Global Management of Innovation and Technology

Overview

In current business ecosystems, multinational enterprises and new start-ups around the world are continuously looking for talented graduates with an international mindset and understanding of how to manage innovations and new technologies.

Novel innovations and technology are present in all aspects of modern society and future industries with their digital ecosystems.

In this Global Management of Innovation and Technology (GMIT) programme offered by the LUT University , your studies will focus on engineering management in technology-oriented and innovative firms of different sizes in various sectors.

You will be exposed to concepts that you will need to be an effective manager in a wide variety of areas in a company, ranging from creative design to product development, project management or commercialisation.

During your studies, you will develop critical and innovative thinking and obtain a global business perspective, enhanced communication skills, and technical tools necessary for business decision-making. You will become familiar with the whole process from ideas to innovations to business value.

Close collaboration with industry ensures the practical real-world application of new knowledge and theories. Already during your studies, you will actively collaborate with Finnish companies, particularly in the high-technology industry. The connection with companies during your Master's thesis project will benefit your future career.

Careers

After graduation you will have interesting and challenging career prospects.

Global customer-supplier relationships and business networks demand talented young professionals in the management of innovations and technologies, industrial marketing, sales, supply chain management and technology sourcing.

Graduates from this programme have found placement as export managers, key account managers, logistic managers, controllers, analysts, business application specialists, operative purchasers, technology innovation managers, etc.