Upper University of Applied Sciences Degree in Business Administration, Security Sector – Special Admission for Prior YAMK Students
A specialized master’s programme for professionals with prior higher education in business, security, or IT, aiming to develop expertise in leadership and innovation.
Best for:Best for professionals with prior higher education in business, security, or IT who seek to complete their advanced degree and advance into senior management or expert roles in the security sector.
Overview
This programme at Laurea University of Applied Sciences offers an advanced Upper University of Applied Sciences Degree (YAMK) in Business Administration, tailored for the security sector. It targets individuals who have previously completed at least 55 credits in Finnish higher education but have since discontinued their studies, or those who have completed at least 30 credits in Laurea’s open university courses. The curriculum focuses on leadership, research, and development in business, preparing graduates for senior roles in management, consulting, and expertise within the security field. The programme emphasizes practical application, lifelong learning, and international collaboration, with a strong emphasis on Finnish language proficiency and academic performance.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced business expertise in leadership, research, and development within the security sector.
- Complete a thesis (opinnäytetyö) as part of the 60 ECTS core curriculum.
- Engage in multidisciplinary modules covering management, research, and innovation.
- Participate in practical projects that integrate theory with real-world business challenges.
- Develop skills in lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
- Collaborate on international projects and contribute to cross-cultural business environments.
Requirements
Degree required: Either: (a) at least 55 ECTS credits completed in Finnish higher education in a relevant field (e.g., business, security, IT), with studies discontinued but with the intent to complete the degree; or (b) at least 30 ECTS credits completed in Laurea’s open university courses at the upper university level.
Degree offered: Upper University of Applied Sciences Degree (YAMK) in Business Administration
Language: Finnish; proficiency sufficient for academic work and instruction.
Instruction: Finnish
- Proven academic performance in prior higher education studies.
- Motivation and commitment to complete the degree.
- Basic proficiency in Finnish language for academic work.
- Ability to demonstrate suitability for the field through prior studies or work experience.
- For path (a): At least 55 ECTS credits completed in Finnish higher education; if studies were discontinued at Laurea, at least one academic term must have passed since discontinuation.
- For path (b): At least 30 ECTS credits completed in Laurea’s open university courses at the upper university level by the application deadline.
- Applicants must demonstrate academic success and suitability for the field.
- Applicants may apply continuously and can continue studies in the same academic term upon receiving a positive decision.
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How to apply
Deadline: Unknown (rolling admissions or continuous applications) · open until filled
Applicants must submit their application through the official Opintopolku portal. For path (a), a motivation letter is required in addition to academic transcripts. Selection is based on academic performance, suitability for the field, language skills, and an interview.
- Academic transcripts (minimum 55 ECTS or 30 ECTS as applicable)
- Motivation letter (for path (a) applicants)
- Proof of prior studies and credits completed
- Interview (if required)
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