Strategic Business Development

Do you aim for a successful career in business development and strategy? Do you see yourself in developing prosperous businesses? If you have completed a Bachelor’s degree in management and organization, international business, marketing, or your degree includes a minimum of 35 ECTS business studies, your dream of obtaining a M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration can be realized.The Master’s Programme in Strategic Business Development is your stepping-stone into flourishing business career. The programme offers you the in-depth knowledge and the work-life skills needed in: analyzing and identifying smart strategic choices; envisioning and planning fruitful business opportunities; and implementing them towards successful, well-grounded solutions. Graduates of the programme are equipped to operate at middle and upper management-level positions in many businesses such as large multinational corporations, consulting, manufacturing firms, service businesses, and entrepreneurial firms. Some examples of the career prospects that this programme offers are e.g., business developer, consultant, project manager, sales and key account manager, business analyst, business controller, and entrepreneur.The programme has well-established quality control procedures. The data obtained via independent survey conducted by The Finnish Business School Graduates indicate that ca. 90% of the recent graduates believe the delivery of the programme is well in-line with its objectives and that the gained competencies met their expectations. Moreover, the Strategic Business Development programme is awarded with EFMD Programme Accreditation. EFMD Accreditation is an international acknowledgment that approves the programme being among the top-quality business or management programme’s in the world.  All business studies programmes at the University of Vaasa have also been granted the internationally renowned AACSB accreditation, ensuring that each programme meets high-quality standard.For more detailed testimonials, please see ‘Student and Alumni Experiences’ on our website.