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Strategic Business Development
Education type:
Master's programme
Credits:
120 ECTS
Time of study:
Day time teaching
Form of teaching:
Contact teaching, Independent learning
Location:
Vaasa
Language of instruction: English
Developers of tomorrow's business Master’s Programme in Strategic Business Development
Are you looking to advance your career in business development and strategy? Master's programme in Strategic Business Development serves as a stepping-stone for your career, equipping you with essential knowledge and practical skills to identify strategic choices, plan successful business opportunities, and implement effective solutions.
The programme is delivered by experienced academics actively engaged in research and collaboration with industry partners, ensuring that the curriculum is current and relevant. Our teaching emphasizes hands-on, practice-oriented activities, allowing students to apply theoretical insights through interactive lectures, real-life cases, simulations, and group projects. Additionally, guest speakers from various industries provide valuable perspectives on real-world challenges.
Graduates of the programme are prepared for middle and upper management roles across diverse sectors, including multinational corporations, consulting firms, and startups.
The 2 year programme consists of 120 ECTS and leads to a degree of Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration.
Accreditations – ensuring quality education
Strategic Business Development programme is awarded with EFMD and AACSB accreditations.
All business studies programmes at the University of Vaasa have been granted the internationally renowned AACSB accreditation, ensuring that each programme meets a high quality standard.
All international master’s programmes in economics and business at the University of Vaasa are EFMD-accredited. EFMD is a quality label for business and management education programmes with an international focus.
Double Degree Programmes
Students in the Master's Programme in Strategic Business Development can apply for a Double Degree programme and spend the second year of their studies at our partner institution and gain complementary degrees from two countries. A double degree programme is also a great opportunity to gain valued international experience. Our double-degree agreements are elaborated below.
The double-degree agreement with the University of Pavia (Italy) includes two tracks to choose from: (1) Digital Management (e.g. courses on Big Data Analytics, Information Systems for Managers, and Coding and Database Management), and (2) Sustainability (e.g. courses on Performance Management of ESG Practices, Sustainability Reporting, Governance, and Ethics, and Digital Sustainability)
The double-degree agreement with the Kedge Business School (France) focuses on supply chain management and includes courses on e.g. Supply Chain Management and Procurement, Supply Chain Planning & Integration with SAP, and Supply Chain Simulation & Case Studies.
The double-degree agreement with the Umeå School of Business (Sweden) focuses on Business Development, Entrepreneurship, and Internationalization and includes courses on e.g. Entrepreneurship and Business Growth, Managing networks and internationalization, and Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship.
Who can apply? How to apply?
You are eligible to apply if you have a bachelor’s degree in business administration. See the full list of eligible majors in the link below. If you do not have one of these degrees, your background education is considered suitable if the degree includes min. 20 % academic business studies, or at least 35 ECTS (or equivalent) of academic business studies have been completed outside of the degree.
Want to learn more? Read our detailed guide on how to apply. Ready to apply? Go to the Studyinfo portal to submit your application.
Meet the teaching staff
University education is founded on scientific research. We maintain a continuous dialogue with businesses and society to ensure that we offer the most recent knowledge and insights, now and in the future. Get to know your teachers beforehand by reading more.
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