Strategic management in a changing world, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Espoo, Finland
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international fee only; EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not pay
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) in Strategic Management in a Changing World is a two‑year, 120 ECTS full‑time programme at Aalto University. Core studies (90 ECTS), including a Master’s thesis (20 ECTS), teach strategic management, quantitative methods and sustainable business; 30 ECTS are electives, specialisation or a minor.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter consulting, corporate strategy, product management, sustainability roles and general management. Typical positions include Industry Analyst, Business Analyst, Sustainability Analyst, Product‑line or Regional Manager and Business Development Associate. Aalto’s career services and entrepreneurship community support job search, startup creation and doctoral study and further research.
The programme (120 ECTS) is structured as a two‑year full‑time Master’s degree. Core studies (90 ECTS), including the Master’s thesis (20 ECTS), provide a deep foundation in strategic management, quantitative skills, and sustainable business. The remaining 30 ECTS are used for general electives, specialisation courses or a minor. In the first year students develop foundational skills for strategic management and decision‑making; the second year focuses on thesis writing, electives, business projects and assignments. The programme emphasises practical, data‑driven strategy formation and an entrepreneurial mindset, and offers opportunities such as applying to the CEMS Masters in Management in parallel with the degree. The School of Business' faculty, industry partnerships and teaching methods (cases, projects) support applied learning.
Graduates have diverse career opportunities in consulting, large corporations, and smaller companies. Typical roles listed on the programme page include:
- Industry Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Sustainability Analyst
- Product‑line or Regional Manager
- Business Development Associate
- Strategic Planner
- General Management
Aalto's career services, entrepreneurship community, and research foundation also support employment, startup creation, and further doctoral study.
Aalto University School of Business: ranked 1st in Finland, 3rd in the Nordic countries, and 37th in Europe in the Financial Times' European Business Schools 2020 ranking.
The programme totals 120 ECTS over two years:
- Core studies: 90 ECTS (includes the Master’s thesis, 20 ECTS)
- General electives/specialisation / minor studies: 30 ECTS
Typical progression: Year 1 focuses on foundational and advanced courses in strategy, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and quantitative skills; Year 2 focuses on thesis writing, electives, business projects, and assignments.
Aalto University offers a limited number of tuition fee waivers for fee‑paying (non‑EU/EEA) students. Scholarships are competitive and awarded to the highest‑achieving applicants based on the programme's evaluation criteria.