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 (Min 20 for the start of the implementation)
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. No formal certificate is required, as proficiency will be assessed during the online interview.
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
Postgraduate Diploma studies are organized as tailored education only for a group of students. You can apply to this Postgraduate Diploma programme group by contacting any of the below mentioned collaborating companies, who have ordered this Diploma programme from us as tailored education.
Collaborating companies
Better Choice Migration
Others - to be confirmed
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
Aija Ahokas, Manager of Education Export, Global Learning Services
Aija.ahokas [at] metropolia.fi (aija[dot]ahokas[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Sini Palm, Specialist, Global Learning Services
sini.palm [at] metropolia.fi (sini[dot]palm[at]metropolia[dot]fi)