LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

Name and level of education

Master of Business Administration, Master's Degree

Admission requirements and applications

Act of Polytechnics 9.5.2003/351 20§

Before applying see the admission criteria at www.studyinfo.fi

Scope and duration

The scope of the studies is 90 ECTS completed in 1.5 to 3 years as part-time of full time studies.

Recognition of learning

Studies can also progress through the use of competencies acquired in the past or competencies acquired at work during the studies.

Mode of study

The mode of studies is blended and the amount of independent studying, online/virtual studies and sessions on campus depend on the student’s individual study plan and the chosen courses. There are several types of course implementations to choose from, such as evening, intensive, online or virtual. Depending on the course implementation, the learning sessions take place in evenings, weekends, online, virtually, and as intensive studies.

Language of tuition

The language of the studies is English.

Requirements and decrees

The degree curriculum includes key competencies, professional competencies, complementary professional competencies, thesis and maturity test.

Haaga-Helia's operations are governed by the Act on Studies in Universities of Applied Science 18.12.2014/1129 (in Finnish) and Haaga-Helia's Degree Regulations.

Study attainments and assessment

The course assessment criteria are available in the course descriptions. More information about the course assessment is available in Haaga-Helia's Degree Regulations.

Targets and structure

The Master's Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation provides student with excellent skills to work in complex business environments in expert, development, and leader roles. Student can work as a project leader, in business planning and development roles, as a function leader, or as an independent entrepreneur.

After completing the programme, student will have the capability to develop organisation’s operations and competitiveness in various areas and environments. Students will deepen their competencies required in demanding expert and development work in their chosen specialisation area. The studies will enhance students' ability to apply new research knowledge to their own environment.

Curriculum Structure:
Key Competencies 20 ECTS
Professional Competencies i.e. Specialisation Studies 20 ECTS
Complementary Professional Studies 20 ECTS
Thesis 30 ECTS

Specialisations:
Strategic People Management
Strategic Management and Innovation
Integrated Leadership in Marketing, Sales and Communication

The key competencies emphasise research and development skills, which deepen analytical and critical thinking as well as problem-solving abilities. In the specialisation studies, students can focus on skills and competencies related to leading business transformation in their chosen area. The specialisation studies together with thesis constitutes a major part of the Master's studies.

Internationalisation

The students represent various nationalities and work in organisations operating in global settings, which allows learning to take place in multicultural teams. The learning assignments mirror professional’s work in a global setting. The students can also take part in an exchange program with selected partner universities of Haaga-Helia UAS.

Work placement and cooperation with the business community

The courses include industry and business visitors and address the challenges of organisations and business. In addition, the thesis is a development project undertaken within an organisation.

Career opportunities

The programme encourages students to study and work concurrently, which gives the students the opportunity to integrate real-life projects in studies. This exchange between work and study enhances the skills and competencies the students need to advance professionally.

The programme gives the students excellent qualifications for a variety of managerial and specialist positions in business and other organisations.

Postgraduate studies

For example university studies (Ph.D.) or vocational teacher's programme

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Contact information

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

Pasila campus
Ratapihantie 13
00520 Helsinki
admissions(at)haaga-helia.fi

Head of the Degree Programme
Anita Pösö, anita.poso(at)haaga-helia.fi