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 project is led by the University of Helsinki, with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and Aalto University as partners. This webpage focuses on the business administration training programs provided by Metropolia UAS.
Language-Supported Business Administration Trainings for Immigrants
We offer two training programs in business administration: HR Management in fall 2025 and Marketing in spring 2026.
The programs are designed for Finnish language learners at an intermediate level (B1), and you will study in Finnish. The trainings follow 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 Business Administration Training?
- Learn new, in-demand skills in the field of business administration
- Improve your Finnish language skills
- Enhance your ability to find work in your field in Finland
Please note that these programs do not lead to a higher education degree.
Information for Applicants about the Business Administration trainings
What: Supplementary business administration trainings for immigrants. All studies will be conducted in Finnish. Each program is worth 40 ECTS credits, including 30 ECTS of business administration courses and 10 ECTS of Finnish as a Second Language (S2) courses.
When: Academic year 2025–2026. Detailed schedules are provided in the program descriptions below.
Where: Classes are held on-site at Metropolia's Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa. Some lessons may be delivered online. Classes are scheduled on weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Who Can Apply: If you are an immigrant with at least intermediate Finnish language skills (B1) and a higher education degree 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: We will publish more detailed information about the application process on this page in February 2025.
HR Management Training for Immigrants
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)
Duration: August–December 2025
Application Period: April–May 2025 (detailed instructions will be published in February 2025)
Class Size: 30 participants
Classes will be held on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at Metropolia's Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa. Some sessions may be conducted online.
Marketing Training for Immigrants
This program includes courses on:
- Fundamentals of Marketing (5 ECTS)
- Enhancing Customer Experience (5 ECTS)
- Multichannel Marketing Communication (5 ECTS)
- Marketing Tools (5 ECTS)
- Data-Driven Marketing and Automation (5 ECTS)
- Marketing Research (5 ECTS)
Duration: January–May 2026
Application Period: August–September 2025 (detailed instructions will be published in spring 2025)
Class Size: 30 participants
Classes will be held on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at Metropolia's Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa. Some sessions may be conducted online.
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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