Master in Growth Lab

Applications for the Apr 2027 intake are open until Jan 15, 2027.

The Growth Lab at Humak University of Applied Sciences offers a master's programme based in Helsinki, focusing on growth entrepreneurship, lean startups, and business development. Students gain hands-on experience through an intensive business acceleration programme, where they develop their own business ideas or work with real companies to solve growth challenges. The lab also includes workshops on topics such as customer development, value proposition design, and business model creation, enhancing students' entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

Humak University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki is a Finnish institution specializing in professional education for social services, youth work, cultural management, and community development. Founded in 1998, Humak has built a reputation across the Nordic countries for practice-oriented programs that combine academic study with field work and collaboration with regional partners. Its Helsinki presence complements campuses in other Finnish cities and connects students to active networks in the third sector and creative industries.

Humak offers a focused selection of degree programs, including internationally offered options in Adventure and Outdoor Education and Community Education, that emphasize experiential learning, inclusion, and social innovation. The curriculum typically blends theory with workplace projects, placing students in real settings where they apply methods in community building, accessibility, and cultural programming. Research, development, and innovation activities support societal impact and employability.

International students benefit from hands-on training, strong student support services, and practical pathways into NGO, public sector, and cultural careers. Humak provides guidance on integration into the Finnish system, orientation activities, and connections to practicum partners that help students build networks and professional skills. For learners focused on social impact, community education, or cultural work, Humak offers a compact, applied learning environment with direct links to practice.