Strategic Business Development, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years), University of Vaasa

Strategic Business Development, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years), University of Vaasa is a Masters program taught at University of Vaasa, Finland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Master’s Programme in Strategic Business Development at the University of Vaasa leads to a Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration). It covers strategic business development, business strategy, business opportunities, and the analysis and implementation of strategic choices. The programme also gives students practice-oriented work-life skills through interactive lectures, real-life and Harvard-style cases, simulations, projects, group work, presentations, and visiting presentations by managers from various industries.

The degree is 120 ECTS credits and can be completed in two years. Students are expected to complete about 30 ECTS credits each semester as active full-time students. The programme includes compulsory core studies, optional studies, methodological studies, language studies, and a master’s thesis. The thesis includes literature review, empirical data collection, analysis, and conclusions with theoretical and managerial implications.

The programme includes double degree options with the University of Pavia, Kedge Business School, and the Umeå School of Business. The University of Vaasa says students can also apply for a study period abroad through its partner universities. It says graduates are prepared for middle and upper management-level positions in multinational corporations, consulting, manufacturing firms, service businesses, and entrepreneurial firms.

The minimum requirements for admission in Strategic Business Development, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years), University of Vaasa at University of Vaasa for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Vaasa.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Vaasa as pre-requiste for admission in Strategic Business Development, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years), University of Vaasa.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The page says applicants should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in management and organization, international business, or marketing, or a degree that includes a minimum of 35 ECTS business studies.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000000808

• business developer
• consultant
• project manager
• sales and key account manager
• business analyst
• business controller
• entrepreneur
• middle and upper management-level positions in large multinational corporations
• middle and upper management-level positions in consulting firms
• middle and upper management-level positions in manufacturing firms
• middle and upper management-level positions in service businesses
• middle and upper management-level positions in entrepreneurial firms

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.