Program details
Target group: Designed for professionals seeking expertise in strategic leadership, process optimization, and business operations, this programme equips students with the skills necessary for managerial roles in industrial settings.
- ECTS Credit value: 60 credits, an additional 30 credit units will be required if the applicant's Bachelor’s Degree consists of 3 years of study (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits).
- Accreditation (EQF Level): 7
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration of implementation: 12 months full-time for 60 ECTS (18 months for 60+30 ECTS)
- Mode of delivery: On-campus in Finland
- Start of studies: Four (4) designated semester entry points: August, October, January, March/April
- Group size: Max 40 students (minimum of 20 students required to start the programme)
Eligibility criteria
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Education Degree: minimum of 3 years of full-time studies (180/240 ECTS) including a minimum of 40 ECTS credits in higher education studies within the field of technology.
Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience acquired after completing a Bachelor's degree.
English Language Proficiency: Skills equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.5.
Curriculum 60 ECTS
The Curriculum contains the following courses. Metropolia reserves the right to modify the curriculum.
- Orientation to Studies and Finnish Society
- Information Management and Architecture
- Project and Self-Management
- Data Analysis
- Management Accounting
- Introduction to Finnish Business Culture
- Technical Sales
- Performance Management
- Strategy, Management and Leadership
- International Business English
- Business Process Development
- Research Methods
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Data Analysis and Visualization
How to apply
You can apply for the Postgraduate Diploma programme in one of two ways:
1. Direct Individual Application
Apply directly as an individual student by filling in the application form below.
Note that the €11,900 fee for direct applicants covers only the program fee and does not include any assisting services related to e.g. immigration process.
Application form of Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Management
2. Application through a Collaborating Company
Alternatively, you can apply through any of the trusted collaborating companies listed below. Please note that their pricing might differ from Metropolia’s standard fee, as it usually includes additional services provided by these companies. Fees may also vary depending on the company you select. Please contact the companies for any further information.
Collaborating companies
FinnishLine EduGrowth
Better Choice Migration
Admission period
Admission period is open year-round, except during the summer holiday from May 1st to July 31st.
Admission documents
- Copy of your Bachelor´s degree (or equivalent) in English (official translation)
- Copy of the Transcript of Records in English (official translation)
- Copy of the passport
Eligible applicants are invited to the online interview.
Eligibility for Master’s Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Students have to meet the entry requirements of the respective programme. Up to 30 ECTS of the studies in the Diploma Programme are accreditable towards Master’s Degree.
Contact Information
Academics, course content, or admissions:
diplomas [at] metropolia.fi (diplomas[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Pricing details or related inquiries:
globallearningsolutions [at] metropolia.fi (globallearningsolutions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)