Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, Master of Business Administration

The Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations equips you for succes in demanding expert, development, and leadership roles in strategic management. Whether you're pursuing leadership positions in business or public administration, seeking to become an expert in strategy processes, or working as an independent entrepreneur, this programme prepares you to succeed and develop your organisation's competitiveness.

This description concerns students starting their studies in January 2026.

For current degree students and students starting degree studies in autumn 2025 through the Open Path: curriculum and specialisations can be found in the Study Guide.

The Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations is conducted entirely online, offering flexible remote learning. The curriculum includes the most essential courses on the topic, scheduled so that even working professionals can complete the programme in a year and a half. The degree programme includes both virtual and online courses. Virtual courses are independent of time and place and online courses include scheduled meetings online. Please note that you might not be granted a residence permit for online studies.

During your studies, you will deepen your expertise in strategising, enhance your research and development skills, and strengthen your analytical and critical thinking. You will gain practical tools for planning and managing strategy processes, along with the latest research knowledge to apply directly to your own organisation.

Study information and application

Read more information about the curriculum structure, Master's studies, and the application below. Did you know that you can study Master's studies also in the Open University of Applied Sciences?

Curriculum structure and courses

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Admission criteria and application form in Studyinfo

Admission statistics

How to apply?

Joint application period

Application period: from 1 September to 11 September 2025 at 15.00 Finnish time. Information on applying and application form will be published later on Studyinfo.fi
The preliminary material, advance assignment and CV: The preliminary material, the instructions for the advance assignment and CV template will be published on 1 September 2025 on Haaga-Helia´s website
Entrance examination: 21 October 2025 on Pasila campus. More information about the entrance examination will be published later here.
Alternative mode of selection: Alternative mode of selection is to take instead of Haaga-Helia`s entrance exam the GMAT Exam, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE test. More information can be found on MBA website, GRE test website and will be published later on Haaga-Helia´s website
Student intake: 32 (Entrance exam) and 8 (GMAT/GRE-test)
Studies begin: January 2026