consultant
  • Risk Analyst
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Customer Insights Analyst
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Machine Learning Designer.