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Strategic Business Development
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Education type:
Master
Degree
Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Credits:
120
Time of study:
Day time teaching
Form of teaching:
Contact teaching, Independent learning
Location:
Vaasa
Language of instruction: English
Tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens:
14000€
Application periods:
University of Vaasa, Rolling Admission 2025 (
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University of Vaasa, Rolling Admission 2026 (
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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.
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 a relevant field. Read our detailed guide on how to apply and check the programme-specific criteria on the Studyinfo portal. Ready to apply? Go to the Studyinfo portal to submit your application.
Student and alumni experiences
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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