Master info letter, June 2026

Service break in Peppi 17–25 June 2026

A transformer maintenance in Pasila starting from 16 June will cause a service break in Peppi. Due to a Peppi version update, the service break will continue until approximately June 25. We will inform separately once the service is available again.  

The service break will affect the use of Lukkarikone, Study guide, Tuudo and Wihi, and registration to open UAS courses. Read more about service break.

Post-enrolment

The post-enrolment begins on 1 June 2026 at 9.00 and ends at 16.00 on the Friday of the week before the implementation begins.

Enrolment for attendance/non-attendance 2026–2027

Students have to enrol for attendance/non-attendance each academic year. Enroll as present or absent for the following academic (2026-2027) year in Peppi during 31 March–12 June 2026.

Applying for graduation

The last day to apply for graduation in the spring semester is Monday 8 June 2026 at 23.59, if you wish to attend the graduation ceremony on 16 June 2026. Read more about applying for graduation.

Note! If you complete all the assignments/reports required for the assessment of the missing credits, submit them by July 31, and apply for graduation at the latest on July 31, you can still graduate during the spring semester 2026, provided that the credits will be approved. Please note that for those applying for a degree certificate after June 8, the degree certificate will be delivered possibly at the end of August at the earliest.

Attendance policy will be loosened in August

If you are a master student, absences will not lower your grade nor affect the passing of the course. The changes will enter into force on 1 August 2026.

Save the Date: The 50 000 Together alumni event will be held on 22 September 2026 starting at 4 PM.

Registration for the event will open in August.

Mastering Intercultural Communication (5 cr) COM706AS3YE

Do you want to better understand what people really mean across cultures – and respond effectively – in today’s more diverse yet increasingly isolationist world? You’ll build intercultural insight and practical skills for context, identity, power, clarification, repair, and inclusion.  

This course builds advanced intercultural understanding through a balanced mix of theory and practice. Students explore culture as a dynamic system of meaning, identity negotiation and belonging, and the pragmatics of interaction (directness, silence, politeness, and digital norms). The course examines values, emotion and facework, and how power and institutions shape “hidden rules” of communication.  

Enroll for this course in Peppi. More information can be found in the Study Guide.

Master thesis method guidance

Students get guidance for their thesis work in the thesis method workshops and they are intended for all Master's students. Participating in the workshops is voluntary and does not accumulate study points.  

Method workshops are organised online. For method theme evenings, one must enrol no later than the previous Monday, in order to receive a link to the Haaga-Helia email address before the session starts.  

The enrolment for method theme evenings will begin in August 2026 and the registration link will be published on the Thesis, Master’s Degree webpage.  

Method theme evening will be organised in Finnish in autumn semester.

Menetelmien teemaillat klo 18.00–20.30

• 8.9. Haastattelut ja sisältöanalyysi – tulosten luotettavuuden ja oikeellisuuden arvioiminen, Juha Lindstedt (syksyisin suomeksi)  

• 22.9. Kyselylomakkeen luominen ja Webropolin käyttö tiedonkeruussa – kvantitatiivisen datan kerääminen ja esittäminen, Pirjo Saaranen (syksyisin suomeksi)  

Method guidance from 18.00 to 20.30

Quantitative method guidance – Pirjo Saaranen  

• Please contact pirjo.saaranen(at)haaga-helia.fi by email and suggest a few time slots that suit you. You will receive a Teams link in response.  

Qualitative method guidance – Juha Lindstedt  

• Please contact juha.lindstedt(at)haaga-helia.fi by email and suggest a few time slots that suit you. You will receive a Teams link in response.

APPLY AS A MENTEE – Future in Finland 2026 Mentoring Programme

Are you studying in Finland, recently graduated, or trying to build your career path here? Second- and third-year BBA students as well as Master’s students have the opportunity to apply for the Suomen Mentorit mentoring program.   

The Future in Finland 2026 mentoring programme is now accepting applications for mentees. The programme is organised in English by together with its partners. 

This programme is for students and recent graduates who: 

• are studying at a university or university of applied sciences 

• have graduated within the last 12 months 

• are looking for employment opportunities in Finland 

• want guidance about career direction and professional life in Finland 

Programme period: September 2026 – February 2027 

During the programme, mentees are matched with a mentor and meet approximately once a month. Meetings can be online or face-to-face and usually last 1–2 hours. 

Important dates: 

• 15 September 2026 | Kick-Off Event (Teams) 

• 12 November 2026 | Midterm Meeting (Helsinki) 

• 4 February 2027 | Closing Event (Teams) 

• Application deadline: 9 August 2026 

Selection is based on motivation, commitment, and genuine need for mentoring. Applicants are encouraged to answer the application questions thoughtfully and carefully. 

If you are interested in developing your career, expanding your network, and gaining guidance from experienced professionals in Finland, this is a valuable opportunity. 

Applications: https://suomenmentorit.activehosted.com/f/149 

Questions: [email protected] 

Summer Holidays

The Master’s Administration Team will be on summer holiday starting from 25 June. You can reach us again from 3 August via the Master’s email address. Teachers will be on holiday from 12 June to 10 August. Study Services will be available during the summer by email and phone.