Master of Business Administration | Sustainable Business Design

New 2025! Join the Future of Business at Novia University of Applied Sciences in Turku, Finland!

Are you ready to lead the charge towards a greener, more sustainable future? The Master’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Business Design at Novia University of Applied Sciences is your gateway to making a significant impact in the world of business. This postgraduate degree in business administration is tailored for individuals with at least a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant work experience.

Why Choose Our MBA Programme?

• You may focus on sustainability. Sustainability is not just a trend; it’s the future. Our programme equips you with the skills to develop circular business models and practices that are essential for both businesses and society. Learn how to promote environmental and corporate social responsibility while driving economic growth.
• You can make a real-world Impact. Sustainable businesses are at the forefront of reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste and pollution, and conserving natural resources. By mastering these practices, you’ll help build a positive reputation for your organisation, cultivate customer loyalty, and attract top talent.
• You can answer to global Challenges. Address pressing global issues such as climate change, inequality, and poverty. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you to tackle these challenges head-on.

Innovative Learning Approach

Our pedagogical approach is based on flipped learning, ensuring you get the most out of your education:

• Learn by doing pre-class preparation. Engage with digitised or online lectures as homework, allowing you to internalise theoretical foundations at your own pace.
• Learn actively. Participate in dynamic in-class activities such as discussions, peer teaching, presentations, projects, problem-solving, and group work. This method promotes deeper learning and empowers you to build upon your existing knowledge.

Boost your career and join us now!

Take the next step in your career and become a leader in sustainable business design. Apply now to the Master’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Business Design at Novia University of Applied Sciences and be part of the solution for a better tomorrow.

Goal

The degree programme delivers both generic and programme-specific competences, encompassing knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Upon completing the MBA programme in Sustainable Business Design, you will be able to:

• Implement environmental design thinking business
• Start and run a circular business
• Innovate and recognise green business opportunities
• Develop personal and professional strengths and an ecopreneurial mindset
• Understand the eco-friendly business environment and its regulations and reporting
• Drive digital business transformation
• Manage sustainable business operations
• Achieve growth
• Apply research, development, and foresight methods
• Lead themselves, teams, and organisations in a responsible way
• Develop strategic initiatives.

Structure of Studies

Leadership and Law 10 credits

• Responsible Leadership 5 credits
• Legal Business Environment 5 credits

Applied Research and Development 10 credits

• Applied Research and Development Design 5 credits
• Sustainable Futures 5 credits

Sustainable Business Design 30 credits

• Environmental Design Thinking Challenge 5 credits
• Circular Business Design and Entrepreneurship 10 credits
• Digital Business Transformation 5 credits
• Sustainable Business Operations 5 credits
• Hacking green growth 5 credits

Elective Studies 10 credits

• Work-based Development 5 or 10 credits
• Career planning 5 credits

Master’s Thesis 30 credits