Master in Management and Business Competence

Applications for the Mar 2027 intake close on Mar 24, 2027.

The Master in Management and Business Competence program is a two-year master's degree at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. It's taught in English and focuses on strategic planning, leadership, and human resource management. Students will learn about sustainable leadership and artificial intelligence in management.

The program includes online teaching, independent study, and group guidance, with an average of 2-4 online teaching days per month. Students will develop professional skills and work on a thesis project related to their career goals, learning skills like strategic planning and project management.

Graduates can work as business managers, project leaders, and human resource specialists. They can also pursue public service positions, with the degree providing the same qualifications as higher education degrees from universities. Other potential roles include operations manager and management analyst.

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in the Helsinki metropolitan area is Finland's largest university of applied sciences, offering applied bachelor's and master's degrees across business, culture, health care, engineering and technology. The institution emphasizes hands-on learning, multidisciplinary projects and strong partnerships with local and international industry. Programs are designed to boost practical skills, innovation and employability in technology-driven and service sectors.

Students benefit from project-based courses, internship opportunities and collaboration with companies, startups and public organizations in Helsinki and beyond. English-language programs and an active international student community create a cosmopolitan campus culture. Metropolia's curriculum focuses on entrepreneurship, digitalization and sustainable solutions, helping graduates transition quickly into professional roles or to launch ventures of their own.

Life in the Helsinki region combines a high quality of life with access to a vibrant tech and design ecosystem, public support services and extensive student wellbeing resources. International applicants can expect career services, language support and practical guidance for internships and residence in Finland. Metropolia is well suited to students seeking applied, industry-linked education with a clear path to practical experience and professional integration in Nordic and global contexts.