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Industrial Management combines technical and business know-how
Industrial Management engineers are business-oriented engineers. They work in different roles in procurement, production, logistics, sales, customer support, service provision and management. The job opportunities are good. A customer-oriented approach alongside technical expertise is a competitive advantage in the labor market.
Competence to develop operations
Industrial Management studies combine technology and business expertise. You will learn to understand, model, analyze and develop the business functions and operations that are required to produce goods and services, including sales, procurement, logistics and supply chain management as well as the processes and information systems that support these functions.
With this kind of expertise, you will be equipped with skills and tools aimed at improving productivity and efficiency or developing new businesses.
You will learn, for example:
- how operational processes are managed and developed
- how to manage business-to-business sales and identify market opportunities
- how companies handle and transport their products
- how companies are managed and how to make informed decisions
- how to assess profitability and develop performance
- how information systems bring business benefits
- how to make the best use of digital information
- how to combine traditional engineering expertise with the opportunities of digitalization
We offer high-quality education
This Bachelor’s program takes four years to complete. During these four years we offer you
- a well-balanced combination of core and more advanced professional courses in Industrial Management
- an international and supportive learning environment
- the opportunity to find friends and future colleagues from around the world
- a multidisciplinary educational institution with a vast partner network
- the opportunity to complete part of your studies as an internship abroad with study options available around the world at our partner universities
Full-time studies
The studies are very intensive from day one and require an average of 40 hours of hard work per week. About half of the studies are guided by our teachers, the rest is independent work and teamwork.
The courses include theoretical instruction, various practical assignments, independent and group studies as well as written assignments. Most courses include a written exam.
Courses require attendance in on-campus teaching, and the teaching hours are between Mon-Fri 8.00-17.00. The timing of lessons may vary from week to week. In exceptional cases, there may be teaching in the evenings from 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
Since classes take place on campus, it means the studies cannot be completed alongside a day job, or as distance learning, online studies or totally independently. Please note that it may be very hard to study full-time if you are working simultaneously.
The Industrial Management Bachelor’s degree consists of 240 ECTS credit units. The number of credit units for each course is based on the amount of work it requires. An average academic year consists of 1,600 hours of work, which is equivalent to 60 credit units (1 credit unit = 27 hours).
The studies are carried out at Metropolia's Karamalmi campus at Karaportti 2, 02610 Espoo. The language of instruction is English. The required level of English communication skills is B2 (SEFR) or IELTS level 6.
Success in Industrial Management studies requires taking responsibility for your own actions and learning, as well as active participation in teaching sessions and the readiness to study in your free time. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the required study skills, which include, for example, the use of spread sheet and text editor tools, information retrieval skills, teamwork skills and the ability to write various factual texts in English.
Bring your own laptop
We expect you to bring your own laptop. See the IT equipment recommendation here.
Not all programs used in industrial management studies are available on Mac computers. For this reason, a PC is recommended for students. If the student has a Mac, then in some courses (about 7-10 courses), the assignments of the courses must be done using the Windows computers of Metropolia's computer labs.
For occasional distance learning, it is recommended to use/acquire a headset.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee
- 11 000 € for non-EU/EEA degree students whose right of study starts after 31 July 2025
- 11 500 € for non-EU/EEA degree students, whose right of study starts after 31 July 2027.
After graduation
Industrial Management is a versatile degree that offers many opportunities to find interesting jobs. Your expertise will be attractive to all industries and fields.
Possible jobs include various planning, procurement, sales, logistics, service, supervisory and management tasks in industry, service companies and public administration.
Many of our graduates also pursue further studies at the Master-level both in Finland and abroad.
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Applying
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The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those applying on the basis of GMAT/GRE test, SAT/ACT test, the Edunation Pathway Diploma, commissioned education or a credit transfer -based student selection for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Application period for studies starting in spring 2027 starts on 1 April 2026 08:00 am (local time in Finland).
Application instructions have been published on Studyinfo.fi Check the individual selection methods for each degree programme in Studyinfo.fi .
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The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.
Confirming a place of study requires certain formalities to be completed by the deadline. More detailed instructions below:
Non-EU/EEA students need a student residence permit. You can begin the student residence permit application online at Enterfinland.fi. Remember that you must personally visit a Finnish embassy or consulate as part of this process. Start your residence permit process as soon as possible, carefully following the immigration authorities' instructions and regulations, so that you can receive your permit in good time before your studies begin! You can find detailed information and advice on the residence permit requirements and procedures on the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) website.
Note that participating online programmes does not entitle you receiving residence permit. See more about the topic in Finnish Immigration Service websites.
All Metropolia's students who do not have a Finnish personal identity code, have to apply for it before their arrival or register at the local registry office after their arrival to Finland to apply for one.
Students who have to apply for residence permit (i.e. non-EU/non-EEA citizens) before their arrival to Finland should ask to be registered in the Finnish Population Information System when they apply for their first residence permit. This way they will receive a Finnish personal identity code at the same time as they are issued with the permit. More information on this for residence permit applicants in Migri site
Other students have to apply for the personal identity code from the local registry office of the city where you are living in.
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User account activation is possible from the start date of your study right. Activate your user account before the orientation days by following the instructions available on the IT Services website. To activate your account, you will need personal online banking credentials or a mobile certificate. Also check the instructions provided by your degree programme.
If you do not have Finnish online banking credentials or a mobile certificate, authenticate using the Candour ID application. After authentication, you will receive instructions on how to activate your user account. Read the instructions for authentication and receiving user accounts on the Information Management Services website.
Once you have activated your user account, enable multi-factor authentication for Microsoft 365 services. First enable SMS authentication, and then Microsoft Authenticator. If possible, also enable alternative authentication methods on your other mobile devices. This will help you avoid login issues if your primary phone is replaced or lost. Follow the instructions available on the IT Services website.
If you have any questions about user account activation or multi-factor authentication, please contact the Helpdesk. You will find the contact information on the IT Services website.
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- Information on student life and well-being, costs and finance, study environment etc. in Student's Guide
New students need a laptop for their studies.
Minimum laptop requirements for new students:
- Windows 11 or Mac computer
- Intel i5/i7 processor (at least 8 gen), AMD Ryzen 5/7 or equivalent processor
- RAM 8 GB memory
- SSD hard disk min. 256 GB
The life cycle of the laptop should be at least 4 years. The estimated cost of a laptop meeting the recommended specifications is between €600 and €800 and upwards. If the student's studies are geared towards gaming or graphic design, for example, the laptop should have a more powerful graphics card and more SSD hard disk space.
The recommended operating system will depend on the degree programme and the area of specialisation. As a general rule, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X are safe choices for a laptop operating system. Students of XR Design, 3D Animation and Visualisation and Visual Communication Design will be informed in the first weeks of their studies about the purchase of their own computer and the features they need.
Tuudo is a mobile app with which you can use various Metropolia web services easily on your smart phone. With Tuudo you can get VR, HSL, Matkahuolto and Kela student discounts immediately. The benefits are free for all Metropolia students.
In Tuudo you can check Metropolia, Admission Services, and student union METKA announcements, your schedule, study attainments, and cafeteria menus.
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During your studies, your support of well-being and health is Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS). The specialist in student health care offers you general, mental and oral health services and supports the well-being of study communities.
Our services can be used by students completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a university or a university of applied sciences who have registered as attending for the semester.
Master the facts! Familiarize yourself with our services and user instructions in Kela's site fshs.fi, and Kela's Health information resource on the address.
Start using Self! Self is the student’s own online service for health care issues at FSHS. In Self, you can manage appointment bookings, communicate via SelfChat and start a remote consultation. Log in to Self as a user immediately from the beginning of the semester and keep your contact details up to date for as long as you are a student. Read more about Self in Kela's site.
The health care fee for students in higher education will be paid to Kela on your initiative. Read more about health care fee in Kela's site.
If you have social security coverage in another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you do not have to pay the healthcare fee. However, you can to use the FSHS’s services.
Metropolia does not have housing services to offer. Thus, it is the student's responsibility to find an accommodation for the period of their studies. There is a lot of competition in affordable housing, so it is important to start searching for a room many months prior to arrival.
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