Degree Programme in Digital Business Innovations (BBA)

About the course

A Bachelor of Business Administration (210 ECTS) focused on digital business, covering digital business ecosystems, data-driven marketing, artificial intelligence, innovation and the Internet of Things, with complementary courses in areas such as web development, user experience and data analytics. It is taught full-time in English at the Porvoo campus.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Finland accepts a completed Leaving Certificate that gives eligibility for higher education in Ireland, and CAO points are not converted. Haaga-Helia’s rolling admission lists Ireland in its certificate-based selection, with these BBA minimums: Mathematics H5 or higher (or O2 at Ordinary Level), English H4 or higher (or an English language certificate), and one other subject at H4 or higher; the certificate must be from 2017 or later, and you also sit an interview. Because documents are due by 19 May 2027, before Leaving Cert results, this route mainly suits people who already hold their Leaving Cert. Students sitting the exam in June 2027 should plan on the SAT route unless admissions confirms otherwise.
• SAT route: at least 500 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 500 in Maths, sent directly by the College Board to Haaga-Helia (code 7098) by 24 May 2027, followed by an interview. Only SATs taken after March 2016 count.
• English: with the SAT route you do not need a separate English certificate. On the certificate route, Leaving Cert English at H4 or higher counts, or you can use an English language certificate such as IELTS Academic 6.0.

How to apply

1. Choose your routeAlready have your Leaving Cert (2017 or later) with Maths H5/O2, English H4 and another H4? Use certificate-based selection. Still in sixth year? Plan on the SAT route (500 reading and writing, 500 maths).
2. Sit the SAT earlyBook an autumn or winter 2026/27 SAT and have scores sent directly to Haaga-Helia (code 7098). They must arrive by 24 May 2027, but applicants are admitted in the order their applications are complete.
3. Apply on Studyinfo.fiApply between 30 October 2026 and 12 May 2027 (15:00 Finnish time) and attach documents by 19 May 2027. Apply early, as places are filled on a first-come basis.
4. Interview and acceptAttend an interview (sessions from December 2026 to June 2027) and accept any offer by 13 July 2027.

Costs

• No tuition for EU/EEA citizens, including Irish students. Non-EU/EEA students pay 11,000 euro a year. The application fee applies only to non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. If you use the SAT route, you pay the SAT test fee to the College Board.

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