Master of Business Administration | Business Innovation Culture and Creativity

Study online master's degree in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity

The online master's degree programme in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity is intended for students who wish to develop their professional capabilities, leadership skills, strategic management, innovation and process management competences to enhance the competitive advantages and resilience of their organization.

Applicants are required to have at least two years of full-time work experience in a related field and an appropriate bachelor’s degree. Both Finnish and international students are strongly encouraged to apply. Also, applicants who are currently in a stage of career transition can invest in their future skillset to re-enter the employment sector.

Qualification

The Master’s Degree in Business Administration is a fully qualified and recognized in the Finnish Educational system and in the EQF (European Qualifications Framework) and fulfils the requirements for public sector positions.

Tuition fee

No tuition fees for EU/EEA students. €18 000 for Master's Degree overall (in one installment, not annually for each academic year)

Tuition fees and scholarships

Career opportunities

Students in the programme can immediately apply their attained skills and knowhow in their workplace. Many of the graduates capitalize on new opportunities either within their current organization, or in new professional careers.

Gaining skills and capabilities for developing the Business Innovation Culture and Creativity approach to the working environment helps our graduates expand their professional opportunities and bridge gained knowledge and knowhow with the future business environment. These studies also provide the student an excellent possibility to improve spoken and written English skills and a possibility to network with students from across different business sectors and nationalities.

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Students in the programme can immediately apply their attained skills and knowhow in their workplace.

What do the studies include?

Through the core competence courses offered in the programme (30 ECTS) the student is able to analyze opportunities to creatively develop innovative international business solutions.

In addition to the core courses, the students will plan a personalized learning path through complementary competence studies (30 ECTS) in order to shape and customize their learning to better fit with the set learning objectives. At the beginning of the studies a personalized learning plan, consisting of 60 ECTS of master’s level studies and 30 ECTS of final thesis work, will be completed.

The duration of the programme is 2,5 years. Teaching days for core studies are usually limited to 2 to 4 online days per month. The study days for complementary competence studies depend on the courses you choose to study. Students can also choose elective master’s level courses from other universities.

The studies contain challenging independent work, online group work and online studies in order to accommodate students’ professional and personal lives. The studies are rigorously intensive, but managable.

Content of studies

Futures and strategies – business renewal to enhance competitive advantages
Innovation and creativity – understand your business & build resilience
Business design
Digital transformation management
Ethics, governance & responsible management
Business analytics for innovation driven decision making

Study guide

Explore the detailed study contents in LAB’s study guide.

Study guide

Apply for master's programmes

You can apply during the following application periods:

LAB Admission to Master's programmes: 1.11.2025–21.1.2026

Read about application process and apply at Studyinfo

Online studies

Do I have to pay tuition fees?

Higher education institutions in Finland charge tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA area. Be sure to check the details on tuition fees, available scholarships, and the early bird discount.

Tuition fees and scholarships

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LAB Admission to Master's programmes

In LAB Admission to Master's Programmes, applicants are selected to master's degree programmes taught in English. All master's degree programmes in LAB University of Applied Sciences are taught in our Online Campus. All applicants are welcome to apply throughout the whole admission period, regardless of whether their higher educational background is Finnish or non-Finnish.

What do the different modes of teaching mean?

Online studies can be completed flexibly on online platforms. Your studies will include both self-paced and scheduled courses. In scheduled courses, you will participate in online lectures and group meetings.
Generally, online studies do not require attendance on campus. However, your degree programme may include occasional on-campus study days, such as orientation. Bachelor’s degree programmes include mandatory work placements.
You can take supervised electronic exams required for your degree in Exam studios on LAB’s campuses or other university campuses across Finland.
You may also choose to include courses that require campus attendance in your personal study plan.

Campuses

LAB University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Lahti, Lappeenranta and online.

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Applicant's guide

In the Applicant’s Guide, you will find information about degree programmes, the application process, tuition fees, campuses, and more.

Applicant's guide 2026 (pdf)

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