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The beginnings of international programmes in Finnish polytechnics reflect the internationalisation progress of higher education in Finland. After the first few years of operation the polytechnics realised that in order to participate in the EU exchange programmes that were opening up for Finland after she joined the EU, they had to offer courses in English to attract exchange students and staff. As Finland has gained a reputation as a country of high-tech innovation and people who are the first to test any new innovations, it has become an attractive alternative for not only exchange but also regular students. for complete details about study in abroad, visit study in abroad corner An important question to ask oneself before establishing an international programme at a Finnish polytechnic is “why?” In the case of international business programmes the reasons are obvious. The globalisation of fat blocker trade is a fact that should not be ignored in business education. The world is becoming one big market place. This does not, however, mean that it looks or is the same in every corner. The stands in this market place are of different shapes and colours, the sales talk has many cultural shades and the languages spoken and accents heard are numerous. An international business programme should recognise these facts and provide the students an opportunity to gain a solid basis in business skills, but at the same time offer them a possibility to acquire the language and cultural skills that have become part of professional competence in the global market placeHow can all this be achieved? An international programme that has students coming from different countries and cultures offers a natural environment for young people to learn these skills in their everyday life. It is not always easy, though.