Overview

The Sustainability Leadership program at University of Eastern Finland provides students with a carefully designed degree to empower individuals and organizations to take leadership in sustainability transition and meet today's working life requirements related to sustainability leadership.

Core themes emphasized in the programme relate to topics such as circular and social economy, digitalization and sustainability, future leadership, and sustainable entrepreneurship. The study modes contain individual and collaborative learning, including expert lectures, interactive workshops, flipped learning, case exercises, and industry collaboration.

Why study with us?

The program qualifies students for a variety of expert-level positions in the fields of sustainable development in business, public sector, and third-sector organizations. Graduates from the program might work in positions such as Chief Sustainability Officer, Circular Economy Manager, Circular Economy and Sustainability Consultant, Sustainability Transition Manager, Environmental Specialist, or Sustainability Specialist, to mention a few. Students who have successfully completed the program will be awarded the degree of Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Circular and social economy
Digitalization and sustainability
Future leadership

Sustainable entrepreneurship
Methodological studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Leadership View 6 other Masters in Leadership in Finland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 3- or 4-year or equivalent Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university or an accredited university of applied sciences/ polytechnic level.
A minimum of 60 ECTS* in academic business studies is required
the minimum of 5 ECTS of any research methods studies is required.
Proficiency in English

Tuition Fee

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International

10000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Joensuu

700 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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