Master's Degree Programme in Business Competence: YLI21
Code: YLI21
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.
Select timing, structure or classification view
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
(Choose all) |
45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YLI21-1002 |
Business Management
(Choose all) |
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
(Choose all) |
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
(Choose all) |
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
(Choose ects: 15) |
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
(Choose all) |
0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YLI21-1008 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 studies
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 |