The MBA degree is your key to the boardroom.
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MBA degree:
Your turn to lead
Tools for leaders
The MBA degree, both academic and practical, equips professionals with the essential tools for impactful leadership and decision-making.
Useful networks
MBA studies expand learners’ international networks. Your fellow learners are experienced leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs from different industries, and the courses are taught by top business professionals.
Change of direction
The HELBUS MBA provides learners with valuable connections to accelerate their careers. Whether you’re looking for a change of direction, aiming for a higher position, or launching your own company, the MBA degree paves the way for your next step.
The HELBUS MBA is a defining step forward in your career. Will you take it?
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a management degree designed for ambitious leaders, decision-makers, and other business professionals. It can be completed as full-time studies in one calendar year, or part-time in two years.
An MBA degree is a key asset when companies recruit top talent for middle and senior management roles. The modules in the MBA programme deepen learners’ understanding of all aspects of business, enhance their leadership skills, and strengthen their ability to create and execute business strategies. During the programme, MBA learners improve their communication and teamworking skills. These are essential abilities in an increasingly polarised world.
The degree accelerates learners’ growth as leaders and increases their chances to advance into executive roles – all within a motivated community and an expanding international network. Over the years, countless CEOs, marketing managers, entrepreneurs, and other professionals have earned their MBA at HELBUS.
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Completing your degree
HELBUS offers two flexible study options:
- Part-time studies for those who work full-time while earning their degree or those who live outside the capital area and can’t commute frequently. The 24-month programme is primarily remote, but learners attend on-site lectures 1–3 times a month. These sessions take place at HELBUS’ premises in Töölö, Helsinki.
- Full-time studies for learners who are able to study 15–20 hours per week, attending sessions on-site on average 3–6 times a month in addition to online sessions. This page provides information about the part-time MBA (24 months). If you’re interested in full-time studies, click here for more details on HELBUS’ 12-month programme!
This page is for the part-time, 24-month MBA degree. If you are interested in the full-time, 12-month degree, click here!
How to complete the 24-month MBA degree:
- You can begin your part-time studies in September, January and May.
- On-site sessions take place 1–3 times a month, usually on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at HELBUS’ premises in Töölö.
- HELBUS recommends setting aside at least a day or two per week for independent work, such as reviewing source materials and completing assignments.
- Attendance at on-site or remote sessions is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Remote sessions are recorded, so you can go back to them when in need of revision.
- If attendance is mandatory for specific reasons (such as assessments), you will be informed well in advance.
- The content of the degree programme is identical for both part-time and full-time learners.
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MBA course content
Modules
During their MBA studies, learners deepen their critical thinking, develop their problem-solving skills, and grow as leaders. The degree includes assessed assignments, case studies, reports, and presentations by incorporating collaborative and interactive methods.
Below, you’ll find the modules included in the MBA programme. The timing of each module depends on when you begin your studies.
Autumn term
Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals
This module equips learners with skills and confidence to successfully navigate the demands of both Master’s level study and future careers in the digital era. Through reflection, learners will analyse and critique previous experiences, situating these in the context of relevant academic literature and real-life case studies.
People Development and Leadership
This module will enable learners to critically evaluate and develop strategic people development and leadership skills. Application of these skills will enable learners to understand individual/collective behavioural dynamics and its influence on organisational goals. Learners will have the opportunity to develop self-reflection through reflective practice and models of professional development.
Marketing Innovation
This module aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial principles, focusing on their application in various business scenarios and emphasising the importance of creativity as a catalyst for innovation and transformation in any business environment.
Spring semester
Sustainable and Transformative Operations Management
The purpose of this module is to expose learners to concepts and strategies associated with sustainably managing the business operations associated with transforming goods and services from the point of origin to the final customer.
Strategy and Decision Making
You will be equipped with applied knowledge of strategic management and economic principles that underpin decision making in organisations. You will be analysing how the dynamic business environment influences organisational strategy formulation, and how sustained competitive advantage and growth are achieved through astute decision making.
Practical Data Analysis for Business
The purpose of this module is to enable learners to effectively utilise secondary data to inform organisational proposals and decisions. Learners will be equipped with the skills required to acquire, manage, analyse and apply qualitative and quantitative secondary data sets in a business management context.
Summer semester
Financial Management for Organisational Performance
This module explores the role of Accounting and Finance in organisations, enabling learners to understand and analyse financial information for strategic decision-making. It examines inter-relationships between business functions, processes, and their impact on organisational performance.
Major Project
The purpose of this module is to enable learners to devise an original research project associated with topics and themes from the MBA programme. The module provides opportunities for learners to identify, select and analyse secondary data in novel and innovative ways for applied research in business and management contexts..
Who can apply?
HELBUS welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds whose experience supports their studies and their future success as leaders and business professionals. To be eligible, applicants need to meet one of the following criteria:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field from a university or university of applied sciences (180 credits), or
- A bachelor’s degree in a different field with a strong interest in business, management and/or entrepreneurship, or
- Over 10 years of experience in leadership or managerial roles. If you’re applying based on work experience, please include a detailed CV in English. CV.
Tuition fees and funding your degree
As a private business school, HELBUS funds its services through tuition fees. While these fees cover all necessary electronic learning materials, students must have their own computers.
Tuition fees for Finnish and other EEA citizens
Tuition fees for the MBA programme for Finnish citizens, citizens of other European Economic Area countries, and individuals with permanent residency in Finland (starting in May 2025).
Maksuerät | Maksun suuruus | Payment schedule |
1. erä | 7 900 e | toukokuu 2025 |
2. erä | 7 900 e | January 2026 |
3. erä | 7 900 e | syyskuu 2026 |
Total | 23 700 e |
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(Incl. VAT 25,5%).
*EEA countries are EU countries, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Swiss citizens are included in this group, as they do not need to apply for a residence permit in Finland.
Click here to learn more about funding your 12-month MBA.
Important information regarding tuition fees:
- HELBUS reserves the right to change prices. Tuition fees include a value-added tax (VAT) of 25,5 %. If the tax increases, the tuition fees will increase accordingly. If the tax decreases or is partially or completely removed, the price will not decrease accordingly.
- Before the start of the studies, HELBUS reserves the right to charge a confirmation fee (750 e). By paying the fee the learner confirms their participation in the programme. HELBUS will reimburse the sum in the first tuition fee instalment. The confirmation fee will not be refunded if the learner decides not to begin their studies.
- To cancel their participation in the MBA programme before the studies have started, the learner should send an email to HELBUS before the due date of the first tuition fee instalment. HELBUS will not refund any paid tuition fees.
Funding your MBA degree
Students accepted into the MBA programme are officially University of Northampton learners. This makes full-time learners eligible to apply for Kela’s foreign study grants and loans for full-time studies, provided they meet the other requirements set by Kela.
Tuition fees can be partially or fully financed with OP’s flexible credit line. This lets learners split the payments into monthly installments. Read more about OP’s financing options here.
Tuition fees and payment schedules for learners from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) differ from those listed on this page, as learners must meet residency permit requirements. For more information, click here.
For employers:
Why you should be invested (and invest) in your employee’s MBA degree
Financially supporting an employee’s MBA degree
Yritys tukee nykyisten osaajien jatkuvaa oppimista, uralla etenemistä ja johtamistaitojen kehittymistä. Sijoitus maksaa itsensä takaisin johtajina, jotka Your organisation supports the continuous learning, career opportunities, and leadership development of your current professionals. The investment pays off in the form of leaders who drive business and organisational success. This, in turn, translates into increased revenue, efficient processes, and new business opportunities.
An MBA provides learners with the opportunity to develop new skills and experience that they can immediately apply in the workplace. This allows learners to grow and track their development in their current roles while pursuing a master’s degree.
Hiring an employee who studies an MBA
Your organisation gains a motivated professional who’s passionate about business development and shows potential to grow into an international leadership role. By investing into rising stars, companies secure the talent and the expertise they need in the future.
MBA learners engage with practical case studies that reflect real-life business challenges. Interactive studies enhance strategic thinking, decision-making skills, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly in multicultural teams. In addition, completing the degree in English strengthens the learner’s language proficiency and ability to succeed in global business environments.
Collaboration with HELBUS
HELBUS is constantly seeking partners from the business world, such as those who can share insights about their companies and operations, mentor learners, and offer short research projects.
Are you interested in hiring an MBA learner, giving a guest lecture, or collaborating with HELBUS?
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FAQ
What is the HELBUS MBA?
At HELBUS, you can earn a British Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, awarded by HELBUS’ academic partner, the University of Northampton. The programme is in English and takes place in Finland. The quality and implementation of the degree are overseen by the UK’s Office for Students (OfS). This type of academic collaboration is common among British universities and is regulated by international “transnational education” agreements.
Can I apply if I don’t have leadership experience?
- A bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field from a university or university of applied sciences, OR
- A bachelor’s degree in another field and an interest in business, management, or entrepreneurship, OR
- At least 10 years of leadership or managerial experience.
How does the MBA degree at HELBUS differ from other MBA and EMBA degrees in Finland?
MBA (Master of Business Administration) and EMBA (Executive MBA) are postgraduate programs designed to enhance business and management skills. An MBA degree is generally equivalent to a master's degree and requires a suitable foundational education, such as a bachelor's degree. The programs focus on practical learning and understanding the business environment.
MBA applicants are typically expected to have 3-5 years of work experience and the degree takes approximately two years to complete. The Executive MBA is aimed at more experienced managers, who typically have 5-10 years of work experience in supervisory or management roles.
In Finland, an MBA degree can mean three different educational entities depending on where it is completed. Finnish universities' E/MBA programs are classified as continuing education. Some universities of applied sciences use the English term MBA for the higher AMK degree. Foreign universities, such as the University of Northampton, award the MBA degree as an official master's-level higher education degree.
How long does the MBA programme take? Can I complete it while working?
HELBUS offers two flexible study options:
- Part-time (24 months): Designed for those balancing studies with work or other commitments, or for those living outside the capital area. The programme is primarily remote, with on-site teaching sessions held in Töölö, Helsinki, 1-3 times a month.
- Full-time (12 months): Ideal for those who can dedicate time to their studies. This option includes both on-site and online learning, with on-site sessions 3-6 days per week.
How much does the programme cost? What financing options are available?
You can find tuition fee details here. Tuition is paid in installments. Learners enrolled in the full-time programme may be eligible for financial aid and student loans from Kela, provided they meet Kela’s general requirements.
Tuition fees can also be partially or fully financed through OP’s credit account, allowing for flexible monthly payments. Additionally, some employers may sponsor their employees' studies.
How will an MBA benefit my career?
An MBA provides essential business skills that are in high demand across different industries. It develops strategic thinking, leadership abilities, and decision-making skills in dynamic business environments. Additionally, the MBA programme offers valuable networking opportunities, connecting learners with potential business partners, career prospects, and international job markets.
In short: The HELBUS MBA equips learners with the skills and confidence to step into expert and leadership roles – and succeed in them.
