Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, Master of Business Administration

The Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations prepares the student to work in demanding strategy process expert, development and management positions, business planning and management positions, or to lead a function or to become an independent entrepreneur. After the studies the graduates will be able to plan and implement strategy processes, lead change and develop the organisation's operations and competitiveness in different areas and in different business environments.

The Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations is organised completely online, which enables flexible distance learning. The most important study courses in terms of the topic have been selected for the degree programme and they have been scheduled so that a student can study while working and graduate in 1.5 years.

In the studies, the student develops the core competencies required for demanding expert and development work as well as advanced competencies related to strategy work. The studies strengthen students' ability to apply new research information to their own business environment.

The core competence studies focus on research and development skills as well as competencies needed in development projects and management of change. The studies strengthen the student's analytical and critical thinking as well as problem-solving skills. The specialisation studies develop the skills needed to plan and manage a strategy process. The studies strengthen students' ability to apply new research information to their own business environment. In advanced studies students concentrate on sub-strategies and crucial management practices in strategy processes.

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?

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Joint application period

Application period: from 4 to 14 September 2023 at 15.00 Finnish time. Information on applying and application form will be published later on Studyinfo.fi
The preliminary material and CV: The preliminary material and CV template have been published on 4 September 2023 on Haaga-Helia's website
Entrance examination: 12 October 2023 (Phase 1, online) and 26 October 2023 (Phase 2, in Helsinki). More information about the entrance examination will be published later here.
Student intake: 30
Studies begin: January 2024