Master's in Business

Centria University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Finland. It was founded in 1991 and is located in the city of Kokkola. The university has over 5,000 students and 600 staff members. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of business, engineering, IT, health care, and social sciences. Centria University of Applied Sciences is ranked #501-600 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

The MBA studies are conducted in English and in a blended learning format. The online lectures take place usually on Saturdays twice a month. You are eligible to apply for this MBA programme if you have a higher education degree completed in one of the member countries of the European Union or The European Economic Area and you have at least two years of work experience. During your studies, you will deepen your knowledge and get new perspectives on international business management. You will study human resource management and leadership, international marketing and brand management – to name a few subjects. The studies also include business ethics and sustainable development studies. You will dive deep into international business management from many aspects. The studies also include optional studies that you can choose based on your interests. An essential part of the degree is the Master’s thesis project. In addition, if you have previous business studies at the Master’s level, it is possible to apply for credit transfers and integrate that knowledge and skills into your MBA degree to speed up your studies. We do our best to offer high-quality education and flexible arrangements to guarantee good study progress. Our MBA students come from Finland and other European countries. Some assignments are done in groups, which is an excellent way to network with fellow MBA students. The subjects of the group activities are usually related to real business life. The study environment is international, and you will not just learn about international business, but you will also learn about different cultures and habits while practising your language and communication skills. We constantly develop the degree programme with companies and other cooperative partners. We aim to build the expertise of our students so that both the students and the working life can benefit from it. In the annual national survey, our graduating Master’s level students have ranked Centria as the best university of applied sciences in Finland for two years in a row now.