Sustainable Business Developer (Upper AMK Degree)
Develop sustainable business strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises in a rapidly changing environment.
Best for:Best for mid-career professionals in SMEs seeking to specialise in sustainable business leadership with a focus on Finnish corporate responsibility frameworks.
Overview
This upper-level polytechnic master’s programme (YAMK) in Sustainable Business Development equips professionals to drive responsible business practices in Finnish SMEs. Offered by Kaakkois-Suomen Ammattikorkeakoulu, it combines financial acumen with ecological and social sustainability expertise. Graduates will design economically viable yet sustainable business models, identify emerging opportunities in the green transition, and lead organizational change. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical tools for integrating sustainability into core operations, targeting mid-level managers, specialists, and team leaders in private sector roles.
What you'll do
- Develop sustainable business strategies that balance financial viability with ecological and social impact.
- Identify new business opportunities emerging from the green transition and competitive advantage sources.
- Integrate sustainability principles into core business operations and decision-making processes.
- Lead organizational change initiatives focused on responsible corporate practices.
- Apply practical tools for measuring and reporting sustainability performance in SME contexts.
- Collaborate with Finnish SMEs to implement sustainable business models and innovation projects.
Requirements
Degree required: Upper polytechnic degree (AMK) in Business Administration (Tradenomi or Restonomi) or equivalent with at least 60 ECTS credits in business studies
Degree offered: Tradenomi (Upper AMK) degree
Language: Finnish proficiency (language of instruction and work)
Instruction: Finnish
- Proven experience in business development or management roles within SMEs
- Familiarity with Finnish corporate sustainability frameworks and reporting standards
- Ability to analyze financial and non-financial business performance indicators
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to implement organizational changes
- Proficiency in using business analysis tools and sustainability assessment methodologies
- Finnish or EU/EEA residency or work permit eligibility for Finnish higher education
- No specific age limit but targeted at mid-career professionals with relevant work experience
- No prior publication requirements
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-23 (published date; actual deadline may vary)
Applicants must submit their application through the official Finnish study information portal (Opintopolku). The process involves creating an account, uploading required documents, and completing the application form with personal and educational details. The application is submitted electronically with no in-person requirement.
- Official copy of previous degree certificate (AMK or equivalent)
- Transcripts of academic records showing business studies credits
- Proof of Finnish language proficiency (if not a native speaker)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant work experience
- Motivation letter explaining professional goals and relevance to the programme
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