Program Overview
The Strategic Business Development at University of Vaasa is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Strategic Business Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Vaasa, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Strategic Business Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Update in Strategic Management
- Strategic Industry Analysis
- Business Development in Practice
- Project Management
- International Strategic Management
- Managing Business Networks
- Developing Business Models
- Service Business Development
- Sustainability and Business Ethics
- Writing Academic English
- Finnish for Foreigners I
- Information Skills I and
- Information Skills II (along with thesis process)
- Cross Cultural Management
- International Business Operation Modes
- Diversity Management
- New Knowledge Creation in Product Development
- Key and Emerging Themes in Management Studies
- Product and Service Design in Practice
- Strategic Marketing in Network Economy
- Management Accounting in Practice
- Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The required application documents are the following:
- Printed and signed application form (created by the national Studyinfo electronic application system)
- Degree certificate(s)
- Transcript(s) of record (An explanation of the grading system used is mandatory if it is not clearly stated in the transcript)
- Proof of language proficiency
- Letter of Motivation written in the online application form
- Photocopy of passport\'s information page / official ID card
- Curriculum Vitae (CV, Resume; please use the Europass CV form)
- One passport photo
Eligibility
To be considered for admission to the Master\'s Programme in Strategic Business Development, the applicant must fulfil the following criteria:- Scope of the degree: A 3- or 4-year Bachelor degree at university or polytechnic level
- Prior studies at Bachelor level or higher in the core areas of the programme:
For the Programme in Strategic Business Development these areas are: international business, marketing, and management and organisation;
Other than Business administration field if candidates can demonstrate a proper background in business studies as follows: minimum of 35 ECTS in business studies is required (of which 20 ECTS in marketing, management or accounting & finance and 10 ECTS other business studies).
- Applicants performance (i.e. GPA) in previous studies, including the thesis or final report (i.e. the final assignment students must complete in circumstances where a thesis is not used).
The overall grade (GPA) and the grade of the thesis for a Bachelors degree from a university should be at least good 3/5 (ECTS grading), or equivalent in the systems not using the ECTS.
The overall grade (GPA) and the grade of the thesis or final report for a Bachelors degree from a polytechnic or university of applied sciences should be at least good 3/5 (ECTS grading).
Please notice that the GPA must be apparent in the Transcript of Records.
English language proficiency as instructed in admission criteria
- For more information please visit the programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Vaasa directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Vaasa
University of Vaasa
Vaasa, Finland
business-oriented university in Vaasa, Finland
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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