LAB University of Applied Sciences

Master of Business Administration, Business Innovation Culture and Creativity (Online)

Study contents

Through the core competence courses offered in the program (30 ECTS), the student is able to analyze opportunities to creatively develop innovative international business solutions.

The main topics of the core courses are:

• Futures and strategies – business renewal to enhance competitive advantages
• Innovation and creativity – understand your business & build resilience
• Business design
• Digital transformation management
• Ethics, governance & responsible management
• Financial planning - business analytics for innovation-driven decision making

In addition to the core courses, the students will plan a personalized learning path through complementary competence studies (30 ECTS) in order to shape and customize their learning to better fit with the set learning objectives. At the beginning of the studies a personalized learning plan, consisting of 60 ECTS of master’s level studies and 30 ECTS of final thesis work, will be completed.

The duration of the program is 1,5 years. Teaching days for core studies are usually limited to 2 to 4 online days per month. The study days for complementary competence studies depend on the courses you choose to study. Students can also choose elective master’s level courses from other universities.

The studies contain challenging independent work, online group work, and online studies in order to accommodate students’ professional and personal lives. The studies are rigorously intensive but manageable.

Structure of studies

• Core Competence 30 acts
• Complementary Competence 30 ECTS
• Master's Thesis 30 ECTS

Qualification

The Master’s Degree in Business Administration is fully qualified and recognized in the Finnish Educational system and in the EQF (European Qualifications Framework) and fulfills the requirements for public sector positions.

More about the language of instruction

The language of the program is English.

Thesis

The degree program includes a 30-ECTS thesis. The thesis project aims to broaden and deepen your professional expertise and knowledge and provide you with the expertise needed to operate in development tasks in your field. The thesis project improves your information retrieval and problem-solving skills and development skills.

The thesis can be conducted as a project commissioned by an external organization, or as part of a development project. At its best, the thesis project can serve as a pathway to your future career.

Internationalization

We offer you excellent opportunities to gain valuable international expertise and language skills for your future career. Future workplaces and positions require multicultural skills, language skills, and international understanding.

Learning takes place in an international, multicultural environment, as our degree students come from all over the world.

Co-operation with other parties

Your studies will be closely connected with the development of working-life practices, together with businesses and work communities. Multidisciplinary working-life projects and different learning environments, such as student cooperatives, will strengthen your connections with authentic working-life interactions throughout the program.

Research focus

LAB is a higher education institution focusing on innovation, business, and industry.

The strengths of this higher education institution specializing in innovation include the circular economy, design, the commercialization of innovations, and service innovations for health and well-being.

Postgraduate study opportunities

Graduates may also utilize the opportunity to carry out post-graduate studies in universities. This might require additional studies.

Objectives

The Online Master's Degree Programme in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity is intended for students who wish to develop their professional capabilities, leadership skills, strategic management, innovation, and process management competencies to enhance the competitive advantages and resilience of their organization.

Applicants are required to have at least two years of work experience in a related field (working full-time). Both Finnish and international students are strongly encouraged to apply. Also, applicants who are currently in a stage of career transition can invest in their future skillset to re-enter the employment sector.

Students in the programme can immediately apply their attained skills and knowhow in their workplace. Many of the graduates capitalize on new opportunities either within their current organization, or in new professional careers.

Gaining skills and capabilities for developing the Business Innovation Culture and Creativity approach to the working environment helps our graduates expand their professional opportunities and bridge gained knowledge and knowhow with the future business environment. These studies also provide the student an excellent possibility to improve spoken and written English skills and a possibility to network with students from across different business sectors and nationalities.