Software Engineering and Business
Expand your advanced professional competence and gain new perspectives on developing and maintaining digital solutions and technology-enabled business. This programme is designed for professionals who want to stay ahead of technological change, broaden their strategic perspective, and play a leading role in shaping the future of digital business and technology-driven organizations.
The degree programme is part of the Master School, where you study for a Master’s degree flexibly.
Degree title
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Engineering
Scope and duration
Tuition fees
12 000 € for non EU / EEA citizens
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New perspectives on developing digital solutions and technology-enabled business
Software Engineering and Business is designed for ICT and technology-oriented business professionals who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communications Technology, Business Information Technology, or a related field and gained relevant work experience. The program enables you to deepen your expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, software business, enterprise architecture, and technical sales, while strengthening your ability to combine technological and business thinking in real-world contexts. It also equips you to identify, evaluate, and commercialize emerging technologies, such as quantum computing, and turn them into viable business opportunities.
The program prepares you to develop and sell secure digital solutions, lead software projects and teams, drive business growth, and support digital transformation in technology-driven organizations. Upon completion, you will earn a Master’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences (UAS), which also provides eligibility for further academic studies.
In the Software Engineering and Business program, you will expand your advanced professional competence and gain new perspectives on developing and maintaining digital solutions and technology-enabled business. You will learn to anticipate changes in operating environments, identify new opportunities, and support organizational development through technology and innovation.
The programme covers modern software architectures, system integrations, enterprise architecture, and effective, responsible, and safe application of artificial intelligence in software development and combines them with strong technical skills, business understanding and critical thinking. You will also deepen and expand your expertise in secure software development, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, software business, technical sales, and digital transformation, enabling you to identify and leverage emerging technologies in business contexts. Throughout the studies, you will apply your learning to practical development challenges and strengthen your ability to design, develop, and manage digital solutions that create value for both customers and service providers.
Study contents
The extent of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is 90 ECTS credits and planned duration 2 years.
The extent of the Master of Engineering programme is 60 ECTS credits and planned duration 1,5 years.
The studies consist of advanced professional studies, optional studies, and a 30 ECTS Master’s thesis. The topics of the advanced professional studies include:
- The Future Operating Environments: course develops your ability to anticipate technological and business change, analyse future trends, and identify emerging opportunities for organizations.
- Software Architecture & Integration: focuses on modern software architectures, system integrations, and designing scalable and maintainable digital solutions that support business needs.
- Applied AI in Software Development: explores the practical application of artificial intelligence in software development, including AI-assisted development practices and responsible use of AI technologies.
- Enterprise architecture: provides methods and tools for aligning business goals, processes, information systems, and technology to support organizational development and strategic decision-making.
- Software Sales: develops expertise in technical sales, customer relationship management, value creation, and commercializing software-based products and services.
In addition, the programme includes a Master’s thesis that runs throughout the studies, enabling students to address real development challenges through a research and development approach.
Your studies are closely connected to your own professional context and organizational development needs. This enables you to apply new knowledge directly in practice while simultaneously contributing to the development of your organization. Throughout the programme, you will address real development challenges and create solutions that generate value for both your work community and stakeholders. Learning combines independent study, collaborative development work, discussion-based learning, and networking with experienced professionals.
Is it possible to study while working?
The Master’s Degree studies at Turku UAS Master School are designed to be flexible, allowing students to complete them while working full-time. The program utilizes a blended learning approach, incorporating lectures, seminars, e-learning, teamwork, and independent work. Some elective courses are offered entirely online. There are two days of contact sessions per month, providing opportunities for face-to-face interaction.
Studying also benefits the employer in many ways, because the learning assignments and thesis can be done as a development task at the workplace.
Non-EU/EEA citizens who have been granted a residence permit for studies are allowed to work an average of 30 hours per week. Read more on working and internships during studies on Migri’s webpage.
When are studies starting?
- If you apply in the spring application periods (first and second joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in August /September.
- If you apply in the autumn application periods (autumn joint application and path studies application), the studies begin in January.
The starting dates and other information for new students will be published on the New Student’s guide.
After graduating
Graduates will earn either UAS Master of Engineering or UAS Master of Business Administration degree. Upon graduation from Turku UAS’ Master School, you will be able to design and develop digital solutions, lead software projects and development teams, create customer-oriented services, and generate business value through emerging technologies. You will possess the competencies needed for demanding specialist, consulting, development, sales, and leadership roles in software companies, technology-driven organizations, and digital transformation initiatives.
The Master’s degree strengthens your opportunities to advance into more challenging professional roles while deepening your expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, software business, enterprise architecture, and technical sales. It equips you to take on greater responsibility, influence strategic decision-making, and create value at the intersection of technology, business, and innovation.
Potential Roles Include:
Senior Software Developer
AI Solutions Consultant
Solution Architect
Software Development Manager
Product Owner
Applications and eligibility
Joint application
Joint application means that you can apply to up to six study programmes with one application form. These six options may include degree programmes from one or several different higher education institutions in Finland.
Checklist before you apply
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Check the eligibility criteria: please take a close look the information on eligibility on Studyinfo.fi (section: target group, links below)
- 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: make sure to apply and upload attachments on time.
Instructions for joint application: admission criteria and schedules
Open UAS Path studies
In path studies, you complete the first-year studies of this Master’s degree with an Open UAS study right. After successful completion, you will be eligible to apply to become a degree student through separate applications.
More information about path studies and a study fee
Instructions for path studies: selection methods and schedules
Application periods
You can apply to this degree programme in Joint application or start your studies by applying to Open UAS’ Path studies.
Application periods:
The deadline for application is at 3 pm (Finnish time) on the last day of the application period.
Application forms at Studyinfo
Applications are submitted through the online application portal studyinfo.fi.
Joint application
Master of Business Administration, Software Engineering and Business
Joint application
How many students are selected in this degree programme?
You can find the number of study places in the joint application process and the path studies application in Studyinfo in the education information.
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.
How does studying in path studies differ from degree studies?
In the joint application process, applicants apply to study for a degree. If you apply to Open UAS path studies and are selected, your studies will begin with an Open University of Applied Sciences study right.
Open UAS path studies are an alternative route to a degree. A path study right is granted for one academic year. Path studies consist of first-year studies in a Master’s degree program, about 30 ECTS credits. Studies are completed alongside degree students. This means the mode of studying and e.g. attendance requirements are the same as for degree students.
Path studies are subject to an Open UAS study fee. There is also a difference in the benefits of a path student compared to degree students. Read more about path studies.
You cannot complete a degree as a path student. After completing the required amount of ECTS credits, you can apply for a degree study right via Open UAS separate application. Have a look at our website on separate applications for more details on eligibility criteria and the amount of credits required: Open UAS separate application to Master’s degree studies.
When applying to path studies, the required previous degree is the same as when applying for the program in question in the joint application. However, the work experience required will only be checked when you apply for a degree study right through Open UAS separate application.
Apart from online study programmes, path studies require attendance in Turku, Finland. Please note that as path studies do not lead to a degree, Finnish immigration services are not likely to grant a residence permit for path studies.
Contact
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Questions related to path studies: Open UAS
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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.
