Business

For designers, engineers, and business or hospitality professionals: study circular economy solutions in a multidisciplinary master's degree programme

The multidisciplinary online master's degree programme in Circular Economy Solutions prepares students from design, business, hospitality, and technology backgrounds to address global challenges related to sustainable development and to promote societal change. Graduates will master circular economy strategies and business models.

Applicants are required to have at least two years of prior work experience in a related field (working full-time) and a desire to develop their professional skills in circular economy-related areas. The Circular Economy Solutions master's degree studies offer an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing expertise with your fellow students. 

Both Finnish and international students are strongly encouraged to apply. Also, applicants currently in a stage of career transition can avail of this opportunity to invest in their future skillset to help them re-enter the employment sector.

Duration and the scope of studies vary

Engineering and design students will complete a total of 60 ECTS credits of master’s-level studies in the degree programme, and MBA students a total of 90 ECTS.

In addition to core competence courses, students will plan a personalised learning path through complementary competence studies (15 ECTS for the engineering and design students and 30 ECTS for the MBA students), enabling them to tailor their studies to their individual learning objectives.

 In complementary studies, you can focus, for example, on 

• new technologies
• bio-based materials and solutions,
• the business potential of the circular economy.

The degree programme is conducted online and as a part-time learning opportunity. The courses are mainly executed by the LAB University of Applied Sciences' fields in Technology, Business and the Institute of Design and Fine Arts, in collaboration with the schools of LUT University. Complementary studies can also be selected from other faculties at LAB or other relevant institutions, offering opportunities to deepen and expand each student’s areas of interest.

The education is carried out under the guidance of experts from technology, design and business fields, and the studies include interdisciplinary teamwork. The students themselves represent diverse areas of expertise.

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.

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.

The Business Information Systems for Digital Commerce – build data-driven digital commerce expertise

The Business Information Systems for Digital Commerce programme trains digital commerce specialists capable of leading and developing digital commerce in organisations of varying sizes. The programme builds competence around data, information systems, and customer value creation as an integrated whole.

Students develop a combination of data-driven business understanding and foundational programming skills, enabling them to contribute measurably to digital commerce development alongside technical teams. Graduates are equipped to manage customer experience and optimisation as well as the platform, integration, and payment aspects of digital commerce — safely, ethically, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Personalized study paths

In the first year, you will develop a good foundation in different areas of business information technology and start building your professional profile by doing core competence studies. 

From the second year onwards, you have the opportunity to start personalizing your study path by doing complementary competence studies. 

We also offer modules combining expertise from various different fields. You can also complete part of your studies in multidisciplinary development projects and learning environments (e.g. in student cooperatives). Towards the end of the programme, you will gain practical experience by working in the organisation of your choice.

The contents of the Degree Programme in Business Information Systems are designed in cooperation with businesses and with an eye on future competence needs. The programme prepares students for a range of roles involving digital technologies. 

All degree programmes at our UAS include complementary competence studies that allow you to broaden and personalise your expertise. You can choose complementary studies from your own field of study, or from other fields of study.