Liiketoiminnan perustutkinto, Merkonomi, Vocational Qualification in Business

Rolling admission is aimed especially at upper secondary school graduates and those who are changing career direction and already have some previous studies or work experience. Applicants with upper secondary or higher level qualifications completed abroad are also suitable for the programme if their Finnish language skills are not sufficient for Finnish-language vocational education (liiketoiminnan perustutkinto, merkonomi). The studies require both good English language skills and good study skills.

Who can apply

Basic entrance requirements for studying Vocational qualification in Business:

Completed Finnish comprehensive school or corresponding education
(9 years of education)

Language proficiency assessment
Good written and oral command in the English language
Basic level command of Finnish language (A.1.3 European language framework)
Applicants without Finnish basic education certificate

Copy of original basic education certificate must be certified by authorized public body.
Copy of original basic education certificate must be translated into English and certified translator.
In case foreign basic education certificate is not comparable with Finnish basic education certificate the applicant will be invited to attend (learning) preparedness test (emphasis on Mathematics and digital skills).
Finnish language fluency (level A.1.3 European language framework) will be tested.
The tests will be held in Oulu.
Foreign applicants under 18 years old must have a legal guardian living in the Oulu area. We will check the eligibility and guardian’s information before inviting the applicant to a selection interview.

Language proficiency assessment

Good written and oral command in the English language is required. English skills are tested in the entrance examination or in the interview.
Finnish language fluency (level A.1.3 European language framework) will be tested.

Vocational units 145 competence points(cp)

Compulsory vocational units (40 cp)

Customer Service, 15 cp
Operating in a business environment 25 cp
Optional vocational units 105 cp

Common units, 35 competence points

Communication and interaction competence
Mathematics and science competence
Citizenship and working life competence
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