Not only did the International Business programme equip me with a concise overview of culture, economics and business, it also gave me the opportunity to travel and build up my own international network.

Jan, Germany
IB programme

The professors, facilities and the cultural mix at Oulu Business School have assisted me in obtaining a highly relevant education and developing myself as person able to operate in international business.

Ogunleye, Nigeria
IB programme

I came to study in Oulu because it is an internationally oriented city with lots of business activities.

Daniel, Ghana
MBA student
 

I think this MBA programme teaches me to adroitly diagnose and weigh various problems what enterprises are facing in global practice.

Yuzhang, China
MBA student

 

Benefiting from highly experienced lecturers and daily contact with different cultures, I've acquired new skills and knowledge that complement my previous studies. I'm now prepared to continue my business career.

Julia, Columbia
IB programme

 

OBS is rich of contacts. They help you to connect to world famous firms and organizations, so your starting point is already advanced.

Tao, China
Full-time MBA graduate 2010
For me the group works in MBA were the most beneficial. I truly learnt a lot by doing projects in groups.

Yuzhang, China
MBA student
OBS encouraged me to go on with my own life experience and try things out.

Tao, China
Full-time MBA graduate 2010
As a part of the teaching method OBS encourages students to study independently and to do also group assignments.

Daniel, Ghana
MBA student

Mission & Values

Our Mission

To create relevant new knowledge and business competence through rigorous research and transfer these into action through projects run in cooperation with local businesses and by educating new experts in business management and leadership.

Our Vision

 To be a globally recognised and renowned Business School

Our Values

In Oulu Business School, we aim for renewal through all our operations. The values in Oulu Business School affect on four levels: individual, faculty, community and global level.

Individual level:

The purpose of education is to:

  • create business competences
  • create future managers with high ethical standards
  • create responsible and thoughtful leaders who are able to produce value in their organisation
  • encourage life-long learning

Faculty level:

Our faculty members value:
  • a fair and equal treatment of all individuals
  • a circulation of new research knowledge through educating individuals
  • influencing business practices through research

Community level:

Developing the community by:
  • creating innovative solutions for the use of local organisations through company cooperation
  • being active members in the community
  • using business education as a medium to enhance the well-being and quality of life

Global level:

Believing in internationalisation and realising it by:

  • enhancing cultural diversity, openness and equality
  • disseminating new business knowledge through research and cooperation
  • creating a positive impact through global networking