Master of Business Administration | Business Innovation Culture and Creativity

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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.
LAB Innovation Culture and Creativity
Type of study
Master's Degree
Scope and duration
90 ECTS
2 years
Language of instruction
English
Location
E-campus
Mode of teaching
Online studies
Application period
Joint application
7.–21.1.2027
Studies start
August 2027

Study an 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 organisation.

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. The programme is also well suited to professionals in career transition who wish to develop new skills and re-enter the workforce.

 

Qualification

Master of Business Administration

To be eligible to apply, the applicant must have a suitable bachelor's degree or another appropriate higher education degree and have at least two years (24 months) of subsequent work experience in a relevant field.  

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 can immediately apply the knowledge and skills gained through the programme in their workplace. Many graduates go on to pursue new opportunities either within their current organisation or in new professional roles.

Gaining expertise for developing the Business Innovation Culture and Creativity approach in the workplace helps our graduates expand their professional opportunities and apply their knowledge and skills in the future business environment. The programme also provides students with an excellent opportunity to improve their spoken and written English skills and to network with students from different industries and nationalities.

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Students in the programme can immediately apply their acquired skills and knowledge in their workplace. 

 

What do the studies include?

Through the core competence courses offered in the programme (30 ECTS), students are able to analyse opportunities to creatively develop innovative international business solutions.

In addition to the core courses, students will plan a personalised learning path through complementary competence studies (30 ECTS), enabling them to shape and customise their learning to better fit with the set learning objectives. At the beginning of the studies, each student will prepare a personalised learning plan consisting of 60 ECTS of master’s level studies and 30 ECTS of final thesis work. 

The duration of the programme is two years. Teaching days for the core studies are usually limited to 2–4 online days per month. The study days for complementary competence studies depend on the courses your course selection. Students may also choose elective master’s level courses offered by other universities.

The studies contain challenging independent work, online group work and online studies to accommodate students’ professional and personal lives. The studies are rigorous and intensive, yet manageable.

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:

Joint application: 7.–21.1.2027

Read the admission criteria and apply at Studyinfo:

Online studies

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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.

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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.

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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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