Business Management
This Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programme (full-time) is specifically designed for experienced professionals and experts who seek to enrich their management expertise. The degree programme is particularly tailored for individuals who aspire to assume leadership positions within their respective fields. It caters to those with practical experience who desire to further enhance their managerial knowledge and skills.
The programme is part of the Turku UAS’ Master School, where you study for a Master’s degree flexibly.
Degree title
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Scope and duration
Tuition fees
12 000 € for non EU / EEA citizens
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Enhance your managerial knowledge and skills
The aim of the Master’s Degree Programme in Business Management is to equip you with the necessary competences required for managerial positions in a challenging global business environment. The program’s core curriculum focuses primarily on providing competences for general management roles, while also emphasizing leadership skills for executive positions in specialized functions such as sales, marketing, production, development, finance, or human resources management.
Throughout your studies, you will acquire a range of essential skills and knowledge. These include developing proficiency in leadership and change management, gaining a deep understanding of strategic thinking and management, and acquiring a solid foundation in financial management. Additionally, you will cultivate critical thinking abilities as well as learn research and development methods and how to apply them in practice.
The Master’s Degree Programme in Business Management is specifically designed for professionals and experts who seek to enrich their management and leadership expertise. The program is particularly tailored for individuals who aspire to assume leadership positions within their respective fields. It caters to those with practical experience who desire to further enhance their managerial knowledge and skills.
The programme is full-time, and the study period is 1,5 years. The programme utilizes a blended learning approach, incorporating lectures, seminars, e-learning, teamwork, and independent work. Some elective courses are offered entirely online. Contact sessions are held on campus about once a week, providing opportunities for face-to-face interaction.
Study contents
The Master’s Degree Programme in Business Management consists of a total of 90 ECTS credits.
The program is structured as follows:
- Advanced professional studies: 45 ECTS credits
- Optional studies: 15 ECTS credits
- Thesis work: 30 ECTS credits
The studies include common courses in management and leadership, development methods and future operating environments. The remaining advanced professional studies delve deeper into the specific aspects of business management. Students have the opportunity to further expand their competencies by selecting optional studies from other programs or universities.
A significant component of the studies is the Master’s thesis. The thesis work begins early in the program and is carried out as a project-oriented development endeavor aligned with real-life work scenarios. The thesis not only enhances students’ knowledge and skills in a specific field of study but also provides an opportunity to develop leadership abilities in leading teams and workgroups. The thesis is written in English, and students have the freedom to choose topics in business management that align with their interests and future career plans.
Is it possible to study while working?
The programme is full-time, and the study period is 1,5 years.
The programme utilizes a blended learning approach, incorporating lectures, seminars, e-learning, teamwork, and independent work. Some elective courses are offered entirely online. Contact sessions are held on campus about once a week, providing opportunities for face-to-face interaction.
The total workload of the program is equivalent to that of full-time study (20 credits per semester is equivalent to 540 hours of work). Therefore, studying while working may not always be the most advisable option.
When are studies starting?
The studies begin in the spring of 2027.
The starting dates and other information for new students will be published on the New Student’s guide.
After graduating
Upon graduation, you will have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. You’ve created new knowledge and reformed the working life with your Master’s thesis. Your networks have expanded both in Finland and globally. You’ve also developed your expertise and got the tools to advance in your career.
As a graduate from the degree programme in Business Management you’ll have the expertise to work in general management positions as well as leadership skills for executive management of special functions such as sales, marketing, production, development, financial or human resources management.
Skills you’ll gain
Change Management
Leadership
International Business
Business Management
Financial Management
Working life & Career
Typical positions of an MBA graduates include for example:
General manager
Executive manager
Sales manager
Production manager
Applications and eligibility
Rolling admission to Master’s Degree programmes
Rolling admission is Turku UAS’ own separate application process that gives an applicant an opportunity to apply directly to a degree programme with GMAT or GRE test scores. The applicants who meet all the admission criteria will be accepted in the order that they have submitted their complete application.
Checklist before you apply
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Check the eligibility criteria: please take a close look the information on eligibility.
- Prior education: You can apply if you have a suitable Bachelor’s degree or another higher education degree. Degree requirements are programme-specific.
- Work experience: Entry requirement to the Master’s degree programme is a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience gained after a suitable higher education degree completed in Finland or abroad or a Finnish post-secondary or higher vocational level diploma.
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Check the student selection methods: see the information on admission procedure and student selection methods.
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Take a look at the tuition fees and scholarships: the higher education institutions in Finland collect tuition fees from students outside the EU/EEA area.
Please note also: applicants from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies.
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Check the schedules: Application period starts on 1 June 2026 and ends when the study places are filled or on 15 September 2026 at the latest.
Note! The number of study places is limited. Once the study places have been filled, new applicants cannot be accepted.
Instructions for rolling admission: admission criteria and schedules
Application periods
You can apply to this degree programme in Rolling admission.
Application periods:
The application period ends when the study places are filled or on 15 September 2026 at the latest. The number of study places is limited. Once the study places have been filled, new applicants cannot be accepted.
Application forms at Studyinfo
Applications are submitted through the online application portal studyinfo.fi.
Rolling admission
How many students are selected in this degree programme?
Study places will be filled based on the order in which complete applications are received from eligible applicants. An application is considered complete when Turku UAS has received the online application and all required documents and scores.
The number of study places is limited. Once the study places have been filled, new applicants cannot be accepted.
What is UAS Master’s degree?
The UAS Master‘s degree is intended for professionals already in working life who have an applicable bachelor’s degree or other higher education degree and at least two years of work experience after graduation. A master’s degree is typically completed in 1.5–2 years alongside work. The UAS master’s degree is on the same level as a university master’s degree.
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Alumni
Doctor Marika Östman applied for leadership skills in an MBA degree
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree gave Marika Östman the management tools she needed and the confidence to set…
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Alumni
Master’s Degree Programme in Business Management gave new direction
Krishna Kanhaiya graduated from a Master’s Degree programme in Business Management. The degree programme taught him a lot of new things. “In fact, I was inspired to pursue further studies by the attitude of other Finns towards studying. In my circle of acquaintances, there are many people who have several degrees and who want to continuously increase their skills. I thought I could do this for myself, as well,” says Kanhaiya.
Study a Master’s degree and create the future
This Master’s degree programme is part of Turku UAS Master School and its School of Professional Excellence. The Master School programmes are aimed at experts and leaders who have already become qualified in working life and want to deepen their competences as well as develop their own field of expertise and the working life. Master School offers flexible study opportunities in a multi-professional environment.
Turku as a Student City
Turku, located in the region of Southwest Finland, is one of Finland’s biggest cities. The versatile livelihood structure, top class selection of education, culture, and services, as well as the beautiful archipelago, form a magnetic combination in Turku.
