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Henkilöstöjohtamisen opinnoissa painottuvat osaamisen kehittäminen, muutosjohtaminen ja toimivan työyhteisön rakentaminen. Johtamista tarkastellaan vastuullisena kokonaisuutena, jossa eettinen harkinta, läpinäkyvyys ja pitkän aikavälin vaikutukset ohjaavat strategisia valintoja. Valmistuttuaan opiskelija kykenee johtamaan muutosta, sitouttamaan osaajia ja rakentamaan vaikuttavia sidosryhmäsuhteita tavoitteellisesti ja vastuullisesti.\r\nOpiskelu perustuu työelämälähtöisiin kehittämistehtäviin, vertaisoppimiseen ja tiiviiseen vuoropuheluun elinkeinoelämän kanssa. Kokeneista opiskelijoista muodostuva oppimisyhteisö yhdistää akateemisen tiedon ja käytännön johtamiskokemuksen, mikä syventää analysointi- ja kehittämisosaamista sekä tukee alueellista elinvoimaa.\r\nValmistuneet sijoittuvat vaativiin johtotason ja kehittämisen tehtäviin, kuten liiketoimintajohtajiksi, toimialajohtajiksi, johtoryhmän jäseniksi, henkilöstöjohtajiksi, controllereiksi tai liikkeenjohdon konsultointitehtäviin.\r\nTutkinnon suoritettuaan opiskelija kykenee\r\n• analysoimaan liiketoiminnan ja organisaation kehittämistarpeita strategisesta näkökulmasta, arvioimaan toimintaympäristöjä kriittisesti sekä tunnistamaan kestävän kasvun edellytyksiä\r\n• hyödyntämään taloudellista ja numeerista analyysia, johdon laskentatoimen menetelmiä sekä keskeisiä suorituskykymittareita päätöksenteon ja kehittämistyön tukena\r\n• suunnittelemaan, organisoimaan ja johtamaan kehittämishankkeita tavoitteellisesti sekä arvioimaan niiden taloudellisia, toiminnallisia ja pitkän aikavälin vaikutuksia\r\n• johtamaan ihmisiä ja työyhteisöjä vastuullisesti hyödyntäen henkilöstövoimavaroihin liittyviä mittareita, keskeistä työelämän sääntelyä sekä johtamisen ja organisaatiokäyttäytymisen teorioita\r\n• tunnistamaan ja ratkaisemaan monimutkaisia liiketoimintaongelmia keräämällä, analysoimalla ja yhdistämällä tutkimus- ja käytännön tietoa\r\n• soveltamaan eettisiä periaatteita, läpinäkyvää päätöksentekoa ja vastuullisuuden näkökulmia strategisessa johtamisessa\r\n• viestimään vaativia asiakokonaisuuksia selkeästi ja vakuuttavasti sekä toimimaan ja johtamaan yhteistyötä erilaisissa tiimeissä ja sidosryhmissä\r\n• hyödyntämään digitaalisia työkaluja analyysissä, päätöksenteossa ja viestinnässä sekä laatimaan organisaation johdolle relevantteja ja uskottavia kehittämisehdotuksia\"\r\nOhjelman osaamistavoitteet linkittyvät kauppatieteiden maisteritutkinnon kaikille yhteisiin osaamistavoitteisiin, jotka on määritelty siten, että valmistuessaan opiskelijat kykenevät:\r\n- **Oman koulutusalan tuntemus:** osoittamaan oman koulutusalansa keskeisten teorioiden syvällistä tuntemusta ja soveltamaan tutkimustuloksiaan käytännössä ja/tai päätöksenteossa\r\n- **Akateemiset taidot:** analysoimaan oman alansa tutkimustarpeita, käyttämään soveltuvia tutkimusmenetelmiä tunnistettujen tutkimusongelmien ratkaisemiseen ja tunnistamaan jatkotutkimuksen aiheita sekä mahdollisia innovaatioita\r\n- **Viestintätaidot:** viestimään tehokkaasti kirjallisesti sekä digitaalisten viestintätyökalujen avulla\r\n- **Vuorovaikutustaidot:** toimimaan tehokkaasti ryhmissä sekä hyödyntämään saamaansa palautetta itsearvioinnissa\r\n- **Kestävä kehitys ja etiikka:** arvioimaan kestävän kehityksen erilaisia ulottuvuuksia sekä liiketoiminnan eettisiä kysymyksiä","valueEn":"The University of Vaasa emphasises sustainable business, responsible leadership, and societal impact in its activities. 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Human resource management studies emphasise competence development, change management, and the development of well-functioning work communities. Leadership is approached as a responsible whole in which ethical judgement, transparency, and long-term impact guide strategic choices. Upon graduation, students are able to lead change, engage key personnel, and build effective stakeholder relationships in a goal-oriented and responsible manner.\r\n\r\nStudies are based on work-life-oriented development assignments, peer learning, and close dialogue with the business community. The learning community formed by experienced students integrates academic knowledge with practical leadership experience, thereby deepening analytical and development competences while supporting regional vitality. Graduates are placed in demanding managerial and development roles, such as Business Directors, Division Managers, Members of Management Teams, HR Directors, Controllers, or Management Consultants.\r\n\r\nUpon completion of the degree, the student is able to:\r\n\r\n• analyse business and organisational development needs from a strategic perspective, critically evaluate operating environments, and identify the prerequisites for sustainable growth\r\n\r\n• utilise financial and quantitative analysis, management accounting methods, and key performance indicators to support decision-making and development work\r\n\r\n• plan, organise, and lead development projects in a goal-oriented manner and evaluate their financial, operational, and long-term impact\r\n\r\n• lead people and work communities responsibly, drawing on HR metrics, relevant labour legislation, and theories of leadership and organisational behaviour\r\n\r\n• identify and solve complex business problems by collecting, analysing, and integrating research-based and practical knowledge\r\n\r\n• apply ethical principles, transparent decision-making, and responsibility perspectives in strategic leadership\r\n\r\n• communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups\r\n\r\n• utilise digital tools in analysis, decision-making, and communication, and prepare relevant and credible development proposals for organisational leadership\"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueEn":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueSv":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa"}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yleiskuvaus","valueEn":"General Description","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Liiketoiminnan kehittämisen maisteriohjelma kouluttaa asiantuntijoita vaativiin liiketoiminnan kehittämis-, johto- ja johtoryhmätehtäviin. Opinnoissa painottuvat strateginen ajattelu, vastuullinen ja eettinen päätöksenteko sekä kyky toimia nopeasti muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä. Opiskelija syventää osaamistaan organisaatioiden kehittämistarpeiden analysoinnissa, kehittämistoiminnan suunnittelussa, organisoinnissa ja toteutuksessa sekä kehittämistoimien taloudellisen ja toiminnallisen vaikuttavuuden arvioinnissa. Ohjelmassa opiskelijalle rakentuu vahva perusta liiketoiminnan johtamisessa ja kehittämisessä, henkilöstöjohtamisessa sekä vastuullisessa organisaatiojohtamisessa, ja näihin osaamisalueisiin omien tavoitteiden mukaisesti.\r\n\r\nOhjelma on suunnattu erityisesti työelämässä toimiville aikuisopiskelijoille, jotka vahvistavat johtamisosaamistaan ja suuntaavat kohti vaativampia esihenkilö- ja johtotehtäviä. Opintojen sisältö ja toteutus tukevat analyyttisen ajattelun, ongelmanratkaisukyvyn, viestintä- ja yhteistyötaitojen sekä strategisen päätöksenteon kehittymistä. Teoreettinen tieto kytkeytyy tiiviisti käytännön johtamishaasteisiin.\r\nOpetus toteutetaan monimuotoisesti yhdistämällä verkkotyöskentelyä, itsenäistä opiskelua, ryhmätyöskentelyä ja käytännön kehittämistehtäviä. Ensimmäisenä opiskeluvuonna järjestetään kuukausittaisia lähiopetusjaksoja, joissa painotetaan vertaisoppista, kokemusten vaihtoa eri organisaatioista tulevien opiskelijoiden kesken sekä vuoropuhelua paikallisten elinkeinojen kanssa. Lähiopetusjaksot koostuvat kahdesta puolipäivästä (ilta ja seuraava aamupäivä), ja osallistuminen niihin kuuluu opintoihin.\r\nOpiskelu perustuu työelämälähtöisiin kehittämistehtäviin ja tiiviiseen vuorovaikutukseen elinkeinoelämän kanssa. Kokeneista opiskelijoista muodostuva oppimisyhteisö yhdistää akateemisen tiedon ja käytännön johtamiskokemuksen, mikä syventää analysointi- ja kehittämisosaamista sekä tukee alueellista elinvoimaa.\r\n\r\nOhjelma toteutetaan Seinäjoen ja Kokkolan yliopistokeskuksissa erillisillä hauilla. Ohjelma on sisällöltään sama molemmilla paikkakunnilla, mutta aikatauluissa ja yhteistyökumppaneissa on paikkakuntakohtaisia painotuksia. Osa opinnoista toteutetaan yhteisinä verkkototeutuksina, kun taas lähijaksot ja ryhmätyöskentely järjestetään paikkakunnittain. Opiskelupaikkakunta pysyy samana koko opintojen ajan.\r\nOpetuskieli on suomi. Osa opintojaksoista, opetusmateriaaleista ja kirjallisuudesta on englanninkielistä, ja valinnaisia opintoja voi suorittaa myös englanniksi. Opinnot huipentuvat parityönä tai pienryhmässä toteutettavaan pro gradu -tutkielmaan.","valueEn":"\"The Master’s Programme in Business Development educates professionals for demanding business development, management, and executive-level positions. The studies emphasise strategic thinking, responsible and ethical decision-making, and the ability to operate effectively in rapidly changing environments. Students deepen their expertise in analysing organisational development needs, planning and implementing development initiatives, and evaluating their financial and operational impact. The programme provides a strong foundation in business management and development, human resource management, and responsible organisational leadership, with opportunities to further specialise according to individual professional goals.\r\n\r\nThe programme is designed particularly for working professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities and advance towards more demanding managerial and executive roles. The content and structure of the studies support the development of analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, communication and collaboration skills, and strategic decision-making. Academic knowledge is closely integrated with real-world managerial challenges.\r\n\r\nTeaching is delivered in a blended format combining online learning, independent study, group work, and practice-oriented development assignments. During the first academic year, monthly on-site sessions are organised, emphasising peer learning, exchange of experiences among students from diverse organisational backgrounds, and dialogue with regional business partners. Each on-site session consists of two half-days (an evening and the following morning), and participation is required.\r\n\r\nThe studies are built around work-life-oriented development projects and close interaction with industry. The learning community, composed of experienced professionals, integrates academic knowledge with practical managerial experience, thereby deepening analytical and development competencies and supporting regional vitality.\r\n\r\nThe programme is delivered at the University Consortiums of Seinäjoki and Kokkola through separate admissions processes. The curriculum is identical at both locations, although schedules and collaboration partners may vary locally. Some courses are offered jointly online, while on-site sessions and group work are organised locally. Students remain at their chosen study location throughout the programme.\r\n\r\nThe language of instruction is Finnish. Some courses, teaching materials, and literature are in English, and elective studies may also be completed in English. 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Valinnaisiin opintoihin voi sisältyä myös käytännön työssäoppimisjakso tai osallistuminen yliopiston projektityöhön.\r\n\r\nViestintä- ja kieliopinnot tukevat asiantuntija- ja johtamisviestinnän kehittymistä.\r\n\r\nOpintoihin sisältyy akateemisen kirjoittamisen ja tieteellisen tiedonhaun opintojaksoja sekä johdatus pro gradu -tutkielmaan. Lisäksi opiskelija suorittaa menetelmäopintoja, jotka valmentavat oman tutkimuksen toteuttamiseen. Pro gradu -tutkielma laaditaan parityönä tai kolmen hengen ryhmässä.","valueEn":"The degree consists of programme-specific advanced studies, communication and language studies, elective studies, and a Master’s thesis.\r\n\r\nThe programme-specific studies focus on strategic management, business development, human resource management, and responsible and ethical leadership. Students develop their expertise in these areas and may deepen their knowledge in line with their professional goals by selecting appropriate advanced courses. Elective studies may also include a practical work-based learning period or participation in a university project.\r\n\r\nCommunication and language studies support the development of professional and managerial communication skills.\r\n\r\nThe curriculum includes courses in academic writing and scientific information retrieval, as well as an introduction to the Master’s thesis. In addition, students complete research methods studies that prepare them to conduct their own research. The Master’s thesis is completed in pairs or in groups of three students.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Ohjelma antaa valmiuksia johtoryhmätyöskentelyyn, esihenkilötehtäviin ja vaativiin johtamistehtäviin. Valmistuneet sijoittuvat esimerkiksi liiketoimintajohtajiksi, kaupallisiksi johtajiksi, toimialajohtajiksi, johtoryhmän jäseniksi, henkilöstöpäälliköiksi/johtajiksi sekä liikkeenjohdon asiantuntija- ja konsultointitehtäviin.","valueEn":"The programme provides students with the competencies required for executive team work, supervisory roles, and demanding managerial positions. 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Ohjelmassa painottuvat:\r\n•\t**Liiketoiminnan uudistaminen**– Opiskelijat oppivat yritys- ja kuluttajamarkkinoinnin strategista johtamista perustuen ymmärrykseen markkinoiden monimuotoisuudesta, kompleksisuudesta ja jatkuvasta muutoksesta.\r\n•\t**Kestävä kulutus ja vastuullisuus** - Opiskelijat oppivat tunnistamaan vastuulliseen kulutukseen ja kestävään liiketoimintaan liittyviä haasteita ja kehittämään välineitä vastuullisuuden edistämiseen markkinoilla.\r\n•\t**Yhteiskunnan digitalisoituminen** – Digitaaliset ekosysteemit, tekoäly, data-analytiikka ja teknologiset innovaatiot muuttavat markkinoita, ja opiskelijat saavat välineitä tämän kehityksen hyödyntämiseen.\r\n\r\nNäiden keskeisten teemojen ympärille rakentuvat kaikille yhteiset opintojaksot, joissa teoria ja käytäntö kulkevat käsi kädessä. 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Opiskelija voi itse omilla valinnoillaan vaikuttaa merkittävästi siihen, kuinka paljon hänellä on lähi- tai etäopetusta koko maisteriohjelman ajalta.\r\nMaisteriohjelma soveltuu erinomaisesti niin liiketalouden kandidaatin kuin tradenomin tutkinnon suorittaneille opiskelijoille, jotka haluavat kehittää omaa asiantuntemustaan markkinoinnin johtamisesta.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Opetus ja opinnot suoritetaan pääosin suomeksi, osa opinnoista on kuitenkin myös englanniksi. Opetusmateriaalit ovat usein englanninkielisiä. 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The compulsory courses provide strong knowledge in the areas of corporate finance, financial markets, investments, financial analysis, risk management, and corporate social responsibility. These courses develop and broaden the students’ knowledge of modern financial theory, while also providing a practical understanding of financial markets. Across both years of the Programme, the students take additional optional courses in which they may build expertise in specific areas of finance based on their own interests and career objectives. These optional courses cover topics in the areas of banking, corporate governance, financial statement analysis and reporting, behavioral finance, financial regulation, and they are partly multidisciplinary with elements from economics, financial accounting, and financial mathematics. Courses consist of lectures, group work, presentations, case studies, and final exams. 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Graduates from the Master’s Programme in Finance have been very successful in their careers in Finland and internationally. - 52% of our students find a job before graduation - Over 100 companies recruited our graduates - 3,500 EUR average salary after graduation - 71 % percent of last year’s graduates are working fulltime at the time of graduation","valueEn":"The Master's Programmes of the University of Vaasa have employability elements integrated in the studies and teaching methods; analytical approach, teamwork, international/multicultural atmosphere, information search, culture, language skills etc. all of which are components that employers value in their future employees. The career prospects of Finance graduates are excellent, with typical jobs including financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment banker, chief financial officer, treasurer, risk manager, stock broker, economist, and investment adviser. 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Finance is one of the first EPAS accredited Master's degree programme in Finland, and one of only around 70 EPAS accredited programmes in the world.\r\nThe Master's Programme in Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This affiliation is granted to educational programs that incorporate at least 70% of the curriculum that is needed in CFA credential and also fulfill the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Through participation in this program, the University of Vaasa is eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year that gives students an opportunity to pay almost a half price for the exam registration, including access to the eBook curriculum. The affiliation also entitles students from the University of Vaasa to participate in annual world-wide CFA Institute Research Challenge.\r\n\r\nThe Master's Degree Programme in Finance has developed two Double Degree programmes with high-quality universities in France and Sweden. Students can apply to gain degrees from two countries and benefit from international experience which is valued by future employers. Students complete the first two semesters at University of Vaasa, and then spend the third and fourth semester in the Double Degree Program at IÉSEG or Umeå University. IÉSEG School of Management, France IÉSEG School of Management is a triple-accredited institution (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and one of the top Business Schools in France, ranked 7th in France and 31st overall in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2017 ranking. Umeå University, Sweden Umeå School of Business and Economics is AACSB-accredited institution, known for its high level of education, research, corporate connections as well as strong focus on internationalization. The world is changing and for us at the University of Vaasa that is a given fact, part of our thinking and international atmosphere. We have around 250 international degree students studying at our University and every year we welcome approximately 200 exchange students on our campus. With our 230 partner universities around the world we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad and every third student at the University of Vaasa goes on an exchange during their studies. 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Through participation in this program, the University of Vaasa is eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year that gives students an opportunity to pay almost a half price for the exam registration, including access to the eBook curriculum. The affiliation also entitles students from the University of Vaasa to participate in annual world-wide CFA Institute Research Challenge.\r\n\r\nThe Master's Degree Programme in Finance has developed two Double Degree programmes with high-quality universities in France and Sweden. Students can apply to gain degrees from two countries and benefit from international experience which is valued by future employers. Students complete the first two semesters at University of Vaasa, and then spend the third and fourth semester in the Double Degree Program at IÉSEG or Umeå University. IÉSEG School of Management, France IÉSEG School of Management is a triple-accredited institution (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and one of the top Business Schools in France, ranked 7th in France and 31st overall in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2017 ranking. Umeå University, Sweden Umeå School of Business and Economics is AACSB-accredited institution, known for its high level of education, research, corporate connections as well as strong focus on internationalization. The world is changing and for us at the University of Vaasa that is a given fact, part of our thinking and international atmosphere. We have around 250 international degree students studying at our University and every year we welcome approximately 200 exchange students on our campus. With our 230 partner universities around the world we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad and every third student at the University of Vaasa goes on an exchange during their studies. The Programme values international perspective as 66% of teaching staff are international, coming from 11 different countries.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yhteistyö muiden toimijoiden kanssa","valueEn":"Co-operation with Other Parties","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The excellence and long tradition of the University of Vaasa in financial market research is strongly reflected in the Programme. University of Vaasa is ranked among the top European research units in terms of finance research productivity, and individual members of the teaching faculty of the Programme have received several international research awards for their scientific contributions. This research expertise ensures that the teaching in the Programme reflects the most recent developments in scientific knowledge. Several courses in the Programme are taught by visiting Professors from highly-ranked institutions such as Manchester Business School, University of St. Galen, and Hanken School of Economics. Few courses are taught by finance practitioners and experts from the Bank of Finland. Almost all courses include guest lecturers from financial industry.","valueEn":"The excellence and long tradition of the University of Vaasa in financial market research is strongly reflected in the Programme. University of Vaasa is ranked among the top European research units in terms of finance research productivity, and individual members of the teaching faculty of the Programme have received several international research awards for their scientific contributions. This research expertise ensures that the teaching in the Programme reflects the most recent developments in scientific knowledge. Several courses in the Programme are taught by visiting Professors from highly-ranked institutions such as Manchester Business School, University of St. Galen, and Hanken School of Economics. Few courses are taught by finance practitioners and experts from the Bank of Finland. Almost all courses include guest lecturers from financial industry.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Tutkimukselliset painopisteet","valueEn":"Research Focus","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Research is the University’s fundamental task. University of Vaasa’s core fields are business studies, administrative sciences, communication and technology. In our research, we focus particularly on the strategic areas we have chosen: - Finance - Management - Energy\r\n\r\nThe Master’s Programme in Finance is offered by the School of Accounting and Finance. Teaching staff of the Programme belong to the Finance and Financial Accounting Research Group (FRG), which is an active consortium of researchers who produce scientific research at a high level by international standards. The main broadly defined research areas of the FRG group are financial markets and investments, corporate finance and governance, financial accounting, financial derivatives, and banking. During last two decades, FRG members have published numerous scientific articles in esteemed refereed journals such as Journal of Business Ethics, Accounting Horizons, European Financial Management, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Journal of Finance, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, Journal of Empirical Finance, Journal of Financial Intermediation, Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money, Journal of Financial Research, Empirical Economics, among others.","valueEn":"Research is the University’s fundamental task. University of Vaasa’s core fields are business studies, administrative sciences, communication and technology. In our research, we focus particularly on the strategic areas we have chosen: - Finance - Management - Energy\r\n\r\nThe Master’s Programme in Finance is offered by the School of Accounting and Finance. Teaching staff of the Programme belong to the Finance and Financial Accounting Research Group (FRG), which is an active consortium of researchers who produce scientific research at a high level by international standards. The main broadly defined research areas of the FRG group are financial markets and investments, corporate finance and governance, financial accounting, financial derivatives, and banking. During last two decades, FRG members have published numerous scientific articles in esteemed refereed journals such as Journal of Business Ethics, Accounting Horizons, European Financial Management, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Journal of Finance, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, Journal of Empirical Finance, Journal of Financial Intermediation, Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money, Journal of Financial Research, Empirical Economics, among others.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen yhteyshenkilö","valueEn":"Contact Persons","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Jatko-opintomahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Postgraduate Study Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The school's research operations are wide-ranging and offer opportunities to carry out interesting doctoral studies and high-quality scientific research. After completing their master studies, students are eligible to apply for doctoral programmes. The Doctoral Programme in Finance at the University of Vaasa is part of the Graduate School of Finance in Finland (GSF). GSF is a joint initiative of Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, Lappeenranta University of Technology, University of Oulu, University of Turku and University of Vaasa. The main objective of GSF is to promote high-quality doctoral education in finance in Finland by organizing advanced level doctoral courses, seminars and workshops. GSF offers a well-structured teaching program for obtaining a Ph.D. degree in finance for students of the member universities. Recent academic placements of PhD’s in finance, graduated at the University of Vaasa, include Assistant or Associate Professorship positions at the University of St.Galen, Aalto University, Stockholm Business School, Hanken School of Economics, and University of Vaasa.","valueEn":"The school's research operations are wide-ranging and offer opportunities to carry out interesting doctoral studies and high-quality scientific research. After completing their master studies, students are eligible to apply for doctoral programmes. The Doctoral Programme in Finance at the University of Vaasa is part of the Graduate School of Finance in Finland (GSF). GSF is a joint initiative of Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, Lappeenranta University of Technology, University of Oulu, University of Turku and University of Vaasa. The main objective of GSF is to promote high-quality doctoral education in finance in Finland by organizing advanced level doctoral courses, seminars and workshops. GSF offers a well-structured teaching program for obtaining a Ph.D. degree in finance for students of the member universities. Recent academic placements of PhD’s in finance, graduated at the University of Vaasa, include Assistant or Associate Professorship positions at the University of St.Galen, Aalto University, Stockholm Business School, Hanken School of Economics, and University of Vaasa.","valueSv":""}}],"children":[{"name":{"valueEn":"Master's Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance 2026-2027","valueFi":"Master's Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance 2026-2027","valueSv":""},"id":"14096","code":"KTMAIAF2026","type":"PROGRAMME","maxCredits":0,"minCredits":0,"optionality":null,"educationLevel":"MA","descriptions":null,"children":[]}]},{"name":{"valueEn":"Preparedness and Resilience, Master of Administrative Sciences (2 years)","valueFi":"Varautuminen ja resilienssi, hallintotieteiden maisteri (2 v)","valueSv":""},"id":"14129","code":"HTMPREP2026","type":"EDUCATION","maxCredits":0,"minCredits":0,"optionality":null,"educationLevel":null,"descriptions":[{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Study Objectives","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Maisteriohjelman opetussuunnitelma korostaa monitieteistä lähestymistapaa kansalliseen resilienssiin ja yhdistää näkökulmia kokonaisturvallisuuden malleista, politiikan ja hallinnon tutkimuksesta, turvallisuusoikeudesta ja standardeista, alue- ja turvallisuustutkimuksesta, geopolitiikasta ja turvallisuusympäristöstä, sekä kompleksisuustietoisista lähestymistavoista. Erityistä painoa annetaan koulutuksen ja kriittisen ajattelun perustavanlaatuiselle merkitykselle osana varautumisen ja resilienssin monitoimijaista demokraattista hallintaa ja strategista suunnittelua.\r\nVarautumisen ja resilienssin syventävien opintojen antamat erityiset valmiudet\r\nValmistuessaan opiskelijat osaavat: 1) kriittisesti analysoida ja tulkita globaalia resilienssin ja varautumisen toimintaympäristöä monitieteisesti organisaatioiden ja alueiden näkökulmasta; 2) kehittää tutkimustietoon perustuen julkisten organisaatioiden, alueiden ja monitoimijaisten verkostojen toimintaa resilienssin ja varautumisen näkökulmasta; 3) johtaa ja koordinoida organisaatioita, alueita ja monitoimijaisia verkostoja resilienssin ja varautumisen näkökulmiin liittyen tietoon perustuen; 4) ennakoida, suunnitella strategisesti ja varautua mahdollisiin tuleviin yhteiskuntaan ja organisaatioihin kohdistuviin uhkiin ja haasteisiin.","valueEn":"The curriculum emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to national resilience, combining perspectives from comprehensive security models, policy and governance studies, security law and standards, regional and security studies, geopolitics and the security environment, and complexity-aware approaches. Particular emphasis is placed on the fundamental importance of education and critical thinking as part of multi-stakeholder democratic governance and strategic planning for preparedness and resilience.\r\nSpecial learning outcomes provided by advanced studies in preparedness and resilience\r\nUpon graduation, students will be able to: 1) Critically analyse and interpret the global resilience and preparedness operating environment of organizations and regions from a multi-disciplinary perspective. 2) Provide research evidence-based solutions for how to develop the operations of organizations, regions and multi-stakeholder networks from the perspective of resilience and preparedness. 3) To apply the knowledge and collaboration skills required to lead and collaborate within multi-stakeholder networks. 4) Anticipate, prepare and plan strategically for possible future threats and challenges facing organisations and society.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueEn":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueSv":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa"}},"text":{"valueFi":"Varautumisen ja resilienssin maisteriohjelma vastaa globaaleihin yhteiskunnallisiin muutoksiin. Ohjelma kouluttaa asiantuntijoita, jotka ymmärtävät resilienssin ja varautumisen laaja-alaisen, monitoimijaisen ja demokraattisiin päätöksentekoprosesseihin kytkeytyvän luonteen, ja jotka osaavat toimia, johtaa, ohjata ja koordinoida näitä verkostoja, sekä analysoida ja ennakoida resilienssiin ja varautumiseen liittyviä kehityskulkuja ja vastata näihin strategisesti. Valmistuneet sijoittuvat julkisen hallinnon organisaatioihin, yrityksiin ja järjestöihin.\r\n\r\nJulkisten organisaatioiden muutoksissa tukemisen lisäksi ohjelmasta valmistuneet voivat tukea liiketoiminnan kehittämistä varautumisen ja resilienssin näkökulmasta, sillä opinnot vahvistavat ja kehittävät asiantuntijuutta, joka tunnistaa ja hallitsee julkisen ja yksityisen sektorin toimijoista muodostuvia resilienssin ja varautumisen verkostoja.\r\n\r\nKoulutusohjelma sijoittuu johtamisen akateemiseen yksikköön, hallintotieteiden koulutusalalle. Ohjelman ydin on yhteiskuntatieteellinen, mutta varautumista ja resilienssiä lähestytään monitieteisesti.","valueEn":"Preparedness and Resilience supports the university's strategic goals by providing international master's-level education that responds to global societal changes. The programme trains experts who understand the broad, multi-stakeholder and democratic decision-making nature of resilience and preparedness, and who are able to operate, lead, guide and coordinate these networks, as well as analyze and anticipate developments related to resilience and preparedness and respond to them strategically. Graduates are placed in public administration organisations, companies and associations.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting public organizations in their transformation, graduates of the program can support business development from a preparedness and resilience perspective, as the studies strengthen and develop expertise that identifies and manages resilience and preparedness networks formed by public and private sector actors.\r\n\r\nThe programme is located in the academic unit of management, in the field of administrative sciences. The core of the programme is in social sciences, but preparedness and resilience are approached in a multidisciplinary manner.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yleiskuvaus","valueEn":"General Description","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Kaikki opinnot ovat suoritettavissa englannin kielellä, ja varautumisen ja resilienssin syventävät opinnot järjestetään vain englanniksi. Jos opiskelija valitsee tutkintokieleksi suomen, hän pystyy suorittamaan muut kuin varautumisen ja resilienssin syventävät opinnot suomeksi.","valueEn":"All studies can be completed in English, and the advanced studies in preparedness and resilience are organized only in English. If the student chooses Finnish as the language of study, he or she can complete the advanced studies other than preparedness and resilience in Finnish.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opinnäytetyö","valueEn":"Final Project","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkintoa varten opiskelijan on hyväksytysti suoritettava pro gradu- tutkielma. Tutkielma sisältyy opintosuunnan opintoihin ja sen laajuus on 30 opintopistettä. Pro gradu- tutkielman tulee osoittaa opiskelijan perehtyneisyyttä tutkielman aihepiiriin, tarvittavien tutkimusmenetelmien hallintaa ja valmiutta tieteelliseen ilmaisuun.","valueEn":"To obtain a Master of Administration Sciences degree, students must successfully complete a master's thesis. The thesis is part of the curriculum and is worth 30 ECTS. It must demonstrate the student's subject matter expertise, methodological competence, and ability to communicate scholarly findings.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintojen rakenne","valueEn":"Structure of Studies","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Kahden tutkintokielen ohjelma sisältää hallintotieteiden maisteriohjelmien yhteiset syventävät opinnot, koulutusohjelman omat syventävät opinnot, viestintä- ja kieliopinnot sekä muut opinnot. Kaikki opinnot ovat suoritettavissa englannin kielellä, ja varautumisen ja resilienssin syventävät opinnot järjestetään vain englanniksi. Jos opiskelija valitsee tutkintokieleksi suomen, hän pystyy suorittamaan muut kuin varautumisen ja resilienssin syventävät opinnot suomeksi.\r\n\r\nKoulutusohjelman uudet opintojaksot rakentuvat kampuksella toteutettavien lähiopetusjaksojen (2-3 intensiivipäivää kerrallaan) ympärille. Myös hallintotieteiden yhteisten syventävien opintojen hybriditoteutukset integroidaan näihin lähiopetusjaksoihin, jolloin Varautumisen ja resilienssin opiskelijat saavat monipuolisen ja laadukkaan opiskelukokemuksen kaikilta koulutusohjelman omilta opintojaksoilta. Pro gradu -tutkielmatyöskentelyyn liittyvä seminaari toteutetaan myös kampuksella, jolloin opiskelijoiden yhteys yliopistoon ja omaan ryhmäänsä säilyy kiinteänä koko kaksivuotisen opiskelun ajan.","valueEn":"The dual-language programme includes the joint advanced studies of the Master's programmes in Administrative Sciences, the programme's own advanced studies, communication and language studies, and other studies. All studies can be completed in English, and the advanced studies in preparedness and resilience are organized only in English. If the student chooses Finnish as the language of study, he or she can complete the advanced studies other than preparedness and resilience in Finnish.\r\n\r\nAll new study units of the degree program are built around intensive on-campus periods (2-3 intensive days at a time) implemented on campus. Hybrid implementations of joint advanced studies in administrative sciences are also integrated into these contact teaching periods, allowing students of Preparedness and Resilience to receive a diverse and high-quality study experience from all the study courses of the degree programme. The seminar related to the Master's thesis work will also be implemented on campus, allowing students to maintain a strong connection to the university and their own group throughout the two-year study period.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Varautumisen ja resilienssin maisteriohjelman tavoitteena on antaa opiskelijoille teoreettinen osaaminen, käytännön taidot ja eettinen perusta, joita tarvitaan työskentelyyn analyytikkona, asiantuntijana, johtajana, koordinaattorina tai päällikkönä julkisessa hallinnossa Suomessa, EU:ssa ja kansainvälisissä organisaatioissa sekä yrityksissä ja järjestöissä, jotka keskittyvät yhteiskunnan resilienssin ja kokonaisturvallisuuden vahvistamiseen yhä monimutkaisemmassa ja verkottuneemmassa maailmassa. Varautumiseen ja resilienssiin liittyviä tehtäviä sisältyy myös työtehtäviin, joiden nimikkeisiin ei sisälly turvallisuus- varautumis- tai valmius-etuliitteitä, ja koulutusohjelma antaa valmiudet työskennellä myös näissä asiantuntijatehtävissä.\r\n\r\nOhjelman tarjoamat taidot ja osaaminen tukevat opiskelijoiden työllistymistä monipuolisiin tehtäviin julkisessa hallinnossa, yrityksissä sekä järjestökentällä. Varautumisen ja resilienssin opinnot mahdollistavat työllistymisen asiantuntijatehtäviin, jotka keskittyvät yhteiskunnan, alueiden, organisaatioiden, yhteisöjen tai verkostoihin perustuvan varautumisen, resilienssin ja turvallisuuden koordinointiin, strategiseen suunnitteluun, analyysiin ja ennakointiin, tai tehtäviin, joihin sisältyy myös näihin liittyviä tehtäviä. Kuvaukseen sopivia tehtäviä löytyy laajasti julkisen hallinnon eri tasoilta, mutta myös yrityksistä sekä järjestökentältä.","valueEn":"The Master’s Programme in Preparedness and Resilience is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and ethical foundation needed to work as an analyst, expert, leader, coordinator or manager in public administration in Finland, the EU and international organizations, as well as in companies and organizations that focus on strengthening the resilience and overall security of society in an increasingly complex and networked world. Tasks related to preparedness and resilience are also included in job titles that do not include the prefixes security or preparedness, and the degree programme provides the skills to work in these expert positions as well.\r\n\r\nThe skills and competences provided by the programme support students' employment in a wide range of positions in public administration, companies and the field of organisations. Studies in preparedness and resilience enable employment in specialist positions that focus on the coordination of preparedness, resilience and security based on society, regions, organisations, communities or networks, as well as strategic planning, analysis and foresight, or positions that also include tasks related to these. 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Lisäksi hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinnon suoritettuaan opiskelijalla on akateemiset valmiudet tieteellisen tiedon omaksumiseen, tuottamiseen ja hyödyntämiseen sekä kriittiseen ajatteluun. Vuorovaikutustaitojen osalta tavoitteena on kyetä viestimään tehokkaasti kirjallisesti sekä digitaalisten viestintätyökalujen avulla, soveltamaan tehokkaita ryhmätyöskentelytapoja ja antamaan rakentavaa palautetta.","valueEn":"The common learning objectives for the Master's degree in administrative sciences are defined as follows: upon graduation, students 1) understand administrative systems, organizations and their operational environment; 2) master the different areas of public management and are able to make informed, sustainable, and legitimate decisions; and 3) are capable of planning and implementing development measures that considers societal needs.\r\nThe major in Public Policy and Management additionally provides these specific competencies: upon graduation, students are able to 1) analyze and interpret public activities and their operational environment from the perspectives of organizations and regions; 2) lead organizations, regions, and networks based on information and aiming for sustainability; 3) develop the activities of organizations, regions, and networks, taking into account their specific characteristics.\r\nIn terms of ethics, responsibility, and sustainable development, the goal is that upon graduation, the student has the ability to promote 1) effective, responsible, and transparent activities at all levels of administration; 2) economic, social, and environmental connections between regions as part of the implementation of national and regional development plans; 3) the equal realization of health, well-being, and safety in society; and 4) partnerships between the public and private sectors and civil society. Additionally, upon completing the bachelor's degree in administrative sciences, the student has the academic skills to assimilate, produce, and utilize scientific knowledge, as well as critical thinking. In terms of interaction skills, the goal is to be able to communicate effectively in writing and using digital communication tools, apply effective group work methods, and provide constructive feedback.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueEn":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueSv":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa"}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yleiskuvaus","valueEn":"General Description","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden ydinosaamisalueita ovat julkisen hallinnon, palveluiden ja aluekehittämisen järjestelmät, niiden johtaminen ja oikeudellinen sääntely sekä yhteiskunnan eri toimintojen kehittäminen. Opiskelemalla hallintotieteitä saat monipuoliset lähtökohdat toimia erilaisissa johtamis- ja esihenkilötehtävissä sekä vaativissa asiantuntija- ja kehittämistehtävissä.\r\nJulkisen toiminnan johtamisen opintosuunta toteutetaan aluetieteen ja julkisjohtamisen oppiaineiden yhteistyönä. Tavoitteena on tarjota kattava kokonaiskuva julkisen toiminnan johtamisen eri tasoista, ulottuen ihmiskeskeisen johtamisen kysymyksistä organisaatioiden ja alueiden uudistamiseen, johtamiseen ja kehittämiseen. Opintosuunta yhdistää sisällöllisesti organisaatio-, johtamis- ja aluetutkimusta.\r\nJulkisen toiminnan johtaminen on innovatiivista ja ihmiskeskeistä tiedolla johtamista, jota tehdään yhdessä verkostojen ja organisaatioiden toimijoiden sekä alueiden asukkaiden kanssa. Opintosuunnastamme valmistuu asiantuntijoita, joilla on vahvat kriittisen tieteellisen tiedon tuottamisen ja soveltamisen taidot ja hyvät yhteistyötaidot. Kasvatamme osaajia, jotka luovat tietoon pohjautuvia paikallisia ratkaisuja osana globaalia jatkuvasti muuttuvaa maailmaa. Julkisen toiminnan johtaja on organisaatioiden, verkostojen ja alueiden kehittäjä, jolla on vastuu edistää taloudellisesti, sosiaalisesti ja ympäristöllisesti kestävällä tavalla asukkaiden hyvinvointia ja alueensa elinvoimaisuutta.\r\nJulkisen toiminnan johtamisen opintosuunnasta valmistuu monipuolisia julkisen hallinnon osaajia, uudistajia ja alueensa kehittäjiä. Opinnot tarjoavat hyvät lähtökohdat tietoon perustuvalle asiantuntijuudelle. Opetuksessa kiinnitetään huomiota yhteistoimintaa edistäviin taitoihin. Julkisen toiminnan osaajana valmistut etsimään ratkaisuja maailmassa, jossa digitalisaation ja tekoälyn sekä vihreän siirtymän kaltaiset yhteiskunnalliset trendit etenevät rinnakkain eri tahdissa etenevien kriisien, kuten pandemioiden ja ilmastonmuutoksen kanssa. Moniulotteisuuden hallinta edellyttää julkisen toiminnan ammattilaisilta verkostojohtamista sekä uudenlaisten ajatus- ja toimintatapojen omaksumista. Korostamme jatkuvan tietoperustaisen kehittämisen syvempää ymmärrystä.\r\nJulkinen toiminta perustuu poliittisen päätöksentekoon. Nykyisin poliittisen päätöksentekoon sekä yhteiskunnalliseen keskusteluun osallistuvat julkisten organisaatioiden ohella erilaisten järjestelyjen kautta monet yksityiset organisaatiot; niin yritykset kuin kansalaisaktiivisuuden areenoina toimivat organisaatiot. Opintosuuntana Julkisen toiminnan johtaminen perehdyttää erilaisista organisaatioista muodostuvan kokonaisuuden toimintaan sekä johtamiseen niin systeemisellä, alueellisella kuin yksittäisten organisaatioidenkin tasolla.\r\nKaikkeen julkiseen toimintaan kohdistuu yksityisestä toiminnasta eroavia vastuullisuuteen liittyviä vaatimuksia. Siksi etiikkaan ja tilivelvollisuuteen liittyvät kysymykset ovat keskeinen julkisen toiminnan johtamisen osa-alue. Julkisen toiminnan johtamisen opintosuunnan opinnot suoritetaan monimuoto-opintoina, joissa yhdistyy lähi- ja etäopiskelu.","valueEn":"The core areas of expertise of public administration are public administration, services and regional development systems, their management and legal regulation, and the development of various functions in society. By studying public administration, you will gain a versatile starting point for working in various management and supervisory positions as well as in demanding expert and development positions.\r\n\r\nThe major in Public Policy and Management is implemented as a collaboration between the subjects of Regional Studies and Public Management. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the different levels of public management, ranging from issues of human-centered leadership to the renewal, management and development of organizations and regions. The major combines organizational, management and regional studies in content.\r\n\r\nPublic management is innovative and people-centered knowledge leadership, carried out together with actors in networks and organizations, as well as residents of the regions. Experts graduating from our major have strong skills in producing and applying critical scientific knowledge and good collaboration skills. We educate experts who create knowledge-based local solutions as part of a global, ever-changing world. A public manager is a developer of organizations, networks and regions, with a responsibility to promote the well-being of residents and the vitality of their region in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner.\r\n\r\nThe Public Policy and Management major graduates versatile public administration experts, innovators and developers of their area. The studies provide a good starting point for knowledge-based expertise. The teaching focuses on skills that promote collaboration. As a public administration expert, you will graduate to find solutions in a world where societal trends such as digitalization, artificial intelligence and the green transition are progressing in parallel with crises that are progressing at different paces, such as pandemics and climate change. Managing multidimensionality requires public administration professionals to be network leaders and to adopt new ways of thinking and acting. We emphasize a deeper understanding of continuous knowledge-based development.\r\n\r\nPublic action is based on political decision-making. Today, in addition to public organizations, many private organizations participate in political decision-making and social debate through various arrangements; both companies and organizations that act as arenas for civic activism. The major of Public Policy and Management introduces students to the operation and management of an entity consisting of various organizations at the systemic, regional and individual organizational levels. All public activities are subject to different accountability requirements than private activities. Therefore, issues related to ethics and accountability are a central area of public action management.\r\n\r\nStudies in the Public Policy and Management major are completed as blended learning, combining face-to-face and distance learning.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisteriohjelman opintosuuntia ovat julkisen toiminnan johtaminen, julkisoikeus sekä sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotiede. Opintosuunta julkisen toiminnan johtaminen toteutetaan aluetieteen ja julkisjohtamisen oppiaineiden yhteistyönä. Mikäli opiskelija hakee maisterihaussa, hänet hyväksytään suoraan opintosuuntaan.","valueEn":"The Master's program in Administrative Sciences offers majors in Public Policy and Management, Public Law, and Social and Health Management. The major in Public Policy and Management is implemented in collaboration between the subjects of regional studies and public management. If a student applies through the Master's admission process, they are directly accepted into the major.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden koulutukset (HTK ja HTM) ovat suomenkielisiä. Tutkintoihin sisältyy myös englanninkielisiä opintojaksoja. Pro gradu -tutkielman voi laatia joko suomen tai englannin kielellä. Suosittelemme pro gradu -tutkielman kirjoittamista englannin kielellä erityisesti kansainvälisistä tehtävistä tai akateemisesta urasta kiinnostuneille.","valueEn":"The education programs in Administrative Sciences (BSc and MSc) are conducted in Finnish. The degrees also include courses in English. The Master's thesis can be written in either Finnish or English. We recommend writing the Master's thesis in English, especially for those interested in international positions or an academic career.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opinnäytetyö","valueEn":"Final Project","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Pro gradu -tutkielman tarkoituksena on harjaannuttaa opiskelija itsenäiseen tutkimustyöhön ja sen tulee osoittaa perehtyneisyyttä tutkielman aihepiiriin, tarvittavien tutkimusmenetelmien hallintaa ja valmiutta tieteelliseen ilmaisuun. Opinnäytetyön voi tehdä yksilötyönä tai yhteistyönä toisen opiskelijan kanssa. Opiskelija itse valitsee opinnäytetyönsä parin, ja ilmoittaa siitä koulutusohjelman ohjeistamalla tavalla opinnäytetyön ohjaajalle.\r\nHUOM! Lukuvuoden 2024–2025 alusta lukien hallintotieteiden pro gradu -tutkielman laajuus on 30 op.","valueEn":"The purpose of the Master's thesis is to train students in independent research, demonstrating familiarity with the topic, mastery of necessary research methods, and readiness for scientific expression. The thesis can be done individually or in collaboration with another student. The student chooses their thesis partner and informs the thesis supervisor in the manner instructed by the program. Note: Starting from the academic year 2024–2025, the Master's thesis in Administrative Sciences will be 30 ECTS.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintojen rakenne","valueEn":"Structure of Studies","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinto (120 op) sisältää maisteriohjelman yhteiset sekä opintosuunnan syventävät opinnot, viestintä- ja kieliopinnot sekä muut opinnot.\r\nHallintotieteiden maisterin tutkintoon voi sijoittaa 10 op vapaaehtoisia työelämäjaksoja ja asiantuntijatehtäviin valmentavia osuuksia. Hallintotieteiden opetus on aina työelämälähtöistä. Se kerryttää tietoja ja taitoja, jotka ovat hyödynnettävissä alan asiantuntija- ja johtamistehtävissä. Keskitymme tietoihin ja taitoihin, jotka liittyvät julkisten organisaatioiden toimintaan. Otamme opetuksessa huomioon myös sen, että julkiseen toimintaan osallistuvat eri rooleissa myös monet yksityiset organisaatiot, joissa on hieman erilaisia vaatimuksia työntekijöilleen. Työelämätaitojen kartuttaminen on sekä opetussisältöihin, että opetusmenetelmiin liittyvää. Sisällöissä sitä edustaa vahva toimijanäkökulma, jossa avataan avaintoimijoiden haasteita osana organisaatioita, erilaisia verkostoja, alueita ja esim. palveluekosysteemejä. Menetelmien osalta satsaamme vierailijaluentoihin, organisaatiovierailuihin, projektityöhön ja case-esimerkkeihin. Tutkintoon kuuluvassa tutkielmaosuudessa toimeksiantotutkimus ja organisaatioista tulevien aiheiden tutkimus on kasvavassa roolissa. Harjoittelussa ja alan kesätöissä voi myös syventää osaamistaan työelämätaitojen osalta.","valueEn":"The Master's degree in Administrative Sciences (120 ECTS) includes joint studies of the programme and advanced studies in the major, communication and language studies, and other studies. The Master's degree can include 10 ECTS of optional work-life periods and sections preparing for expert positions. \r\n\r\nTeaching in Administrative Sciences is always oriented towards the working life. It accumulates knowledge and skills that are applicable in expert and leadership positions in the field. We focus on knowledge and skills related to the operations of public organizations. In our teaching, we also consider that many private organizations participate in public activities in various roles, which have slightly different requirements for their employees. The accumulation of work-life skills is related to both the content and methods of teaching. In terms of content, this is represented by a strong actor perspective, which opens up the challenges faced by key actors as part of organizations, various networks, regions, and, for example, service ecosystems. In terms of methods, we invest in guest lectures, organizational visits, project work, case examples, and simulations. In the thesis component of the degree, commissioned research and research on topics from organizations play an increasing role. Internships and summer jobs in the field can also deepen one's work-life skills.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Julkisen toiminnan johtamisen opintojen suorittaminen antaa mahdollisuuden sijoittua eri tehtäviin valtion alue- ja paikallishallinnossa sekä kuntahallinnossa, mutta myös muissa julkiseen toimintaan osallistuvissa organisaatioissa, kuten yrityksissä, järjestöissä ja korkeakouluissa. Opinnot antavat vahvat lähtökohdat kuntien ja muiden julkisten organisaatioiden hallinto-, kehittämis-, palvelu- ja asiantuntijatehtäviin. Opinnot valmistavat esihenkilö- ja johtamisasemaan kotimaisessa ja kansainvälisessä ympäristössä. Osa valmistuneista sijoittuu yritysten ja kolmannen sektorin organisaatioiden hallinnollisiin tehtäviin. Tyypillisesti työllistytään myös projektien tai tutkimuksen pariin ministeriöissä ja kansainvälisissä järjestöissä. Myös kansainväliset tehtävät ovat muodostuneet merkittäväksi osaksi hallintotieteilijöiden urapolkua.","valueEn":"Completing studies in Public Policy and Management  provides opportunities to work in various positions in regional and local state administration, municipal administration, and other organizations involved in public activities, such as companies, organizations, and universities. The studies provide a strong foundation for administrative, development, service, and expert positions in municipalities and other public organizations. The studies prepare students for supervisory and leadership positions in both domestic and international environments. Some graduates find administrative positions in companies and third-sector organizations. Typically, graduates also work on projects or research in ministries and international organizations. International tasks have also become a significant part of the career path of administrative scientists.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Pätevyys","valueEn":"Qualification","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Kansainvälistyminen","valueEn":"Internationalization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Opiskelijoiden kansainvälisiä valmiuksia kehitetään ja vahvistetaan opiskelijan oman valinnan mukaan joko ulkomaisessa yliopistossa suoritetuilla vaihto-opinnoilla tai kansainvälisiä elementtejä sisältävällä opetustarjonnalla, esim. kesä- ja talvikoulut, monimuotoiset intensiiviopintojaksot (BIP, COIL), kieliopinnot, kotikansainvälistyminen. Lisätietoja kansainvälistymisestä löydät opiskelijoiden intranetistä Jollasta: https://jolla.uwasa.fi/opinnot/kansainvalisyys","valueEn":"Students’ international competences are developed and strengthened according to each student’s own choice, for example through exchange studies and/or through course offerings that include international elements, such as summer and winter schools, various blended intensive courses (BIP, COIL), language studies, and at home internationalisation. You can find more information about international opportunities in the students’ intranet, Jolla: https://jolla.uwasa.fi/en/studies/internationalisation","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yhteistyö muiden toimijoiden kanssa","valueEn":"Co-operation with Other Parties","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Tutkimukselliset painopisteet","valueEn":"Research Focus","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen yhteyshenkilö","valueEn":"Contact Persons","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"hall-opintoneuvonta(at)uwasa.fi","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Jatko-opintomahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Postgraduate Study Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinto antaa jatko-opintokelpoisuuden hallintotieteiden tohtorin (HTT) tutkintoon.","valueEn":"The Master's degree qualifies students for doctoral studies in Administrative Sciences.","valueSv":""}}],"children":[{"name":{"valueEn":"Public Policy and Management, Master of Administrative Sciences (120 ECTS) 2026-2027","valueFi":"Julkisen toiminnan johtaminen, hallintotieteiden maisteri (120 op) 2026-2027","valueSv":""},"id":"13642","code":"HTMJTJ2026","type":"PROGRAMME","maxCredits":0,"minCredits":0,"optionality":null,"educationLevel":"MA","descriptions":null,"children":[]}]},{"name":{"valueEn":"Julkisoikeus, hallintotieteiden maisteri (2 v)","valueFi":"Julkisoikeus, hallintotieteiden maisteri (2 v)","valueSv":""},"id":"14144","code":"HTMJOIK2026","type":"EDUCATION","maxCredits":0,"minCredits":0,"optionality":null,"educationLevel":null,"descriptions":[{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Study Objectives","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinnon yhteiset oman koulutusalan tuntemuksen osaamistavoitteet on määritelty seuraavasti: valmistuessaan opiskelijat 1) tuntevat hallinnon järjestelmät ja ymmärtävät organisaatioiden toiminnan erilaisissa toimintaympäristöissä; 2) hallitsevat julkisen johtamisen osa-alueet ja kykenevät tekemään kestäviä ja lainmukaisia päätöksiä; sekä 3) kykenevät suunnittelemaan ja toteuttamaan yhteiskunnallisiin tarpeisiin kytkeytyviä kehittämistoimenpiteitä.\r\nJulkisoikeuden opintosuunta antaa lisäksi nämä koulutusalan tuntemuksen erityiset valmiudet: valmistuessaan opiskelijat 1) osaavat arvioida julkista toimintaa oikeudellisesta näkökulmasta; 2) kykenevät ratkaisemaan työelämässä vastaantulevia oikeudellisia tulkintakysymyksiä ja tunnistamaan relevantit oikeuslähteet; 3) osaavat tunnistaa ja ennakoida julkisessa toiminnassa keskeisiä oikeudellisia kysymyksiä ja yhdistää oikeudellisen osaaminen käytäntöön sekä saavat valmiudet osallistua lainsäädännön kehittämiseen eri rooleissa.\r\nEtiikan, vastuullisuuden ja kestävän kehityksen osalta tavoitteena on, että valmistuessaan opiskelijalla on kyky edistää 1) tehokasta, vastuullista ja läpinäkyvää toimintaa hallinnon kaikilla tasoilla; 2) alueiden välisiä taloudellisia, sosiaalisia ja ympäristöön liittyviä yhteyksiä osana kansallisten ja alueellisten kehityssuunnitelmien toimeenpanoa; 3) terveyden, hyvinvoinnin ja turvallisuuden yhdenvertaista toteutumista yhteiskunnassa sekä 4) julkisen ja yksityisen sektorin ja kansalaisyhteiskunnan välisiä kumppanuuksia. Lisäksi hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinnon suoritettuaan opiskelijalla on akateemiset valmiudet tieteellisen tiedon omaksumiseen, tuottamiseen ja hyödyntämiseen sekä kriittiseen ajatteluun. Vuorovaikutustaitojen osalta tavoitteena on kyetä viestimään tehokkaasti kirjallisesti sekä digitaalisten viestintätyökalujen avulla, soveltamaan tehokkaita ryhmätyöskentelytapoja ja antamaan rakentavaa palautetta.","valueEn":"The common learning objectives for the master's degree in administrative sciences are defined as follows: upon graduation, students 1) understand administrative systems, organizations and their operational environment; 2) master the different areas of public management and are able to make informed, sustainable, and legitimate decisions; and 3) are capable of planning and implementing development measures that considers societal needs.\r\nThe major in Public Law additionally provides these specific competencies: upon graduation, students are able to 1) evaluate public activities from a legal perspective; 2) solve legal interpretation issues encountered in working life and identify relevant legal sources; 3) recognize and anticipate key legal issues in public activities, integrate legal expertise into practice, and participate in legislative development in various roles.\r\nIn terms of ethics, responsibility, and sustainable development, the goal is that upon graduation, the student has the ability to promote 1) effective, responsible, and transparent activities at all levels of administration; 2) economic, social, and environmental connections between regions as part of the implementation of national and regional development plans; 3) the equal realization of health, well-being, and safety in society; and 4) partnerships between the public and private sectors and civil society. Additionally, upon completing the master's degree in administrative sciences, the student has the academic skills to assimilate, produce, and utilize scientific knowledge, as well as critical thinking. In terms of interaction skills, the goal is to be able to communicate effectively in writing and using digital communication tools, apply effective group work methods, and provide constructive feedback.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueEn":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueSv":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa"}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yleiskuvaus","valueEn":"General Description","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden ydinosaamisalueita ovat julkisen hallinnon, palveluiden ja aluekehittämisen järjestelmät, niiden johtaminen ja oikeudellinen sääntely sekä yhteiskunnan eri toimintojen kehittäminen. Opiskelemalla hallintotieteitä saat monipuoliset lähtökohdat toimia erilaisissa johtamis- ja esihenkilötehtävissä sekä vaativissa asiantuntija- ja kehittämistehtävissä.\r\nJulkisoikeuden maisteriopinnoissa opit analysoimaan syvällisesti julkisessa toiminnassa keskeisiä oikeudellisia kysymyksiä ja yhdistämään oikeudellisen osaamisen käytäntöön. Maisteriopinnoissa syvennytään erityisesti kansainvälisten ja EU-oikeudellisten velvoitteiden vaikutukseen kansallisessa oikeusjärjestelmässä.\r\nJulkisoikeudessa käsitellään monipuolisesti julkisen hallinnon, erityisesti valtion, hyvinvointialueiden ja kuntien päätöksentekoon ja menettelytapoihin liittyviä oikeudellisia kysymyksiä ja ihmisten oikeusturvaa. Tarkastelun kohteena ovat julkisen vallan käyttö ja sen uudet muodot sekä yksilön oikeudet ja velvollisuudet. Päähuomio on hallinto-oikeudessa ja perus- ja ihmisoikeuksissa sekä yhteiskunnallisesti merkittävillä erityisaloilla, kuten julkisen taloudenhoidon, hyvinvoinnin ja turvallisuuden oikeudellisissa teemoissa.\r\nJulkisoikeuden opintosuunnan opinnot suoritetaan hybridiopintoina, joissa on valittavissa lähi- ja etäosallistumismahdollisuus. Osa opintojaksoista on suoritettavissa kokonaan etäopiskeluna.","valueEn":"The core competencies of administrative sciences include the systems of public administration, services, and regional development, their management and legal regulation, and the development of various societal functions. By studying administrative sciences, you gain diverse foundations for various leadership and supervisory roles, as well as demanding expert and development positions.\r\n\r\nIn the master's studies in Public Law, you will learn to deeply analyze key legal issues in public activities and combine legal expertise with practice. The master's studies particularly focus on the impact of international and EU legal obligations on the national legal system.\r\n\r\nPublic law covers a wide range of legal issues related to public administration, especially the decision-making and procedures of the state, welfare regions, and municipalities, as well as the legal protection of individuals. The focus is on the use of public power and its new forms, as well as individual rights and obligations. The main emphasis is on administrative law and fundamental and human rights, as well as legally significant areas such as public finance management, welfare, and security.\r\n\r\nThe advanced studies in the major of Public Law can be completed entirely as distance learning. Some courses have a hybrid implementation, allowing for in-person participation as well.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisteriohjelman opintosuuntia ovat julkisen toiminnan johtaminen (sis. oppiaineet aluetiede ja julkisjohtaminen), julkisoikeus sekä sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotiede. Mikäli opiskelija hakee maisterihaussa, hänet hyväksytään suoraan opintosuuntaan.","valueEn":"The Master's program in Administrative Sciences offers majors in Public Policy and Management (incl. the subjects of regional studies and public management), Public Law, and Social and Health Management. If a student applies through the Master's admission process, they are directly accepted into the major.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden koulutukset (HTK ja HTM) ovat suomenkielisiä. Tutkintoihin sisältyy myös englanninkielisiä opintojaksoja. Pro gradu -tutkielman voi laatia joko suomen tai englannin kielellä. Suosittelemme pro gradu -tutkielman kirjoittamista englannin kielellä erityisesti kansainvälisistä tehtävistä kiinnostuneille.","valueEn":"The education programs in Administrative Sciences (BSc and MSc) are conducted in Finnish. The degrees also include courses in English. The Master's thesis can be written in either Finnish or English. We recommend writing the Master's thesis in English especially for those interested in international positions or an academic career.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opinnäytetyö","valueEn":"Final Project","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Pro gradu -tutkielman tarkoituksena on harjaannuttaa opiskelija itsenäiseen tutkimustyöhön ja sen tulee osoittaa perehtyneisyyttä tutkielman aihepiiriin, tarvittavien tutkimusmenetelmien hallintaa ja valmiutta tieteelliseen ilmaisuun. Opinnäytetyön voi tehdä yksilötyönä tai yhteistyönä toisen opiskelijan kanssa. Opiskelija itse valitsee opinnäytetyönsä parin, ja ilmoittaa siitä koulutusohjelman ohjeistamalla tavalla opinnäytetyön ohjaajalle.\r\nHUOM! Lukuvuoden 2024–2025 alusta lukien hallintotieteiden pro gradu -tutkielman laajuus on 30 op.","valueEn":"The purpose of the Master's thesis is to train students in independent research, demonstrating familiarity with the topic, mastery of necessary research methods, and readiness for scientific expression. The thesis can be done individually or in collaboration with another student. The student chooses their thesis partner and informs the thesis supervisor in the manner instructed by the program. Note: Starting from the academic year 2024–2025, the Master's thesis in Administrative Sciences will be 30 ECTS.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintojen rakenne","valueEn":"Structure of Studies","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinto (120 op) sisältää maisteriohjelman yhteiset sekä opintosuunnan syventävät opinnot, viestintä- ja kieliopinnot sekä muut opinnot. Tutkintoon sisällytettäviä opintokokonaisuuksia voi valita omasta, tai yliopiston muista yksiköistä, muista yliopistoista tai laajojen kansainvälisten vaihto-opintomahdollisuuksien kautta.\r\nHallintotieteiden maisterin tutkintoon voi sijoittaa 10 op vapaaehtoisia työelämäjaksoja ja asiantuntijatehtäviin valmentavia osuuksia. Hallintotieteiden opetus on aina työelämälähtöistä. Se kerryttää tietoja ja taitoja, jotka ovat hyödynnettävissä alan asiantuntija- ja johtamistehtävissä. Keskitymme tietoihin ja taitoihin, jotka liittyvät julkisten organisaatioiden toimintaan. Otamme opetuksessa myös sen, että julkiseen toimintaan osallistuvat eri rooleissa myös monet yksityiset organisaatiot, joissa on hieman erilaisia vaatimuksia työntekijöilleen. Työelämätaitojen kartuttaminen on sekä opetussisältöihin, että opetusmenetelmiin liittyvää. Sisällöissä sitä edustaa vahva toimijanäkökulma, jossa avataan avaintoimijoiden haasteita osana organisaatioita, erilaisia verkostoja, alueita ja esim. palveluekosysteemejä. Menetelmien osalta satsaamme vierailijaluentoihin, organisaatiovierailuihin, projektityöhön ja case-esimerkkeihin. Tutkintoon kuuluvassa tutkielmasosuudessa toimeksiantotutkimus ja organisaatioista tulevien aiheiden tutkimus on kasvavassa roolissa. Harjoittelussa ja alan kesätöissä voi myös syventää osaamistaan työelämätaitojen osalta.","valueEn":"The Master's degree in Administrative Sciences (120 ECTS) includes joint studies of the programme and advanced studies in the major, communication and language studies, and other studies. The Master's degree can include 10 ECTS of optional work-life periods and sections preparing for expert positions. Teaching in Administrative Sciences is always oriented towards the working life. It accumulates knowledge and skills that are applicable in expert and leadership positions in the field. We focus on knowledge and skills related to the operations of public organizations. In our teaching, we also consider that many private organizations participate in public activities in various roles, which have slightly different requirements for their employees. The accumulation of work-life skills is related to both the content and methods of teaching. In terms of content, this is represented by a strong actor perspective, which opens up the challenges faced by key actors as part of organizations, various networks, regions, and, for example, service ecosystems. In terms of methods, we invest in guest lectures, organizational visits, project work, case examples, and simulations. In the thesis component of the degree, commissioned research and research on topics from organizations play an increasing role. Internships and summer jobs in the field can also deepen one's work-life skills.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisteriopintojen suorittaminen antaa mahdollisuuden sijoittua eri tehtäviin valtion alue- ja paikallishallinnossa sekä kuntahallinnossa, mutta myös muissa julkiseen toimintaan osallistuvissa organisaatioissa, kuten yrityksissä, järjestöissä ja korkeakouluissa. Opinnot antavat vahvat lähtökohdat kuntien ja muiden julkisten organisaatioiden hallinto-, kehittämis-, palvelu- ja asiantuntijatehtäviin. Opinnot valmistavat esihenkilö- ja johtamisasemaan kotimaisessa ja kansainvälisessä ympäristössä. Osa valmistuneista sijoittuu yritysten ja kolmannen sektorin organisaatioiden hallinnollisiin tehtäviin. Tyypillisesti työllistytään myös projektien tai tutkimuksen pariin ministeriöissä ja kansainvälisissä järjestöissä. Myös kansainväliset tehtävät ovat muodostuneet merkittäväksi osaksi hallintotieteilijöiden urapolkua.\r\nKoska julkisen vallan käytön tulee perustua lakiin, julkisoikeuden opintosuunta antaa hyvät lähtökohdat erityisesti valtion, kuntien ja muiden julkisyhteisöjen hallinnollisissa tehtävissä toimimiseen. Julkisen toiminnan oikeudellisten reunaehtojen ymmärtämisestä on erityistä hyötyä myös niille yksityisen ja kolmannen sektorin tehtäviin hakeutuville, jotka työn luonteen vuoksi toimivat julkisen sektorin rajapinnassa (esim. sote-palvelutuotannossa tai tietosuojaan liittyvien tehtävien parissa).","valueEn":"New societal phenomena and administrative reforms create demand for administrative scientists who think in new ways and guarantee new job opportunities. Master's graduates in Administrative Sciences find positions in public and private organizations requiring academic training. The state administration is a significant employer of administrative scientists, but many graduates also find positions in municipalities, municipal federations, the third sector organizations, and the private sector. International tasks have also become a significant part of the career path of administrative scientists. Since the exercise of public power must be based on law, the major in Public Law provides a good foundation for administrative tasks in the state, municipalities, and other public entities. Understanding the legal constraints of public activities is particularly beneficial for those seeking positions in the private and third sectors, whose work nature involves operating at the interface with the public sector (e.g., in the production of social and health services or tasks related to data protection).","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Pätevyys","valueEn":"Qualification","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Kansainvälistyminen","valueEn":"Internationalization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Opiskelijoiden kansainvälisiä valmiuksia kehitetään ja vahvistetaan opiskelijan oman valinnan mukaan joko ulkomaisessa yliopistossa suoritetuilla vaihto-opinnoilla tai kansainvälisiä elementtejä sisältävällä opetustarjonnalla, esim. kesä- ja talvikoulut, monimuotoiset intensiiviopintojaksot (BIP, COIL), kieliopinnot, kotikansainvälistyminen. Lisätietoja kansainvälistymisestä löydät opiskelijoiden intranetistä Jollasta: https://jolla.uwasa.fi/opinnot/kansainvalisyys","valueEn":"Students’ international competences are developed and strengthened according to each student’s own choice, for example through exchange studies and/or through course offerings that include international elements, such as summer and winter schools, various blended intensive courses (BIP, COIL), language studies, and at home internationalisation. You can find more information about international opportunities in the students’ intranet, Jolla: https://jolla.uwasa.fi/en/studies/internationalisation","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yhteistyö muiden toimijoiden kanssa","valueEn":"Co-operation with Other Parties","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Tutkimukselliset painopisteet","valueEn":"Research Focus","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen yhteyshenkilö","valueEn":"Contact Persons","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"hall-opintoneuvonta(at)uwasa.fi","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Jatko-opintomahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Postgraduate Study Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinto antaa jatko-opintokelpoisuuden hallintotieteiden tohtorin (HTT) tutkintoon.","valueEn":"The Master's degree qualifies students for doctoral studies in Administrative Sciences.","valueSv":""}}],"children":[{"name":{"valueEn":"Public Law, Master of Administrative Sciences (120 ECTS) 2026-2027","valueFi":"Julkisoikeus, hallintotieteiden maisteri (120 op) 2026-2027","valueSv":""},"id":"13664","code":"HTMJOIK2026","type":"PROGRAMME","maxCredits":0,"minCredits":0,"optionality":null,"educationLevel":"MA","descriptions":null,"children":[]}]},{"name":{"valueEn":"Sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotiede, hallintotieteiden maisteri (2 v)","valueFi":"Sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotiede, hallintotieteiden maisteri (2 v)","valueSv":""},"id":"14145","code":"HTMSOTE2026","type":"EDUCATION","maxCredits":0,"minCredits":0,"optionality":null,"educationLevel":null,"descriptions":[{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Study Objectives","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinnon yhteiset oman koulutusalan tuntemuksen osaamistavoitteet on määritelty seuraavasti: valmistuessaan opiskelijat 1) tuntevat hallinnon järjestelmät ja ymmärtävät organisaatioiden toiminnan erilaisissa toimintaympäristöissä, 2) hallitsevat julkisen johtamisen osa-alueet ja päätöksenteon siten, että kykenevät tekemään tietoon perustuvia, kestäviä ja lainmukaisia päätöksiä sekä 3) kykenevät suunnittelemaan ja toteuttamaan yhteiskunnallisiin tarpeisiin kytkeytyviä kehittämistoimenpiteitä.\r\nSosiaali- ja terveyshallintotieteen opintosuunta antaa lisäksi nämä koulutusalan tuntemuksen erityiset valmiudet: valmistuessaan opiskelijat 1) ymmärtävät kokonaisvaltaisesti hyvinvointijärjestelmää, siihen kytkeytyviä organisaatioita ja muuttuvaa toimintaympäristöä resilienssin, systeemisyyden ja kompleksisuuden näkökulmista; 2) kykenevät tekemään tulevaisuuteen suuntautuvia päätöksiä ja vastaamaan palvelun käyttäjien tarpeisiin hyödyntäen puntaroivan ja osallistavan päätöksenteon periaatteita sekä digitaalisia valmiuksia; 3) kykenevät edistämään kansalaisten hyvinvointia ymmärtäen vaikuttavuusperustaisuuteen, arvonluontiin ja eettisyyteen liittyvät jännitteet.\r\nEtiikan, vastuullisuuden ja kestävän kehityksen osalta tavoitteena on, että valmistuessaan opiskelijalla on kyky edistää 1) tehokasta, vastuullista ja läpinäkyvää toimintaa hallinnon kaikilla tasoilla; 2) alueiden välisiä taloudellisia, sosiaalisia ja ympäristöön liittyviä yhteyksiä osana kansallisten ja alueellisten kehityssuunnitelmien toimeenpanoa; 3) terveyden, hyvinvoinnin ja turvallisuuden yhdenvertaista toteutumista yhteiskunnassa sekä 4) julkisen ja yksityisen sektorin ja kansalaisyhteiskunnan välisiä kumppanuuksia. Lisäksi hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinnon suoritettuaan opiskelijalla on akateemiset valmiudet tieteellisen tiedon omaksumiseen, tuottamiseen ja hyödyntämiseen sekä kriittiseen ajatteluun. Vuorovaikutustaitojen osalta tavoitteena on kyetä viestimään tehokkaasti kirjallisesti sekä digitaalisten viestintätyökalujen avulla, soveltamaan tehokkaita ryhmätyöskentelytapoja ja antamaan rakentavaa palautetta.","valueEn":"The common learning objectives for the Master's degree in administrative sciences are defined as follows: upon graduation, students 1) understand administrative systems, organizations and their operational environment; 2) master the different areas of public management and are able to make informed, sustainable, and legitimate decisions, and 3) are capable of planning and implementing development measures that considers societal needs.\r\n\r\nThe major in Social and Health Management additionally provides these specific competencies: upon graduation, students 1) understand comprehensively the welfare system, the organizations connected to it, and the changing operational environment from the perspectives of resilience, systemics, and complexity; 2) can make future-oriented decisions and respond to the needs of service users by utilizing the principles of deliberative and participatory decision-making and digital skills; 3) can promote citizens' well-being by understanding the tensions related to impact-based approaches, value creation, and ethics.\r\n\r\nIn terms of ethics, responsibility, and sustainable development, the goal is that upon graduation, the student has the ability to promote 1) effective, responsible, and transparent activities at all levels of administration; 2) economic, social, and environmental connections between regions as part of the implementation of national and regional development plans; 3) equal realization of health, well-being, and security in society; and 4) partnerships between the public and private sectors and civil society. Additionally, upon completing the master's degree in administrative sciences, the student has academic skills for adopting, producing, and utilizing scientific knowledge and critical thinking. In terms of interaction skills, the goal is to be able to communicate effectively in writing and using digital communication tools, apply effective teamwork methods, and provide constructive feedback.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueEn":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueSv":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa"}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yleiskuvaus","valueEn":"General Description","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotieteen maisteriopinnoissa tarkastellaan hyvinvointiyhteiskunnan ja sen organisaatioiden toimintaa, palveluita ja johtamista. Tutkimukseen pohjautuvassa opetuksessa tuotetaan asiantuntijuutta ja johtamisvalmiuksia tulevaisuuden toimintaympäristöön. Opintoja kehystävänä ajatuksena on, että hallinnonalakohtaisesta toiminnan organisoimisesta ollaan siirtymässä kohti ilmiöpohjaista, yhteiskunnallisten ja globaalien ongelmien yhteisölliseen ratkaisemiseen pyrkivää toimintaa. Maisteriopintojen sisältöjä ohjaavia ilmiöitä ovat erityisesti hallinnon organisoitumiseen, palvelujärjestelmään, työntekemisen muotoihin ja digitalisaatioon liittyvät muutokset. Opinnot syventävät opiskelijoiden ymmärrystä systeemisen muutoksen dynamiikasta ja erilaisten ilmiöiden yhteenkietoutumisesta.\r\nSosiaali- ja terveyshallintotieteessä analysoidaan hyvinvointiyhteiskuntaa sekä sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujärjestelmiä organisaatio- ja johtamisoppien näkökulmasta. Opinnot koostuvat viidestä pääteemasta, joita ovat hyvinvointiyhteiskunnan kompleksisuus, johtaminen ja organisoituminen, talous ja arvonluonti, henkilöstö ja osaaminen sekä toimijuus ja osallisuus.\r\nOppiaineessa on jatkuvasti panostettu uusien ja monipuolisten opetusmenetelmien soveltamiseen, joissa korostuu vuorovaikutus ja opiskelijoiden omatoimisuus. Sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotieteen maisteriopiskelijat toimivat aidosti osana tutkimusyhteisöä. Oppiaineen laajat työelämäyhteydet näkyvät niin tutkimuksessa kuin opetuksessa. Sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotieteen opintosuunnan opinnot suoritetaan kokonaan etäopiskeluna. Mutta huomioi, että etäopetuskin voi olla aikatauluun sidottua, eli opinnoissa saattaa olla pakollista läsnäoloa tiettyyn kellonaikaan verkossa.","valueEn":"The master's studies in Social and Health Management examine the functioning, services, and management of the welfare society and its organizations. The research-based teaching produces expertise and leadership skills for the future operational environment. The guiding idea of the studies is that the organization of activities by administrative sectors is shifting towards phenomenon-based activities aimed at solving societal and global problems collectively. The phenomena guiding the content of the master's studies include changes related to the organization of administration, the service system, forms of work, and digitalization. The studies deepen students' understanding of the dynamics of systemic change and the interweaving of various phenomena.\r\n\r\nIn Social and Health Management, the welfare society and social and health service systems are analyzed from the perspectives of organizational and management theories. The studies consist of five main themes: the complexity of the welfare society, management and organization, economy and value creation, personnel and competence, and agency and participation.\r\n\r\nThe discipline has continuously invested in applying new and diverse teaching methods that emphasize interaction and student initiative. Master's students in Social and Health Management genuinely function as part of the research community. The discipline's extensive connections with working life are evident in both research and teaching. The studies in the major of Social and Health Management are completed entirely as distance learning. However, note that distance learning can also be scheduled, meaning that there may be mandatory attendance online at specific times.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Maisteriohjelman opintosuuntia ovat julkisen toiminnan johtaminen (sis. oppiaineet aluetiede ja julkisjohtaminen), julkisoikeus ja sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotiede. Mikäli opiskelija hakee maisterihaussa, hänet hyväksytään suoraan opintosuuntaan.","valueEn":"The Master's program in Administrative Sciences offers majors in Public Policy and Management (incl. the subjects of regional studies and public management), Public Law, and Social and Health Management. If a student applies through the Master's admission process, they are directly accepted into the major.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden koulutukset (HTK ja HTM) ovat suomenkielisiä. Opetusta annetaan kuitenkin myös englanniksi, ja osa oppimateriaalista on englanninkielistä. Tutkintojen opinnäytteet voi laatia joko suomen tai englannin kielellä.","valueEn":"The education programs in Administrative Sciences (BSc and MSc) are conducted in Finnish. The degrees also include courses in English. The Master's thesis can be written in either Finnish or English. We recommend writing the Master's thesis in English, especially for those interested in international positions or an academic career.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opinnäytetyö","valueEn":"Final Project","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Pro gradu -tutkielman tarkoituksena on harjaannuttaa opiskelija itsenäiseen tutkimustyöhön ja sen tulee osoittaa perehtyneisyyttä tutkielman aihepiiriin, tarvittavien tutkimusmenetelmien hallintaa ja valmiutta tieteelliseen ilmaisuun. Opinnäytetyön voi tehdä yksilötyönä tai yhteistyönä toisen opiskelijan kanssa. Opiskelija itse valitsee opinnäytetyönsä parin, ja ilmoittaa siitä koulutusohjelman ohjeistamalla tavalla opinnäytetyön ohjaajalle.\r\nHUOM! Lukuvuoden 2024–2025 alusta lukien hallintotieteiden pro gradu -tutkielman laajuus on 30 op.","valueEn":"The purpose of the Master's thesis is to train students in independent research, demonstrating familiarity with the topic, mastery of necessary research methods, and readiness for scientific expression. The thesis can be done individually or in collaboration with another student. The student chooses their thesis partner and informs the thesis supervisor in the manner instructed by the program. Note: Starting from the academic year 2024–2025, the Master's thesis in Administrative Sciences will be 30 ECTS.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintojen rakenne","valueEn":"Structure of Studies","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinto (120 op) sisältää maisteriohjelman yhteiset sekä opintosuunnan syventävät opinnot, viestintä- ja kieliopinnot sekä muut opinnot.\r\nHallintotieteiden maisterin tutkintoon voi sijoittaa 10 op vapaaehtoisia työelämäjaksoja ja asiantuntijatehtäviin valmentavia osuuksia. Hallintotieteiden opetus on aina työelämälähtöistä. Se kerryttää tietoja ja taitoja, jotka ovat hyödynnettävissä alan asiantuntija- ja johtamistehtävissä. Keskitymme tietoihin ja taitoihin, jotka liittyvät julkisten organisaatioiden toimintaan. Otamme opetuksessa myös sen, että julkiseen toimintaan osallistuvat eri rooleissa myös monet yksityiset organisaatiot, joissa on hieman erilaisia vaatimuksia työntekijöilleen. Työelämätaitojen kartuttaminen on sekä opetussisältöihin, että opetusmenetelmiin liittyvää. Sisällöissä sitä edustaa vahva toimijanäkökulma, jossa avataan avaintoimijoiden haasteita osana organisaatioita, erilaisia verkostoja, alueita ja esim. palveluekosysteemejä. Menetelmien osalta satsaamme vierailijaluentoihin, organisaatiovierailuihin, projektityöhön, case-esimerkkeihin ja simulaatioihin. Tutkintoon kuuluvassa tutkimusosuudessa toimeksiantotutkimus ja organisaatioista kerättyjen tutkimusaiheiden tutkimus on kasvavassa roolissa. Harjoittelussa ja alan kesätöissä voi myös syventää osaamistaan työelämätaitojen osalta.","valueEn":"The Master's degree in Administrative Sciences (120 ECTS) includes joint studies of the programme and advanced studies in the major, communication and language studies, and other studies. The Master's degree can include 10 ECTS of optional work-life periods and sections preparing for expert positions. Teaching in Administrative Sciences is always oriented towards the working life. It accumulates knowledge and skills that are applicable in expert and leadership positions in the field. We focus on knowledge and skills related to the operations of public organizations. In our teaching, we also consider that many private organizations participate in public activities in various roles, which have slightly different requirements for their employees. The accumulation of work-life skills is related to both the content and methods of teaching. In terms of content, this is represented by a strong actor perspective, which opens up the challenges faced by key actors as part of organizations, various networks, regions, and, for example, service ecosystems. In terms of methods, we invest in guest lectures, organizational visits, project work, case examples, and simulations. In the thesis component of the degree, commissioned research and research on topics from organizations play an increasing role. Internships and summer jobs in the field can also deepen one's work-life skills.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotieteen maisteriopinnot mahdollistavat sijoittumisen julkisten, yksityisten ja vapaaehtoissektorin organisaatioiden monipuolisiin ja vaativiin asiantuntijatehtäviin.","valueEn":"Master's studies in Social and Health Management enable placement in diverse and demanding expert positions within public, private, and voluntary sector organizations.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Pätevyys","valueEn":"Qualification","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Kansainvälistyminen","valueEn":"Internationalization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Opiskelijoiden kansainvälisiä valmiuksia kehitetään ja vahvistetaan opiskelijan oman valinnan mukaan joko ulkomaisessa yliopistossa suoritetuilla vaihto-opinnoilla tai kansainvälisiä elementtejä sisältävällä opetustarjonnalla, esim. kesä- ja talvikoulut, monimuotoiset intensiiviopintojaksot (BIP, COIL), kieliopinnot, kotikansainvälistyminen. Lisätietoja kansainvälistymisestä löydät opiskelijoiden intranetistä Jollasta: https://jolla.uwasa.fi/opinnot/kansainvalisyys","valueEn":"Students’ international competences are developed and strengthened according to each student’s own choice, for example through exchange studies and/or through course offerings that include international elements, such as summer and winter schools, various blended intensive courses (BIP, COIL), language studies, and at home internationalisation. You can find more information about international opportunities in the students’ intranet, Jolla: https://jolla.uwasa.fi/en/studies/internationalisation","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yhteistyö muiden toimijoiden kanssa","valueEn":"Co-operation with Other Parties","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Tutkimukselliset painopisteet","valueEn":"Research Focus","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen yhteyshenkilö","valueEn":"Contact Persons","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"hall-opintoneuvonta(at)uwasa.fi","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Jatko-opintomahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Postgraduate Study Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Hallintotieteiden maisterin tutkinto antaa jatko-opintokelpoisuuden hallintotieteiden tohtorin (HTT) tutkintoon.","valueEn":"The Master's degree qualifies students for doctoral studies in Administrative Sciences.","valueSv":""}}],"children":[{"name":{"valueEn":"Social and Health Management, Master of Administrative Sciences (120 ECTS) 2026-2027","valueFi":"Sosiaali- ja terveyshallintotiede, hallintotieteiden maisteri (120 op) 2026-2027","valueSv":""},"id":"13687","code":"HTMSOTE2026","type":"PROGRAMME","maxCredits":0,"minCredits":0,"optionality":null,"educationLevel":"MA","descriptions":null,"children":[]}]},{"name":{"valueEn":"Master's Programme in International Business, Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration (2 years)","valueFi":"Master's Programme in International Business, Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration (2 years)","valueSv":""},"id":"14148","code":"KTMIB2026","type":"EDUCATION","maxCredits":0,"minCredits":0,"optionality":null,"educationLevel":null,"descriptions":[{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Study Objectives","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"** MIB Programme Objectives** \r\nThe objective of the Programme is to respond to the challenges and expectations of contemporary higher education arising from globalization and the multicultural development of society, and to offer a high-quality academic programme in sustainable global business. Specifically, the objective of the MIB programme is to educate internationally competent graduates and to provide them with the required knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to work effectively in positions both in global business environments and in diverse domestic markets, guided by the principles of sustainability and ethics. In addition to offering education in subjects that are inherently international, the Programme aims to offer a genuinely international learning experience, both on campus and online. This approach supports the development of relevant key skills required to work in challenging positions in a globalised, multicultural and increasingly digitalised world, including capabilities in digital collaboration, data driven analysis, and responsible use of digital technologies in international business contexts.\r\n\r\nMIB programme design adopts a unique profile with the focus on \"Sustainable Global Business,\" differentiates itself from other more specialized IB programs in Finland and represents one of the programme’s key strengths. Additional strengths of the MIB programme include its broad and integrated scope of IB studies; a transition to working life module; a structured mentoring program and diverse double-degree opportunities. \r\n\r\n**Target Group**\r\nThe primary target group of MIB programme consists of individuals who:  \r\n1) have demonstrated a good or excellent academic record from their previous bachelor’s degree studies (BSc) in a relevant subject, such as marketing, management or international business.  \r\n2) demonstrate a genuine interest in global sustainability aspects of business and management, \r\n3) preferably possess international experience gained through studies, work, or relevant activities; and \r\n4) meet the program’s English language proficiency requirements. \r\n\r\n** Graduate characteristics** \r\nGraduates of the program are expected to be highly competent professionals with expertise   in strategy and sustainability development, the management of global marketing strategies and entrepreneurial growth, and the leadership and coordination of a diverse workforce in an international and digital context. Thus, graduates should be strategy developers, critical and analytical thinkers, ethical decision makers and problem solvers committed to advance sustainable global business practices. Graduates are also expected to be able to evaluate and manage digital information, use digital analytical tools to support strategic and operational decisions, and understand the ethical implications of technology and AI in global business.\r\n\r\nGraduates should also be proactive and self-disciplined, as well as multilingual professionals with good cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills. In addition, a graduate should be both a flexible team member and a competent leader of international and multicultural teams. This includes the ability to collaborate and lead effectively in digital work environments. They are expected to demonstrate resilience for the uncertainty created by the constantly changing international environment and a holistic understanding of business. It is also expected from a graduate to respect the talents and beliefs of others regardless of cultural or personal background; and to be honest and possess strong moral principles, including a clear awareness of the social, ethical, digital, and environmental impacts of business activities.  \r\n\r\n**Intended Learning Outcomes**\r\nBy the end of the Master's Programme in International Business, students will be able to: Global Strategy and Digital Business\r\n-\tdemonstrate advanced knowledge on global strategies in a digitalized world. \r\n-\tdemonstrate an advanced knowledge of the key concepts and theories in globalization strategies and analyze and develop global digital business strategies in complex international contexts, including the use of digital tools and analytics for strategic decision making.\r\n\r\n** Global marketing and entrepreneurship** \r\n-\tshow an advanced knowledge of the key concepts and theories in global marketing strategies and entrepreneurial growth, and \r\n-\tapply it in planning and implementation in an uncertain and complex global environment.\r\n\r\n** Leading people in a global business environment\" \r\ndemonstrate an advanced knowledge of the key concepts and theories in global human resource management and leadership, \r\ncreate plans to support employee competence development and performance management, and leadership development integrating sustainability and ethics in global business.\r\n**Sustainability and Ethics in Global Business \r\n-\tshow a deep understanding of the key concepts and theories on Sustainability and ethics and the challenges and opportunities related to the integration of economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development in global business terms adequately, to generalize appropriately and to question norms, practices and opinions in global organizations. \r\n-\tUnderstand ethical considerations associated with technology use, digital information management, AI, and data driven decision-making in global business.\r\n\r\n**Decision making and problem solving** \r\n-\tidentify business problems and opportunities in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) global environment, and solve them for sustainable global business using appropriate methods such as research, co-operation and Networking Business research and analysis.\r\n-\tgather primary and secondary data; analyze, evaluate and apply research findings into practice and / or decision-making in a global context.\r\n \r\n**Cross-cultural communication and negotiation \r\n-\tcommunicate and negotiate effectively in oral and written form both in a physical and digital environment in cross-cultural settings \r\n-\tCollaborate in diverse teams \r\n-\tDemonstrate ability to work effectively in cross-cultural teams both as a team member and as a leader, respecting the talents and beliefs of others regardless of their background. \r\n\r\n**Self-management and career**\r\nmanage a time and priorities efficiently in order to meet deadlines, take initiative, constantly developing practices and internalising routines for maximizing one's ability to deal with the uncertainty of an ever-changing environment and plan personal and career development.\r\n\r\n**Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)**\r\nBased on the programme's goals and intended learning outcomes (ILOs), the MIB programme aligns specifically with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): \r\nSDG 4: Quality Education \r\nSDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth \r\nSDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure\r\nSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\r\nSDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.","valueEn":"** MIB Programme Objectives** \r\nThe objective of the Programme is to respond to the challenges and expectations of contemporary higher education arising from globalization and the multicultural development of society, and to offer a high-quality academic programme in sustainable global business. Specifically, the objective of the MIB programme is to educate internationally competent graduates and to provide them with the required knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to work effectively in positions both in global business environments and in diverse domestic markets, guided by the principles of sustainability and ethics. In addition to offering education in subjects that are inherently international, the Programme aims to offer a genuinely international learning experience, both on campus and online. This approach supports the development of relevant key skills required to work in challenging positions in a globalised, multicultural and increasingly digitalised world, including capabilities in digital collaboration, data driven analysis, and responsible use of digital technologies in international business contexts.\r\n\r\nMIB programme design adopts a unique profile with the focus on \"Sustainable Global Business,\" differentiates itself from other more specialized IB programs in Finland and represents one of the programme’s key strengths. Additional strengths of the MIB programme include its broad and integrated scope of IB studies; a transition to working life module; a structured mentoring program and diverse double-degree opportunities. \r\n\r\n**Target Group**\r\nThe primary target group of MIB programme consists of individuals who:  \r\n1) have demonstrated a good or excellent academic record from their previous bachelor’s degree studies (BSc) in a relevant subject, such as marketing, management or international business.  \r\n2) demonstrate a genuine interest in global sustainability aspects of business and management, \r\n3) preferably possess international experience gained through studies, work, or relevant activities; and \r\n4) meet the program’s English language proficiency requirements. \r\n\r\n** Graduate characteristics** \r\nGraduates of the program are expected to be highly competent professionals with expertise   in strategy and sustainability development, the management of global marketing strategies and entrepreneurial growth, and the leadership and coordination of a diverse workforce in an international and digital context. Thus, graduates should be strategy developers, critical and analytical thinkers, ethical decision makers and problem solvers committed to advance sustainable global business practices. Graduates are also expected to be able to evaluate and manage digital information, use digital analytical tools to support strategic and operational decisions, and understand the ethical implications of technology and AI in global business.\r\n\r\nGraduates should also be proactive and self-disciplined, as well as multilingual professionals with good cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills. In addition, a graduate should be both a flexible team member and a competent leader of international and multicultural teams. This includes the ability to collaborate and lead effectively in digital work environments. They are expected to demonstrate resilience for the uncertainty created by the constantly changing international environment and a holistic understanding of business. It is also expected from a graduate to respect the talents and beliefs of others regardless of cultural or personal background; and to be honest and possess strong moral principles, including a clear awareness of the social, ethical, digital, and environmental impacts of business activities.  \r\n\r\n**Intended Learning Outcomes**\r\nBy the end of the Master's Programme in International Business, students will be able to: Global Strategy and Digital Business\r\n-\tdemonstrate advanced knowledge on global strategies in a digitalized world. \r\n-\tdemonstrate an advanced knowledge of the key concepts and theories in globalization strategies and analyze and develop global digital business strategies in complex international contexts, including the use of digital tools and analytics for strategic decision making.\r\n\r\n** Global marketing and entrepreneurship** \r\n-\tshow an advanced knowledge of the key concepts and theories in global marketing strategies and entrepreneurial growth, and \r\n-\tapply it in planning and implementation in an uncertain and complex global environment.\r\n\r\n** Leading people in a global business environment\" \r\ndemonstrate an advanced knowledge of the key concepts and theories in global human resource management and leadership, \r\ncreate plans to support employee competence development and performance management, and leadership development integrating sustainability and ethics in global business.\r\n**Sustainability and Ethics in Global Business \r\n-\tshow a deep understanding of the key concepts and theories on Sustainability and ethics and the challenges and opportunities related to the integration of economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development in global business terms adequately, to generalize appropriately and to question norms, practices and opinions in global organizations. \r\n-\tUnderstand ethical considerations associated with technology use, digital information management, AI, and data driven decision-making in global business.\r\n\r\n**Decision making and problem solving** \r\n-\tidentify business problems and opportunities in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) global environment, and solve them for sustainable global business using appropriate methods such as research, co-operation and Networking Business research and analysis.\r\n-\tgather primary and secondary data; analyze, evaluate and apply research findings into practice and / or decision-making in a global context.\r\n \r\n**Cross-cultural communication and negotiation \r\n-\tcommunicate and negotiate effectively in oral and written form both in a physical and digital environment in cross-cultural settings \r\n-\tCollaborate in diverse teams \r\n-\tDemonstrate ability to work effectively in cross-cultural teams both as a team member and as a leader, respecting the talents and beliefs of others regardless of their background. \r\n\r\n**Self-management and career**\r\nmanage a time and priorities efficiently in order to meet deadlines, take initiative, constantly developing practices and internalising routines for maximizing one's ability to deal with the uncertainty of an ever-changing environment and plan personal and career development.\r\n\r\n**Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)**\r\nBased on the programme's goals and intended learning outcomes (ILOs), the MIB programme aligns specifically with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): \r\nSDG 4: Quality Education \r\nSDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth \r\nSDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure\r\nSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\r\nSDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueEn":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa","valueSv":"Koulutuksen kuvaus opintopolussa"}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yleiskuvaus","valueEn":"General Description","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"MIB focuses on the identification and management of challenges arising from planning, controlling and coordination of business operations on an international scale. Courses consist of a variety of pedagogical approach ranging from traditional lectures to problem-based learning, projects, role plays, group works, individual assignments, simulations, and other leading-edge tools to advance learning both in and out of the classroom. Several courses integrate digital collaboration platforms, data analysis software, and technology enhanced learning tools to support students’ digital competencies. Guest speakers from industry and business partners provide practical insights into contemporary business challenges to boost your understanding of real issues and professional practices, including those related to digital transformation. A customized personal competence development plan is designed to help you focus on developing the professional skills, competences, and attitudes you need after graduation to build a career that best suits your interests and strengths. \r\nThe MIB's Mentoring programme and double degree opportunities in Italy, France, Germany and the Czech Republic offer valuable opportunities for personal development and improving the transition from university to work life. Furthermore, the MIB programme recommends students to be active in applying for internship positions in Finland and abroad to improve the skills and attitudes required in different positions. \r\nMaster's degree students are expected to complete courses worth approximately 30 ECTS credits per semester as an active full-time student. The MIB programme cannot be completed through distance learning.","valueEn":"MIB focuses on the identification and management of challenges arising from planning, controlling and coordination of business operations on an international scale. Courses consist of a variety of pedagogical approach ranging from traditional lectures to problem-based learning, projects, role plays, group works, individual assignments, simulations, and other leading-edge tools to advance learning both in and out of the classroom. Several courses integrate digital collaboration platforms, data analysis software, and technology enhanced learning tools to support students’ digital competencies. Guest speakers from industry and business partners provide practical insights into contemporary business challenges to boost your understanding of real issues and professional practices, including those related to digital transformation. A customized personal competence development plan is designed to help you focus on developing the professional skills, competences, and attitudes you need after graduation to build a career that best suits your interests and strengths. \r\nThe MIB's Mentoring programme and double degree opportunities in Italy, France, Germany and the Czech Republic offer valuable opportunities for personal development and improving the transition from university to work life. Furthermore, the MIB programme recommends students to be active in applying for internship positions in Finland and abroad to improve the skills and attitudes required in different positions. \r\nMaster's degree students are expected to complete courses worth approximately 30 ECTS credits per semester as an active full-time student. The MIB programme cannot be completed through distance learning.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opinnäytetyö","valueEn":"Final Project","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"For the Master's thesis, students are expected to conduct academic research on a subject related to international business. The thesis process includes a comprehensive literature review, empirical data collection, and analysis of the data leading to conclusions including theoretical and managerial implications and future research proposals. The Master's thesis process supports the development of independent research skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities, and self-organization and time management skills.","valueEn":"For the Master's thesis, students are expected to conduct academic research on a subject related to international business. The thesis process includes a comprehensive literature review, empirical data collection, and analysis of the data leading to conclusions including theoretical and managerial implications and future research proposals. The Master's thesis process supports the development of independent research skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities, and self-organization and time management skills.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintojen rakenne","valueEn":"Structure of Studies","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The study programme comprises 120 ECTS credits leading to a Master's degree in business studies. The program can be completed in two years. \r\n\r\nProgramme Structure: - Compulsory core studies (41 ECTS) - Optional studies (min. 29 ECTS) - Master's Research (38 ECTS) - Language and general studies (12 ECTS)\r\n\r\nThe initial and compulsory core studies consist of courses from International Management, International Marketing Management and International Human Resource Management. Within optional studies there are several courses which allow students to deepen their knowledge in different areas of international business and prepare students to do business.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the MIB programme offers a great opportunity to strengthen your international competence through its Double Degree agreements. Selected students can complete their second year of studies in one of our four Universities partners in Europe and receive a degree from both universities. Our partners are Kedge Business School (France), Europa Universität Viadrina (Frankfurt / Oder, Germany), Universitá degli Studi di Pavia (Pavia, Italy) and University of Economics (Prague, Czech Republic).","valueEn":"The study programme comprises 120 ECTS credits leading to a Master's degree in business studies. The program can be completed in two years. \r\n\r\nProgramme Structure: - Compulsory core studies (41 ECTS) - Optional studies (min. 29 ECTS) - Master's Research (38 ECTS) - Language and general studies (12 ECTS)\r\n\r\nThe initial and compulsory core studies consist of courses from International Management, International Marketing Management and International Human Resource Management. Within optional studies there are several courses which allow students to deepen their knowledge in different areas of international business and prepare students to do business.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the MIB programme offers a great opportunity to strengthen your international competence through its Double Degree agreements. Selected students can complete their second year of studies in one of our four Universities partners in Europe and receive a degree from both universities. Our partners are Kedge Business School (France), Europa Universität Viadrina (Frankfurt / Oder, Germany), Universitá degli Studi di Pavia (Pavia, Italy) and University of Economics (Prague, Czech Republic).","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The programme aims to prepare students for work life and integrates elements that employers value with the studies and teaching methods: Analytical approach, teamwork, international/multicultural atmosphere, information search, culture, language skills etc. Digital collaboration, data literacy, and the ability to use digital tools to support decision making are also strengthened throughout the program. Some examples of career prospects which the MIB programme offers are export manager, country manager, key account manager, business analysts, consultant, human resource manager, project manager, and entrepreneur. In addition to these inbuilt elements, guidance and advice concerning the job application process and employability issues are provided for all students. Career guidance in the form of events, seminars and trainings can be found from the career services web sites.","valueEn":"The programme aims to prepare students for work life and integrates elements that employers value with the studies and teaching methods: Analytical approach, teamwork, international/multicultural atmosphere, information search, culture, language skills etc. Digital collaboration, data literacy, and the ability to use digital tools to support decision making are also strengthened throughout the program. Some examples of career prospects which the MIB programme offers are export manager, country manager, key account manager, business analysts, consultant, human resource manager, project manager, and entrepreneur. In addition to these inbuilt elements, guidance and advice concerning the job application process and employability issues are provided for all students. Career guidance in the form of events, seminars and trainings can be found from the career services web sites.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Pätevyys","valueEn":"Qualification","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Kansainvälistyminen","valueEn":"Internationalization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The University of Vaasa as a place of study has an international atmosphere. We have around 250 international degree students studying at our university and every year we welcome approximately 200 exchange students on our campus. With our 230 partner Universities around the world, we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad and every third student at the University of Vaasa goes on an exchange during their studies. At the programme level, we offer the possibility to study in a truly international learning environment, guaranteed by the international mix of students, the content of studies, learning material, internationally oriented school and the double degree options. This ensures that students are exposed to a culture of internationalization during their two-year study period. As a sign of the quality of the program building around a strong international perspective, the programme is one of the first  EFMD Accredited Master's degree programmes in Finland.","valueEn":"The University of Vaasa as a place of study has an international atmosphere. We have around 250 international degree students studying at our university and every year we welcome approximately 200 exchange students on our campus. With our 230 partner Universities around the world, we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad and every third student at the University of Vaasa goes on an exchange during their studies. At the programme level, we offer the possibility to study in a truly international learning environment, guaranteed by the international mix of students, the content of studies, learning material, internationally oriented school and the double degree options. This ensures that students are exposed to a culture of internationalization during their two-year study period. As a sign of the quality of the program building around a strong international perspective, the programme is one of the first  EFMD Accredited Master's degree programmes in Finland.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yhteistyö muiden toimijoiden kanssa","valueEn":"Co-operation with Other Parties","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The MIB programme maintains active collaboration with companies, and  guest speakers participate in most of our courses, providing students with practical insights and exposure to real-world business challenges. Many of our students have been doing their Master's theses in cooperation with companies, not only facing challenging and interesting tasks but also approaching and solving real-life problems. We are constantly developing our course syllabuses together with companies to better meet the current and future needs of business managers. This way, we also strive to ensure our students' employability.","valueEn":"The MIB programme maintains active collaboration with companies, and  guest speakers participate in most of our courses, providing students with practical insights and exposure to real-world business challenges. Many of our students have been doing their Master's theses in cooperation with companies, not only facing challenging and interesting tasks but also approaching and solving real-life problems. We are constantly developing our course syllabuses together with companies to better meet the current and future needs of business managers. This way, we also strive to ensure our students' employability.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Tutkimukselliset painopisteet","valueEn":"Research Focus","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The core Faculty at MIB represent two research groups: 1) International Business and Marketing Strategies and 2) Human Resource Management. The main areas of IB research that form the foundation of many of MIB's modules include: 1) Management of internationalization and globalization of firms, 2) Management of Foreign Direct Investments, 3) Management of international marketing strategies, 4) Managing expatriation, mobility and global careers, 5) Managing workforce diversity, and 6) Leadership; expatriation and global careers.","valueEn":"The core Faculty at MIB represent two research groups: 1) International Business and Marketing Strategies and 2) Human Resource Management. The main areas of IB research that form the foundation of many of MIB's modules include: 1) Management of internationalization and globalization of firms, 2) Management of Foreign Direct Investments, 3) Management of international marketing strategies, 4) Managing expatriation, mobility and global careers, 5) Managing workforce diversity, and 6) Leadership; expatriation and global careers.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen yhteyshenkilö","valueEn":"Contact Persons","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"neuvonta.kauppatieteet@uwasa.fi","valueEn":"neuvonta.kauppatieteet@uwasa.fi","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Jatko-opintomahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Postgraduate Study Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The school's research operations are wide-ranging and offer opportunities to carry out interesting doctoral studies and high-quality scientific research. After completing their master studies, students are eligible to apply for doctoral programmes.","valueEn":"The school's research operations are wide-ranging and offer opportunities to carry out interesting doctoral studies and high-quality scientific research. 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More specifically, SBD aims to educate its students to be (1) Analytical business developers who can apply research-based strategy knowledge to practical business problems; (2) Collaborative and effective team members who can work in international settings; (3) Effective communicators both in writing and in public; and (4) Competent and responsible managers who will consider ethics, sustainability, and digitalization in their strategic decision-making.\r\n\r\nThese objectives are aligned with the University goals for the emphasis on relevance to working life to improve employability and societal impact as well as educating business developers who consider ethics and sustainability in their decision-making. From the perspective of the UN sustainable development goals (SDG), the programme facilitates learning towards SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (via elaborating e.g. the role of strategic choices, and project- and service-based business opportunities in achieving business growth, creating jobs with decent working conditions, and ensuring sustainable economic growth); SDG #9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure  (e.g. discussing and emphasizing the role of product, process, service, and sustainable business model innovations which shape, not only the core firm and its customers, but also business networks, industries, and societies); and SDG#12: Responsible Consumption and Production (via e.g. by elaborating and emphasizing e.g. responsible consumption and production practices, circular economy/business models, supply chain sustainability, and sustainable servitization) \r\n\r\nThe primary target group of SBD are students who (i) have an excellent or a very good academic record from their previous studies (BSc) in a relevant subject (e.g., marketing, management, international business), (ii) have a strong motivation to continue their studies and purse their international or domestic career at middle and upper management level position in business development, and (iii) have preferably international experience from studies or/and work. \r\n\r\nSBD graduates should be experts in (1) using strategic analysis and decision-making tools and frameworks; (2) developing business models and strategies to develop existing businesses and to sense and seize new market opportunities; (3) implementing strategies effectively in an international, complex and changing business environment while also (4) understanding the roles of digitalization, sustainability and ethics in business development. Thus, graduates should be strategy developers, critical thinkers, decision makers and problem solvers. They should also be proactive and self-disciplined with excellent international communication and presentation skills. In addition, a graduate should be both a flexible and efficient member of an international team. They are expected to have resilience for the uncertainty created by the constantly changing international environment and a holistic understanding on business; to respect the talents and beliefs of others regardless of background; to be honest and possess strong moral principles, including an awareness of how business can impact society and the environment.\r\n\r\n \r\n**Programme Learning Outcomes**\r\n\r\nThe Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) can divided into three categories, which are elaborated below  \r\n\r\n**Knowledge & Understanding**\r\nILO 1: Strategic business development process (i.e. the ability to plan and implement comprehensive business development processes in various contexts by using frameworks and tools of strategic management); ILO 2: Sustainability and ethics in strategic management (i.e. the ability to recognize the key aspects of strategic management vital in promoting sustainability and ethical management and conduct strategic business planning accordingly); ILO 3: Managerial work in international contexts (i.e. the ability to manage business development processes in multicultural teams, international projects, international, organizations, international business networks and global markets; ILO 8: Digital knowledge and skills (i.e. the ability to identify new trends of organizational digitalization in terms of digitalized processes, technologies and types of applications relevant for implementing digital transformation in strategic management. Digital skills in using certain basic applications). ANNE: Tuo keltainen muuttuu Digi-Me:n ansiosta kevään aikana vähäsen. \r\n\r\n**Intellectual skills**\r\nILO 4: Problem solving and decision-making skills (i.e. the ability to creatively solve problems concerning\r\neconomic, business and managerial issues in various contexts); ILO 5: Critical and analytical thinking (i.e. the ability to search and use information, approach issues from various angles, differentiate between important and non-important issues, and use consistent logic in one’s own argumentation)\r\n\r\n**Transferable skills**\r\nILO 6: Communication skills (i.e. the ability to express themselves orally and in written form in working life\r\nsituations of one’s own field. Students also should possess good abilities for giving presentations in public);  \r\nILO 7: Interpersonal skills and teamwork skills (i.e. the ability to work with different people and understand the principles behind working effectively in teams and be able to function as responsible members of a team).","valueEn":"**Description**\r\nStrategic Business Development is a full-time, two-year programme, which aims to equip competent students with up-to-date research-based knowledge as well as the required skills to apply such knowledge to successfully work in different domestic and international positions in strategy-driven business development.\r\n\r\n**Programme objective**\r\nThe objective of the SBD programme is to educate competent students and provide them with the required knowledge and skills to develop and implement viable strategies in the competitive, international, digitalized, and constantly changing business environment. More specifically, SBD aims to educate its students to be (1) Analytical business developers who can apply research-based strategy knowledge to practical business problems; (2) Collaborative and effective team members who can work in international settings; (3) Effective communicators both in writing and in public; and (4) Competent and responsible managers who will consider ethics, sustainability, and digitalization in their strategic decision-making.\r\n\r\nThese objectives are aligned with the University goals for the emphasis on relevance to working life to improve employability and societal impact as well as educating business developers who consider ethics and sustainability in their decision-making. From the perspective of the UN sustainable development goals (SDG), the programme facilitates learning towards SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (via elaborating e.g. the role of strategic choices, and project- and service-based business opportunities in achieving business growth, creating jobs with decent working conditions, and ensuring sustainable economic growth); SDG #9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure  (e.g. discussing and emphasizing the role of product, process, service, and sustainable business model innovations which shape, not only the core firm and its customers, but also business networks, industries, and societies); and SDG#12: Responsible Consumption and Production (via e.g. by elaborating and emphasizing e.g. responsible consumption and production practices, circular economy/business models, supply chain sustainability, and sustainable servitization) \r\n\r\nThe primary target group of SBD are students who (i) have an excellent or a very good academic record from their previous studies (BSc) in a relevant subject (e.g., marketing, management, international business), (ii) have a strong motivation to continue their studies and purse their international or domestic career at middle and upper management level position in business development, and (iii) have preferably international experience from studies or/and work. \r\n\r\nSBD graduates should be experts in (1) using strategic analysis and decision-making tools and frameworks; (2) developing business models and strategies to develop existing businesses and to sense and seize new market opportunities; (3) implementing strategies effectively in an international, complex and changing business environment while also (4) understanding the roles of digitalization, sustainability and ethics in business development. Thus, graduates should be strategy developers, critical thinkers, decision makers and problem solvers. They should also be proactive and self-disciplined with excellent international communication and presentation skills. In addition, a graduate should be both a flexible and efficient member of an international team. They are expected to have resilience for the uncertainty created by the constantly changing international environment and a holistic understanding on business; to respect the talents and beliefs of others regardless of background; to be honest and possess strong moral principles, including an awareness of how business can impact society and the environment.\r\n\r\n \r\n**Programme Learning Outcomes**\r\n\r\nThe Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) can divided into three categories, which are elaborated below  \r\n\r\n**Knowledge & Understanding**\r\nILO 1: Strategic business development process (i.e. the ability to plan and implement comprehensive business development processes in various contexts by using frameworks and tools of strategic management); ILO 2: Sustainability and ethics in strategic management (i.e. the ability to recognize the key aspects of strategic management vital in promoting sustainability and ethical management and conduct strategic business planning accordingly); ILO 3: Managerial work in international contexts (i.e. the ability to manage business development processes in multicultural teams, international projects, international, organizations, international business networks and global markets; ILO 8: Digital knowledge and skills (i.e. the ability to identify new trends of organizational digitalization in terms of digitalized processes, technologies and types of applications relevant for implementing digital transformation in strategic management. Digital skills in using certain basic applications). ANNE: Tuo keltainen muuttuu Digi-Me:n ansiosta kevään aikana vähäsen. \r\n\r\n**Intellectual skills**\r\nILO 4: Problem solving and decision-making skills (i.e. the ability to creatively solve problems concerning\r\neconomic, business and managerial issues in various contexts); ILO 5: Critical and analytical thinking (i.e. the ability to search and use information, approach issues from various angles, differentiate between important and non-important issues, and use consistent logic in one’s own argumentation)\r\n\r\n**Transferable skills**\r\nILO 6: Communication skills (i.e. the ability to express themselves orally and in written form in working life\r\nsituations of one’s own field. 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Together, SBD develops knowledge and competencies that are needed for strategy-driven business development towards increased performance and improved productivity. While the teaching is based on up-to-date research-based knowledge, SBD emphasizes that the students can apply such knowledge to solve practical business-problems. Hence, most of the core courses include practical and hands-on activities such as cases, company projects, and simulations.  \r\n\r\nIMPORTANT: The programme cannot be completed as 100% distance/online learning. More specifically, the first year of the programme and its core courses include mandatory contact teaching and activities (e.g. interactive sessions/lectures, presentation days, case/simulation briefings and de-briefings) on campus while the second year of the programme can be done 100% online. However, the programme also includes communication and language courses as well as a selection of elective courses. Some of these courses are delivered on campus while others can be completed online.","valueEn":"SBD has a strong focus on strategic change processes, which is complemented with additional, relevant topics and themes from other disciplines (e.g., marketing, IB, operations management, entrepreneurship). Together, SBD develops knowledge and competencies that are needed for strategy-driven business development towards increased performance and improved productivity. While the teaching is based on up-to-date research-based knowledge, SBD emphasizes that the students can apply such knowledge to solve practical business-problems. Hence, most of the core courses include practical and hands-on activities such as cases, company projects, and simulations.  \r\n\r\nIMPORTANT: The programme cannot be completed as 100% distance/online learning. More specifically, the first year of the programme and its core courses include mandatory contact teaching and activities (e.g. interactive sessions/lectures, presentation days, case/simulation briefings and de-briefings) on campus while the second year of the programme can be done 100% online. However, the programme also includes communication and language courses as well as a selection of elective courses. Some of these courses are delivered on campus while others can be completed online.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The language of instruction of the SBD programme is English.","valueEn":"The language of instruction of the SBD programme is English.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opinnäytetyö","valueEn":"Final Project","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Master’s thesis students should be able to conduct academic research on a subject related to strategic management. The master’s thesis process also supports the development of independent research work, analytical and critical thinking skills, and self-organization skills. The student will be able to identify a research problem within the strategic management field and specify the objectives and scope of the research. Moreover, the student will be familiar with extant academic literature and develop a theoretical framework. The student will write reports and present those in the following parts: 1) research proposal and theoretical framework, 2) method section and preliminary empirical results, and 3) the final submission of the complete master’s thesis.","valueEn":"Master’s thesis students should be able to conduct academic research on a subject related to strategic management. The master’s thesis process also supports the development of independent research work, analytical and critical thinking skills, and self-organization skills. The student will be able to identify a research problem within the strategic management field and specify the objectives and scope of the research. Moreover, the student will be familiar with extant academic literature and develop a theoretical framework. The student will write reports and present those in the following parts: 1) research proposal and theoretical framework, 2) method section and preliminary empirical results, and 3) the final submission of the complete master’s thesis.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintojen rakenne","valueEn":"Structure of Studies","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The structure of the programme and its courses is as follows:\r\n\r\n1st year - Autumn semester\r\n-\tSustainability and Business Ethics (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tManaging Business Networks (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tInternational Strategic Management (5 ECTS)    \r\n-\tResearch Methodologies (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tResearch Update in Strategic Management (5 ECTS) \r\n-\tWriting Academic English (5 ECTS) \r\n-\tAcademic Writing for Master’s Students, 3 op\r\n-\tApplied Academic Writing, 2 op\r\n-\tSearching for Scientific Information (1 ECTS)\r\n-\tFinnish I (2 ECTS) & Finnish II (3 ECTS) / Foreign Language Studies (5 ECTS)\r\n\r\n1st year - Spring semester\r\n-\tStrategy Work (7 ECTS)\r\n-\tService Business Development (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tDeveloping Business Models (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tBusiness Development in Practice (7 ECTS)\r\n-\tResearch Methodologies (5 ECTS) \r\n-\tSearching for Scientific Information 2 (1 ECTS)\r\n\r\n2nd year - Autumn semester \r\n-\tProject Management (5 ECTS)\r\n\r\n2nd year - Autumn and spring semester \r\n-\tMaster’s thesis (30 ECTS(\r\n\r\nIn addition to these mandatory courses, students will need to complete (during the 1st or 2nd year) minimum 25 ECTS of elective studies that can be chosen from  e.g. module studies of 15 ECTS (e.g. Enterprise Digitalization, Energy Transition), Professional Skill Development (1-5 ECTS), and Cross-Cultural Management (5 ECTS).","valueEn":"The structure of the programme and its courses is as follows:\r\n\r\n1st year - Autumn semester\r\n-\tSustainability and Business Ethics (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tManaging Business Networks (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tInternational Strategic Management (5 ECTS)    \r\n-\tResearch Methodologies (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tResearch Update in Strategic Management (5 ECTS) \r\n-\tWriting Academic English (5 ECTS) \r\n-\tAcademic Writing for Master’s Students, 3 op\r\n-\tApplied Academic Writing, 2 op\r\n-\tSearching for Scientific Information (1 ECTS)\r\n-\tFinnish I (2 ECTS) & Finnish II (3 ECTS) / Foreign Language Studies (5 ECTS)\r\n\r\n1st year - Spring semester\r\n-\tStrategy Work (7 ECTS)\r\n-\tService Business Development (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tDeveloping Business Models (5 ECTS)\r\n-\tBusiness Development in Practice (7 ECTS)\r\n-\tResearch Methodologies (5 ECTS) \r\n-\tSearching for Scientific Information 2 (1 ECTS)\r\n\r\n2nd year - Autumn semester \r\n-\tProject Management (5 ECTS)\r\n\r\n2nd year - Autumn and spring semester \r\n-\tMaster’s thesis (30 ECTS(\r\n\r\nIn addition to these mandatory courses, students will need to complete (during the 1st or 2nd year) minimum 25 ECTS of elective studies that can be chosen from  e.g. module studies of 15 ECTS (e.g. Enterprise Digitalization, Energy Transition), Professional Skill Development (1-5 ECTS), and Cross-Cultural Management (5 ECTS)","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The master’s programmes of the University of Vaasa have employability elements integrated in the studies and teaching methods; analytical approach, teamwork, international/multicultural atmosphere, information search, culture, language skills, and the like, all of which are components that employers value in their future employees. \r\n\r\nSBD prepares students for careers at middle and upper management level roles both in international and domestic firms. Some examples of career prospects include business development manager, consultant, project manager, sales and key account manager, sourcing/supply chain manager, business analyst, business controller, and entrepreneur. The type of employer organisations ranges from private industry in diverse sectors (B2B, B2C) to governmental and third sector organizations. Naturally, most graduates may start in trainee, assistant or junior positions leading later to the above-mentioned positions. \r\n\r\nCareer guidance in form of events, seminars and trainings can be found from Career Services web sites.","valueEn":"The master’s programmes of the University of Vaasa have employability elements integrated in the studies and teaching methods; analytical approach, teamwork, international/multicultural atmosphere, information search, culture, language skills, and the like, all of which are components that employers value in their future employees. \r\n\r\nSBD prepares students for careers at middle and upper management level roles both in international and domestic firms. Some examples of career prospects include business development manager, consultant, project manager, sales and key account manager, sourcing/supply chain manager, business analyst, business controller, and entrepreneur. The type of employer organisations ranges from private industry in diverse sectors (B2B, B2C) to governmental and third sector organizations. Naturally, most graduates may start in trainee, assistant or junior positions leading later to the above-mentioned positions. \r\n\r\nCareer guidance in form of events, seminars and trainings can be found from Career Services web sites.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Pätevyys","valueEn":"Qualification","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Kansainvälistyminen","valueEn":"Internationalization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Strategic Business Development programme was awarded EFMD Master's Programme accreditation in Spring 2018. EFMD Programme accreditation is an international programme accreditation system that awards accreditation to high quality business or management programmes that are built around a strong international perspective. The University of Vaasa has around 250 international degree students studying at our University and every year we welcome approximately 200 exchange students on our campus. With our 230 partner universities around the world we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad and every third student at the University of Vaasa goes on an exchange during their studies.\r\nAt our University, you will study in a learning environment, which is: - International, which means entirely taught in English by teachers with international experience, and sharing the experience with classmates from around the world. - Challenging but rewarding, supported by novel teaching methods to ensure a high-quality, student-centred learning process. - A platform on which to stimulate and help you develop analytical and critical thinking, and an innovative, strategic mind-set.","valueEn":"Strategic Business Development programme was awarded EFMD Master's Programme accreditation in Spring 2018. EFMD Programme accreditation is an international programme accreditation system that awards accreditation to high quality business or management programmes that are built around a strong international perspective. The University of Vaasa has around 250 international degree students studying at our University and every year we welcome approximately 200 exchange students on our campus. With our 230 partner universities around the world we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad and every third student at the University of Vaasa goes on an exchange during their studies.\r\nAt our University, you will study in a learning environment, which is: - International, which means entirely taught in English by teachers with international experience, and sharing the experience with classmates from around the world. - Challenging but rewarding, supported by novel teaching methods to ensure a high-quality, student-centred learning process. - A platform on which to stimulate and help you develop analytical and critical thinking, and an innovative, strategic mind-set.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yhteistyö muiden toimijoiden kanssa","valueEn":"Co-operation with Other Parties","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Our cooperation with companies is active, and business leaders are guest speakers in all our courses. Many of our students have been doing their Master's theses in cooperation with companies, not only facing challenging and interesting tasks but also approaching and solving real-life problems. We are constantly developing our course syllabuses together with companies to better meet the current and future needs of business managers. This way, we also strive to ensure our students' employability.","valueEn":"Our cooperation with companies is active, and business leaders are guest speakers in all our courses. Many of our students have been doing their Master's theses in cooperation with companies, not only facing challenging and interesting tasks but also approaching and solving real-life problems. We are constantly developing our course syllabuses together with companies to better meet the current and future needs of business managers. 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After completing their master studies, students are eligible to apply for doctoral programmes.","valueEn":"The school's research operations are wide-ranging and offer opportunities to carry out interesting doctoral studies and high-quality scientific research. 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Kauppatieteen alalta valmistuneita kuvaavat mm. seuraavat ominaisuudet: kansainvälisyys, oma-aloitteisuus, innovatiivisuus, yhteistyökykyisyys ja ongelmanratkaisukyky. Henkilöstöjohtamisen maisteriohjelmassa on kaksi keskeistä ydinoppimisprosessia: Henkilöstöjohtaminen (HRM) sisältää peruselementit, joiden avulla voidaan ymmärtää, analysoida ja kehittää päivittäistä ja strategista henkilöstötyötä ja –käytänteitä. Strateginen henkilöstöjohtaminen on erillinen osa henkilöstöjohtamista, jossa korostuu mm. HR –prosessien integrointi (esim. suorituksen johtaminen ja palkitseminen) ja henkilöstöjohtamisen ja tuloksellisuuden välinen yhteys. Lisäksi ymmärrys osaamisen kehittämisestä ja esimiestyön kehittämisestä korostuu. Tavoitteena on, että opiskelijat ymmärtävät henkilöstöjohtamisen keskeisen sisällön, prosessit, roolit ja haasteet sekä henkilöstöjohtamisen mahdollisuudet vaikuttaa tuloksellisuuteen. 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Vahvan ja kansainvälisesti kilpailukykyisen ammatillisen osaamisen sekä työelämävalmiuksien lisäksi laskentatoimen ja tilintarkastuksen opinnot tarjoavat perusvalmiudet tieteelliseen tutkimustyöhön mahdollistaen jatko-opinnot oppiaineessa.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Opetus ja opinnot suoritetaan pääosin suomeksi, osa opinnoista on kuitenkin myös englanniksi.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opinnäytetyö","valueEn":"Final Project","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Kauppatieteiden maisterin tutkintoa varten opiskelijan on hyväksytysti suoritettava pro gradu- tutkielma. 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Kauppatieteiden maisterin tutkinnon suorittaneet saavat myös ekonomin arvon. Kauppatieteiden maisterin tutkinnon laskentatoimen ja tilintarkastuksen koulutusohjelmassa suorittaneet voivat toimia esim. talousjohtajana, rahoitusjohtajana, controllerina, sisäisenä tarkastajana, tilintarkastajana ja yritysanalyytikkona.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Pätevyys","valueEn":"Qualification","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Kansainvälistyminen","valueEn":"Internationalization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Työelämä odottaa ja arvostaa kykyä toimia kansainvälisissä tehtävissä ja työympäristöissä. 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The intended knowledge learning outcomes of the Programme are centered around two core areas of Finance, Corporate Finance and Financial Analysis and Financial Markets and Instruments.\r\nWithin Corporate Finance and Financial Analysis, students will acquire knowledge on corporate financial decisions, financial management, long-term financial policies as well as corporate control and governance, and will come to understand investment appraisal criteria underlying corporate investment decisions. In terms of Financial Markets and Instruments, the Programme aims to develop in-depth knowledge in different types of financial instruments, the functioning of global financial markets, asset valuation, financial derivatives, and risk management. Students will also learn analytical approaches and methods for financial analysis and for conducting empirical research in finance. 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Master’s degree students are expected to complete courses worth approximately 30 ECTS credits each semester, as an active fulltime student. During the second year of their studies, students pursue a rigorous individual research project that culminates in the writing of a Master’s Thesis. The programme cannot be completed as distance learning.","valueEn":"The Master’s Degree Programme in Finance is a two-year, full-time programme. The core coursework consists of compulsory finance courses taken during the first three academic semesters. The compulsory courses provide strong knowledge in the areas of corporate finance, financial markets, investments, financial analysis, risk management, and corporate social responsibility. These courses develop and broaden the students’ knowledge of modern financial theory, while also providing a practical understanding of financial markets. Across both years of the Programme, the students take additional optional courses in which they may build expertise in specific areas of finance based on their own interests and career objectives. These optional courses cover topics in the areas of banking, corporate governance, financial statement analysis and reporting, behavioral finance, financial regulation, and they are partly multidisciplinary with elements from economics, financial accounting, and financial mathematics. Courses consist of lectures, group work, presentations, case studies, and final exams. Master’s degree students are expected to complete courses worth approximately 30 ECTS credits each semester, as an active fulltime student. During the second year of their studies, students pursue a rigorous individual research project that culminates in the writing of a Master’s Thesis. 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The programme can be completed in two years.\r\n**Programme Structure:**\r\n\r\nMajor studies 76 ECTS - Corporate Finance 6 ECTS - Corporate Finance: Case Study 2 ECTS - Investments 8 ECTS - Research in Financial Analysis 8 ECTS - Corporate Responsibility and Ethics in Finance 4 ECTS - Research in Financial Markets 8 ECTS - Financial Derivatives and Risk management 8 ECTS - Master's Thesis Research (32 ECTS) Methodological Studies (5 ECTS) Optional Finance Courses (select at least 26 ECTS) - Advanced Topics in Finance (2-8 ECTS) - Regulation of Financial Systems 4 ECTS - Asset Management and Hedge Funds 5 ECTS - Behavioral Finance 5 ECTS - Behavioral Economics 5 ECTS - Commercial Banking 5 ECTS - Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation 6 ECTS - Fixed Income Analysis and Arbitrages 5 ECTS - Fundamentals of Financial Modeling 5 ECTS - International Finance 5 ECTS - International Financial Reporting 8 ECTS - Corporate Governance 5 ECTS - Internship 1-5 ECTS - International Banking 5 ECTS - Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability 5 ECTS - International Strategic Management 5 ECTS - Quantitative Financial Data Analysis in Matlab 5 ECTS - Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Accounting 8 ECTS - Data Analytics in Applied Research 5 ECTS - Language Studies (10 ECTS) - General Studies (3 ECTS)","valueEn":"The study programme comprises 120 ECTS credits leading to a master's degree in business studies. The programme can be completed in two years.\r\n**Programme Structure:**\r\n\r\nMajor studies 76 ECTS - Corporate Finance 6 ECTS - Corporate Finance: Case Study 2 ECTS - Investments 8 ECTS - Research in Financial Analysis 8 ECTS - Corporate Responsibility and Ethics in Finance 4 ECTS - Research in Financial Markets 8 ECTS - Financial Derivatives and Risk management 8 ECTS - Master's Thesis Research (32 ECTS) Methodological Studies (5 ECTS) Optional Finance Courses (select at least 26 ECTS) - Advanced Topics in Finance (2-8 ECTS) - Regulation of Financial Systems 4 ECTS - Asset Management and Hedge Funds 5 ECTS - Behavioral Finance 5 ECTS - Behavioral Economics 5 ECTS - Commercial Banking 5 ECTS - Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation 6 ECTS - Fixed Income Analysis and Arbitrages 5 ECTS - Fundamentals of Financial Modeling 5 ECTS - International Finance 5 ECTS - International Financial Reporting 8 ECTS - Corporate Governance 5 ECTS - Internship 1-5 ECTS - International Banking 5 ECTS - Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability 5 ECTS - International Strategic Management 5 ECTS - Quantitative Financial Data Analysis in Matlab 5 ECTS - Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Accounting 8 ECTS - Data Analytics in Applied Research 5 ECTS - Language Studies (10 ECTS) - General Studies (3 ECTS)","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The Master's Programmes of the University of Vaasa have employability elements integrated in the studies and teaching methods; analytical approach, teamwork, international/multicultural atmosphere, information search, culture, language skills etc. all of which are components that employers value in their future employees. The career prospects of Finance graduates are excellent, with typical jobs including financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment banker, chief financial officer, treasurer, risk manager, stock broker, economist, and investment adviser. In addition to these inbuilt elements also guidance is available as well as advice concerning the job application process and employability issues. Career guidance in form of events, seminars and trainings can be found from these Career Services web sites. Graduates from the Master’s Programme in Finance have been very successful in their careers in Finland and internationally. - 52% of our students find a job before graduation - Over 100 companies recruited our graduates - 3,500 EUR average salary after graduation - 71 % percent of last year’s graduates are working fulltime at the time of graduation","valueEn":"The Master's Programmes of the University of Vaasa have employability elements integrated in the studies and teaching methods; analytical approach, teamwork, international/multicultural atmosphere, information search, culture, language skills etc. all of which are components that employers value in their future employees. The career prospects of Finance graduates are excellent, with typical jobs including financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment banker, chief financial officer, treasurer, risk manager, stock broker, economist, and investment adviser. In addition to these inbuilt elements also guidance is available as well as advice concerning the job application process and employability issues. Career guidance in form of events, seminars and trainings can be found from these Career Services web sites. 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Finance is one of the first EPAS accredited Master's degree programme in Finland, and one of only around 70 EPAS accredited programmes in the world.\r\nThe Master's Programme in Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This affiliation is granted to educational programs that incorporate at least 70% of the curriculum that is needed in CFA credential and also fulfill the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Through participation in this program, the University of Vaasa is eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year that gives students an opportunity to pay almost a half price for the exam registration, including access to the eBook curriculum. The affiliation also entitles students from the University of Vaasa to participate in annual world-wide CFA Institute Research Challenge.\r\n\r\nThe Master's Degree Programme in Finance has developed two Double Degree programmes with high-quality universities in France and Sweden. Students can apply to gain degrees from two countries and benefit from international experience which is valued by future employers. Students complete the first two semesters at University of Vaasa, and then spend the third and fourth semester in the Double Degree Program at IÉSEG or Umeå University. IÉSEG School of Management, France IÉSEG School of Management is a triple-accredited institution (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and one of the top Business Schools in France, ranked 7th in France and 31st overall in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2017 ranking. Umeå University, Sweden Umeå School of Business and Economics is AACSB-accredited institution, known for its high level of education, research, corporate connections as well as strong focus on internationalization. The world is changing and for us at the University of Vaasa that is a given fact, part of our thinking and international atmosphere. We have around 250 international degree students studying at our University and every year we welcome approximately 200 exchange students on our campus. With our 230 partner universities around the world we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad and every third student at the University of Vaasa goes on an exchange during their studies. 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Through participation in this program, the University of Vaasa is eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year that gives students an opportunity to pay almost a half price for the exam registration, including access to the eBook curriculum. The affiliation also entitles students from the University of Vaasa to participate in annual world-wide CFA Institute Research Challenge.\r\n\r\nThe Master's Degree Programme in Finance has developed two Double Degree programmes with high-quality universities in France and Sweden. Students can apply to gain degrees from two countries and benefit from international experience which is valued by future employers. Students complete the first two semesters at University of Vaasa, and then spend the third and fourth semester in the Double Degree Program at IÉSEG or Umeå University. IÉSEG School of Management, France IÉSEG School of Management is a triple-accredited institution (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and one of the top Business Schools in France, ranked 7th in France and 31st overall in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2017 ranking. Umeå University, Sweden Umeå School of Business and Economics is AACSB-accredited institution, known for its high level of education, research, corporate connections as well as strong focus on internationalization. The world is changing and for us at the University of Vaasa that is a given fact, part of our thinking and international atmosphere. We have around 250 international degree students studying at our University and every year we welcome approximately 200 exchange students on our campus. With our 230 partner universities around the world we offer excellent opportunities for a study period abroad and every third student at the University of Vaasa goes on an exchange during their studies. 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Several courses in the Programme are taught by visiting Professors from highly-ranked institutions such as Manchester Business School, University of St. Galen, and Hanken School of Economics. Few courses are taught by finance practitioners and experts from the Bank of Finland. Almost all courses include guest lecturers from financial industry.","valueEn":"The excellence and long tradition of the University of Vaasa in financial market research is strongly reflected in the Programme. University of Vaasa is ranked among the top European research units in terms of finance research productivity, and individual members of the teaching faculty of the Programme have received several international research awards for their scientific contributions. This research expertise ensures that the teaching in the Programme reflects the most recent developments in scientific knowledge. Several courses in the Programme are taught by visiting Professors from highly-ranked institutions such as Manchester Business School, University of St. Galen, and Hanken School of Economics. Few courses are taught by finance practitioners and experts from the Bank of Finland. Almost all courses include guest lecturers from financial industry.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Tutkimukselliset painopisteet","valueEn":"Research Focus","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Research is the University’s fundamental task. University of Vaasa’s core fields are business studies, administrative sciences, communication and technology. In our research, we focus particularly on the strategic areas we have chosen: - Finance - Management - Energy\r\n\r\nThe Master’s Programme in Finance is offered by the School of Accounting and Finance. Teaching staff of the Programme belong to the Finance and Financial Accounting Research Group (FRG), which is an active consortium of researchers who produce scientific research at a high level by international standards. The main broadly defined research areas of the FRG group are financial markets and investments, corporate finance and governance, financial accounting, financial derivatives, and banking. During last two decades, FRG members have published numerous scientific articles in esteemed refereed journals such as Journal of Business Ethics, Accounting Horizons, European Financial Management, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Journal of Finance, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, Journal of Empirical Finance, Journal of Financial Intermediation, Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money, Journal of Financial Research, Empirical Economics, among others.","valueEn":"Research is the University’s fundamental task. 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During last two decades, FRG members have published numerous scientific articles in esteemed refereed journals such as Journal of Business Ethics, Accounting Horizons, European Financial Management, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Journal of Finance, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, Journal of Empirical Finance, Journal of Financial Intermediation, Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money, Journal of Financial Research, Empirical Economics, among others.","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Koulutuksen yhteyshenkilö","valueEn":"Contact Persons","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Jatko-opintomahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Postgraduate Study Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"The school's research operations are wide-ranging and offer opportunities to carry out interesting doctoral studies and high-quality scientific research. 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Lakiekonomissa yhdistyy yritystoiminnassa tarvittava taloudellinen ja oikeudellinen osaaminen. Valmiuksien hankkimisen ytimessä on muun muassa sopimussuunnittelu, yrityksen organisaation valta- ja vastuusuhteiden juridinen muotoilu sekä verosuunnittelu. Kauppatieteiden maisterin tutkinnon yleisen pätevyyden ohella lakiekonomin ohjelma tuottaa valmiuksia erityisesti niihin yritystoiminnan johto- ja asiantuntijatehtäviin, joissa edellytetään kykyä vastuulliseen päätöksentekoon ja päätösten vakuuttavaan perustelemiseen. Maisteriohjelmaan voi hakea maisterihaussa, jos on suorittanut soveltuvan korkeakoulututkinnon. 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Yritystoiminta on kasvavassa määrin monikansallista yhteistoimintaa, jossa oleellista on valmius hallita juridisia riskejä ja mahdollisuuksia kansainvälisesti. Talousoikeuden suuntautumisesta on luonnollisena seurauksena kansainvälisyyden korostuminen opinnoissa.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätietoa opetuskielistä","valueEn":"More About the Language Instruction","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Opetus ja opinnot suoritetaan pääosin suomeksi, osa opinnoista on kuitenkin myös englanniksi.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opinnäytetyö","valueEn":"Final Project","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Kauppatieteiden maisterin tutkintoa varten opiskelijan on hyväksytysti suoritettava pro gradu- tutkielma. 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Yhteiskunnassa tarvitaan yhä enemmän ja monipuolisempaa viestinnän osaamista ja ymmärtämistä. Tulevaisuuden viestintäammattilainen hallitsee viestinnän keinot ja välineet, hän on avoin uusille virtauksille ja muutoksille ja osaa suhtautua muutoksiin avoimesti ja analyyttisesti. Siksi maisterintutkinto Viestinnän monialaisessa maisteriohjelmassa antaa arvokasta osaamispääomaa olipa tuleva työtehtävä sitten yrityksissä, järjestöissä tai julkisissa organisaatioissa.\r\n\r\nViestinnän monialaisessa maisteriohjelmassa voit suuntautua **digitaaliseen mediaan**, **organisaatioiden viestintään** tai **vuorovaikutussuunnitteluun**.\r\n\r\n**Digitaalisen median** opintosuunta antaa sinulle valmiuksia työskennellä tehtävissä, joissa hyödynnetään monipuolisesti digitaalisia työkaluja sekä tietoverkkojen ja somealustojen tarjoamia mahdollisuuksia. Mediaan ja teknologiaan liittyviä ajankohtaisia ilmiöitä, kuten tekoälyä, käsitellään osana yhteiskunnan laajempia kehityskulkuja. Digitaalista mediaa tarkastellaan käyttäjän, sisällöntuottajan sekä alustojen erityispiirteiden ja toimintakulttuurien näkökulmasta. Opintosuunta pohjautuu mediatutkimuksen teorioihin, ja kursseilla perehdytään muun muassa (audio)visuaaliseen kulttuuriin, hybridimediaan ja digitaalisiin pelikulttuureihin. Opintoihin kuuluu myös talousoikeuden opintoja.\r\n\r\n**Organisaatioiden viestinnän** opintosuunta antaa sinulle valmiuksia viestinnän asiantuntija- ja johtotehtäviin yrityksissä ja muissa organisaatioissa. Opinnoissa tarkastellaan viestinnän keskeistä merkitystä organisaatioiden toiminnassa ja perehdytään siihen, miten organisaatiot toteuttavat tehtäväänsä, edistävät tavoitteitaan ja luovat merkityksiä muuttuvassa viestintä- ja mediaympäristössä. Kursseilla käsitellään työelämälähtöisten esimerkkien kautta esimerkiksi organisaation viestinnän johtamista, identiteetin ja maineen rakentamista, suhteita sidosryhmiin sekä organisaatioiden viestintäongelmia ja keinoja niiden ennakoimiseksi ja selvittämiseksi. Organisaatioiden viestintää tarkastellaan mm. strategisen viestinnän, muutos- ja kriisiviestinnän, vastuullisuusviestinnän ja yhteiskuntasuhteiden näkökulmista. Opintoihin kuuluu myös hallintotieteitä ja valinnaisia kauppatieteiden opintojaksoja.\r\n\r\n**Vuorovaikutussuunnittelun opintosuunta** antaa sinulle valmiuksia työskennellä esimerkiksi käyttöliittymien, pelien, verkkosivujen ja monenlaisten digitaalisten palveluiden suunnittelussa. Opiskelujen aikana tutustut ihmisen ja teknologian väliseen vuorovaikutukseen sekä vuorovaikutuksen muotoilun sosiaalisiin, yhteiskunnallisiin ja ympäristövaikutuksiin. Myös käyttäjälähtöisyys, saavutettavuus ja alan eettiset periaatteet tulevat tutuksi. Opinnot suoritettuasi osaat viestiä käyttäjälähtöisesti ja suunnitella vuorovaikutusta alan keskeisten käytännön menetelmien avulla. Opinnot kytkeytyvät ajankohtaisiin aiheisiin, kuten ihmisen ja tekoälyn vuorovaikutukseen sekä digitaalisen teknologian rooliin kestävässä kehityksessä. Opintosuunta on sekä käytännöllinen että teoreettinen: opinnoissa tutkitaan uusia teknologioita ja työkaluja samalla kun analysoidaan niihin liittyviä teoreettisia kysymyksiä. Ohjelmassa on myös tilaa vapaasti valittaville opinnoille, mikä antaa opiskelijalle mahdollisuuden räätälöidä tutkinnosta haluamansa näköisen. Suosittuja muita opintoja ovat mm. johtaminen, markkinointi, julkisoikeus ja talousoikeus.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintosuunnan tai erikoistumisalan valinta","valueEn":"Choosing a Main Subject or Field of Specialization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Sinut valitaan suoraan opintosuuntaan (digitaalinen media, organisaatioiden viestintä tai vuorovaikutussuunnittelu). Teet heti opintojen alussa henkilökohtaisen opintosuunnitelman (HOPS), jota päivität opintojen aikana. HOPSissa otetaan huomioon aiemmin suorittamasi opinnot ja muulla tavoin hankittu osaaminen esimerkiksi työelämässä.\r\n\r\nVaasan yliopistossa opiskelevat viestintätieteiden kandidaattiopiskelijat valitsevat maisteriohjelmansa erillisellä lomakkeella. 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Tutkielma kirjoitetaan ensisijaisesti suomen kielellä.\r\n\r\nPro gradu -tutkielma voi linkittyä läheisesti tulevaan työtehtävään.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Opintojen rakenne","valueEn":"Structure of Studies","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Filosofian maisterin tutkinnon laajuus on 120 opintopistettä (op). Tutkinto suoritetaan viestinnän monialaisessa maisteriohjelmassa markkinoinnin ja viestinnän yksikössä.\r\n* Maisteriohjelman yhteiset sekä opintosuunnan syventävät opinnot\r\n* Opintosuuntaa tukevat opinnot\r\n* Viestintä- ja kieliopinnot sekä muut opinnot\r\n\r\nMikäli sinulta vaaditaan täydentäviä opintoja, voit sisällyttää ne muihin opintoihin.","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Uramahdollisuudet","valueEn":"Career Opportunities","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Yhteiskunnan jatkuvasti muuttuessa tarvitaan yhä enemmän ja monipuolisempaa viestinnän osaamista ja ymmärtämistä. Tulevaisuuden viestintäosaajana hallitset viestinnän keinot ja välineet, olet avoin uusille virtauksille ja muutoksille ja osaat suhtautua muutoksiin avoimesti ja analyyttisesti. Viestinnän asiantuntijana tunnet viestintätieteiden eri lähestymistavat, osaat tuottaa tieteellistä tietoa viestinnän ilmiöistä ja kykenet vastaamaan viestinnän haasteisiin.\r\n\r\n**Digitaalinen media** antaa sinulle valmiuksia verkkoviestintään liittyviin ja journalistista osaamista painottaviin työtehtäviin.\r\n\r\n**Organisaatioiden viestintä** antaa sinulle valmiuksia toimia viestinnän työtehtävissä yrityksissä ja muissa organisaatioissa.\r\n\r\n**Vuorovaikutussuunnittelu** antaa sinulle valmiuksia työskennellä esimerkiksi käyttöliittymien, käyttöohjeiden, pelien ja verkkosivujen suunnittelussa.\r\n\r\nAmmattinimikkeitä ovat esimerkiksi\r\n* viestintäasiantuntija\r\n* viestintäpäällikkö\r\n* viestintäsuunnittelija\r\n* viestintäkoordinaattori\r\n* sosiaalisen median suunnittelija\r\n* sisällöntuottaja\r\n* tiedottaja\r\n* verkkotoimittaja\r\n* viestintäkonsultti ja -kouluttaja\r\n* verkkoviestinnän kouluttaja\r\n* tekninen kirjoittaja\r\n* tekninen viestijä\r\n* käytettävyyssuunnittelija\r\n* pelisuunnittelija\r\n* tutkija.\r\n\r\nTutustu [valmistuneiden tarinoihin](https://www.uwasa.fi/fi/koulutus/alumnitarinat?field=265).","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Pätevyys","valueEn":"Qualification","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Kansainvälistyminen","valueEn":"Internationalization","valueSv":""}},"text":{"valueFi":"Voit vahvistaa kansainvälistymisvalmiuksiasi maisteriopinnoissa joko ulkomaisessa yliopistossa suoritetuilla vaihto-opinnoilla, työharjoittelussa Suomessa tai ulkomailla sekä kotikansainvälistymisellä, jolloin hankit kansainvälisiä kokemuksia ja tutustut vieraisiin kulttuureihin kotimaassa.\r\n\r\nKatso [kansainvälisyys ja vaihto-opinnot](https://www.uwasa.fi/fi/opiskelijat/kansainvalisyys-ja-vaihto-opiskelu)","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"descriptionField":{"title":{"valueFi":"Yhteistyö muiden toimijoiden 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