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Master's Degree Programme in Business Competence: YLI21

Code: YLI21

Degree:
Master of Business Administration

Degree title:
Master of Business Administration

Credits:
90 ects

Duration:
3 years (90 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2021

Descriptions

PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME
A master's degree in business competence enables professionals to purposefully and sustainably enhance and expand their competence in doing business. The degree also allows professionals to develop personally and to obtain a complete picture of how to develop their business competence.

OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES
Upon completion of the programme, students with this degree will be competent in the following areas:
- As managers for demanding development projects
- As designers and managers for duties associated with business competence
- As independent entrepreneurs who are competent in carrying out commercial activities

PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH
Multi-modal learning methods are used. Each course includes three-day contact sessions on an average. The emphasis of learning is on independent work as well as solving distant learning assignments and studying online. The work life oriented development project is an essential part of the studies.

Objective

The student is able to analyze and develop business sector. The student identifies development needs, is able to initiate and control the development processes of management, marketing and financial field. Student is able to identify development trends in industry’s environment, such as sustainablity, internationalization and social responsibility. Student can evaluate the impact of transformation processes on business. Student is able to identify new business opportunities. Student can act in the learning team and evaluate own knowledge development.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 Autumn
2021
Spring
2022
Autumn
2022
Spring
2023
Autumn
2023
Spring
2024
1. / 2021 2. / 2021 3. / 2022 4. / 2022 5. / 2022 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2023 4. / 2023 5. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 5. / 2024
YLI21-1001
STUDIES COMMON TO ALL

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45
YLI21-1002
Business Management

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20
KD00CD31 Management of Intellectual Capital 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KD00CD33 Marketing Communication Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KD00CD35 Management of organizational processes and projects 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KD00CD37 Financial management 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
YLI21-1003
Business Growth and Development

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15
KD00CD39 Marketing Capability Development 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
5E00CU10 Strategic Renewal of Business 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KD00CD43 Development of management control systems 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
YLI21-1004
Research and development

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10
KD00CD45 Research writing 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
BG00CD47 Research and development methods 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KD00CD49 Thesis seminar 2 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2
YLI21-1005
ELECTIVE STUDIES

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15
KD00CD53 Customer Relationship Management 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KD00CD57 Leadership skills of the future 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5E00CG09 Innovation through co-creation methods 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KD00CN22 Growth through digitalisation 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
2E00CR52 Managing Service Design 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
5D00CD61 Global Innovation Strategy 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5E00DA34 Development of Professional Expertise 5
YLI21-1009
To be selected from the studies of SEAMK Master programmes

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0
YLI21-1008
MASTER'S THESIS

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30
KD00CD63 Master's Thesis 30 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.7 1.7 1.7 2.5 2.5 1.7 1.7 1.7 2.5 2.5 1.7 1.7 1.7
Total 90 54 46 10 28.5 25.5 25.5 20.5 5 5 14.3 14.3 8.67 8.67 8.67 12.8 12.8 6.97 6.97 6.97 2.5 2.5 1.67 1.67 1.67

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

General competencies (Master’s Degrees)

1 Learning competence

- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way
- is able to retrieve, analyze and produce information and evaluate it critically from the point of view of different fields
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented way

Management of Intellectual Capital
Research writing
Research and development methods
Thesis seminar
Innovation through co-creation methods
Growth through digitalisation
Managing Service Design
Global Innovation Strategy
Master's Thesis
2 Ethical competence

- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values

Management of Intellectual Capital
Marketing Communication Management
Management of organizational processes and projects
Financial management
Marketing Capability Development
Strategic Renewal of Business
Development of management control systems
Research writing
Research and development methods
Thesis seminar
Customer Relationship Management
Leadership skills of the future
Innovation through co-creation methods
Growth through digitalisation
Managing Service Design
Circular Economy and New Business
Master's Thesis
3 Working community competence

- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks

Management of Intellectual Capital
Management of organizational processes and projects
Strategic Renewal of Business
Leadership skills of the future
Managing Service Design
Master's Thesis
4 Innovation competence

- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

Management of Intellectual Capital
Marketing Communication Management
Management of organizational processes and projects
Marketing Capability Development
Strategic Renewal of Business
Research and development methods
Thesis seminar
Customer Relationship Management
Leadership skills of the future
Innovation through co-creation methods
Growth through digitalisation
Managing Service Design
Global Innovation Strategy
Master's Thesis
5 Internationalization competence

- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

Marketing Communication Management
Financial management
Marketing Capability Development
Development of management control systems
Customer Relationship Management
Circular Economy and New Business
Global Innovation Strategy
Master's Thesis
6 Entrepreneurial competence

- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

Marketing Communication Management
Financial management
Marketing Capability Development
Strategic Renewal of Business
Development of management control systems
Customer Relationship Management
Leadership skills of the future
Innovation through co-creation methods
Circular Economy and New Business
Global Innovation Strategy
Master's Thesis
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Management of organizational processes and projects
Financial management
Development of management control systems
Research writing
Research and development methods
Thesis seminar
Growth through digitalisation
Circular Economy and New Business
Master's Thesis
Not grouped
Development of Professional Expertise

Master's Degree Programme in Business Competence competencies

1 Competence in developing work communities

Develops activities, practices and the work community in one's own field, taking into account changes in the operating and competitive environment. Considers the importance of customer orientation and multidisciplinary perspectives in the development of work communities. Utilizes the business mindset and develops and applies new practical ways of working.

Management of Intellectual Capital
Marketing Communication Management
Management of organizational processes and projects
Financial management
Marketing Capability Development
Strategic Renewal of Business
Development of management control systems
Leadership skills of the future
Innovation through co-creation methods
Managing Service Design
Global Innovation Strategy
Master's Thesis
2 Research and development competence

Outlines and masters the methods of research and development and evaluates information critically and from the perspective of expertise. Outlines the goals of research and development activities and utilizes project competences, creating practical information. Masters research and development methods to the extent necessary in working life.

Research writing
Research and development methods
Thesis seminar
Growth through digitalisation
Master's Thesis
3 Strategy and leadership competence

Understands the importance of strategic planning as a competitive factor for a company or organization. Applies methods and means of strategic development and identifies the needs and goals of the organization, competence and personnel management. Masters the means of defining, managing and implementing strategic goals, competencies and processes.

Management of Intellectual Capital
Marketing Communication Management
Management of organizational processes and projects
Financial management
Marketing Capability Development
Strategic Renewal of Business
Development of management control systems
Customer Relationship Management
Leadership skills of the future
Innovation through co-creation methods
Growth through digitalisation
Managing Service Design
Circular Economy and New Business
Global Innovation Strategy
Master's Thesis
4 Economic and financial competence

Is able to manage the company's operations using economic development opportunities. Understand the methods and trends of business evaluation. Applies financial competences in the development of one's own organization and work environment. Outlines the strategic meanings of economic thinking.

Financial management
Development of management control systems
Master's Thesis
5 Process management competence

Understands the importance of processes as part of a company's operational and strategic development. Applies process and project management methods and tools in their work environment. Is able to analyze, evaluate and develop company processes.

Management of organizational processes and projects
Customer Relationship Management
Circular Economy and New Business
Master's Thesis
Not grouped
Development of Professional Expertise

Code Name Credits (cr)
YLI21-1001
STUDIES COMMON TO ALL

(Choose all)

45
YLI21-1002
Business Management

(Choose all)

20
KD00CD31 Management of Intellectual Capital 5
KD00CD33 Marketing Communication Management 5
KD00CD35 Management of organizational processes and projects 5
KD00CD37 Financial management 5
YLI21-1003
Business Growth and Development

(Choose all)

15
KD00CD39 Marketing Capability Development 5
5E00CU10 Strategic Renewal of Business 5
KD00CD43 Development of management control systems 5
YLI21-1004
Research and development

(Choose all)

10
KD00CD45 Research writing 3
BG00CD47 Research and development methods 5
KD00CD49 Thesis seminar 2
YLI21-1005
ELECTIVE STUDIES

(Choose ects: 15)

15
KD00CD53 Customer Relationship Management 5
KD00CD57 Leadership skills of the future 5
5E00CG09 Innovation through co-creation methods 5
KD00CN22 Growth through digitalisation 5
2E00CR52 Managing Service Design 5
5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business 5
5D00CD61 Global Innovation Strategy 5
5E00DA34 Development of Professional Expertise 5
YLI21-1009
To be selected from the studies of SEAMK Master programmes

(Choose all)

0
YLI21-1008
MASTER'S THESIS

(Choose all)

30
KD00CD63 Master's Thesis 30