Bachelor Programme in Business Administration: Global Sustainable Business

Education

To ensure that all students in the programme have a broad, shared knowledge base in the field of business administration, the first four semesters consist of mandatory courses taken by all students in the programme. Before the fifth semester, students choose a specialization in either marketing or management and write their bachelor?s thesis in English within the chosen area.
The sixth semester must be spent at a foreign university or company, where students are expected to strengthen their global profile and develop their ability to understand and operate in different cultures. Studying or completing an internship abroad is mandatory.
To help students develop the skills and competencies outlined in the programme?s learning objectives, teaching is conducted through a combination of lectures and exercises, as well as practical case studies that are presented both orally and in writing, in Swedish and English. Through these varied teaching methods, students take an active role in the learning process. The ability to communicate professionally, to simplify and present material effectively, and to collaborate with others runs as a common thread throughout the entire programme.

Form of Instruction

The studies require full-time commitment. The scheduled teaching varies, and many courses include seminars and project work. Active participation is expected, and the courses also involve independent study.

Examination

The programme leads to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (ekonomie kandidatexamen i företagsekonomi).

Study Abroad

As part of the programme, it is mandatory to either spend a semester abroad at one of Karlstad University's partner universities or to complete an internship abroad. This experience enhances your international profile, provides valuable insight into other cultures, and makes your CV more attractive to future employers. Karlstad University has exchange agreements with over 200 universities in more than 35 countries. You can also choose to conduct part of your data collection for the bachelor?s thesis abroad.

Professional Contact

During the programme, students will have the opportunity to connect with potential future employers through guest lectures and other forms of engagement from companies and public sector organizations.

Semester 1	ECTS credits
Business Administration I (Obligatory)	30

Semester 2	ECTS credits
Marketing and Business Development (Obligatory)	7.5
Communication and soft skills in preparation for professional work-life (Obligatory)	7.5
Applied Business Communication (Obligatory)	7.5
International Business Environment (Obligatory)	7.5

Semester 3	ECTS credits
Economics including environmental economics (Obligatory)	30

Semester 4	ECTS credits
Business ethics and sustainable business (Obligatory)	7.5
Business research methods (Obligatory)	7.5
Intercultural Business Communication (Obligatory)	15

Semester 5	ECTS credits
Business Administration: Bachelor's Thesis (Obligatory)	15
Marketing Strategies (Elective)	15
Service management (Elective)	15

Semester 6	ECTS credits
Optional course (Obligatory)	30

*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).

Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.

Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.