Supporting Immigrants in Business Administration Careers
Do you have a higher education degree in business administration or economics and are looking for a job in HR or marketing?
During the academic year 2025–2026, we will offer two business administration training programs for immigrants as part of the project "Language-supported competence paths for the labour shortage sectors of immigrants in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area". You can find more details about the project on its dedicated webpage. The trainings in business administration are focusing on human resource management (HR) and marketing. Read more about the language-supported marketing training for immigrants.
The project is led by the University of Helsinki, with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and Aalto University as partners. This webpage focuses on the HR training program provided by Metropolia UAS.
Language-Supported HR Training for Immigrants
We offer a free training program in business administration focusing on HR Management in the autumn semester 2025.
The program is designed for Finnish language learners at an intermediate level (B1), and you will study in Finnish. The training follows the model of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences' previous Career Boost programs. Learn more about Metropolia’s Career Boost in Financial Management on our website.
What are the goals of the HR Training?
- Learn new, in-demand skills in the field of human resource management
- Improve your Finnish language skills from level B1 to level B2
- Make it easier for you to find work in your field in Finland
Please note that this program does not lead to a higher education degree. The idea is to develop your skills and support you in finding work in the field of business administration.
Information for Applicants about the HR training
What: Supplementary business administration training for immigrants, focusing on human resource management (HR). The training program is worth 40 ECTS credits, including 30 ECTS of business administration courses and 10 ECTS of Finnish as a Second Language (S2) courses. You will also get personal career guidance to support you in marketing your skills in job search.
When: The HR training will take place between 11 August and 15 December 2025. You will complete in average 8-10 ECTS per month during the training.
Where: Classes are held mainly on-site at Metropolia's Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa. Some lessons will be delivered online. Classes are scheduled on weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The training also includes some independent studying besides classes.
Who Can Apply: If you are an immigrant with:
- at least intermediate Finnish language skills (B1). All studies in the training will be conducted in Finnish, so it is not possible to participate without intermediate Finnish skills. You do not need to provide a National Certificate of Language Proficiency (YKI) test result or similar to prove your language skills, but your language skills will be tested during the student selection process.
a higher education degree or studies in business administration, economics, or a related field (e.g., social sciences), you are eligible to apply. The degree may be from Finland or abroad.
Both employed and unemployed individuals can apply. If you are unemployed, please consult with employment services before submitting your application.
Cost: Free of charge.
Application Period: 1.-30.4.2025. We will publish more detailed information about the application process on this page in March at the latest.
HR Management Training Courses
In this program, you will develop skills in:
- Future Workplaces (5 ECTS)
- HR Functions (5 ECTS)
- Diversity in the Workplace (5 ECTS)
- Performance Management, Rewarding, and Motivation (5 ECTS)
- HR as a Strategic Partner (5 ECTS)
- Organizational Renewal (5 ECTS)
- Professional Finnish (in total 10 ECTS)
Interested?
Leaving contact details is not binding on you to anything.
See also language-supported training in Marketing
In the spring semester 2026, we will offer a language-supported training in Marketing. You can find out more about the training on its website.
Contact
Emilia Deseille
Project Manager
+358 40 671 3888
emilia.deseille [at] metropolia.fi (emilia[dot]deseille[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
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Anu-Helena Pitkänen
Career Coach
+358 50 525 1885
anu-helena.pitkanen [at] metropolia.fi (anu-helena[dot]pitkanen[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
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