Open university: Business, administration and law

At the University of Oulu Business School we place a strong emphasis on responsible and sustainable research. Through the open university, you can study internationally recognized, AACSB-accredited courses in business, administration, and law.

The University of Oulu also has a national mission to develop responsible research and education in micro-entrepreneurship. Courses in micro-entrepreneurship are also available to you through the open university.

Subjects

  • Leadership

  • International business

  • Accounting

  • Marketing

  • Micro-entrepreneurship

  • Finance

  • Economics

  • Corporate law

Explore the field

Studies at the Business School are built around the concepts of sustainable business management and creative entrepreneurship. The aim of these studies is to prepare future business professionals with versatile expertise and comprehensive understanding of business operations. Students are provided with the latest research-based knowledge of key business concepts and are introduced to a real-world business environments and challenges.

Relevant picks

Innovative Entrepreneurship MOOC (OPEN UNI)

A Basic Understanding of Blockchain in Business MOOC (OPEN UNI)

The open university route

Through the open university route you can apply to become a degree student at the University of Oulu without an entrance exam. If you are considering applying through the open university route, we recommend you start planning your studies by familiarising yourself with the subject specific routes.

Enrol or apply

From the education listings below you can see what courses are currently open for registration, as well as the upcoming, ongoing, and past studies. Please note that these listings only include courses delivered in English. By changing the language of the page to Finnish, you can see all available courses within this field.

Registration open

A Basic Understanding of Blockchain in Business MOOC (OPEN UNI)

2 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
This course reveals to the participant how blockchains operate. The course leads the student to understand the very basics of blockchain technology and the applications we have now and will have potentially in the future around the technology.

Digital Platforms and Analytics (AVOIN YO)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
The course introduces data analytics tools by categories and establishes authority in business analytics.

Innovative Entrepreneurship MOOC (OPEN UNI)

2 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our Innovative Entrepreneurship MOOC, designed for learners who want to turn ideas into real opportunities.

Introduction to micro-entrepreneurship in Finland (AVOIN YO)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
Do you want to understand what micro-entrepreneurship really is and why it plays a significant role in society? This course provides a research-based overview of micro-enterprise management, values, resilience, and the fundamentals of business planning.

Upcoming educations

Contemporary issues in the Nordic management (OPEN UNI)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Contact studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
This course provides students an exposure to the skills necessary to manage an organization in today’s rapidly changing market environment.

Internationalization (AVOIN YO)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
Interested to learn more about internationalization and globalization?

Managing sustainability through responsible leadership (AVOIN YO)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
This course provides a foundation for understanding sustainability and responsible leadership in modern business. The course supports students in examining ESG themes, sustainability communication, and impact measurement within long-term business planning

Ongoing educations

International Brand Marketing (AVOIN YO)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Contact studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
Upon completion this course, the student knows basics of international brand marketing.

Past educations

A Basic Understanding of Blockchain in Business MOOC (OPEN UNI)

2 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2025-2026, AY00AQ17

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
This course reveals to the participant how blockchains operate.

A Basic Understanding of Blockchain in Business MOOC (OPEN UNI)

2 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2024-2025, AY00AQ17

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
This course will teach you the basics of blockchain in business and how they shape interactions, exchange, and payment systems now and in the future.

Digital Platforms and Analytics

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2024-2025, BO00AJ49-3001
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
How to use data collected from Digital Platforms?

Digital platforms and analytics (AVOIN YO)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2025-2026,
Continuous learning, Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
The course introduces data analytics tools by categories and establishes authority in business analytics.

Innovative Entrepreneurship MOOC (OPEN UNI)

2 ECTS credits, Summer 2026,
Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our Innovative Entrepreneurship MOOC, designed for learners who want to turn ideas into real opportunities.

Internationalization (AVOIN YO)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2025-2026,
Continuous learning, Open university studies

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Web-Based Studies
Education is organized by University of Oulu
Interested to learn more about internationalization and globalization?

Internationalization (OPEN UNI)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2024-2025, AY724201A

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
Interested to learn more about internationalization and globalization?

Introduction to micro-entrepreneurship in Finland (OPEN UNI)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2025-2026, AY00AH94

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
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Introduction to micro-entrepreneurship in Finland (OPEN UNI)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2024-2025, AY00AH94

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
Are you interested in a career as an entrepreneur in Finland? Or are you interested in the field of micro-entrepreneurship?

Introduction to Starting a Company in Finland (MOOC) (OPEN UNI)

2 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2025-2026, AY00AM99

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
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Introduction to Starting a Company in Finland (OPEN UNI)

2 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2024-2025, AY00AM99

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
In this course, you will get basic information in a nutshell on how to start a company in Finland

Managing sustainability through responsible leadership (OPEN UNI)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2025-2026, AY00AT67

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
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Managing sustainability through responsible leadership (OPEN UNI)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2024-2025, AY00AT67

Course study period: -

Registration period: -

Education is organized by University of Oulu
On this course students learns the key concepts in sustainability and UN sustainable development goals. Student also develops sustainability knowledge management skills and strategies for managing climate risk, facilitating ESG (environmental, social, c

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